Douglas Lea Heirich

US Patent:

6362956, Mar 26, 2002

Filed:

Oct 4, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/411062

Inventors:

Douglas L. Heirich - Palo Alto CA
David A. Lundgren - Mill Valley CA
Robert N. Olson - Mountain View CA
Girish Upadhya - San Jose CA
Larry Forsblad - Los Altos CA
Daniel J. Riccio - Los Gatos CA

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G02F 11333

US Classification:

361683, 361687, 361799, 364708, 165 802

Abstract:

An apparatus for removing heat from heat generating elements is disclosed. The apparatus is a thermal management system having a thermal distribution assembly in either one of or both of conductive and radiative communication with heat generating elements. The thermal distribution assembly has thermal zones, each of which is associated with at least one heat generating element. The thermal distribution assembly includes a heat spreading frame and a heat conducting frame. Heat passes from the heat generating elements to the heat conducting frame and then to the heat spreading frame, from which the heat is removed via convection.

US Patent:

6417893, Jul 9, 2002

Filed:

May 5, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/072757

Inventors:

Douglas L. Heirich - Palo Alto CA

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H04N 565

US Classification:

348822, 348825, 348836, 361682

Abstract:

A cathode ray tube (CRT) is housed in an enclosure by using four clamp devices, two wedges and a housing. The clamp devices are located at the corners of the CRT and are secured to the enclosure with screws. The CRT rests on the housing, which is preferably comprised of fixed posts that the CRT rests on top of. The wedges, preferably made of rubber, are placed between the CRT and the enclosure and usually located at the top of the CRT. The clamp devices, housing and wedges are used to secure the CRT in the enclosure.

US Patent:

6462939, Oct 8, 2002

Filed:

Dec 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/476405

Inventors:

Douglas L. Heirich - Palo Alto CA

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H05K 714

US Classification:

361682, 361681, 361683, 361679, 248917920-

Abstract:

A computer monitor case ( ) having a case front ( ) to which is affixed a bezel ( ) using a plurality of intermediate attachment devices ( ). The attachment device ( ) is affixed to the bezel ( ) by inserting projections ( ) of the attachment device ( ) within associated irregular apertures ( ) in bezel attachment tabs ( ) on the bezel (20). The attachment device ( ) is, in turn, affixed to a case front ( ) using case attachment tabs ( ) and screws ( ). Accordingly, the computer monitor case ( ) is constructed such that moldings for affixing the bezel ( ) to the case ( ) are not readily visible through the transparent case ( ).

US Patent:

6493045, Dec 10, 2002

Filed:

Dec 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/476408

Inventors:

Douglas L. Heirich - Palo Alto CA

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

A47B 8106

US Classification:

348836, 248922, 312 72

Abstract:

A computer monitor case ( ) having a subframe ( ) with an intermediate bucket ( ) affixed thereto to form a front assembly ( ). A top bucket ( ) is affixed to a bottom bucket ( ) by rivets ( ) to form a rear assembly ( ). The rear assembly ( ) is affixed to the front assembly ( ) by top fastening clips ( ) wide fastening clips ( ) and narrow fastening clips ( ). Alignment pins ( ) on the subframe ( ) align with alignment pin notches ( ) and side alignment pin notches ( ) on the intermediate bucket ( ) and top bucket ( ) respectively. Side lips ( ) and a front lip ( ) on the top bucket ( ), attachment ribs ( ) on the top bucket ( ) and bottom bucket ( ), and an intermediate bucket lip ( ) on the intermediate bucket ( ) provide rigidity and alignment and are used in conjunction with other components as fastening means to hold the computer monitor case ( ) together.

US Patent:

6578972, Jun 17, 2003

Filed:

Jul 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/908205

Inventors:

Douglas L. Heirich - Palo Alto CA
James J. Hong - Cupertino CA

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G02B 1700

US Classification:

359608, 359609, 359610, 359611, 359612

Abstract:

The invention provides a computer monitor bezel including a bezel mount, and opaque planar member, and a bezel face. The bezel mount includes a frame and a mounting formation. The frame defines a frame viewing opening entirely surrounded by the frame. The mounting formation is located on the frame to mount the frame to a sub-monitor in a position wherein a screen of the sub-monitor is viewable through the frame viewing opening. The opaque planar member is located over the bezel mount. The bezel face includes a translucent planar member and an attachment component. The translucent planar member is located over the opaque planar member. The attachment component has a first end secured to the translucent planar member, extends past a plane of the opaque planar member, and has a second, opposing end secured to the frame.

US Patent:

6594147, Jul 15, 2003

Filed:

Nov 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/996862

Inventors:

Douglas L. Heirich - Palo Alto CA
David A. Lundgren - Mill Valley CA
Robert N. Olson - Mountain View CA
Girish Upadhya - San Jose CA
Larry Forsblad - Los Altos CA
Daniel J. Riccio - Los Gatos CA

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G02F 11333

US Classification:

361687, 361683, 361686, 361799, 3647081, 165 802

Abstract:

An apparatus for removing heat from heat generating elements is disclosed. The apparatus is a thermal management system having a thermal distribution assembly in either one of or both of conductive and radiative communication with heat generating elements. The thermal distribution assembly has thermal zones, each of which is associated with at least one heat generating element. The thermal distribution assembly includes a heat spreading frame and a heat conducting frame. Heat passes from the heat generating elements to the heat conducting frame and then to the heat spreading frame, from which the heat is removed via convection.

US Patent:

6600647, Jul 29, 2003

Filed:

Jul 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/917350

Inventors:

Brian J. Girvin - Gilroy CA
Larry Forsblad - Los Altos CA
Brian H. Berkeley - Saratoga CA
Douglas L. Heirich - Palo Alto CA
Steve Cabral - San Jose CA
Robert Norman Olson - Mountain View CA
David Hoenig - San Jose CA
Peter Krause - Singapore, SG

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06F 116

US Classification:

361682, 361788, 439 61, 248636

Abstract:

A computer system is provided comprising a support frame, a logic board mounted to the support frame, a processor on the logic board, a cathode ray tube mounted to the support frame above a plane of the logic board, and a transparent housing located over the cathode ray tube.

US Patent:

6757162, Jun 29, 2004

Filed:

Jun 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/462864

Inventors:

Douglas L. Heirich - Palo Alto CA
David A. Lundgren - Mill Valley CA
Robert N. Olson - Mountain View CA
Girish Upadhya - San Jose CA
Larry Forsblad - Los Altos CA
Daniel J. Riccio - Los Gatos CA

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G02F 11333

US Classification:

361683, 361687, 361708, 361799, 165 802

Abstract:

An apparatus for removing heat from heat generating elements is disclosed. The apparatus is a thermal management system having a thermal distribution assembly in either one of or both of conductive and radiative communication with heat generating elements. The thermal distribution assembly has thermal zones, each of which is associated with at least one heat generating element. The thermal distribution assembly includes a heat spreading frame and a heat conducting frame. Heat passes from the heat generating elements to the heat conducting frame and then to the heat spreading frame, from which the heat is removed via convection.