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公开(公告)号:US09908310B2
公开(公告)日:2018-03-06
申请号:US14326858
申请日:2014-07-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: James J. Niu , Craig C. Leong , Michael K. Pilliod , Keith J. Hendren
IPC: H01H13/02 , G06F3/02 , B32B27/08 , B29C70/64 , C08K7/20 , B29C70/78 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/88 , B32B7/12 , B32B27/14 , B32B27/34 , B32B27/36 , H01H3/12
CPC classification number: B32B27/08 , B29C70/64 , B29C70/78 , B32B7/12 , B32B27/14 , B32B27/34 , B32B27/365 , B32B2264/101 , B32B2274/00 , B32B2307/51 , B32B2307/702 , B32B2457/00 , C08K7/20 , G06F3/0202 , H01H3/125 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/88 , H01H2215/00 , H01H2231/002 , Y10T428/24413 , C08L101/00
Abstract: A surface of an electronic device includes a reduced friction surface that comprises a glass beaded film. The glass beaded film includes glass beads disposed in a polymer layer or in an adhesive layer, where a portion of the glass beads protrude from a surface of the polymer or adhesive layer. The reduced friction surface is disposed over at least a portion of the surface of the electronic device.
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公开(公告)号:US20150064422A1
公开(公告)日:2015-03-05
申请号:US14019369
申请日:2013-09-05
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Paul Choiniere , Christopher D. Prest , Dale N. Memering , Matthew S. Rogers , Michael K. Pilliod
CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 , B32B3/085 , B32B3/10 , B32B17/064 , B32B27/06 , B32B27/281 , B32B37/12 , B32B38/10 , B32B2037/243 , B32B2037/246 , B32B2307/412 , B32B2307/558 , B32B2457/20 , B32B2571/00 , B32B2605/006 , H04M1/0266 , H04M1/185 , Y10T156/10 , Y10T428/24802 , Y10T428/24868
Abstract: A protective film configured to protect a substrate such as a glass panel for a display is provided. The protective film may include a discontinuous outer layer including a multitude of panels and gaps positioned therebetween. Further, the protective film may include a flexible layer positioned between the discontinuous outer layer and the substrate. When panels of the discontinuous outer layer are impacted by a foreign object, the force may be transferred to the flexible layer, rather than propagating through the outer layer. In this regard, the gaps between the panels of the discontinuous outer layer may prevent the formation of cracks that may otherwise occur. Related assemblies and methods are also provided.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种保护膜,用于保护用于显示器的玻璃面板等基板。 保护膜可以包括不连续的外层,其包括位于其间的多个面板和间隙。 此外,保护膜可以包括位于不连续外层和基板之间的柔性层。 当不连续外层的面板被异物撞击时,该力可以传递到柔性层,而不是传播通过外层。 在这方面,不连续外层的板之间的间隙可以防止可能出现的裂纹的形成。 还提供了相关的组件和方法。
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公开(公告)号:US20130273295A1
公开(公告)日:2013-10-17
申请号:US13628578
申请日:2012-09-27
Applicant: APPLE INC.
Inventor: Kevin M. Kenney , Michael K. Pilliod , John DiFonzo
CPC classification number: B29C70/48 , B32B3/30 , B32B5/024 , B32B27/12 , B32B27/40 , B32B2260/023 , B32B2260/046 , B32B2262/0253 , B32B2262/0269 , B32B2262/101 , B32B2262/105 , B32B2262/106 , B32B2307/41 , B32B2307/412 , Y10T428/22
Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a composite panel with a surface finish. The method includes securing a polymer film within a first portion of a mold and securing a composite panel within a second portion of the mold. The method also includes holding the first portion of the mold against the second portion of the mold to form a mold cavity between composite panel and the polymer film. The method further includes heating the mold to an elevated temperature, injecting a polymer resin into the mold cavity, and curing the polymer resin to form an integrated structure having a polymer resin layer between the composite panel and the polymer film.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于制造具有表面光洁度的复合面板的方法。 该方法包括将聚合物膜固定在模具的第一部分内并将复合板固定在模具的第二部分内。 该方法还包括将模具的第一部分保持抵靠模具的第二部分以在复合板和聚合物膜之间形成模腔。 该方法还包括将模具加热到高温,将聚合物树脂注入模腔中,并固化聚合物树脂以形成在复合板和聚合物膜之间具有聚合物树脂层的整体结构。
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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.
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公开(公告)号:US10579101B2
公开(公告)日:2020-03-03
申请号:US16138945
申请日:2018-09-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Amy Qian , Daniel D. Sunshine , Jeremy C. Franklin , Michael K. Pilliod
IPC: B32B3/00 , G06F1/16 , B32B17/06 , B32B7/12 , B32B37/12 , C03C21/00 , H05K5/03 , G02F1/1333 , H04M1/02
Abstract: A transparent article, such as a transparent cover, for use as a cover glass for an electronic device, as well as methods for producing transparent articles, are disclosed. The transparent article can form a part of a housing of the portable electronic device and can provide an outer surface for a portion of the housing. The transparent article can be provided over a display of portable electronic device to provide a protective outer cover over the display. In one embodiment, the transparent article can be formed with a laminate structure. In another embodiment, the transparent article can be formed with a ribbed structure. In still another embodiment, a sapphire coating can be deposited on the transparent article to improve it strength. Advantageously, the transparent article is able to be not only thin and lightweight but also provide sufficient stiffness for use as a cover glass.
