公开(公告)号：US20190029373A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-31

申请号：US15663654

申请日：2017-07-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin A. SHAFFER ,  Yoji HAMADA ,  Motohide HATANAKA ,  Hsiang-Hung CHEN ,  Eiryo SHIRAISHI

IPC: A44C5/20 ,  G04B37/14 ,  A44C5/14

Abstract: A watchband can comfortably secure an electronic device to a wrist of a user. The watchband can include a base having a contact surface opposite an engagement surface, contact loops on the contact surface for contacting a user, and engagement loops on the engagement surface for engaging hooks. The hooks can be provided on the engagement surface, opposite some of the contact loops. The base can include base threads, and the contact loops and engagement loops can be formed by contact threads and engagement threads woven about some of the base threads between the contact surface and the engagement surface. Between adjacent engagement loops, the engagement thread can be more securely attached to the base than is the contact thread between adjacent contact loops.

公开(公告)号：US20240377638A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-14

申请号：US18559554

申请日：2022-05-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： PAUL X. WANG ,  Benjamin A. SHAFFER ,  Adam Y. KOLLGAARD ,  Liam R. MARTINEZ ,  Rex T. EHMAN ,  Samuel G. SMITH ,  Timon A. WRIGHT ,  Evan A. CERNOKUS

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  G06F1/16

Abstract: A head-mountable device can include adaptable components, which move to comfortably engage the face of the user and to exclude light from an external environment. A head-mountable device can include a light seal that includes discrete portions that bend and/or pivot as needed to conform to a face of the user. Such mobility allows the portions to be oriented with respect to corresponding regions of the face, so that an engagement surface of each portion directly engages the corresponding region of the face to maximize the surface area of contact. Such a configuration can be provided while also providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance by providing one or more covers that form continuous, breathable surfaces with the desired opacity.

公开(公告)号：US20240081489A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-14

申请号：US18232792

申请日：2023-08-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Yiwei TAO ,  Aiden D. MOSSOP ,  Benjamin A. SHAFFER ,  Lauren D. GERARDI ,  Nicolas LYLYK ,  Paul J. THOMPSON ,  Richard P. HOWARTH ,  Robert V. TANG ,  Toria F. YAN ,  Wei-Ling CHANG ,  Zebinah P. MASSE

IPC: A44B11/16 ,  A44B11/06 ,  G02B27/01

CPC classification number: A44B11/16 ,  A44B11/06 ,  G02B27/0176

Abstract: A band includes a latch body that is movable by pulling a tab. The latch body extends through an opening of the band and secures with a pin located on a head-mountable device. The band can detach from the head-mountable device by pulling the tab, which actuates the latch body and removes the latch body from the pin. A spring (or springs) can bias the latch body toward the opening, causing the latch body to enter the pin. An applied force to the tab can overcome the biasing force provided by the spring(s), and move the latch body away from, and out of, the pin.

公开(公告)号：US20240302669A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-12

申请号：US18665428

申请日：2024-05-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dustin A. HATFIELD ,  Geng LUO ,  Benjamin A. SHAFFER ,  Julian JAEDE ,  Nicolas LYLYK ,  Paul X. WANG ,  Trevor J. NESS

IPC: G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 ,  G02B2027/0154

Abstract: Systems of the present disclosure can provide a head-mountable device with a head securement element that allows a user to adjust both the magnitude, location, and direction of forces applied to the face of the user. Examples of adjustment mechanisms described herein allow a user to control the tilt of the head-mountable device relative to a head securement element, as well as the tightness of the head securement element. Accordingly, the user can select a fit that distributes forces widely, maximizes comfort, allows the user to enjoy the head-mountable device for longer durations of time.

公开(公告)号：US20220273078A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-01

申请号：US17745758

申请日：2022-05-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin A. SHAFFER ,  Yoji HAMADA ,  Motohide HATANAKA ,  Hsiang-Hung CHEN ,  Eiryo SHIRAISHI

IPC: A44C5/20 ,  A44C5/00 ,  A44C5/14 ,  G04B37/14

Abstract: A watchband can comfortably secure an electronic device to a wrist of a user. The watchband can include a base having a contact surface opposite an engagement surface, contact loops on the contact surface for contacting a user, and engagement loops on the engagement surface for engaging hooks. The hooks can be provided on the engagement surface, opposite some of the contact loops. The base can include base threads, and the contact loops and engagement loops can be formed by contact threads and engagement threads woven about some of the base threads between the contact surface and the engagement surface. Between adjacent engagement loops, the engagement thread can be more securely attached to the base than is the contact thread between adjacent contact loops.