公开(公告)号：WO2008085864A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-17

申请号：PCT/US2008/000082

申请日：2008-01-03

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  HANKEY, Evans, M. ,  SANFORD, Emery, A. ,  PREST, Christopher, D.

Inventor： HANKEY, Evans, M. ,  SANFORD, Emery, A. ,  PREST, Christopher, D.

IPC: H04B1/38 ,  H04M1/03 ,  H04M1/05 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H04M1/60

CPC classification number: H04R5/033 ,  H01R13/2428 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/64 ,  H01R13/7039 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H04M1/0262 ,  H04M1/0274 ,  H04M1/0277 ,  H04M1/05 ,  H04M1/6058 ,  H04M1/6066 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H04R1/1058 ,  Y02D70/10

Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a housing and a connector assembly coupled to the housing. The connector assembly can include a microphone port. The electronic device can further include a microphone mounted within the housing and a channel that fluidically couples the microphone to the microphone port. A joint connector and microphone assembly is also provided. The assembly can include a microphone with a top surface and side surfaces. The top surface of the microphone can include a microphone input. The assembly can include a microphone boot mounted to the microphone such that the boot interfaces with a portion of the top surface and the side surfaces to form a seal around the microphone input. The microphone boot can include a connector sealing portion and an aperture for fluidically coupling the microphone input to a microphone port. The assembly can include a connector plate mounted to the connector sealing portion.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种电子设备，其包括壳体和联接到壳体的连接器组件。 连接器组件可以包括麦克风端口。 电子设备还可以包括安装在壳体内的麦克风和将麦克风流体耦合到麦克风端口的通道。 还提供了一个接头连接器和麦克风组件。 组件可以包括具有顶表面和侧表面的麦克风。 麦克风的顶面可以包括麦克风输入。 组件可以包括安装到麦克风的麦克风套筒，使得靴子与顶表面和侧表面的一部分接合以形成麦克风输入周围的密封。 麦克风引导件可以包括连接器密封部分和用于将麦克风输入端与麦克风端口流体耦合的孔。 组件可以包括安装到连接器密封部分的连接板。

公开(公告)号：WO2008045833A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：PCT/US2007/080708

申请日：2007-10-08

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher, D. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  DINH, Richard, H.

Inventor： PREST, Christopher, D. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  DINH, Richard, H.

IPC: H01H25/04 ,  G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2025/048

Abstract: An input device that includes both a movement detector, such as mechanical switch, and positional indicator, such as touch pad touch screen, and/or touch sensing housing is disclosed. These two input devices can be used substantially simultaneously to provide a command to the device. In this manner, different commands can be associated with depressing a moveable member in different areas and a single moveable member can perform like several buttons.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括移动检测器（诸如机械开关）和诸如触摸板触摸屏和/或触摸感测外壳之类的位置指示器的输入设备。 这两个输入设备可以基本上同时使用来向设备提供命令。 以这种方式，不同的命令可以与在不同区域中按压可移动构件相关联，并且单个可移动构件可以像几个按钮执行。

公开(公告)号：WO2013162504A3

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：PCT/US2012034680

申请日：2012-04-23

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  PREST CHRISTOPHER D ,  SCOTT MATTHEW S ,  ZADESKY STEPHEN P ,  HELEY RICHARD W ,  STRATTON DERMOT I ,  POOLE JOSEPH C

Inventor： PREST CHRISTOPHER D ,  SCOTT MATTHEW S ,  ZADESKY STEPHEN P ,  HELEY RICHARD W ,  STRATTON DERMOT I ,  POOLE JOSEPH C

IPC: C22C45/10 ,  B22D19/04 ,  C03C27/02 ,  C22C1/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/02

CPC classification number: B23P19/04 ,  B22D19/04 ,  C03C27/00 ,  C03C27/04 ,  C22C1/002 ,  C22C45/10 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  Y10T29/49865 ,  Y10T29/49908 ,  Y10T29/4998

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for creating an integral assembly formed from a transparent member and a housing formed at least in part of a bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy. The methods and systems create integral transparent member and amorphous metal alloy-containing parts using thermoplastic molding techniques in which the amorphous metal is molded to the transparent member in a thermoplastic, not liquid, state.

