公开(公告)号：US08772650B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-08

申请号：US12987741

申请日：2011-01-10

Applicant: Nicholas Merz ,  Dan Jarvis

Inventor： Nicholas Merz ,  Dan Jarvis

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H05K13/00

CPC classification number: H05K5/0247 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H04M1/0202 ,  H05K5/0004 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: This is directed to systems and methods for coupling sections of an electronic device together. Sections of an electronic device can be coupled together via “knuckles.” The particular shape and structure of the knuckles can be based on various design considerations. For example, in some embodiments each section can function as an individual antenna. In this case, the knuckles can be designed in order to provide electrical isolation between the sections, thus allowing proper operation of the antennas. For example, the knuckles can be formed from a dielectric material, etc. As another design example, the knuckles can be designed in order to provide increased strength in areas of high strain, and/or to counteract torsional twisting in areas of high impact. As yet another design example, the knuckle can be designed in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing or which otherwise meets cosmetic requirements.

Abstract translation: 这涉及用于将电子设备的部分耦合在一起的系统和方法。 电子设备的部分可以通过“转向节”耦合在一起。指节的特定形状和结构可以基于各种设计考虑。 例如，在一些实施例中，每个部分可以用作单独的天线。 在这种情况下，可以设计转向节以便在各部分之间提供电气隔离，从而允许天线的正常工作。 例如，转向节可以由介电材料等形成。作为另一设计实例，可以设计转向节以便在高应变的区域中提供增强的强度，和/或抵抗高冲击区域的扭转扭转。 作为另一设计实例，转向节可以以美学上令人满意的方式设计，否则满足了化妆品的要求。

公开(公告)号：US20130286609A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13460400

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Nicholas Merz

Inventor： Nicholas Merz

IPC: H05K7/06 ,  H05K3/00 ,  B23K1/20 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B23K31/02 ,  H05K3/12 ,  H05K1/00 ,  B05D3/10

CPC classification number: H05K1/0216 ,  C23C14/086 ,  C23C14/185 ,  H05K3/284 ,  H05K2201/09872

Abstract: Systems and methods for shielding circuitry from interference with conformal coating are disclosed. Systems having conformal EMI shields according to embodiments are provided by applying insulating and conductive layers to areas of a printed circuit board (PCB). This produces systems that may be thinner and also smaller in surface area, and that may be suitable as part of electronic devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于屏蔽电路不受保形涂层干扰的系统和方法。 通过将绝缘和导电层施加到印刷电路板（PCB）的区域来提供具有根据实施例的共形EMI屏蔽的系统。 这产生的系统可以更薄并且表面积也更小，并且可以适合作为电子设备的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08077454B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12851098

申请日：2010-08-05

Applicant: Hoss Ward ,  Nicholas Merz

Inventor： Hoss Ward ,  Nicholas Merz

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1624

Abstract: A docking assembly for a computer. The docking assembly includes a base station, and a computer-support assembly coupled to the base station. A method for positioning a computer -support assembly for receiving a portable computer comprising moving away from a base station at least one engager member bound to a computer-support assembly. The base station and the computer-support assembly are rotatably coupled to an arm assembly. The method additionally includes moving the computer-support assembly away from the base station while rotating about the arm assembly, and positioning the computer-support assembly in a posture for receiving a portable computer.

Abstract translation: 电脑对接组件。 对接组件包括基站和耦合到基站的计算机支撑组件。 一种用于定位用于接收便携式计算机的计算机支持组件的方法，包括从基站离开绑定到计算机支撑组件的至少一个收集器构件。 基站和计算机支撑组件可旋转地联接到臂组件。 该方法还包括在围绕臂组件旋转的同时将计算机支撑组件远离基站移动，并将计算机支撑组件定位成用于接收便携式计算机的姿势。

公开(公告)号：US20060149856A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-06

申请号：US11367246

申请日：2006-03-02

Applicant: Jonathan Betts-LaCroix ,  Nicholas Merz ,  Jory Bell ,  Michael Prichard

Inventor： Jonathan Betts-LaCroix ,  Nicholas Merz ,  Jory Bell ,  Michael Prichard

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/1613

Abstract: A computing system is provided that includes a plurality of interconnected components. The components include a processing subsystem, an input subsystem, an output subsystem, a storage subsystem, and a power subsystem. Subsets of the plurality of components may be rearranged and interconnected in various configurations to form different computing subsystems.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括多个互连部件的计算系统。 组件包括处理子系统，输入子系统，输出子系统，存储子系统和电源子系统。 可以以各种配置重新布置和互连多个组件的子集，以形成不同的计算子系统。

公开(公告)号：US20050185364A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-25

申请号：US11029865

申请日：2005-01-05

Applicant: Jory Bell ,  Michael Prichard ,  Nicholas Merz ,  Jonathan Betts-LaCroix

