Patents by Inventor Tang Tan

Tang Tan 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).

  • Publication number: 20050152106
    Abstract: Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components of a computer to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating the use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Coster, Daniele De Iuliis, Chiew-Siang Goh, Douglas Heirich, Steven Holmes, Jonathan Ive, Sung Kim, Rick Mariano, Thomas Misage, Dan Riccio, Tang Tan, Jeremy Yaekel