Abstract translation: 用于形成由透明构件形成的整体组件的方法和装置以及形成至少部分本体固化的非晶合金的壳体。 所述方法和系统使用热塑性模塑技术制造整体透明构件和非晶金属合金的部件，其中非晶态金属以热塑性而非液体状态模制在透明构件上。

公开(公告)号：WO2013165442A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：PCT/US2012/036641

申请日：2012-05-04

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher D. ,  POOLE, Joseph C. ,  SCOTT, Matthew S. ,  STRATTON, Dermot I. ,  HELEY, Richard W. ,  PASMOOIJ, Duco B. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen P. ,  WANIUK, Theodore A.

Inventor： PREST, Christopher D. ,  POOLE, Joseph C. ,  SCOTT, Matthew S. ,  STRATTON, Dermot I. ,  HELEY, Richard W. ,  PASMOOIJ, Duco B. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen P. ,  WANIUK, Theodore A.

IPC: H05B6/36 ,  H05B6/34

CPC classification number: B22D17/2038 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/203 ,  C22C45/00 ,  H05B6/067 ,  H05B6/34 ,  H05B6/367 ,  H05B6/42 ,  H05B6/44

Abstract: An apparatus with a vessel (20), a first induction source (30), and a second induction source (32) in the melt zone (12). The first induction source (30) is used to melt the material received in the vessel (20). The second induction source (32) is used to contain the material in a meltable form within the vessel (20) during melting. The coils (26) of each of the first and second induction sources (30,32) can be arranged such that they intertwine in an alternate fashion or that they are in sets in a series. The coils (26) of the sources (30,32) can also sequentially receive power such that the material is moved through the ejection path after melting and into an adjacent mold. The vessel (20) can be positioned along a horizontal axis (X). The apparatus can be used to melt and mold amorphous alloys; for example.

Abstract translation: 具有容器（20），第一感应源（30）和熔化区（12）中的第二感应源（32）的装置。 第一感应源（30）用于熔化容纳在容器（20）中的材料。 第二感应源（32）用于在熔化期间将容器（20）中的可熔化形式的材料容纳。 第一和第二感应源（30,32）中的每一个的线圈（26）可以被布置成使得它们以交替的方式缠绕，或者它们以串联的形式组合。 源（30,32）的线圈（26）还可以顺序地接收功率，使得材料在熔化之后移动通过喷射路径并进入相邻的模具。 容器（20）可以沿水平轴线（X）定位。 该设备可用于熔化和模塑非晶合金; 例如。

公开(公告)号：WO2013165441A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：PCT/US2012/036638

申请日：2012-05-04

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher D. ,  SCOTT, Matthew S. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen. P ,  HELEY, Richard W. ,  STRATTON, Dermot I. ,  POOLE, Joseph C.

Inventor： PREST, Christopher D. ,  SCOTT, Matthew S. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen. P ,  HELEY, Richard W. ,  STRATTON, Dermot I. ,  POOLE, Joseph C.

IPC: C22C1/00 ,  C23C4/04 ,  C23C4/06 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/04 ,  C22C45/10 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/04

CPC classification number: H05K5/04 ,  B23K20/002 ,  B32B37/06 ,  B32B37/10 ,  C22C1/002 ,  C22C45/001 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/04 ,  C22C45/10 ,  C23C4/06 ,  C23C4/08 ,  C23C4/126 ,  C23C4/129 ,  C23C4/131 ,  C23C4/134 ,  C23C24/04 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H04M1/0202 ,  H05K5/0247

Abstract: Disclosed herein are consumer electronics housings made from bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy materials having a ductile coating applied to all or a portion of the bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy. Also disclosed are methods of making consumer electronic housings from bulk- solidifying amorphous alloy materials such that at least a portion of the bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy housing is coated with a ductile cladding material.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了消费电子产品外壳，其通过将具有延展性涂层的非晶态合金材料的块状固化制成，该延性涂层施加于全部或部分本体固化非晶态合金。 还公开了一种制造消费电子外壳的方法，其通过散装固化非晶态合金材料，使得至少一部分本体固化非晶态合金壳体涂覆有延展性包层材料。

公开(公告)号：WO2013162504A2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：PCT/US2012/034680

申请日：2012-04-23

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher D. ,  SCOTT, Matthew S. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen P. ,  HELEY, Richard W. ,  STRATTON, Dermot I. ,  POOLE, Joseph C.

