公开(公告)号：US20230379637A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-23

申请号：US18306847

申请日：2023-04-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Richard J. Topliss ,  Thomas M. Gregory ,  Scott C. Grinker ,  Christopher J. Walton ,  Julia C. Canning ,  Michael B. Nussbaum

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/45 ,  H04R2460/11

Abstract: An in-ear electronic device comprising: an enclosure having an enclosure wall that defines an interior chamber surrounding a transducer and an opening from the interior chamber to an ambient environment surrounding the enclosure; and an acoustic valve comprising a driven member coupled to a driving member having a lever and a shape memory alloy operable to cause the driven member to open and close the opening upon application of a current.

公开(公告)号：US20230086021A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-23

申请号：US17879417

申请日：2022-08-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Gokhan Hatipoglu ,  Peter C. Hrudey ,  Scott C. Grinker ,  Ankur Jain ,  Patrick B. Wright

IPC: H04R1/10

Abstract: A portable electronic device comprising: an enclosure having an enclosure wall that forms an interior chamber and an opening to an environment surrounding the enclosure wall; and a valve comprising a number of sliding actuators operable to open and close the opening to the environment surrounding the enclosure wall.

公开(公告)号：US11240591B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-01

申请号：US16583795

申请日：2019-09-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott C. Grinker ,  Claudio Notarangelo ,  Cole A. McCaughan ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Brian R. Twehues

IPC: H04R1/28 ,  H04R1/10

Abstract: A driver assembly including a driver module having a driver frame and a diaphragm coupled to the driver frame, the driver frame defining a front volume chamber coupled to a first side of the diaphragm and a back volume chamber; an internal control leak formed through the driver frame to couple the front volume chamber to the back volume chamber; and a first driver vent and a second driver vent formed through the driver frame to couple a second side of the diaphragm to the back volume chamber, wherein a centroid of the first driver vent is aligned with a centroid of the second driver vent.

公开(公告)号：US11159869B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-26

申请号：US16584914

申请日：2019-09-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott C. Grinker ,  Esge Andersen ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Benjamin A. Cousins ,  Samuel G. Parker ,  Sean T. McIntosh ,  Jason C. Della Rosa ,  Craig M. Stanley ,  Edward Siahaan ,  Ethan W. Juhnke

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  G01V3/08 ,  A45C11/00 ,  A45C13/00 ,  E05F1/12 ,  E05F3/20 ,  H01F7/02 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04B1/3827

Abstract: Embodiments describe an eartip including an eartip body having an attachment end and an interfacing end opposite from the attachment end, and an attachment structure coupled to the inner eartip body at the attachment end. The eartip body can include: an inner eartip body having a sidewall extending between the interfacing end and the attachment end, the sidewall defining a channel and having a first thickness near the attachment end and a second thickness different from the first thickness at the interfacing end; and an outer eartip body sized and shaped to be inserted into an ear canal and extending from the interfacing end, the outer eartip body extending toward the attachment end of the eartip. The attachment structure including a sidewall extending around a periphery of the attachment structure and defining an opening extending through the sidewall that fluidly couples the channel to an ambient environment.

公开(公告)号：US20210037303A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-04

申请号：US17073109

申请日：2020-10-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Glenn K. Trainer ,  Craig M. Stanley ,  Scott C. Grinker

IPC: H04R1/10

Abstract: An earbud design is disclosed that is configured to sit securely within an ear of a user. The earbud can be secured within the ear by an anchoring feature formed from an elastomeric material. The anchoring feature has a size and shape in accordance with an interior geometry of an ear of a user. Because the anchoring feature positions the earbud with respect to the ear, geometries of the earbud can be focused upon audio performance and/or device aesthetics. In some embodiments, the earbud housing can have a linear design which allows an audio driver within the earbud housing to be positioned close to an opening defined by the earbud housing. In this way, acoustic degradation associated with a long audio path from the audio driver to the opening can be avoided.

公开(公告)号：US10827252B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-03

申请号：US16579483

申请日：2019-09-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Glenn K. Trainer ,  Craig M. Stanley ,  Scott C. Grinker

IPC: H04R1/10

Abstract: An earbud design is disclosed that is configured to sit securely within an ear of a user. The earbud can be secured within the ear by an anchoring feature formed from an elastomeric material. The anchoring feature has a size and shape in accordance with an interior geometry of an ear of a user. Because the anchoring feature positions the earbud with respect to the ear, geometries of the earbud can be focused upon audio performance and/or device aesthetics. In some embodiments, the earbud housing can have a linear design which allows an audio driver within the earbud housing to be positioned close to an opening defined by the earbud housing. In this way, acoustic degradation associated with a long audio path from the audio driver to the opening can be avoided.

公开(公告)号：US10433045B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-01

申请号：US15168588

申请日：2016-05-31

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Glenn K. Trainer ,  Scott C. Grinker ,  Craig M. Stanley

IPC: H04R1/10

Abstract: An earbud design is disclosed that is configured to sit securely within an ear of a user. The earbud can be secured within the ear by an anchoring feature formed from an elastomeric material. The anchoring feature has a size and shape in accordance with an interior geometry of an ear of a user. Because the anchoring feature positions the earbud with respect to the ear, geometries of the earbud can be focused upon audio performance and/or device aesthetics. In some embodiments, the earbud housing can have a linear design which allows an audio driver within the earbud housing to be positioned close to an opening defined by the earbud housing. In this way, acoustic degradation associated with a long audio path from the audio driver to the opening can be avoided.

公开(公告)号：US09955247B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US15253802

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ethan L. Huwe ,  Glenn K. Trainer ,  Scott C. Grinker

IPC: H04R1/10

CPC classification number: H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1058

Abstract: Headphone eartips with internal support components and methods for making the same are provided. At least one support component may provide specific amounts and types of rigidity at specific portions of an inner eartip body defining an inner eartip space that transmits sound to an eardrum when an eartip subassembly is positioned within an ear canal, such that the eartip subassembly may ensure an effective sound path while also at least partially conforming to various ear canal geometries.

公开(公告)号：US20170094386A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15169563

申请日：2016-05-31

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Glenn K. Trainer ,  Scott C. Grinker ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Craig M. Stanley

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  G10K11/178 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H04R1/08

Abstract: A low-profile earbud is disclosed that sits securely within an ear of a user. The earbud includes a protruding portion that passes through a channel defined by the tragus and anti-tragus of the ear. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can take the form of a cable configured to supply power and transfer data to the earbud. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can provide additional space for electrical components and sensors supporting the earbud.

公开(公告)号：US20170094384A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15168588

申请日：2016-05-31

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Glenn K. Trainer ,  Scott C. Grinker ,  Craig M. Stanley

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  G06F3/16

Abstract: An earbud design is disclosed that is configured to sit securely within an ear of a user. The earbud can be secured within the ear by an anchoring feature formed from an elastomeric material. The anchoring feature has a size and shape in accordance with an interior geometry of an ear of a user. Because the anchoring feature positions the earbud with respect to the ear, geometries of the earbud can be focused upon audio performance and/or device aesthetics. In some embodiments, the earbud housing can have a linear design which allows an audio driver within the earbud housing to be positioned close to an opening defined by the earbud housing. In this way, acoustic degradation associated with a long audio path from the audio driver to the opening can be avoided.