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公开(公告)号:US10556408B2
公开(公告)日:2020-02-11
申请号:US15725125
申请日:2017-10-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: James J. Niu , Craig C. Leong , Michael K. Pilliod , Keith J. Hendren
IPC: H01H13/02 , G06F3/02 , B32B27/08 , B29C70/64 , C08K7/20 , B29C70/78 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/88 , B32B7/12 , B32B27/14 , B32B27/34 , B32B27/36 , H01H3/12
Abstract: A surface of an electronic device includes a reduced friction surface that comprises a glass beaded film. The glass beaded film includes glass beads disposed in a polymer layer or in an adhesive layer, where a portion of the glass beads protrude from a surface of the polymer or adhesive layer. The reduced friction surface is disposed over at least a portion of the surface of the electronic device.
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公开(公告)号:US20190025673A1
公开(公告)日:2019-01-24
申请号:US16141028
申请日:2018-09-25
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Michael K. Pilliod , Peter N. Russell-Clarke , Douglas J. Weber
CPC classification number: G03B17/02 , C03B23/20 , G03B15/05 , G03B2215/0503 , H04N5/2254
Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for windows integration with cover glass and for processing cover glass to provide windows for electronic devices are disclosed. Transparent windows such as a transparent camera window, a transparent illuminator window and/or a transparent display window can be integrated into the cover glass. The apparatus, systems and methods are especially suitable for cover glasses, or displays (e.g., LCD displays), assembled in small form factor electronic devices such as handheld electronic devices (e.g., mobile phones, media players, personal digital assistants, remote controls, etc.). The apparatus, systems and methods can also be used for cover glasses or displays for other relatively larger form factor electronic devices (e.g., portable computers, tablet computers, displays, monitors, televisions, etc.).
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公开(公告)号:US20180150109A1
公开(公告)日:2018-05-31
申请号:US15884700
申请日:2018-01-31
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Amy Qian , Daniel D. Sunshine , Jeremy C. Franklin , Michael K. Pilliod
CPC classification number: G06F1/1643 , B32B7/12 , B32B17/06 , B32B17/067 , B32B37/12 , B32B2262/101 , B32B2457/20 , B32B2457/208 , C03C21/00 , G02F2001/133331 , H04M1/0266 , H05K5/03 , Y10T428/24967
Abstract: A transparent article, such as a transparent cover, for use as a cover glass for an electronic device, as well as methods for producing transparent articles, are disclosed. The transparent article can form a part of a housing of the portable electronic device and can provide an outer surface for a portion of the housing. The transparent article can be provided over a display of portable electronic device to provide a protective outer cover over the display. In one embodiment, the transparent article can be formed with a laminate structure. In another embodiment, the transparent article can be formed with a ribbed structure. In still another embodiment, a sapphire coating can be deposited on the transparent article to improve it strength. Advantageously, the transparent article is able to be not only thin and lightweight but also provide sufficient stiffness for use as a cover glass.
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公开(公告)号:US20150016038A1
公开(公告)日:2015-01-15
申请号:US14326858
申请日:2014-07-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: James J. Niu , Craig C. Leong , Michael K. Pilliod , Keith J. Hendren
CPC classification number: B32B27/08 , B29C70/64 , B29C70/78 , B32B7/12 , B32B27/14 , B32B27/34 , B32B27/365 , B32B2264/101 , B32B2274/00 , B32B2307/51 , B32B2307/702 , B32B2457/00 , C08K7/20 , G06F3/0202 , H01H3/125 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/88 , H01H2215/00 , H01H2231/002 , Y10T428/24413 , C08L101/00
Abstract: A surface of an electronic device includes a reduced friction surface that comprises a glass beaded film. The glass beaded film includes glass beads disposed in a polymer layer or in an adhesive layer, where a portion of the glass beads protrude from a surface of the polymer or adhesive layer. The reduced friction surface is disposed over at least a portion of the surface of the electronic device.
Abstract translation: 电子设备的表面包括减少的摩擦表面,其包括玻璃珠状膜。 玻璃珠状膜包括设置在聚合物层或粘合剂层中的玻璃珠,其中一部分玻璃珠从聚合物或粘合剂层的表面突出。 减小的摩擦表面设置在电子设备的表面的至少一部分上。
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公开(公告)号:US12083649B2
公开(公告)日:2024-09-10
申请号:US18123863
申请日:2023-03-20
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Peter N. Russell-Clarke , Jonathan P. Ive , Michael K. Pilliod
IPC: G06F1/16 , B24B7/24 , C03B23/24 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/045 , H04M1/02 , H05K5/00 , H05K5/02 , H05K7/00
CPC classification number: B24B7/241 , B24B7/242 , C03B23/245 , G06F3/0412 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/045 , H04M1/0266 , H05K5/0004 , H05K5/0017 , H05K5/02 , H05K5/0234 , H04M1/0268 , H04M1/0269
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.
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