Inventor： PREST, Christopher D. ,  SCOTT, Matthew S. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen P. ,  HELEY, Richard W. ,  STRATTON, Dermot I. ,  POOLE, Joseph C.

IPC: C22C45/10

CPC classification number: B23P19/04 ,  B22D19/04 ,  C03C27/00 ,  C03C27/04 ,  C22C1/002 ,  C22C45/10 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  Y10T29/49865 ,  Y10T29/49908 ,  Y10T29/4998

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for creating an integral assembly formed from a transparent member and a housing formed at least in part of a bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy. The methods and systems create integral transparent member and amorphous metal alloy-containing parts using thermoplastic molding techniques in which the amorphous metal is molded to the transparent member in a thermoplastic, not liquid, state.

Abstract translation: 用于形成由透明构件形成的整体组件的方法和装置以及形成至少部分本体固化的非晶合金的壳体。 所述方法和系统使用热塑性模塑技术制造整体透明构件和非晶金属合金的部件，其中非晶态金属以热塑性而非液体状态模制在透明构件上。

公开(公告)号：WO2013141879A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：PCT/US2012/030378

申请日：2012-03-23

Applicant: CRUCIBLE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC ,  APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher D. ,  POOLE, Joseph C. ,  STEVICK, Joseph W. ,  WANIUK, Theodore Andrew ,  PHAM, Quoc Tran

Inventor： PREST, Christopher D. ,  POOLE, Joseph C. ,  STEVICK, Joseph W. ,  WANIUK, Theodore Andrew ,  PHAM, Quoc Tran

IPC: B22F9/00 ,  C22C1/00

CPC classification number: B22F9/002 ,  B22F9/04 ,  B22F9/08 ,  B22F2998/10 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  C22B9/22 ,  C22B9/221 ,  C22C1/002 ,  C22C1/02 ,  C22C33/003 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C22C45/001 ,  C22C45/003 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/10 ,  B22F2202/05 ,  B22F2202/06 ,  B22F2202/07 ,  B22F2202/11 ,  B22F2202/13 ,  B22F2201/10 ,  B22F2201/20 ,  B22F2009/0804

Abstract: Described herein is a method of producing an alloy. The method includes pouring a stream of molten mixture of component elements of the alloy, separating the stream into discrete pieces, solidifying the discrete pieces by cooling before the discrete pieces contact any liquid or solid. Also described herein is another method of producing an alloy. This method includes pouring and solidifying a stream of molten mixture of component elements of the alloy into a rod or pulling a rod from a molten mixture of component elements of the alloy, before the rod contacts any liquid or solid, separating the rod into discrete pieces. An apparatus suitable for carrying out the methods above can include a container from which the molten stream is poured or the solid rod extends, one or more coil, conductive plates, a laser source, or an electron beam source arranged around the molten stream or the solid rod and configured to separate the molten stream or the solid rod into discrete pieces.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的是制造合金的方法。 该方法包括浇注合金组分的熔融混合物流，将流分离成分离的碎片，在离散的碎片接触任何液体或固体之前通过冷却固化分散的碎片。 本文还描述了制造合金的另一种方法。 该方法包括在棒接触任何液体或固体之前将合金的组分元素的熔融混合物料流浇注并固化成棒或从合金的组分元素的熔融混合物中拉出棒，将棒分离成离散块 。 适用于实施上述方法的装置可以包括一个容器，熔融物料流从该容器或实心棒延伸出来，一个或多个线圈，导电板，激光源或电子束源设置在熔融流周围或 固体棒并且构造成将熔融流或实心棒分离成离散件。

公开(公告)号：WO2013006162A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：PCT/US2011/042852

申请日：2011-07-01

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher, D. ,  SCOTT, Matthew, S. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen, P. ,  HELEY, Richard, W. ,  STRATTON, Dermot, I. ,  POOLE, Joseph, C.

Inventor： PREST, Christopher, D. ,  SCOTT, Matthew, S. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen, P. ,  HELEY, Richard, W. ,  STRATTON, Dermot, I. ,  POOLE, Joseph, C.

