公开(公告)号：US20140253040A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US13872918

申请日：2013-04-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Steven C. Michalske ,  P. Jeffrey Ungar

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0014

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that manages use of a battery pack in a portable electronic device. During operation, the system detects a characteristic of a battery bank in the battery pack that is associated with a gradual imbalance in the battery pack. Next, the system manages use of the battery pack based on the characteristic to prevent the gradual imbalance in the battery pack.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供一种管理便携式电子设备中的电池组的使用的系统。 在操作期间，系统检测与电池组中的逐渐不平衡相关联的电池组中的电池组的特性。 接下来，系统基于特性管理电池组的使用，以防止电池组中的逐渐不平衡。

公开(公告)号：US11221101B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-11

申请号：US16805185

申请日：2020-02-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sheng Yang ,  Eric W. Wang ,  Steven C. Michalske ,  Olivia Ching ,  Clayton R. Woosley ,  Samuel Wing Man Yuen ,  Paul Joseph Hack ,  Ricardo A. Mariano ,  Chien Tsun Chen ,  George Tziviskos ,  Charles A. Schwalbach

IPC: A47F7/024 ,  F16M11/12 ,  F16M11/04 ,  G08B13/14

Abstract: A product-display system for displaying and securing a retail product. The system may include a retainer having a retainer bracket and a retainer body coupled to the retainer bracket. A retaining cable may be coupled to the retainer body at an opening in the retainer body. A fastener that may be unfastened to release the product from the retainer may only be accessed through the opening of the retainer body such that when the retaining cable is coupled to the opening, no fasteners of the retainer may be visible or accessible. The system may also include a display stem for holding the retainer and product. The display stem may include a recess for receiving at least a portion of the retainer body. The retaining cable may extend through the display stem and may simultaneously transmit power and data to a displayed product. The retainer may be returned to and held on top of the display stem using a retaining cable. The retainer may be oriented on top of the display stem in one or more predetermined positions through the use of magnetic forces.

公开(公告)号：US20140235163A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US13843253

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Steven C. Michalske ,  William P. Cornelius ,  Neal V. Cecil

IPC: H04B5/00

CPC classification number: H04B5/0031 ,  H04B5/0037

Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to a dielectric wave guide interconnect for an electronic device including a first routing circuit, a second routing circuit, and a dielectric wave guide coupling the first routing circuit to the second routing circuit. The interconnect may also include a first coupling element securing a first end of the dielectric wave guide proximal to the first routing circuit and a conductive element to insulate the dielectric wave guide from radio-frequency (RF) signals. In some embodiments, the first routing circuit is in a bottom portion of the electronic device; and the second routing circuit is in a top portion of the electronic device. An electronic device including a dielectric wave guide interconnect as above is also disclosed. A coupler for an electronic device including a first end adapted to receive an electrical signal and a propagating electromagnetic signal is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例大体上涉及用于电子设备的介电波导互连，其包括将第一路由电路耦合到第二路由电路的第一路由电路，第二路由电路和介电波导。 互连还可以包括固定介电波导第一端靠近第一路由电路的第一耦合元件和导电元件，以使介电波导与高频（RF）信号绝缘。 在一些实施例中，第一路由电路位于电子设备的底部; 并且第二路由电路位于电子设备的顶部。 还公开了包括如上所述的介电波导互连的电子设备。 还公开了一种用于电子设备的耦合器，其包括适于接收电信号和传播电磁信号的第一端。

公开(公告)号：US10282339B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-07

申请号：US15704597

申请日：2017-09-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Clayton R. Woosley ,  Aditya Rao ,  Bo Feng ,  David S. Kumka ,  Joseph I. Briskey ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Paul Z. Yuan ,  Yufan Liao ,  George Tziviskos ,  Charles A. Schwalbach ,  Eric H. Wong ,  David B. Kosecoff ,  Steven C. Michalske ,  Ariadne G. Smith

IPC: H01R13/648 ,  G06F13/40 ,  H01R13/66 ,  G06F13/38 ,  G06F13/42 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H01R13/02 ,  G11B33/12 ,  H01B9/02

Abstract: Systems for presenting electrically supported devices and methods for assembling the same are provided. A platform assembly may be equipped with one or more features for enabling a support module assembly to be easily removed from a bottom table surface of a table and replaced with another support module subassembly (e.g., to physically upgrade the support module assembly) while maintaining the position of a user device and/or cable assembly with respect to the table).

公开(公告)号：US20180074988A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15704597

申请日：2017-09-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Clayton R. Woosley ,  Aditya Rao ,  Bo Feng ,  David S. Kumka ,  Joseph I. Briskey ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Paul Z. Yuan ,  Yufan Liao ,  George Tziviskos ,  Charles A. Schwalbach ,  Eric H. Wong ,  David B. Kosecoff ,  Steven C. Michalske ,  Ariadne G. Smith

IPC: G06F13/40 ,  H01R13/66 ,  G06F13/38 ,  G06F13/42 ,  G11B33/12 ,  H01R13/02 ,  H01B9/02 ,  H01R13/631

CPC classification number: G06F13/4068 ,  G06F13/385 ,  G06F13/4282 ,  G11B33/122 ,  G11B33/126 ,  H01B9/02 ,  H01R13/025 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H01R13/6633

Abstract: Systems for presenting electrically supported devices and methods for assembling the same are provided.

