Patents by Inventor Michael Kriege

Michael Kriege 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).

  • Patent number: 7636244
    Abstract: A computing device having an improved enclosure arrangement is disclosed. One aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are structurally bonded together to form a singular composite structure. In one embodiment, structural glue is used to bond at least two unique parts together. Another aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are electrically bonded together to form a singular integrated conductive member. In one embodiment, conductive paste is used to bond at least two unique parts together. The improved enclosure is particularly useful in portable computing devices such as laptop computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Kriege, Dan Hong, John DiFonzo, Stephen Zadesky, David Lynch, David Lundgren, Nick Merz
  • Patent number: 7310872
    Abstract: A computing device having an improved enclosure arrangement is disclosed. One aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are structurally bonded together to form a singular composite structure. In one embodiment, structural glue is used to bond at least two unique parts together. Another aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are electrically bonded together to form a singular integrated conductive member. In one embodiment, conductive paste is used to bond at least two unique parts together. The improved enclosure is particularly useful in portable computing devices such as laptop computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Kriege, Dan Hong, John DiFonzo, Stephen Zadesky, David Lynch, David Lundgren, Nick Merz
  • Publication number: 20070109737
    Abstract: A computing device having an improved enclosure arrangement is disclosed. One aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are structurally bonded together to form a singular composite structure. In one embodiment, structural glue is used to bond at least two unique parts together. Another aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are electrically bonded together to form a singular integrated conductive member. In one embodiment, conductive paste is used to bond at least two unique parts together. The improved enclosure is particularly useful in portable computing devices such as laptop computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Kriege, Dan Hong, John DiFonzo, Stephen Zadesky, David Lynch, David Lundgren, Nick Merz
  • Patent number: 7012189
    Abstract: A computing device having an improved enclosure arrangement is disclosed. One aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are structurally bonded together to form a singular composite structure. In one embodiment, structural glue is used to bond at least two unique parts together. Another aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are electrically bonded together to form a singular integrated conductive member. In one embodiment, conductive paste is used to bond at least two unique parts together. The improved enclosure is particularly useful in portable computing devices such as laptop computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Kriege, Dan Hong, John DiFonzo, Stephen Zadesky, David Lynch, David Lundgren, Nick Merz
  • Publication number: 20050023022
    Abstract: A computing device having an improved enclosure arrangement is disclosed. One aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are structurally bonded together to form a singular composite structure. In one embodiment, structural glue is used to bond at least two unique parts together. Another aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are electrically bonded together to form a singular integrated conductive member. In one embodiment, conductive paste is used to bond at least two unique parts together. The improved enclosure is particularly useful in portable computing devices such as laptop computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Kriege, Dan Hong, John DiFonzo, Stephen Zadesky, David Lynch, David Lundgren, Nick Merz
  • Publication number: 20020144032
    Abstract: A computing device having an improved enclosure arrangement is disclosed. One aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are structurally bonded together to form a singular composite structure. In one embodiment, structural glue is used to bond at least two unique parts together. Another aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are electrically bonded together to form a singular integrated conductive member. In one embodiment, conductive paste is used to bond at least two unique parts together. The improved enclosure is particularly useful in portable computing devices such as laptop computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Kriege, Dan Hong, John DiFonzo, Stephen Zadesky, David Lynch, David Lundgren, Nick Merz
  • Patent number: 6413103
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reducing electromagnetic interference emissions are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a cable includes a first coaxial cable component, a second coaxial cable component, and a grounding plate. The first coaxial cable component has a first end and a second end, and includes a first shield. The second coaxial cable component also has a first end and a second end, and includes a second shield. The grounding plate is arranged to be conductively coupled, e.g., electrically coupled, to the first shield and the second shield, and is offset from the first end of the first coaxial cable component, the second end of the first coaxial cable component, the first end of the second coaxial cable component, and the second end of the second coaxial cable component. In one embodiment, the grounding plate is also arranged to contact a ground source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas G. L. Merz, Michael Kriege