公开(公告)号：US20210099027A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-01

申请号：US17028256

申请日：2020-09-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Karl Ruben F. Larsson ,  Aaron A. Oro ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Eric S. Jol ,  James C. Wu ,  Demetrios B. Karanikos ,  Miranda L. Daly ,  Paul J. Thompson

IPC: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80

Abstract: A magnetic alignment system can include a primary annular magnetic alignment component and a secondary annular magnetic alignment component. The primary alignment component can include an inner annular region having a first magnetic orientation, an outer annular region having a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation, and a non-magnetized central annular region disposed between the primary inner annular region and the primary outer annular region. The secondary alignment component can have a magnetic orientation with a radial component. Additional features, such as a rotational magnetic alignment component and/or an NFC coil and circuitry can be included.

公开(公告)号：US20240162651A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-16

申请号：US18377967

申请日：2023-10-09

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Darshan R. Kasar ,  Daniel C. Wagman ,  Joshua A. Mendoza ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  James C. Wu ,  Varun K. Sanghvi ,  Muhammad F. Hossain

IPC: H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/15

CPC classification number: H01R13/6275 ,  H01R13/15

Abstract: A receptacle connector includes a receptacle housing, pin contacts, and a retainer. The receptacle housing has a convex wall portion, a concave wall portion, a first side wall portion that extends between the convex wall portion and the concave wall portion, and a second side wall portion that extends between the convex wall portion and the concave wall portion. The convex wall portion, the concave wall portion, the first side wall portion, and the second side wall portion at least partially define a cavity having an open end. The pin contacts are located in the cavity of the receptacle housing. The retainer has a first side latch and a second side latch that are configured to extend into the cavity in an engaged position and to move outward from the cavity to a disengaged position.

公开(公告)号：US11722016B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-08

申请号：US17028325

申请日：2020-09-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric S. Jol ,  Karl Ruben F. Larsson ,  Aaron A. Oro ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  James C. Wu ,  Demetrios B. Karanikos ,  Miranda L. Daly ,  Paul J. Thompson ,  Joshua A. Mendoza

IPC: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H02J50/70

CPC classification number: H02J50/90 ,  H02J7/00034 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H04B5/0025 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H02J50/70

Abstract: A magnetic alignment system can include a primary annular magnetic alignment component and a secondary annular magnetic alignment component. The primary alignment component can include an inner annular region having a first magnetic orientation, an outer annular region having a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation, and a non-magnetized central annular region disposed between the primary inner annular region and the primary outer annular region. The secondary alignment component can have a magnetic orientation with a radial component. Additional features, such as a rotational magnetic alignment component and/or an NFC coil and circuitry can be included.

公开(公告)号：US12126193B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US18214320

申请日：2023-06-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Karl Ruben F. Larsson ,  Aaron A. Oro ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Eric S. Jol ,  James C. Wu ,  Demetrios B. Karanikos ,  Miranda L. Daly ,  Paul J. Thompson

IPC: H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/00 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90

CPC classification number: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/005 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80

Abstract: A magnetic alignment system can include a primary annular magnetic alignment component and a secondary annular magnetic alignment component. The primary alignment component can include an inner annular region having a first magnetic orientation, an outer annular region having a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation, and a non-magnetized central annular region disposed between the primary inner annular region and the primary outer annular region. The secondary alignment component can have a magnetic orientation with a radial component. Additional features, such as a rotational magnetic alignment component and/or an NFC coil and circuitry can be included.

公开(公告)号：US20220087389A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-24

申请号：US17223690

申请日：2021-04-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Timothy C. Wulff ,  Yang Zhou ,  James C. Wu ,  Tao Pan ,  Leon Zilun Zhang

IPC: A45C13/10 ,  H01F7/02 ,  A45C11/18

Abstract: Accessories that can add new functionality to an electronic device. These accessories can provide additional functionality that allow for the replacement of a physical object that would otherwise be carried in addition to and separate from the electronic device. These accessories can further provide improvements, such as a reduction in size or improvement in functionality over the physical object to be replaced.