公开(公告)号：US09823638B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US14826173

申请日：2015-08-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael D. McBroom ,  Daniel L. McBroom ,  Steven C. Michalske

IPC: E05D11/08 ,  E05C17/64 ,  G05B15/02 ,  F16D55/02 ,  F16D55/00

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  E05D11/081 ,  E05D2011/088 ,  E05Y2900/606 ,  F16D55/02 ,  F16D59/02 ,  F16D71/00 ,  F16D2055/0075 ,  F16D2121/14 ,  F16D2121/22 ,  F16D2121/26 ,  F16D2121/30 ,  F16D2125/40 ,  G06F1/1681

Abstract: A variable resistance brake clutch facilitates a rotational coupling of electronic device components, and can include a rotatable shaft, a brake disposed proximate the rotatable shaft, and an actuator coupled to and configured to actuate the brake. The brake applies a braking force against a rotational motion of the shaft, and release of the brake results in low to no frictional resistance against the rotational motion. The braking force can be provided by default, and a capacitive touch sensor or other input component can allow a user to actuate the actuator manually to release the brake when desired. The release can be maintained as long as the sensor detects the touch event or other user input. A processor and solenoid can facilitate actuation by on a touch event, which sensor can be located at a back corner of a laptop upper component.

公开(公告)号：US09118356B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US13843253

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven C. Michalske ,  William P. Cornelius ,  Neal V. Cecil

IPC: H04B5/00

CPC classification number: H04B5/0031 ,  H04B5/0037

Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to a dielectric wave guide interconnect for an electronic device including a first routing circuit, a second routing circuit, and a dielectric wave guide coupling the first routing circuit to the second routing circuit. The interconnect may also include a first coupling element securing a first end of the dielectric wave guide proximal to the first routing circuit and a conductive element to insulate the dielectric wave guide from radio-frequency (RF) signals. In some embodiments, the first routing circuit is in a bottom portion of the electronic device; and the second routing circuit is in a top portion of the electronic device. An electronic device including a dielectric wave guide interconnect as above is also disclosed. A coupler for an electronic device including a first end adapted to receive an electrical signal and a propagating electromagnetic signal is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例大体上涉及用于电子设备的介电波导互连，其包括将第一路由电路耦合到第二路由电路的第一路由电路，第二路由电路和介电波导。 互连还可以包括固定介电波导第一端靠近第一路由电路的第一耦合元件和导电元件，以使介电波导与高频（RF）信号绝缘。 在一些实施例中，第一路由电路位于电子设备的底部; 并且第二路由电路位于电子设备的顶部。 还公开了包括如上所述的介电波导互连的电子设备。 还公开了一种用于电子设备的耦合器，其包括适于接收电信号和传播电磁信号的第一端。

公开(公告)号：US11913597B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US17539902

申请日：2021-12-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sheng Yang ,  Eric W. Wang ,  Steven C. Michalske ,  Olivia Ching ,  Clayton R. Woosley ,  Samuel Wing Man Yuen ,  Paul Joseph Hack ,  Ricardo A Mariano ,  Chien Tsun Chen ,  George Tziviskos ,  Charles A. Schwalbach

IPC: A47F7/024 ,  F16M11/04 ,  F16M11/12 ,  G08B13/14

CPC classification number: F16M11/12 ,  A47F7/0246 ,  F16M11/041 ,  G08B13/1463 ,  F16M2200/065

Abstract: A product-display system for displaying and securing a retail product. The system may include a retainer having a retainer bracket and a retainer body coupled to the retainer bracket. A retaining cable may be coupled to the retainer body at an opening in the retainer body. A fastener that may be unfastened to release the product from the retainer may only be accessed through the opening of the retainer body such that when the retaining cable is coupled to the opening, no fasteners of the retainer may be visible or accessible. The system may also include a display stem for holding the retainer and product. The display stem may include a recess for receiving at least a portion of the retainer body. The retaining cable may extend through the display stem and may simultaneously transmit power and data to a displayed product. The retainer may be returned to and held on top of the display stem using a retaining cable. The retainer may be oriented on top of the display stem in one or more predetermined positions through the use of magnetic forces.

公开(公告)号：US10772394B1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-15

申请号：US15253817

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven C. Michalske

IPC: A44C5/14

Abstract: A wearable item, such as an electronic device, is disclosed. The wearable item includes a flexible strap and actuators within the flexible strap. The actuators are configured to dynamically form protrusions along the flexible strap. The protrusions present tactilely-perceptible information, such as braille characters or other symbols.