William D Leggett

Author:

William Leggett

ISBN #:

0865970378

US Patent:

8111505, Feb 7, 2012

Filed:

Oct 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/580922

Inventors:

John Raff - Menlo Park CA, US
Bartley K. Andre - Menlo Park CA, US
Laura DeForest - Sunnyvale CA, US
John C. DiFonzo - Emerald Hills CA, US
Zheng Gao - San Jose CA, US
Michelle Goldberg - Sunnyvale CA, US
Bradley J. Hamel - Sunnyvale CA, US
Timothy S. Hibbard - Menlo Park CA, US
Ron Hopkinson - Campbell CA, US
William F. Leggett - San Francisco CA, US
Chris Ligtenberg - San Carlos CA, US
Gavin J. Reid - Campbell CA, US
Charles A. Schwalbach - Menlo Park CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06F 1/16

US Classification:

36167902, 36167955

Abstract:

A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer.

US Patent:

8199468, Jun 12, 2012

Filed:

Oct 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/580927

Inventors:

John Raff - Menlo Park CA, US
Bartley K. Andre - Menlo Park CA, US
Laura DeForest - Sunnyvale CA, US
John C. DiFonzo - Emerald Hills CA, US
Zheng Gao - San Jose CA, US
Michelle Goldberg - Sunnyvale CA, US
Bradley J. Hamel - Sunnyvale CA, US
Timothy S. Hibbard - Menlo Park CA, US
Ron Hopkinson - Campbell CA, US
William F. Leggett - San Francisco CA, US
Chris Ligtenberg - San Carlos CA, US
Gavin J. Reid - Campbell CA, US
Charles A. Schwalbach - Menlo Park CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06F 1/16

US Classification:

36167902

Abstract:

A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a clutch barrel. The clutch barrel encloses a connector assembly, the connector assembly providing support for a lid. The clutch barrel is configured such that a junction formed by the clutch barrel and a top layer of the lid is not visible to a user when the computer housing is on a horizontal surface.

US Patent:

8233109, Jul 31, 2012

Filed:

Oct 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/580914

Inventors:

Kathleen A. Bergeron - Los Gatos CA, US
Laura DeForest - Sunnyvale CA, US
Kevin S. Fetterman - Los Altos CA, US
Michelle Goldberg - Sunnyvale CA, US
Timothy S. Hibbard - Menlo Park CA, US
Chung-Tse Huang - Fongshan, TW
William F. Leggett - San Francisco CA, US
Zachary Joseph Zeliff - Taipei, TW

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G02F 1/1333

US Classification:

349 58, 349 60

Abstract:

A display housing for a portable computing device that utilizes a plastic cover bonded to an internal metal frame is described. To account for thermal cycling issues and in particular to prevent bond slippage, multiple types of adhesives are employed to join the metal frame and the plastic cover. In particular, a very high bond (VHB) adhesive material is used in certain areas to bond the metal inner frame to the plastic cover and a liquid adhesive is used in other areas. The plastic cover can be translucent to light. A method of coating the plastic cover to block light, such as from a backlight used for the display, is described.

US Patent:

8432509, Apr 30, 2013

Filed:

Jul 2, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/540521

Inventors:

Kathleen A. Bergeron - Los Gatos CA, US
Laura DeForest - Sunnyvale CA, US
Kevin S. Fetterman - Los Altos CA, US
Michelle Goldberg - Sunnyvale CA, US
Timothy S. Hibbard - Menlo Park CA, US
Chung-Tse Huang - Fongshan, TW
William F. Leggett - San Francisco CA, US
Zachary Joseph Zeliff - Taipei, TW

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G02F 1/1333

US Classification:

349 58

Abstract:

A display housing for a portable computing device that utilizes a plastic cover bonded to an internal metal frame is described. To account for thermal cycling issues and in particular to prevent bond slippage, multiple types of adhesives are employed to join the metal frame and the plastic cover. In particular, a very high bond (VHB) adhesive material is used in certain areas to bond the metal inner frame to the plastic cover and a liquid adhesive is used in other areas. The plastic cover can be translucent to light. A method of coating the plastic cover to block light, such as from a backlight used for the display, is described.

