公开(公告)号：US20190076089A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：US15700808

申请日：2017-09-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ryan C. PERKINS ,  Trevor J. NESS ,  Tobias J. HARRISON-NOONAN ,  William H. GREENBAUM ,  Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  Guocheng SHAO ,  Guanyi GAO ,  Christopher M. WERNER ,  Phil M. HOBSON

IPC: A61B5/00

Abstract: An assembly for a consumer product, such as a wristwatch or other wearable electronic device, can securely retain a cover member against a housing of the product. A retaining member from within the housing can engage and secure the cover member to provide a fluid barrier. The cover member can include a window or other components of a sensor device. The parts can be easily disassembled without causing permanent damage.

公开(公告)号：US20170089795A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15246471

申请日：2016-08-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ryan C. PERKINS ,  Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  David M. PELLETIER ,  William C. LUKENS ,  Steven P. CARDINALI ,  Rex T. EHMAN

IPC: G01L19/06 ,  G01L9/04 ,  G01L9/00

CPC classification number: G01L19/0672 ,  G01L9/0051 ,  G01L9/0072 ,  G01L9/0077

Abstract: An electronic device having a pressure detection system is disclosed. The electronic device may include one or more elements designed to detect pressure exerted on the electronic device. In some embodiments, the electronic device includes a membrane and a detection mechanism, both of which bend in response to a pressure change at the membrane. The membrane may be electrically coupled with a circuit that detects the bending of the membrane and correlates the bending with a pressure change at the membrane. A can may be hermetically sealed with the membrane and surround the circuit to shield the circuit from liquid ingress. In some embodiments, a light transmitter and light receiver are used to detect the bending of the membrane. The light may reflect from the membrane at different angles, based upon a shape of the membrane, and contact the receiving element at different locations, corresponding to pressure change.

公开(公告)号：US20190079564A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：US15976768

申请日：2018-05-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Amin M. YOUNES ,  James G. HORIUCHI ,  Ryan C. PERKINS ,  Brad G. BOOZER ,  Christopher M. WERNER ,  Maegan K. SPENCER ,  Sherry TANG ,  Eugene H. FOX ,  Mark A. MURPHY ,  Molly J. ANDERSON ,  Rico L. ZORKENDORFER ,  Baris OZGEN

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04R1/02

Abstract: This application relates to a portable electronic device including a first sensing module and a second sensing module that are both in communication with a processor. The portable electronic device can include access ports that are formed in the housing, where the first and second sensing modules are capable of receiving an external stimulus by way of the access ports. A plate is positioned in the housing between a wall of the housing and the sensing modules. The plate and the wall define non-linear flow paths between the access ports to the first and second sensing modules. The non-linear flow paths can transmit the external stimulus to cause at least one of the first or second sensing modules to provide a detection signal to the processor that causes a display unit to present a notification that corresponds to the external stimulus.

公开(公告)号：US20180125178A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15867621

申请日：2018-01-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ryan C. PERKINS ,  Michael J. WEBB ,  Stephen DEY ,  Osamu YABE ,  Hsiang Hung CHEN

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  G04B37/14 ,  A44C5/20 ,  A44B11/26 ,  A44B11/25

CPC classification number: A44C5/14 ,  A44B11/2596 ,  A44B11/263 ,  A44C5/147 ,  A44C5/2085 ,  A44D2203/00 ,  G04B37/1486

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of an electronic device. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing includes a catch member or other such locking assembly configured to releasably secure the attachment unit within the housing.

公开(公告)号：US20250017326A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-16

申请号：US18900543

申请日：2024-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ryan C. PERKINS ,  Phillip M. HOBSON ,  Michael J. WEBB

IPC: A44B17/00 ,  A44B11/25 ,  A44B11/26 ,  A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/20 ,  F16B2/00 ,  F16B2/04 ,  F16B2/06 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B2/14 ,  G04B37/14

Abstract: A removable module and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product is described. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

公开(公告)号：US20230329400A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-19

申请号：US18211204

申请日：2023-06-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ryan C. PERKINS ,  Phillip M. Hobson ,  Michael J. Webb

IPC: A44B17/00 ,  F16B2/00 ,  A44C5/14 ,  A44B11/25 ,  A44B11/26 ,  A44C5/20 ,  G04B37/14 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B2/14 ,  F16B2/04 ,  F16B2/06

CPC classification number: A44B17/0011 ,  F16B2/005 ,  A44C5/147 ,  A44B11/2596 ,  A44B11/263 ,  A44C5/2085 ,  G04B37/1486 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B2/14 ,  A44C5/14 ,  F16B2/04 ,  F16B2/06 ,  Y10T403/602

Abstract: A removable module and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product is described. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

公开(公告)号：US20190110561A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-18

申请号：US16231061

申请日：2018-12-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ryan C. PERKINS ,  Michael J. WEBB ,  Hsiang Hung CHEN ,  Motohide HATANAKA

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  G04B37/14 ,  A44C5/20 ,  A44B11/26 ,  A44B11/25

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of a consumer product. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing include an expansion component or other such locking assembly configured to releasably secure the attachment unit within the housing.