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公开(公告)号:US10594351B2
公开(公告)日:2020-03-17
申请号:US15098742
申请日:2016-04-14
Applicant: Apple Inc. , B J Watrous , Vincent Keane Seid
Inventor: Erik L. Wang , Phillip Michael Hobson , Kenneth A. Jenks , Adam D. Mittleman , Bartley K. Andre , Daniel J. Coster , Daniele De Iuliis , Richard P. Howarth , Jonathan P. Ive , Steven P. Jobs , Duncan Robert Kerr , Shin Nishibori , Matthew Dean Rohrbach , Douglas B. Satzger , Calvin Q. Seid , Christopher J. Stringer , Eugene Anthony Whang , Rico Zorkendorfer
IPC: G06F1/16 , H04M1/02 , H04B1/3888 , H04B1/02
Abstract: Portable electronic devices are provided. Each device may be formed from two parts. A first part may be provided with components such as a display, a touch screen, a cover glass, and a frame. A second part may be provided with a plastic housing, circuit boards containing electrical components, and a bezel. Engagement members may be connected to the first and second parts. The engagement members may be formed from metal clips with holes and springs with flexible spring prongs that mate with the holes in the clips. The metal clips may be welded to frame struts on the frame and the springs may be welded to the bezel. During assembly, the first part may be rotated into place within the second part. Retention clips attached to the frame may be used to secure the two parts together. Assembly instructions and associated connector numbers may be provided within the devices.
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公开(公告)号:US10313497B2
公开(公告)日:2019-06-04
申请号:US14158403
申请日:2014-01-17
Applicant: Apple Inc. , Vincent Keane Seid
Inventor: Phillip Michael Hobson , Erik L. Wang , Kenneth A. Jenks , Robert J. Hill , Robert W. Schlub , Richard H. Dinh , Tang Yew Tan , Adam D. Mittleman , Bartley K. Andre , Daniel J. Coster , Daniele De Iullis , Richard P. Howarth , Jonathan P. Ive , Steven P. Jobs , Duncan Robert Kerr , Shin Nishibori , Matthew Dean Rohrbach , Douglas B. Satzger , Calvin Q. Seid , Christopher J. Stringer , Eugene Antony Whang , Rico Zorkendorfer
Abstract: A handheld electronic device may be provided that contains a conductive housing and other conductive elements. The conductive elements may form an antenna ground plane. One or more antennas for the handheld electronic device may be formed from the ground plane and one or more associated antenna resonating elements. Transceiver circuitry may be connected to the resonating elements by transmission lines such as coaxial cables. Ferrules may be crimped to the coaxial cables. A bracket with extending members may be crimped over the ferrules to ground the coaxial cables to the housing and other conductive elements in the ground plane. The ground plane may contain an antenna slot. A dock connector and flex circuit may overlap the slot in a way that does not affect the resonant frequency of the slot. Electrical components may be isolated from the antenna using isolation elements such as inductors and resistors.
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公开(公告)号:US20180076843A1
公开(公告)日:2018-03-15
申请号:US15712476
申请日:2017-09-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Phillip Michael Hobson , Erik L. Wang , Kenneth A. Jenks , Robert J. Hill , Robert W. Schlub , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Tang Yew Tan , Adam D. Mittleman , Bartley K. Andre , Daniel J. Coster , Daniele de Iuliis , Richard P. Howarth , Jonathan P. Ive , Steven P. Jobs , Duncan Robert Kerr , Shin Nishibori , Matthew Dean Rohrbach , Douglas B. Satzger , Calvin Q. Seid , Christopher J. Stringer , Eugene Antony Whang , Rico L. Zörkendörfer
IPC: H04B1/3827 , H04M1/02 , G06F3/041 , H04M1/03
CPC classification number: H04B1/3833 , H04M1/0266 , H04M2250/22 , H04M2250/74
Abstract: A handheld electronic device may be provided that contains a conductive housing and other conductive elements. Transceiver circuitry, such as radio frequency (RF) transceiver circuitry configured to transmit and receive RF signals, may be connected to the resonating elements by transmission lines such as coaxial cables. The electronic device may have an integrated touch screen display in which a user can control the device by interacting directly with the display.