US Patent:

8451603, May 28, 2013

Filed:

Oct 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/900120

Inventors:

William F. Leggett - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06F 1/16

US Classification:

36167958, 36167901, 36167903, 361732, 3122231, 3122232

Abstract:

An attachment mechanism for attaching a first component and a second component includes at least a body integrally formed with the first component. In the described embodiment, the body includes at least a first portion, and a second portion spaced apart from the first portion where the first portion is deflectable in at least a first direction and the second portion is deflectable in at least a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The second portion secures the second component to the first component with a securing force proportional to an amount of deflection of the first portion and the first portion and the second portion remain apart.

US Patent:

8573911, Nov 5, 2013

Filed:

Sep 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/610822

Inventors:

Brett W. Degner - Menlo Park CA, US
Houtan R. Farahani - San Ramon CA, US
Ron A. Hopkinson - Campbell CA, US
William F. Leggett - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

F16B 39/22

US Classification:

411106, 3122232

Abstract:

One or more fastenings can be used to fasten components together, such as housing components on a computing device. Each fastening can include a first opening associated with a first component, a second opening associated with a second component, a floating fastener, and a screw. The floating fastener is inserted into the first opening and/or second opening, and includes a threaded opening therein having a primary axis therethrough. The screw is inserted through first and/or second openings and into the threaded opening in the floating fastener. The screw and threaded opening combination is defined by contact between the screw and threaded opening about a thread surface that is substantially perpendicular to the primary axis, a screw thread return angle of 45 degrees or less, and a thread depth that is less than about triple the float between the major diameters of the screw and the threaded opening.

US Patent:

8616748, Dec 31, 2013

Filed:

Jun 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/492701

Inventors:

Brett W. Degner - Menlo Park CA, US
Christiaan A. Ligtenberg - San Carlos CA, US
Ron A. Hopkinson - Campbell CA, US
Bartley K. Andre - Menlo Park CA, US
Jeremy Bataillou - San Francisco CA, US
Jay S Nigen - Mountain View CA, US
Matthew S. Theobald - San Francisco CA, US
Matthew P. Casebolt - Fremont CA, US
Charles A. Schwalbach - Menlo Park CA, US
Brandon S. Smith - Mountain View CA, US
William F. Leggett - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

F21V 7/04

US Classification:

362602, 36167902

Abstract:

The present application describes various embodiments regarding systems and methods for providing a lightweight and durable portable computing device having a thin profile. The portable computing device can take the form of a laptop computer. The laptop computer can include a uni-body top case having an integrated support system formed therein, the integrated support system providing structural support that distributes applied loads through the top case preventing warping and bowing.

US Patent:

20110090630, Apr 21, 2011

Filed:

Oct 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/580886

Inventors:

Kathleen A. Bergeron - Los Gatos CA, US
Laura DeForest - Sunnyvale CA, US
Kevin S. Fetterman - Los Altos CA, US
Michelle Goldberg - Sunnyvale CA, US
Timothy S. Hibbard - Menlo Park CA, US
Chung-Tse Huang - Fongshan City, TW
William F. Leggett - San Francisco CA, US
Zachary Joseph Zeliff - Taipei, TW

Assignee:

APPLE INC. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06F 1/16
B05D 1/36

US Classification:

36167926, 427 58

Abstract:

A display housing for a portable computing device that utilizes a plastic cover bonded to an internal metal frame is described. To account for thermal cycling issues and in particular to prevent bond slippage, multiple types of adhesives are employed to join the metal frame and the plastic cover. In particular, a very high bond (VHB) adhesive material is used in certain areas to bond the metal inner frame to the plastic cover and a liquid adhesive is used in other areas. The plastic cover can be translucent to light. A method of coating the plastic cover to block light, such as from a backlight used for the display, is described.