Inventor： Jory Bell ,  Michael Prichard ,  Nicholas Merz ,  Jonathan Betts-LaCroix

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1632 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: A docking station is disclosed for use with a mobile computing device. The form factor of the docking station may be similar to that of a conventional computer, such as a laptop computer or tablet computer. A mobile computing device, which may have the form factor of a personal digital assistant, may be docked in the docking station by connecting connectors on the docking station and the mobile computing device. The combined docking station and mobile computing device may form a computer which has a form factor and provide functionality similar to that of a conventional computer, such as a laptop computer or tablet computer. The docking station may, for example, include a cavity into which the mobile computing device may be inserted to dock the mobile computing device in the docking station.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于移动计算设备的坞站。 对接站的形状因子可以类似于常规计算机，例如膝上型计算机或平板计算机。 可以具有个人数字助理的形式因素的移动计算设备可以通过连接坞站和移动计算设备上的连接器而对接在坞站中。 组合的对接站和移动计算设备可以形成具有外形尺寸并且提供类似于常规计算机（例如膝上型计算机或平板计算机）的功能的计算机。 对接站可以例如包括空腔，移动计算设备可以插入该空腔中以将移动计算设备对接在坞站中。

公开(公告)号：US10051095B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-14

申请号：US13183278

申请日：2011-07-14

Applicant: Sawyer Cohen ,  Ashutosh Yugesh Shukla ,  Andriy Pletenetskyy ,  Nicholas Merz ,  Timothy Michael Johnson ,  Yehonatan Perez

Inventor： Sawyer Cohen ,  Ashutosh Yugesh Shukla ,  Andriy Pletenetskyy ,  Nicholas Merz ,  Timothy Michael Johnson ,  Yehonatan Perez

IPC: H04M1/00 ,  H04M1/02 ,  B06B1/12 ,  H01L41/09

Abstract: A low Z linear vibrator is described well suited for use in small form factor portable devices such as a smartphone. The low Z vibrator can be configured to include a beam structure that can be attached to a vibratory mass and a low profile actuator. The low profile actuator can cause the vibratory mass to oscillate in a well-defined and predictable manner.

公开(公告)号：US09414141B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US13343645

申请日：2012-01-04

Applicant: Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Jared M. Kole ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Nicholas Merz

Inventor： Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Jared M. Kole ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Nicholas Merz

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/08 ,  H04R7/00 ,  H04M1/03 ,  H04M1/18

CPC classification number: H04R1/023 ,  H04M1/03 ,  H04M1/035 ,  H04M1/18 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/086 ,  H04R7/00 ,  H04R2499/11 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A portable electronic device that provides compact configurations for audio elements are disclosed. The audio elements can be drivers (e.g., speakers) or receivers (e.g., microphones). According to one aspect, mesh structures, such as mesh barriers, are formed to facilitate improved acoustic sealing in a space efficient manner. In one embodiment, a mesh barrier for an audio port can be reliably acoustically sealed (or coupled) with an audio chamber and/or outer device housing in a space efficient manner. A mesh barrier can serve to block undesired foreign substances from entry or further entry into an audio port and/or serve as a cosmetic barrier which obscures vision into an audio port. In one embodiment, a portion of a mesh structure can be provided with a substantially planar surface that facilitates improved acoustic sealing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种为音频元件提供紧凑配置的便携式电子设备。 音频元件可以是驱动器（例如，扬声器）或接收器（例如，麦克风）。 根据一个方面，形成网状结构，例如网状屏障，以便以空间有效的方式促进改进的声学密封。 在一个实施例中，用于音频端口的网状屏障可以以空间有效的方式可靠地与音频室和/或外部设备壳体声学密封（或耦合）。 网状屏障可以用于阻止不期望的异物进入或进一步进入音频端口和/或用作将视觉遮蔽到音频端口中的化妆品屏障。 在一个实施例中，网状结构的一部分可以具有促进改进的声学密封的基本平坦的表面。

公开(公告)号：US20130342592A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13541029

申请日：2012-07-03

Applicant: Nicholas MERZ

Inventor： Nicholas MERZ

IPC: B41J3/00

CPC classification number: B41J3/4073 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B41J11/20 ,  H05K1/0218 ,  H05K3/125 ,  H05K13/0015 ,  H05K2201/0715 ,  H05K2203/1527 ,  H05K2203/1554