IPC: B21J1/06 ,  B21K25/00 ,  C22C45/00

CPC classification number: B23P19/04 ,  B21J1/006 ,  B21J1/06 ,  B21J5/02 ,  B21K25/00 ,  B23P19/10 ,  B32B15/013 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C22C45/001 ,  C22C45/003 ,  C22C45/10 ,  Y10T29/49908 ,  Y10T29/53996

Abstract: Provided in one embodiment is a method, comprising: providing a first part comprising a protruding portion, wherein the protruding portion comprises an alloy that is at least partially amorphous; providing a second part comprising an opening; disposing the second part in proximity of the first part such that the protruding portion traversed through the opening; and mating the protruding portion and the opening at a first temperature to shape the protruding portion into an interlock joining the first part and the second part.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中提供了一种方法，包括：提供包括突出部分的第一部分，其中所述突出部分包括至少部分无定形的合金; 提供包括开口的第二部分; 将第二部分设置在第一部分附近，使得突出部分穿过开口; 以及在第一温度下将所述突出部分和所述开口配合，以将所述突出部分形成为连接所述第一部分和所述第二部分的联锁。

公开(公告)号：WO2012064708A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-18

申请号：PCT/US2011/059729

申请日：2011-11-08

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher D. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen P. ,  WEBER, Trent ,  BROWNING, Lucy E.

Inventor： PREST, Christopher D. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen P. ,  WEBER, Trent ,  BROWNING, Lucy E.

IPC: H01L23/043 ,  H01L23/047 ,  H01L23/053 ,  H01L23/057 ,  H01L23/10 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: B60R7/04 ,  A45C11/00 ,  A45C2011/001 ,  A45C2011/002 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  B60R11/0211 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R11/0252 ,  B60R2011/0003 ,  B60R2011/0057 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/181 ,  H01L23/043 ,  H01L23/047 ,  H01L23/053 ,  H01L23/057 ,  H01L23/10 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H05K5/0004 ,  H05K5/0021 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/04 ,  H05K5/069 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/302 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An electronic device having a unitary housing is disclosed. The device can include a first housing component having an open cavity, an internal electronic part disposed within the cavity, a second housing component disposed across the cavity, and a support feature disposed within the cavity and arranged to support the second housing component. The first housing component can be formed from metal, while the second housing component can be formed from a plurality of laminated foil metal layers. The second housing component can be attached to the first housing component via one or more ultrasonic welds, such that a fully enclosed housing is created. The fully enclosed housing can be hermetically sealed, and the outside surfaces thereof can be machined or otherwise finished after the ultrasonic welding.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有整体式壳体的电子设备。 该装置可以包括具有开放空腔的第一壳体部件，设置在腔体内部的内部电子部件，跨过腔体设置的第二壳体部件和布置成支撑第二壳体部件的支撑部件。 第一壳体部件可以由金属形成，而第二壳体部件可以由多个层叠的箔金属层形成。 第二壳体部件可以经由一个或多个超声波焊缝附接到第一壳体部件，使得产生完全封闭的壳体。 完全封闭的壳体可以被密封，并且其外表面可以在超声波焊接之后被加工或以其他方式完成。

公开(公告)号：WO2012061049A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：PCT/US2011/057388

申请日：2011-10-21

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher

Inventor： PREST, Christopher

IPC: C03C21/00 ,  C03C23/00

CPC classification number: C03C21/002

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for improving chemical strengthening of glass are disclosed. In one embodiment, a mechanical stress can be induced on a glass article while undergoing chemical strengthening. In another embodiment, vibrations, such as ultrasonic vibrations, can be induced during chemical strengthening of a glass article. The use of mechanical stress and/or vibrations during chemically strengthening of a glass article can enhance the effectiveness of the chemical strengthening process. Accordingly, glass articles that have undergone chemical strengthening processing are able to be not only thin but also sufficiently strong and resistant to damage. The strengthened glass articles are well suited for use in consumer products, such as consumer electronic devices (e.g., portable electronic devices).

Abstract translation: 公开了用于改善玻璃的化学强化的装置，系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，可以在进行化学强化的同时在玻璃制品上诱导机械应力。 在另一个实施例中，可以在玻璃制品的化学强化期间引起振动，例如超声振动。 在化学强化玻璃制品期间使用机械应力和/或振动可提高化学强化过程的有效性。 因此，经过化学强化处理的玻璃制品不仅能够薄而且足够坚固并且不会损坏。 加强的玻璃制品非常适合用于诸如消费电子设备（例如便携式电子设备）的消费产品中。