Patents by Inventor Kyle Yeates
Kyle Yeates has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20120148081Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving the acoustical performance associated with a speaker, such as a piezoelectric speaker, are disclosed. According to one aspect, an apparatus includes a substrate, a can mounted on the substrate, and a piezoelectric speaker arrangement. The piezoelectric speaker arrangement is at least partially mounted on the can. In one embodiment, the substrate is a printed circuit board (PCB) and the can is an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding can.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Kyle Yeates, Stephen Brian Lynch, Teodor Dabov
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Publication number: 20120055767Abstract: Electromechanical switches are provided. The electromechanical switches can include conductive components that are configured to change position relative to one another in response to a mechanical input. The electromechanical switch can include a distribution mechanism for replenishing a moisture inhibiting layer, such as an oleophobic material, on surface portions of conductive components within the switch. During actuation of the electromechanical switch, the distribution mechanism can be configured to reapply the moisture inhibiting material to the surface portions of the conductive components to prevent damage resulting from moisture intrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Kyle Yeates, Teodor Dabov
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Publication number: 20120050938Abstract: A very small form factor consumer electronic product includes at least a single piece housing having an integral front and side walls that cooperate to form a cavity in cooperation with a front opening where an edge of the side walls define a rear opening and at least some of the edges have flanges. The consumer electronic product also includes an user input assembly having a size and shape in accordance with the front opening and a clip assembly having a size and shape in accordance with the rear opening and having an external user actionable clip, a plurality of internal hooking features, and a plurality of internal latching features. The clip assembly is secured by engaging at least some of the hooking features and the flanges on the edges of the housing and engaging the latching features and corresponding attachment features on the internal support plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Teodor Dabov, Kyle Yeates, Anthony Montevirgen
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Publication number: 20120051015Abstract: A very small form factor consumer electronic product includes at least a single piece housing having an integral front and side walls that cooperate to form a cavity in cooperation with a front opening where an edge of the side walls define a rear opening and at least some of the edges have flanges. The consumer electronic product also includes an user input assembly having a size and shape in accordance with the front opening and a clip assembly having a size and shape in accordance with the rear opening and having an external user actionable clip, a plurality of internal hooking features, and a plurality of internal latching features. The clip assembly is secured by engaging at least some of the hooking features and the flanges on the edges of the housing and engaging the latching features and corresponding attachment features on the internal support plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Teodor Dabov, Kyle Yeates, Anthony Montevirgen, Eric S. Jol
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Publication number: 20120050151Abstract: A very small form factor consumer electronic product includes at least a single piece housing having an integral front and side walls that cooperate to form a cavity in cooperation with a front opening where an edge of the side walls define a rear opening and at least some of the edges have flanges. The consumer electronic product also includes an user input assembly having a size and shape in accordance with the front opening and a clip assembly having a size and shape in accordance with the rear opening and having an external user actionable clip, a plurality of internal hooking features, and a plurality of internal latching features. The clip assembly is secured by engaging at least some of the hooking features and the flanges on the edges of the housing and engaging the latching features and corresponding attachment features on the internal support plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Teodor Dabov, Kyle Yeates, Anthony Montevirgen
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Patent number: 8126170Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving the acoustical performance associated with a speaker, such as a piezoelectric speaker, are disclosed. According to one aspect, an apparatus includes a substrate, a can mounted on the substrate, and a piezoelectric speaker arrangement. The piezoelectric speaker arrangement is at least partially mounted on the can. In one embodiment, the substrate is a printed circuit board (PCB) and the can is an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding can.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Kyle Yeates, Stephen Brian Lynch, Teodor Dabov
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Publication number: 20110290779Abstract: Systems and methods for cutting a cover from a portion of a housing of an electronic device, and positioning the cover within the housing are provided. An electronic device can include an interface having an actuator over which a cover is placed. The cover can by cutting away a portion of a housing of the electronic device. To improve the aesthetic appeal of the device, the orientation of the cover can be maintained while and after it is cut away from the housing by a fixture used for the cutting process. An adhesive sheet can be placed over the housing and the cover to ensure that the cover remains stationary relative to the housing once it is separated from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Kyle Yeates, Brian Lynch
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Patent number: 8014142Abstract: A display window assembly is mounted in the opening of a bezel of a housing, and a force is exerted against the assembly by a suitable resilient element urging it outward through the opening. The assembly may be mounted on a support or frame, from which depends one or more tabs extending inwardly of the housing. At least one of the tabs is fastened with a fastener that extends from the exterior of the housing, through a portion other than the bezel and through a surface not generally facing the user when the user is viewing the display. The advancement/withdrawal direction of the fastener is not substantially normal to the display window. However, advancement/withdrawal of the fastener causes movement of the tab, and therefore of the assembly, in an adjustment direction substantially normal to the display window to adjust the position of the display window relative to the bezel.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher D. Prest, Kyle Yeates, Michelle Yu