Abstract: An inkjet printer configured to print on a three-dimensional object is provided. The inkjet printer may include a print head that ejects a conductive ink. The inkjet printer may also include an assembly configured for adjusting a position of an object relative to the print head. The adjustment assembly may include a fixture configured to hold an object, such as a circuit board, that is to be printed on. The fixture may be configured to hold the object such that multiple surfaces thereof, which may be nonplanar, are exposed. A tilt adjustment mechanism may be coupled to the fixture and configured to adjust a tilt angle of the object. Further, a rotational adjustment mechanism may be coupled to the fixture and configured to adjust an angular position of the circuit board. Accordingly, the surfaces of the object may each be upwardly oriented such that the print head may print thereon.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种配置成在三维物体上打印的喷墨打印机。 喷墨打印机可以包括喷射导电油墨的打印头。 喷墨打印机还可以包括被配置为调节物体相对于打印头的位置的组件。 调整组件可以包括被配置为保持待印刷的对象（例如电路板）的夹具。 固定装置可以被构造成保持物体，使得其可以是非平面的多个表面被暴露。 倾斜调节机构可以联接到固定装置并且被配置为调节物体的倾斜角度。 此外，旋转调节机构可以联接到固定装置并且构造成调整电路板的角位置。 因此，物体的表面可以各自向上定向，使得打印头可以在其上打印。

公开(公告)号：US08450627B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US12893409

申请日：2010-09-29

Applicant: Adam Mittleman ,  Nicholas Merz

Inventor： Adam Mittleman ,  Nicholas Merz

IPC: H03K17/975 ,  H01H5/30

CPC classification number: H03K17/975 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/96062 ,  H03K2217/960755 ,  Y10T29/49105 ,  Y10T307/74

Abstract: This is directed to a dome switch that includes a capacitive sensor. A dome switch can include a dome operative to deform to provide tactile feedback to a user. To provide an electrical instruction to the device, the region underneath the dome can define a free space separating conductive regions forming a capacitor. For example, a tip of the dome, a button placed between the dome and a circuit board, or a user's finger can form a first conductor of a capacitor, and a support structure for the dome can include a terminal forming a second conductor completing the capacitor. When the dome deflects, the distance between the conductors can change and provide a measurable capacitance variation, which the device can detect. To protect the dome switch from damage due to contaminants, the terminal can be integrated within a volume of the circuit board such that it is not exposed to the environment of the dome switch. In one implementation, the terminal may not be exposed to air.

Abstract translation: 这是针对包括电容式传感器的穹顶开关。 圆顶开关可以包括操作以变形以向用户提供触觉反馈的圆顶。 为了向装置提供电气指令，圆顶下方的区域可以限定形成电容器的导电区域的自由空间。 例如，圆顶的顶端，放置在圆顶和电路板之间的按钮或用户的手指可以形成电容器的第一导体，并且用于圆顶的支撑结构可以包括形成第二导体的端子， 电容器。 当圆顶偏转时，导体之间的距离可以改变并提供可测量的电容变化，该装置可以检测。 为了保护穹顶开关免受污染物的损坏，终端可以集成在电路板的一个体积内，使其不会暴露在穹顶开关的环境中。 在一个实施方案中，终端可能不暴露于空气中。

公开(公告)号：US20110241442A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US12893409

申请日：2010-09-29

Applicant: Adam Mittleman ,  Nicholas Merz

Inventor： Adam Mittleman ,  Nicholas Merz

IPC: H03K17/975 ,  H01H11/00

CPC classification number: H03K17/975 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/96062 ,  H03K2217/960755 ,  Y10T29/49105 ,  Y10T307/74

Abstract: This is directed to a dome switch that includes a capacitive sensor. A dome switch can include a dome operative to deform to provide tactile feedback to a user. To provide an electrical instruction to the device, the region underneath the dome can define a free space separating conductive regions forming a capacitor. For example, a tip of the dome, a button placed between the dome and a circuit board, or a user's finger can form a first conductor of a capacitor, and a support structure for the dome can include a terminal forming a second conductor completing the capacitor. When the dome deflects, the distance between the conductors can change and provide a measurable capacitance variation, which the device can detect. To protect the dome switch from damage due to contaminants, the terminal can be integrated within a volume of the circuit board such that it is not exposed to the environment of the dome switch. In one implementation, the terminal may not be exposed to air.

Abstract translation: 这是针对包括电容式传感器的穹顶开关。 圆顶开关可以包括操作以变形以向用户提供触觉反馈的圆顶。 为了向装置提供电气指令，圆顶下方的区域可以限定形成电容器的导电区域的自由空间。 例如，圆顶的顶端，放置在圆顶和电路板之间的按钮或用户的手指可以形成电容器的第一导体，并且用于圆顶的支撑结构可以包括形成第二导体的端子， 电容器。 当圆顶偏转时，导体之间的距离可以改变并提供可测量的电容变化，该装置可以检测。 为了保护穹顶开关免受污染物的损坏，终端可以集成在电路板的一个体积内，使其不会暴露在穹顶开关的环境中。 在一个实施方案中，终端可能不暴露于空气中。