公开(公告)号：US20150132541A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14261060

申请日：2014-04-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Daniel T. McDonald ,  Michael S. Nashner ,  Peter N. Russell-Clarke ,  Masashige Tatebe

IPC: B23K26/00 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: B23K26/354 ,  B23K26/53 ,  C25D11/04 ,  C25D11/18 ,  Y10T428/24471

Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to forming white appearing metal oxide films by forming cracks within the metal oxide films. In some embodiments, the methods involve directing a laser beam at a metal oxide film causing portions of the metal oxide film to melt, cool, contract, and crack. The cracks have irregular surfaces that can diffusely reflect visible light incident a top surface of the metal oxide film, thereby imparting a white appearance to the metal oxide film. In some embodiments, the cracks are formed beneath a top surface of a metal oxide film, thereby leaving a continuous and uninterrupted metal oxide film top surface.

Abstract translation: 本文所述的实施方案涉及通过在金属氧化物膜内形成裂纹来形成白色出现的金属氧化物膜。 在一些实施例中，所述方法包括将激光束引导到金属氧化物膜，导致金属氧化物膜的部分熔化，冷却，收缩和破裂。 裂纹具有不规则的表面，其可以扩散地反射入射到金属氧化物膜的顶表面的可见光，从而赋予金属氧化物膜白色外观。 在一些实施例中，裂纹形成在金属氧化物膜的顶表面下方，从而留下连续且不间断的金属氧化物膜顶表面。

公开(公告)号：US20140116774A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14148074

申请日：2014-01-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan S. Aase ,  Cameron P. Frazier ,  Matthew D. Rohrbach ,  Peter N. Russell-Clarke ,  Dale N. Memering

IPC: H01B5/00

CPC classification number: H01B5/00 ,  H04R1/1033 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: This is directed to a cable structure for use with an electronic device. The cable structure can include one or more conductors around which a sheath is provided. To prevent the cable structure from tangling, the cable structure can include a core placed between the conductors and the sheath, where a stiffness of the core can be varied along different segments of the cable structure to facilitate or hinder bending of the cable structure in different areas. The size and distribution of the stiffer portions can be selected to prevent the cable from forming loops. The resistance of the core to bending can be varied using different approaches including, for example, by varying the materials used in the core, varying a cross-section of portions of the core, or combinations of these.

Abstract translation: 这是针对与电子设备一起使用的电缆结构。 电缆结构可以包括一个或多个导体，围绕其提供护套。 为了防止电缆结构缠结，电缆结构可以包括放置在导体和护套之间的芯，其中芯的刚度可以沿着电缆结构的不同部分变化，以促进或阻碍电缆结构在不同的电缆结构中的弯曲 地区 可以选择较硬部分的尺寸和分布，以防止电缆形成环路。 可以使用不同的方法来改变芯部对弯曲的电阻，包括例如通过改变芯中使用的材料，改变芯的部分的横截面或这些的组合。

公开(公告)号：US20130216740A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13768943

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peter N. Russell-Clarke ,  Michael S. Nasher

IPC: B23K26/38 ,  B65D85/00

CPC classification number: B23K26/38 ,  B21D31/04 ,  B29C53/063 ,  B65D85/00 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  Y10T428/13

Abstract: A method for creating a flexible portion or bending portion within a rigid structure. The method can also be used for creating a flexible structure from a rigid material. The method includes providing a substantially rigid material, such as, but not limited to, metals, alloys, hard plastics, and the like, and selectively removing portions of the rigid material defining a geometric pattern in the rigid material. A bending radius of the flexible portion is defined by the geometric pattern. The rigid structure may be used to create an enclosure, a cover for an electronic device, one or more hinges, or the like.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在刚性结构内形成柔性部分或弯曲部分的方法。 该方法还可以用于从刚性材料形成柔性结构。 该方法包括提供基本上刚性的材料，例如但不限于金属，合金，硬塑料等，以及选择性地去除在刚性材料中限定几何图案的刚性材料的部分。 柔性部分的弯曲半径由几何图案限定。 刚性结构可用于形成外壳，用于电子设备的盖，一个或多个铰链等。

公开(公告)号：US12265670B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-01

申请号：US17516903

申请日：2021-11-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Peter N. Russell-Clarke

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R3/12 ,  G04G17/08 ,  G04G21/08 ,  H04B1/3827

Abstract: An electronic device includes a six-sided glass enclosure defining an interior volume and comprising a first glass member and a second glass member. The first glass member defines at least a portion of a first major side of the six-sided glass enclosure, at least a portion of a peripheral side of the six-sided glass enclosure, a first region along the peripheral side and having a first thickness, and a second region along the peripheral side and having a second thickness different from the first thickness. The second glass member is attached to the first glass member and defines at least a portion of a second major side of the six-sided glass enclosure. The electronic device further includes a touchscreen display within the interior volume and positioned adjacent at least a portion of each of the six sides of the six-sided glass enclosure.

