Patents by Inventor Alyssa J. Garver

Alyssa J. Garver 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).

  • Sensor mounting assembly
    Patent number: 11536593
    Abstract: A sensor mounting assembly for a vehicle includes a sensor that is operable to detect conditions outside of the vehicle, and a vehicle body structure having an inner wall and an outer wall located opposite the inner wall. A sensor mount is coupled to the outer wall with at least one fastener extending through the outer wall, inner wall, and sensor mount. The sensor mount defines an internal space in which the sensor is coupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Philipp J. Wolf, Alyssa J. Garver, Brooks G. Marquette, James J. Dowle, Jens M. Elfwing, Romain A. Teil, Erik Mikael Fermer
  • Linear actuators for use in electronic devices
    Patent number: 10566888
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein may take the form of an electromagnetic actuator that produces a haptic output during operation. Generally, an electromagnetic coil is wrapped around a central magnet array. A shaft passes through the central magnet array, such that the central array may move along the shaft when the proper force is applied. When a current passes through the electromagnetic coil, the coil generates a magnetic field. The coil is stationary with respect to a housing of the actuator, while the central magnet array may move along the shaft within the housing. Thus, excitation of the coil exerts a force on the central magnet array, which moves in response to that force. The direction of the current through the coil determines the direction of the magnetic field and thus the motion of the central magnet array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Brett W. Degner, David H. Narajowski, Jonah A. Harley, Alyssa J. Garver
  • Linear Actuators for Use in Electronic Devices
    Publication number: 20170070131
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein may take the form of an electromagnetic actuator that produces a haptic output during operation. Generally, an electromagnetic coil is wrapped around a central magnet array. A shaft passes through the central magnet array, such that the central array may move along the shaft when the proper force is applied. When a current passes through the electromagnetic coil, the coil generates a magnetic field. The coil is stationary with respect to a housing of the actuator, while the central magnet array may move along the shaft within the housing. Thus, excitation of the coil exerts a force on the central magnet array, which moves in response to that force. The direction of the current through the coil determines the direction of the magnetic field and thus the motion of the central magnet array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Brett W. Degner, David H. Narajowski, Jonah A. Harley, Alyssa J. Garver