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Publication number: 20110059348Abstract: This is directed to several handheld device components to be placed in a handheld device, as well as methods or systems for mounting or retaining components within the device. In particular, this is directed to a rigid shield used in an SMT process and securing connected flex connectors by adhering the flexes together. This is also directed to using foam in combination with a hard material to create an acoustic seal, or several layers of foam to create an acoustic and mechanical seal. This is also directed to selectively folding a sheet of material placed around a battery cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2009Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Fletcher Rothkopf, Brian Lynch, Wey-Jiun Lin, Kyle Yeates
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Publication number: 20110057842Abstract: This is directed to an antenna for use in an electronic device. The antenna can be constructed from a flex and printed trace, such that the flex is originally defined to be as large or nearly as large as possible to fit within portion of the electronic device dedicated to the antenna. This can allow the antenna trace to vary as the antenna is tuned without requiring a new flex having a different shape. In addition, this can allow the antenna design to be decoupled from the mechanical considerations related to mounting the antenna within the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2009Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Fletcher Rothkopf, Brian Lynch, Wey-Jiun Lin, Kyle Yeates, Yi Jiang
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Patent number: 7869206Abstract: A minimum Z height handheld electronic device and methods of assembly is described. The electronic device includes a single seamless housing having a front opening and a cover disposed within the front opening and attached to the seamless housing without a bezel.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Teodor Dabov, Hui Leng Lim, Kyle Yeates, Stephen Brian Lynch
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Publication number: 20100146766Abstract: A minimum Z height handheld electronic device and methods of assembly is described. The electronic device includes a single seamless housing having a front opening and a cover disposed within the front opening and attached to the seamless housing without a bezel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Teodor Dabov, Hui Leng Lim, Kyle Yeates, Stephen Brian Lynch
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Patent number: 7697281Abstract: A minimum Z height handheld electronic device and methods of assembly is described. The electronic device includes a single seamless housing having a front opening and a cover disposed within the front opening and attached to the seamless housing without a bezel.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Teodor Dabov, HuiLeng Lim, Kyle Yeates, Stephen Brian Lynch
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Publication number: 20100061055Abstract: A minimum Z height handheld electronic device and methods of assembly is described. The electronic device includes a single seamless housing having a front opening and a cover disposed within the front opening and attached to the seamless housing without a bezel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Teodor Dabov, HuiLeng Lim, Kyle Yeates, Stephen Brian Lynch
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Publication number: 20100061577Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving the acoustical performance associated with a speaker, such as a piezoelectric speaker, are disclosed. According to one aspect, an apparatus includes a substrate, a can mounted on the substrate, and a piezoelectric speaker arrangement. The piezoelectric speaker arrangement is at least partially mounted on the can. In one embodiment, the substrate is a printed circuit board (PCB) and the can is an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding can.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: Kyle Yeates, Stephen Brian Lynch, Teodor Dabov
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Publication number: 20100061040Abstract: A minimum Z height handheld electronic device and methods of assembly is described. The electronic device includes a single seamless housing having a front opening and a cover disposed within the front opening and attached to the seamless housing without a bezel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Teodor Dabov, HuiLeng Lim, Kyle Yeates, Stephen Brian Lynch
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Patent number: 7638717Abstract: An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield is provided. The EMI shield may include a frame and a cover operative to be placed over the frame. The cover may include snaps or tabs extending from the surface of the cover and operative to engage side walls of the frame. At least one edge of the cover, for example an edge operative to be placed near an electronic device housing, may not include snaps or tabs to reduce the size of the EMI shield near the housing. Instead, the frame may include one or more stepped returns, the top-most of which may be operative to be placed in contact with the cover. The cover may include a spring, an emboss and one or more grounding points to ensure that the cover remains in contact with the frame despite the absence of snaps or tabs securing the cover to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Kyle Yeates, Scott Myers, Teodor Dabov
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Publication number: 20090257604Abstract: A deformable controller for an electronic device, such as a portable electronic device, is disclosed. A user can interact with the controller to cause it to “deform” and thereby provide user input to control the electronic device. The controller can be malleable and symmetrical, and user interaction with the controller can be provided with substantially arbitrary orientation. In one embodiment, the controller is an in-line controller with a cable that couples to the electronic device. In one particular implementation, the portable electronic device can be a portable media player and the controller can remotely control media playback functions for the portable media player.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventor: Kyle Yeates
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Patent number: D647107Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jody Akana, Bartley K. Andre, Jeremy Bataillou, Daniel J. Coster, Teodor Dabov, Daniele De Iuliis, Evans Hankey, Richard P. Howarth, Jonathan P. Ive, Duncan Robert Kerr, Anthony Montevirgen, Shin Nishibori, Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Peter Russell-Clarke, Christopher J. Stringer, Eugene Antony Whang, Kyle Yeates, Rico Zorkendorfer
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Patent number: D657381Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jody Akana, Bartley K. Andre, Jeremy Bataillou, Daniel J. Coster, Teodor Dabov, Daniele De Iuliis, Evans Hankey, Richard P. Howarth, Jonathan P. Ive, Duncan Robert Kerr, Anthony Montevirgen, Shin Nishibori, Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Peter Russell-Clarke, Christopher J. Stringer, Eugene Antony Whang, Kyle Yeates, Rico Zorkendorfer