公开(公告)号：US09623646B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14259907

申请日：2014-04-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Harry W. Smith, IV ,  Peter F. Coxeter ,  Jonathan T. Mechak ,  Adam L. Nekimken ,  Julio C. Quintero

IPC: B32B38/10 ,  B32B38/00 ,  B29C59/02 ,  H01L21/56

CPC classification number: B32B38/0004 ,  B29C59/02 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B2317/08 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  H01L21/568 ,  Y10T156/1026 ,  Y10T156/12

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to a method for embedding one or more electrical components in a flexible substrate. The method includes receiving a substrate of a flexible material, wherein the substrate includes a cosmetic surface and an opposing surface. The method further includes applying a carrier form to the substrate to create a carrier assembly, wherein the carrier form includes one or more positive images representative a design to be transferred to the opposing surface of the substrate. The method further includes removing or cutting a portion of material from the opposing surface of the substrate to form a new opposing surface. Subsequently, the carrier form is removed from the substrate to reveal one or more embedding cavities extending into the substrate at the new opposing surface. In some embodiments, the embedding cavities can thereafter receive one or more electrical components.

公开(公告)号：US20140174607A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US13955996

申请日：2013-07-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Douglas Joseph Weber ,  Julio C. Quintero ,  Benjamin M. Rappoport ,  Harry W. Smith, IV

IPC: B29C33/04

CPC classification number: B29C45/14836 ,  B29C45/78 ,  B29C2945/76157 ,  B29C2945/76294 ,  B29C2945/76531 ,  B29C2945/76545 ,  B29C2945/76772 ,  B29C2945/76782 ,  B29C2945/76933 ,  B29K2995/0008

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for retaining magnetic properties of magnetic elements while undergoing manufacturing processes are presented. In one embodiment, a manufacturing fixture includes a temperature controlled region suitable for retaining a magnetic element. The manufacturing fixture also includes a cooling mechanism configured to maintain the magnetic element at an acceptable temperature range during a thermally active manufacturing process. The temperature controlled or stabilized region can include a structure configured to receive the magnetic element and a sensor, or sensors. In one embodiment, the sensor can be configured to measure an ambient temperature of the temperature stabilized region. In another embodiment, the sensor can be a magnetic sensor configured to determine a magnetic property of the magnetic element.

Abstract translation: 介绍了在制造过程中保持磁性元件磁性能的方法，系统和装置。 在一个实施例中，制造夹具包括适于保持磁性元件的温度控制区域。 制造夹具还包括冷却机构，其构造成在热活性制造过程期间将磁性元件保持在可接受的温度范围。 温度控制或稳定区域可以包括被配置为接收磁性元件和传感器或传感器的结构。 在一个实施例中，传感器可被配置成测量温度稳定区域的环境温度。 在另一个实施例中，传感器可以是被配置为确定磁性元件的磁性的磁传感器。

公开(公告)号：US10276001B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US15102826

申请日：2013-12-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Harry W. Smith, IV ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Camille Moussette ,  John B. Morrell

IPC: H04B3/36 ,  G08B6/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: A system includes a band, an attachment mechanism attached to the band, and one or more haptic devices included in the attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism can attach the band to an electronic device. Additionally or alternatively, the attachment mechanism can attach the band to a wearer. The haptic device or devices are in communication with a processing device. At least one of the one or more haptic devices produces a haptic response based on an activation signal received from the processing device.

公开(公告)号：US09914250B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US13955996

申请日：2013-07-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Douglas Joseph Weber ,  Julio C. Quintero ,  Benjamin M. Rappoport ,  Harry W. Smith, IV

IPC: B29C45/14 ,  B29C45/78

CPC classification number: B29C45/14836 ,  B29C45/78 ,  B29C2945/76157 ,  B29C2945/76294 ,  B29C2945/76531 ,  B29C2945/76545 ,  B29C2945/76772 ,  B29C2945/76782 ,  B29C2945/76933 ,  B29K2995/0008

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for retaining magnetic properties of magnetic elements while undergoing manufacturing processes are presented. In one embodiment, a manufacturing fixture includes a temperature controlled region suitable for retaining a magnetic element. The manufacturing fixture also includes a cooling mechanism configured to maintain the magnetic element at an acceptable temperature range during a thermally active manufacturing process. The temperature controlled or stabilized region can include a structure configured to receive the magnetic element and a sensor, or sensors. In one embodiment, the sensor can be configured to measure an ambient temperature of the temperature stabilized region. In another embodiment, the sensor can be a magnetic sensor configured to determine a magnetic property of the magnetic element.

公开(公告)号：US09872545B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US15087868

申请日：2016-03-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jared A. Sartee ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Adam K. Eschner ,  Julio C. Quintero ,  Harry W. Smith, IV

IPC: A45C11/00 ,  B23C3/12 ,  H04B1/3888

CPC classification number: A45C11/00 ,  A45C2011/002 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  B23C3/12 ,  B23C2228/14 ,  B23C2228/50 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49888 ,  Y10T409/304032 ,  Y10T409/30868

Abstract: A durable, accessory cover assembly for a computing device, such as a cellular phone or a tablet computer. The accessory cover includes a frame, a first covering portion, and a second covering portion. The first covering can be composed of a wear-resistant material, such as leather; whereas, the second covering can be composed of a pliable particulate-absorbing material, such as microfiber. The first covering can be configured to seamlessly cover an external bottom surface of the frame, four external lateral surfaces of the frame, and four internal later surfaces of the frame, as well as an overlap region of an internal top surface of the frame. The second covering can be configured cover a majority of the surface area of the internal top surface of the frame, where it abuts the first covering along an annular region.

公开(公告)号：US09307816B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

申请号：US14258977

申请日：2014-04-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jared A. Sartee ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Adam K. Eschner ,  Julio C. Quintero ,  Harry W. Smith, IV

IPC: A45C11/00 ,  B23C3/12 ,  H04B1/3888

CPC classification number: A45C11/00 ,  A45C2011/002 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  B23C3/12 ,  B23C2228/14 ,  B23C2228/50 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49888 ,  Y10T409/304032 ,  Y10T409/30868

Abstract: A durable, accessory cover assembly for a computing device, such as a cellular phone or a tablet computer. The accessory cover includes a frame, a first covering portion, and a second covering portion. The first covering can be composed of a wear-resistant material, such as leather; whereas, the second covering can be composed of a pliable particulate-absorbing material, such as microfiber. The first covering can be configured to seamlessly cover an external bottom surface of the frame, four external lateral surfaces of the frame, and four internal later surfaces of the frame, as well as an overlap region of an internal top surface of the frame. The second covering can be configured cover a majority of the surface area of the internal top surface of the frame, where it abuts the first covering along an annular region.

Abstract translation: 一种用于诸如蜂窝电话或平板计算机的计算设备的耐用附件盖组件。 附件盖包括框架，第一覆盖部分和第二覆盖部分。 第一层可以由耐磨材料制成，如皮革; 而第二覆盖物可以由柔韧的微粒吸收材料如超细纤维构成。 第一覆盖物可以构造成无缝地覆盖框架的外部底部表面，框架的四个外部侧表面和框架的四个内部后表面以及框架的内部顶部表面的重叠区域。 第二覆盖物可以构造成覆盖框架的内部顶表面的大部分表面区域，其中其沿着环形区域邻接第一覆盖物。