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公开(公告)号:US09730340B1
公开(公告)日:2017-08-08
申请号:US14720502
申请日:2015-05-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Phillip Michael Hobson , Nathan P. Bosscher , John J. Baker , Craig M. Stanley , Brad G. Boozer
CPC classification number: G06F1/1656
Abstract: An array of electrical components may be mounted in openings in an electronic device housing. Gaskets may be used to seal the electrical components to a housing wall. The housing wall may be planar or may have a cylindrical shape or other curved shape. The electrical components may be mounted to the housing wall by rotating the electrical components so that portions of the components bear against an inner surface of the housing wall. Component mounting structures that receive the electrical components may be used in mounting the electrical components. Component cover structures with openings may overlap the components. Engagement features may help prevent relative rotational motion between the electrical components and the housing wall of the electronic device.
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公开(公告)号:US20140132463A1
公开(公告)日:2014-05-15
申请号:US14158403
申请日:2014-01-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Phillip Michael Hobson , Erik L. Wang , Kenneth A. Jenks , Robert J. Hill , Robert W. Schlub , Richard H. Dinh , Tang Yew Tan , Adam D. Mittleman , Bartley K. Andre , Daniel J. Coster , Daniele De Iullis , Richard P. Howarth , Jonathan P. Ive , Steve Jobs , Ducan Robert Kerr , Shin Nishibori , Matthew Dean Rohrbach , Douglas B. Satzger , Calvin Q. Seid , Christopher J. Stringer , Eugene Antony Whang , Rico Zorkendorfer
CPC classification number: H04M1/0202 , H01Q1/243 , H01Q9/0421 , H04M1/0266 , H05K5/0247
Abstract: A handheld electronic device may be provided that contains a conductive housing and other conductive elements. The conductive elements may form an antenna ground plane. One or more antennas for the handheld electronic device may be formed from the ground plane and one or more associated antenna resonating elements. Transceiver circuitry may be connected to the resonating elements by transmission lines such as coaxial cables. Ferrules may be crimped to the coaxial cables. A bracket with extending members may be crimped over the ferrules to ground the coaxial cables to the housing and other conductive elements in the ground plane. The ground plane may contain an antenna slot. A dock connector and flex circuit may overlap the slot in a way that does not affect the resonant frequency of the slot. Electrical components may be isolated from the antenna using isolation elements such as inductors and resistors.
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公开(公告)号:US20250158651A1
公开(公告)日:2025-05-15
申请号:US19022892
申请日:2025-01-15
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Erik L. Wang , Phillip Michael Hobson , Kenneth A. Jenks , Adam D. Mittleman , Bartley K. Andre , Daniel J. Coster , Daniele De Iuliis , Richard P. Howarth , Jonathan P. Ive , Steven P. Jobs , Duncan Robert Kerr , Shin Nishibori , Matthew Dean Rohrbach , Douglas B. Satzger , Calvin Q. Seid , Christopher J. Stringer , Eugene Anthony Whang , Rico L. Zorkendorfer
IPC: H04B1/3888 , G06F1/16 , H04M1/02
Abstract: Portable electronic devices are provided. Each device may be formed from two parts. A first part may be provided with components such as a display, a touch screen, a cover glass, and a frame. A second part may be provided with a plastic housing, circuit boards containing electrical components, and a bezel. Engagement members may be connected to the first and second parts. The engagement members may be formed from metal clips with holes and springs with flexible spring prongs that mate with the holes in the clips. The metal clips may be welded to frame struts on the frame and the springs may be welded to the bezel. During assembly, the first part may be rotated into place within the second part. Retention clips attached to the frame may be used to secure the two parts together. Assembly instructions and associated connector numbers may be provided within the devices.