公开(公告)号：US11612975B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-28

申请号：US17668860

申请日：2022-02-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peter N. Russell-Clarke ,  Jonathan P. Ive ,  Michael K. Pilliod

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K7/00 ,  B24B7/24 ,  H05K5/02 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/045 ,  C03B23/24 ,  H04M1/02 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: An electronic device may have a glass housing structures. The glass housing structures may be used to cover a display and other internal electronic device components. The glass housing structure may have multiple glass pieces that are joined using a glass fusing process. A peripheral glass member may be fused along the edge of a planar glass member to enhance the thickness of the edge. A rounded edge feature may be formed by machining the thickened edge. Raised fused glass features may surround openings in the planar glass member. Multiple planar glass members may be fused together to form a five-sided box in which electronic components may be mounted. Raised support structure ribs may be formed by fusing glass structures to a planar glass member. Opaque masking material and colored glass may be used to create portions of the glass housing structures that hide internal device components from view.

公开(公告)号：US11480202B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-25

申请号：US17131457

申请日：2020-12-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peter N. Russell-Clarke ,  M. Evans Hankey ,  Julian Hoenig ,  Matthew D. Rohrbach

IPC: A41F1/00 ,  F16B1/00 ,  A43B1/00 ,  A45C13/10 ,  A43C11/14 ,  A45F5/00 ,  A45C13/30 ,  A44B11/00 ,  A44B13/00 ,  A44B17/00 ,  A44B99/00 ,  F16B2/08 ,  H05K5/02

Abstract: A system for carrying or using a device includes the device and at least one attachment apparatus. The device may include at least one attachment element. The attachment apparatus may include a length of material and at least one attachment point arranged on an end of the length of material. The at least one attachment point may include at least one magnetic feature configured to attach and detach the device and the length of material. The material can include but is not limited to cloth, metallic (magnetic and non-magnetic), fibrous material, and so forth.

公开(公告)号：US11200386B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-14

申请号：US16526880

申请日：2019-07-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peter N. Russell-Clarke ,  Rafael L. Dionello ,  John Groff ,  Liliya Lyandres ,  Mark Townsend ,  Matthew Saucier ,  Robert Reichenbach ,  Travis Pedley ,  Michael S. Nashner

IPC: G06K7/00 ,  G06K19/077 ,  H01F10/06

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an electronic identification card or electronic card having various features. The electronic card may include an integrated circuit and a contact plate for electrically interfacing with the integrated circuit. The contact plate may include an array of terminal electrodes that are offset with respect to the edges of the contact plate. The electronic card may be coated with a coating layer that extends at least partially over a ferromagnetic element or film. The electronic card may also include a metal substrate having exposed chamfer portions that may provide a visual contrast to the coating layer and also improve the handling and use of the electronic card.

公开(公告)号：US10941503B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-09

申请号：US16215417

申请日：2018-12-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lucy E. Browning ,  Stephen B. Lynch ,  Christopher D. Prest ,  Peter N. Russell-Clarke ,  Masashige Tatebe ,  Michael S. Nashner ,  Daniel T. McDonald ,  Brian S. Tryon ,  Jody R. Akana

IPC: C25D11/18 ,  B23K26/352 ,  B23K26/354 ,  C25D11/04 ,  C25D11/02 ,  C25D11/12

Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to forming anodized films that have a white appearance. In some embodiments, an anodized film having pores with light diffusing pore walls created by varying the current density during an anodizing process is described. In some embodiments, an anodized film having light diffusing micro-cracks created by a laser cracking procedure is described. In some embodiments, a sputtered layer of light diffusing aluminum is provided below an anodized film. In some embodiments, light diffusing particles are infused within openings of an anodized layer.

公开(公告)号：US10917980B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-09

申请号：US16661863

申请日：2019-10-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bartley K. Andre ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Peter N. Russell-Clarke

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  B23K26/361 ,  B23P13/00 ,  B23K26/38 ,  B29C67/00 ,  B44C1/22 ,  B23K26/362 ,  B23K26/402 ,  B23K26/382 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B05D3/10 ,  B05D3/12 ,  H05K5/03 ,  B23K103/00

Abstract: The present disclosure provides three-dimensional structures and related methods. The three-dimensional structures may define patterns of positive and negative spaces on opposing surfaces that combine to form the three-dimensional structures. The negative spaces of the patterns may intersect to form apertures through the three-dimensional structures, which may define linear or non-linear paths therethrough. The apertures may be configured to provide desirable characteristics with respect to light, sound, and fluid travel therethrough. Further, the three-dimensional structures may be configured to define desired stiffness, weight, and/or flexibility. The three-dimensional structures may be employed in embodiments including heat sinks, housings, speaker or vent covers, springs, etc.

公开(公告)号：US10328527B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-25

申请号：US14298499

申请日：2014-06-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peter N. Russell-Clarke ,  Michael S. Nashner ,  Houtan R. Farahani

IPC: B23K26/352 ,  B44C1/22 ,  B44C1/00 ,  B44C1/10 ,  B23K26/0622 ,  B23K26/361 ,  B41M5/24 ,  B41M5/26 ,  B23K101/36

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to laser-based processes for forming features on the surface of a part. The feature may include a geometric element, a color element, and/or a surface finish element. In some cases, the laser-formed features are formed as a pattern of textured features that produce an aesthetic and/or tactile effect on the surface of the part. In some cases, the texture features may be sufficiently small that they may not be discerned by the unaided human eye. Also, in some cases, a multiple laser-based processes are combined to form a single feature or a finished part having a specific aesthetic and/or tactile effect.