公开(公告)号：WO2018057901A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：PCT/US2017/052971

申请日：2017-09-22

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： NGUYEN, Que Anh S. ,  MEMERING, Dale N. ,  JONES, Christopher D. ,  ROGERS, Matthew

IPC: B32B17/06 ,  B32B7/10 ,  B32B9/00 ,  B32B5/14

Abstract: A sapphire sheet is laminated to a glass sheet with a gradient layer that transitions from a composition of predominantly Al 2 O 3 at the sapphire sheet to a composition of predominantly SiO 2 at the glass sheet. The gradient layer chemically bonds to both the sapphire sheet and the glass sheet and has no distinct interfaces.

Abstract translation: 将蓝宝石片层压到具有梯度层的玻璃片上，所述梯度层从蓝宝石片上主要为Al 2 O 3： 到在玻璃板上主要为SiO 2的组合物。 梯度层与蓝宝石片和玻璃片化学结合，没有明显的界面。

公开(公告)号：WO2017184643A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-26

申请号：PCT/US2017/028193

申请日：2017-04-18

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： MEMERING, Dale N. ,  QU, Dezheng ,  LUZZATO, Victor

IPC: C03C21/00

CPC classification number: H05K5/03 ,  C03C3/00 ,  C03C4/18 ,  C03C21/002 ,  C03C21/003 ,  C03C2204/00 ,  H05K5/0017 ,  H05K5/0086

Abstract: Glass articles having a base layer formed of glass and having a first compressive stress, an adjacent compression layer formed in the glass and having a second compressive stress, and a witness layer formed in the glass adjacent the compression layer and having a third compressive stress. The first, second and third compressive stresses all differing from one another. The witness layer also having a higher index of refraction than an index of refraction for the base or compression layers. Methods for manufacturing and methods of quality control that include the use of the witness layer are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 玻璃制品具有由玻璃形成的具有第一压缩应力的基层，在玻璃中形成的具有第二压缩应力的相邻压缩层以及在邻近压缩的玻璃中形成的见证层 层并具有第三压缩应力。 第一，第二和第三压应力彼此不同。 见证层也具有比基础层或压缩层的折射率更高的折射率。 还公开了包括使用见证层的制造方法和质量控制方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2014144562A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：PCT/US2014/029026

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： MEMERING, Dale N. ,  PREST, Christopher D. ,  ROGERS, Matthew

IPC: C04B40/00

CPC classification number: C23C28/044 ,  C23C14/0676 ,  C23C14/083 ,  C23C28/04 ,  C30B29/20 ,  G02B1/105 ,  G02B1/14 ,  Y10T29/49888 ,  Y10T428/24364

Abstract: A layered coating for a sapphire component is described herein. The sapphire component comprises one or more layers of alumina adhered to the surface of a sapphire member. At least the first layer of alumina adheres to the surface of the sapphire member filling all defects in the surface forming a pristine new layer that also provides isolation from damage.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了蓝宝石部件的分层涂层。 蓝宝石部件包括粘附到蓝宝石部件表面的一层或多层氧化铝。 至少第一层氧化铝粘附到蓝宝石构件的表面，填充表面上的所有缺陷，形成也提供与损伤隔离的原始新层。

公开(公告)号：WO2014137462A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-12

申请号：PCT/US2013/078173

申请日：2013-12-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： MEMERING, Dale N. ,  PREST, Christopher D. ,  WEBER, Douglas J.

IPC: H01L21/304 ,  H01L21/425 ,  H01L21/86

CPC classification number: C23C14/48 ,  C03C21/007 ,  C30B29/20 ,  C30B31/22 ,  H01J37/32412 ,  H01J2237/202 ,  H01J2237/20207 ,  H01J2237/31701 ,  Y10T428/24777

Abstract: Systems and methods for strengthening a sapphire part are described herein. One method may take the form of orienting a first surface of a sapphire member relative to an ion implantation device, selecting an ion implantation concentration and directing ions at the first surface of the sapphire member. The ions are embedded under the first surface to create compressive stress in the sapphire surface.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于增强蓝宝石部件的系统和方法。 一种方法可以采取使蓝宝石构件的第一表面相对于离子注入装置取向的形式，选择离子注入浓度并引导离子在蓝宝石构件的第一表面。 离子嵌入第一表面以在蓝宝石表面产生压应力。

公开(公告)号：EP4417583A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-21

申请号：EP24153394.2

申请日：2024-01-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： KINGMAN, David E. ,  GOLKO, Albert J. ,  MEMERING, Dale N. ,  SKEEN, William J.

IPC: C03B23/025 ,  C03B23/035

CPC classification number: C03B23/0252 ,  C03B23/0258 ,  C03B23/0357

Abstract: A glass forming system includes a support that is configured to be installed in a glass bending furnace. The glass forming system further includes rods that are located adjacent to one another and spaced from each other to define a perimeter that encloses an open space. Each of the rods is coupled to the support. The glass forming system further includes actuators that are attached to the support. Each of the actuators is configured to move a corresponding one of the rods independently from the other rods. The glass forming system further includes a pad that is carried by the rods and that defines an engagement surface upon which a glass substrate is placed. A geometry of the engagement surface is reconfigurable based on movement of one or more of the rods.

公开(公告)号：EP3014380A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-04

申请号：EP14781994.0

申请日：2014-09-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： MEMERING, Dale N. ,  DE JONG, Erik G. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher R. ,  WEISS, Samuel Bruce

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/24

CPC classification number: H01Q1/40 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  H01Q1/2266 ,  H01Q1/243

Abstract: A ceramic material having an electronic component embedded therein, and more particularly to a sapphire surface having an electrically energized component embedded within. In some embodiments, the sapphire surface may take the form of a portion of a housing for an electronic device. Since sapphire may be substantially transparent, it may form a cover glass for a display within or forming part of the electronic device, as one example. The cover glass may be bonded, affixed, or otherwise attached to a remainder of the housing, thereby forming an enclosure for the electronic device.