公开(公告)号：US20240213711A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18598590

申请日：2024-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Stephen E. Yao ,  James C. Wu ,  Christopher S. Graham

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/639

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/6275 ,  H01R13/639

Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing forming an aperture within an exterior surface of the housing. An electronic component can be disposed within the housing and include a receptacle coupled to the electronic component. The housing and the receptacle can form an electrical port. The electronic device can further include a first engagement feature and a cable having a first plug connector and a second plug connector. The first plug connector can include a boot, a plug, and a second engagement feature. The boot is receivable within the aperture formed within the exterior surface of the housing. The plug is receivable within the receptacle to electrically couple the electronic device with the cable. The second engagement feature can interconnect or otherwise engage the first engagement feature to retain the cable to the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20230361632A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-09

申请号：US18214399

申请日：2023-06-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Karl Ruben F. Larsson ,  Aaron A. Oro ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Eric S. Jol ,  James C. Wu ,  Demetrios B. Karanikos ,  Miranda L. Daly ,  Paul J. Thompson

IPC: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/005

Abstract: A magnetic alignment system can include a primary annular magnetic alignment component and a secondary annular magnetic alignment component. The primary alignment component can include an inner annular region having a first magnetic orientation, an outer annular region having a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation, and a non-magnetized central annular region disposed between the primary inner annular region and the primary outer annular region. The secondary alignment component can have a magnetic orientation with a radial component. Additional features, such as a rotational magnetic alignment component and/or an NFC coil and circuitry can be included.

公开(公告)号：US20230336036A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-19

申请号：US18214320

申请日：2023-06-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Karl Ruben F. Larsson ,  Aaron A. Oro ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Eric S. Jol ,  James C. Wu ,  Demetrios B. Karanikos ,  Miranda L. Daly ,  Paul J. Thompson

IPC: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/005

Abstract: A magnetic alignment system can include a primary annular magnetic alignment component and a secondary annular magnetic alignment component. The primary alignment component can include an inner annular region having a first magnetic orientation, an outer annular region having a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation, and a non-magnetized central annular region disposed between the primary inner annular region and the primary outer annular region. The secondary alignment component can have a magnetic orientation with a radial component. Additional features, such as a rotational magnetic alignment component and/or an NFC coil and circuitry can be included.

公开(公告)号：US11710988B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-25

申请号：US17028256

申请日：2020-09-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Karl Ruben F. Larsson ,  Aaron A. Oro ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Eric S. Jol ,  James C. Wu ,  Demetrios B. Karanikos ,  Miranda L. Daly ,  Paul J. Thompson

IPC: H02J5/00 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/005 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80

Abstract: A magnetic alignment system can include a primary annular magnetic alignment component and a secondary annular magnetic alignment component. The primary alignment component can include an inner annular region having a first magnetic orientation, an outer annular region having a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation, and a non-magnetized central annular region disposed between the primary inner annular region and the primary outer annular region. The secondary alignment component can have a magnetic orientation with a radial component. Additional features, such as a rotational magnetic alignment component and/or an NFC coil and circuitry can be included.

公开(公告)号：US20210099031A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-01

申请号：US17028325

申请日：2020-09-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric S. Jol ,  Karl Ruben F. Larsson ,  Aaron A. Oro ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  James C. Wu ,  Demetrios B. Karanikos ,  Miranda L. Daly ,  Paul J. Thompson ,  Joshua A. Mendoza

IPC: H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J7/00

Abstract: A magnetic alignment system can include a primary annular magnetic alignment component and a secondary annular magnetic alignment component. The primary alignment component can include an inner annular region having a first magnetic orientation, an outer annular region having a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation, and a non-magnetized central annular region disposed between the primary inner annular region and the primary outer annular region. The secondary alignment component can have a magnetic orientation with a radial component. Additional features, such as a rotational magnetic alignment component and/or an NFC coil and circuitry can be included.