Christopher G Werner

US Patent:

20120281380, Nov 8, 2012

Filed:

Sep 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/246697

Inventors:

Christopher M. Werner - San Jose CA, US
Emery A. Sanford - San Francisco CA, US
Stephen Brian Lynch - Portola Valley CA, US
Teodor Dabov - San Francisco CA, US
Fletcher R. Rothkopf - Los Altos CA, US

International Classification:

H05K 7/00
H05K 13/00

US Classification:

361807, 295921

Abstract:

An electronic device having a housing structure that is configured to receive at least one glass cover is disclosed. The glass cover serves to cover a display assembly provided within the electronic device. The glass cover can be secured to the housing structure so as to facilitate providing a narrow border between an active display area and an outer edge of the housing structure. The enclosure for the electronic device can be thin yet be sufficiently strong to be suitable for use in electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices.

US Patent:

20130114228, May 9, 2013

Filed:

Sep 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/631156

Inventors:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA, US
Hong Wang - Cupertino CA, US
Michael M. Nikkhoo - Saratoga CA, US
Dennis R. Pyper - Cupertino CA, US
Christopher Matthew Werner - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

APPLE INC. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H05K 9/00
H05K 3/30
H05K 7/06

US Classification:

361783, 29841, 29832

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for fabricating a printed circuit board (PCB) having electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and also having reduced volume over conventional frame-and-shield approaches. Some embodiments include fabricating the PCB by mounting an integrated circuit to the PCB, outlining an area corresponding to the integrated circuit with a number of grounded vias, selectively applying an insulating layer over the PCB such that at least one of the grounded vias are exposed, and selectively applying a conductive layer over the PCB such that the conductive layer covers at least a portion of the integrated circuit and such that the conductive layer is coupled to the at least one of the grounded vias that are exposed.

US Patent:

20140065474, Mar 6, 2014

Filed:

Aug 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/599377

Inventors:

Christopher M. Werner - San Jose CA, US
Tyson B. Manullang - Sunnyvale CA, US
Gregory N. Stephens - Sunnyvale CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H01M 2/08

US Classification:

429185, 156221

Abstract:

A portable electronic device comprises an electromechanical module having an actuator for positioning a mechanical element between first and second positions, and a controller coupled to the electromechanical module. The controller is configured to detect a mechanical event coupling to the electromechanical module, select an actuation signal to position the mechanical element in a safe position between the first and second positions, and transmit the selected signal, such that the mechanical element is positioned in the safe position during the event.

US Patent:

20140069786, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Sep 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/610724

Inventors:

Christopher M. Werner - San Jose CA, US
Stephen Brian Lynch - Portola Valley CA, US

Assignee:

APPLE INC. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H01H 13/06

US Classification:

2003022, 156293, 156160

Abstract:

Button assemblies including water tight seals and methods for making the same are provided. The button assembly can include a button made from a rigid material having a cosmetic portion and a post. The post may extend from a bottom surface of the button and activate a switch of the electronic device when the button is actuated. Additionally, the button assembly can include a sealing member made from a compliant material having a post receiving hole. The sealing member may be secured to the button and an interior surface of a housing of the electronic device. The post receiving hole may fit around and engage the post. In some embodiments, the button may include a cavity and the sealing member may include a protruding member. In these embodiments, the cavity can receive the protruding member to provide for better registration of the sealing member to the button during assembly.

US Patent:

20140069790, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Sep 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/610676

Inventors:

Colin M. Ely - Cupertino CA, US
Fletcher R. Rothkopf - Cupertino CA, US
Stephen Brian Lynch - Cupertino CA, US
Christopher Matthew Werner - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

APPLE INC. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H01H 13/14
H01H 11/00
H01H 13/70

US Classification:

200 5 A, 200341, 295921

Abstract:

This is directed to systems and methods for providing inputs to an electronic device with a button assembly. The button assembly may include a center region, a first end region that may extend from a first side of the center region, and a second end region that may extend from a second side of the center region. Each one of the first end region and the second end region may include a first flexibility, and the center region may include a second flexibility that may be less than the first flexibility.

US Patent:

20140071081, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Sep 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/610734

Inventors:

Christopher M. Werner - San Jose CA, US
Colin M. Ely - Cupertino CA, US
Fletcher R. Rothkopf - Mountain View CA, US
Ming Leong - Cupertino CA, US
Phillip Michael Hobson - Menlo Park CA, US

Assignee:

APPLE INC. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H05K 7/06
H01R 43/00
G06F 3/047

US Classification:

345174, 361767, 29854

Abstract:

Systems and methods for routing cables in an electronic device are provided. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include a touch sensor having a number of traces, a display component, and a mechanical button, each of which may be coupled to a circuit board via a single flexible circuit cable. This may save valuable space within the electronic device.

US Patent:

20140071634, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Sep 7, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/607014

Inventors:

David A. Pakula - San Francisco CA, US
Emery A. Sanford - San Francisco CA, US
Tyson B. Manullang - Sunnyvale CA, US
Anthony S. Montevirgen - San Francisco CA, US
Nicholas G.L. Merz - San Francisco CA, US
Christopher M. Werner - San Jose CA, US

International Classification:

H05K 1/18
H05K 7/00
H01M 2/08
H05K 9/00

US Classification:

361748, 361818, 36167901, 429185

Abstract:

An electronic device may include subassemblies such as battery structures, electromagnetic shielding structures, and button structures. The electromagnetic shielding structures may include a conductive fence and a flexible shielding layer that covers electronic components. The electromagnetic shielding structure may be formed with a recess that receives a protruding portion of a battery. The recess may be formed from a multi-level shielding structure that includes rigid and flexible portions. The button structures may be mounted to a ledge that is formed as an integral part of a device housing. An electronic device battery may be enclosed in a protective battery sleeve. The battery sleeve may include a center portion that encloses the battery and peripheral portions that are folded and coupled to the center portion by adhesive material interposed between opposing surfaces of the folded peripheral portions and the center portion of the battery sleeve.

US Patent:

20140071635, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Sep 10, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/608884

Inventors:

Christopher M. Werner - San Jose CA, US
Jared Mitchell Kole - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

APPLE INC. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H05K 9/00
H05K 3/22

US Classification:

361748, 174350, 295921

Abstract:

This is directed to systems and methods for shielding circuitry from interference with a shield assembly. In some embodiments, a shield assembly may include a shield fence having a fence body, at least one fence finger extending from the bottom of the fence body for coupling to a circuit board, and a tab extending from the fence body. The tab is configured to be removed from the shield fence after the shield fence is coupled to the circuit board.