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公开(公告)号:US11683063B2
公开(公告)日:2023-06-20
申请号:US17897003
申请日:2022-08-26
Applicant: Apple Inc. , BJ Watrous
Inventor: Erik L. Wang , Phillip Michael Hobson , Kenneth A. Jenks , Adam D. Mittleman , Bartley K. Andre , Daniel J. Coster , Daniele De Iuliis , Richard P. Howarth , Jonathan P. Ive , Steven P. Jobs , Duncan Robert Kerr , Shin Nishibori , Matthew Dean Rohrbach , Douglas B. Satzger , Calvin Q. Seid , Christopher J. Stringer , Eugene Anthony Whang , Rico L. Zorkendorfer
IPC: G06F1/16 , H05K5/00 , H05K7/00 , H04B1/3888 , H04M1/02
CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 , G06F1/1626 , G06F1/1637 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1658 , H04M1/026 , H04M1/0252 , H04M1/0266 , H04M1/0274 , H04M1/0277 , H04M2250/22 , Y10T29/49002
Abstract: Portable electronic devices are provided. Each device may be formed from two parts. A first part may be provided with components such as a display, a touch screen, a cover glass, and a frame. A second part may be provided with a plastic housing, circuit boards containing electrical components, and a bezel. Engagement members may be connected to the first and second parts. The engagement members may be formed from metal clips with holes and springs with flexible spring prongs that mate with the holes in the clips. The metal clips may be welded to frame struts on the frame and the springs may be welded to the bezel. During assembly, the first part may be rotated into place within the second part. Retention clips attached to the frame may be used to secure the two parts together. Assembly instructions and associated connector numbers may be provided within the devices.
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公开(公告)号:US20230008084A1
公开(公告)日:2023-01-12
申请号:US17947888
申请日:2022-09-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Matthew L. Brown , Phillip Michael Hobson , John Raff , Sung H. Kim , Russell C. Mead, JR. , Ronald J. Smith
Abstract: Doors on a vehicle may be controlled by a door positioning system that moves the doors freely and fluidly relative to the body of the vehicle. The doors may include front and rear doors on each side of the vehicle. The door positioning system may control the movement and positioning of each door using a door mechanism coupled between the door and the body of the vehicle. The door positioning system may determine a position or path of motion for each door based on sensor data and user input. The door positioning system may issue corresponding control signals to actuators in the door mechanism to position the door accordingly. For example, the front door may slide open at an angle to accommodate an angled tire. Front and rear doors may open in opposite directions to create a large, unobstructed space for passengers to enter and exit the vehicle.
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公开(公告)号:US11446989B1
公开(公告)日:2022-09-20
申请号:US16543416
申请日:2019-08-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Matthew L. Brown , Phillip Michael Hobson , John Raff , Sung H. Kim , Russell C. Mead, Jr. , Ronald J. Smith
Abstract: Doors on a vehicle may be controlled by a door positioning system that moves the doors freely and fluidly relative to the body of the vehicle. The doors may include front and rear doors on each side of the vehicle. The door positioning system may control the movement and positioning of each door using a door mechanism coupled between the door and the body of the vehicle. The door positioning system may determine a position or path of motion for each door based on sensor data and user input. The door positioning system may issue corresponding control signals to actuators in the door mechanism to position the door accordingly. For example, the front door may slide open at an angle to accommodate an angled tire. Front and rear doors may open in opposite directions to create a large, unobstructed space for passengers to enter and exit the vehicle.
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公开(公告)号:US10248169B2
公开(公告)日:2019-04-02
申请号:US15402465
申请日:2017-01-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Todd F. Gotham , Andrew David Lauder , Tang Yew Tan , Erik L. Wang , Phillip Michael Hobson , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Christopher Stringer , Richard Howarth , John Ternus , Rico Zorkendorfer
Abstract: Electronic devices are provided with a protective housing having one or more housing components. A housing component can be formed from a single sheet of material to appear as if the housing component had been formed from a hollowed out solid block of material. The sheet of material may be deep drawn, forged, and machined to form the housing component. One or more holes may be formed through a portion of the housing component to provide an I/O interface.
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