Patents by Inventor Susanne M. Pierce

Susanne M. Pierce 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: 6125033
    Abstract: Enclosure panel for a mobile computer, the enclosure panel including a panel housing coupled to a portion of the mobile computer. The enclosure panel can have cosmetic or functional attributes or both. To achieve cosmetic individuality, the enclosure panel housing is made of a durable substance like transparent or colorful plastic or stainless steel, or is covered by a textile, vinyl, leather, or elastomeric material. Functional attributes include enclosure panels with pouches for storage, additional electronic component configurability, a solar power source, or a transporting means. The enclosure panel housing is interchangeable with other enclosure panel housings, providing the user with reconfigurability of a mobile computer design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Bartley K. Andre, Ken R. Weber, Gwen M. Dreyer, Lawrence Lam, Masamichi Udagawa, John F. Larkin, Susanne M. Pierce
  • Patent number: 5870282
    Abstract: Enclosure panel for a mobile computer, the enclosure panel including a panel housing coupled to a portion of the mobile computer. In one embodiment, the panel housing is non-detachably coupled to an attachment plate that is coupled to the mobile computer. The enclosure panel can have cosmetic or functional attributes or both. To achieve cosmetic individuality, the enclosure panel housing is made of a durable substance like transparent or colorful plastic or stainless steel, or is covered by a textile, vinyl, leather, or elastomeric material. Functional attributes include enclosure panels with pouches for storage, additional electronic component configurability, a solar power source, or a transporting means. The enclosure panel housing is interchangeable with other enclosure panel housings, providing the user with reconfigurability of a mobile computer design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Bartley K. Andre, Ken R. Weber, Gwen M. Dreyer, Lawrence Lam, Masamichi Udagawa, John F. Larkin, Susanne M. Pierce
  • Patent number: 5850998
    Abstract: An integrated mounting solution provides a plurality of mounting connections in close proximity to the appliance, and one or more appliances with a compatible, mating mounting connection. In a preferred form, the mounting connections are integrated with the appliance and may take the form of a series of hole, or perhaps projections. In a particularly preferred form, the mounting connections are a series of holes arranged vertically and positioned in a recess designed into the appliance so that the mounting connections are not a prominent aspect of the visual impact of the appliance, yet are readily available for securing an accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Parsey, Daniel J. Coster, Elizabeth B. Swan, David V. Hoenig, John J. O'Brien, Susanne M. Pierce
  • Patent number: 5577704
    Abstract: An enclosure with a horizontal axis of rotation near the base of the enclosure, plus an adjustable foot to form a three-point support. The adjustable foot can be moved in a circle around a horizontal axis of rotation, thereby providing a range of stable positions. The adjustment mechanism includes a detent and matching depressions to allow certain fixed adjustments which will not slip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Susanne M. Pierce, Andrew T. Liu, John A. Howard
  • Patent number: D337986
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Brunner, Susanne M. Pierce
  • Patent number: D357929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventor: Susanne M. Pierce
  • Patent number: D363485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventor: Susanne M. Pierce
  • Patent number: D383456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Susanne M. Pierce, Daniele G. De Iuliis