Patents by Inventor Alan Zhu

Alan Zhu 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: 20140215758
    Abstract: The described embodiment relates generally to the field of press-fit technology. Press-fit technology results in deformation of one component to lock another component in place. This deformation commonly causes surface strain to occur on the deforming component. When a component is anodized surface strain can result in anodization cracking; this ruins the finished appearance of cosmetic surfaces, generally resulting in ghosting lines and splotches appearing on the surface of a component. The described embodiment achieves a careful balance between component deformation and surface strain. By utilizing specific press-fit geometries and assembly methods, surface strain can be sufficiently limited to eliminate anodization cracking while also achieving a durable press-fit joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy C. Franklin, Andrew D. Lauder, Brian Bentrim, Alan Zhu
  • Publication number: 20110064905
    Abstract: A decorative member for a barrier, comprises at least two bodies of decorative member and a connecting element for connecting two adjacent bodies of decorative member together, in which, the two ends of the connecting element are respectively connected to the bodies of decorative member. The connecting element has a mounting notch and a connecting cover board. One side of the connecting cover board connects with two side areas of the mounting notch of the connecting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: WUXI DIF TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Alan Zhu