Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Meschke
Andrew J. Meschke 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).
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Publication number: 20220194840Abstract: Techniques for making glass components for electronic devices are disclosed. The techniques disclosed herein can be used to modify a glass workpiece to form a three-dimensional glass component, such as a glass cover member. The techniques may involve reshaping the glass workpiece, fusing glass layers of the workpiece, or combinations of these. Glass components and electronic devices including these components are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Andrew J. Meschke, Thomas Johannessen, William A. Counts
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Publication number: 20220194841Abstract: Techniques for making glass components for electronic devices are disclosed. The techniques disclosed can be used to shape a glass workpiece to form a three-dimensional glass component, such as a glass cover member. Glass components and enclosures and electronic devices including the glass components are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Andrew J. Meschke, Thomas Johannessen
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Publication number: 20210204434Abstract: An element for an electronic device can include a metal exterior portion including a first material, an interior portion including a second, independently selected material, and an engagement feature formed on a surface defined by the exterior and interior portions. The engagement feature can mechanically engage a material molded to the surface. A method for forming an element for an electronic device can include joining a boss to a member, forming a feature in the member while orienting the member via the boss, and at least partially removing the boss to form the element. An electronic device can include a frame defining an interior volume of the device, a display component, a transparent cover positioned adjacent to the display component, and an encapsulating material at least partially surrounding the display component and joining the display component to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Lee E. Hooton, Michael B. Wittenberg, Andrew J. Meschke, Alexander W. Williams
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Patent number: 10980140Abstract: An element for an electronic device can include a metal exterior portion including a first material, an interior portion including a second, independently selected material, and an engagement feature formed on a surface defined by the exterior and interior portions. The engagement feature can mechanically engage a material molded to the surface. A method for forming an element for an electronic device can include joining a boss to a member, forming a feature in the member while orienting the member via the boss, and at least partially removing the boss to form the element. An electronic device can include a frame defining an interior volume of the device, a display component, a transparent cover positioned adjacent to the display component, and an encapsulating material at least partially surrounding the display component and joining the display component to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Lee E. Hooton, Michael B. Wittenberg, Andrew J. Meschke, Alexander W. Williams
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Patent number: 10849246Abstract: An element for an electronic device can include a metal exterior portion including a first material, an interior portion including a second, independently selected material, and an engagement feature formed on a surface defined by the exterior and interior portions. The engagement feature can mechanically engage a material molded to the surface. A method for forming an element for an electronic device can include joining a boss to a member, forming a feature in the member while orienting the member via the boss, and at least partially removing the boss to form the element. An electronic device can include a frame defining an interior volume of the device, a display component, a transparent cover positioned adjacent to the display component, and an encapsulating material at least partially surrounding the display component and joining the display component to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Lee E. Hooten, Michael B. Wittenberg, Andrew J. Meschke, Alexander W. Williams
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Publication number: 20200288593Abstract: An element for an electronic device can include a metal exterior portion including a first material, an interior portion including a second, independently selected material, and an engagement feature formed on a surface defined by the exterior and interior portions. The engagement feature can mechanically engage a material molded to the surface. A method for forming an element for an electronic device can include joining a boss to a member, forming a feature in the member while orienting the member via the boss, and at least partially removing the boss to form the element. An electronic device can include a frame defining an interior volume of the device, a display component, a transparent cover positioned adjacent to the display component, and an encapsulating material at least partially surrounding the display component and joining the display component to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Lee E. Hooton, Michael B. Wittenberg, Andrew J. Meschke, Alexander W. Williams
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Patent number: 10703680Abstract: A method of forming a ceramic component is disclosed. A ceramic matrix material is combined with a binder material. The ceramic matrix material and the binder material are mixed to create an intermediate slurry. After mixing the ceramic matrix material and the binder material, reinforcing fibers are added to the intermediate slurry to create a final slurry. The final slurry is introduced into a mold cavity having a shape corresponding to the ceramic component. The final slurry is at least partially cured within the mold cavity to form an intermediate casting. The intermediate casting is sintered to produce the ceramic component from the intermediate casting.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Andrew J. Meschke, Naoto Matsuyuki
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Publication number: 20200205307Abstract: An element for an electronic device can include a metal exterior portion including a first material, an interior portion including a second, independently selected material, and an engagement feature formed on a surface defined by the exterior and interior portions. The engagement feature can mechanically engage a material molded to the surface. A method for forming an element for an electronic device can include joining a boss to a member, forming a feature in the member while orienting the member via the boss, and at least partially removing the boss to form the element. An electronic device can include a frame defining an interior volume of the device, a display component, a transparent cover positioned adjacent to the display component, and an encapsulating material at least partially surrounding the display component and joining the display component to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Lee E. Hooton, Michael B. Wittenberg, Andrew J. Meschke, Alexander W. Williams
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Patent number: 10201105Abstract: Manufacturing methods that combine molding processes and shaping processes are described. The systems and methods described can be used to form composite parts using a single manufacturing process. In some embodiments, the methods involve positioning a workpiece within a mold cavity, then injecting a moldable material within the cavity at pressures sufficient to deform the workpiece such that features, such as protrusions or cavities, are formed within the workpiece. The resultant composite part includes the workpiece molded to a molded material. In some embodiments, the workpiece is a layer of metal material and the molded material is a structurally rigid plastic material, such that the composite part is a structurally rigid plastic with a metal coating. In some embodiments, multiple workpieces are molded within a composite part.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Andrew J. Meschke, Benjamin Shane Bustle, Derek C. Krass, Thomas Johannessen
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Publication number: 20160368189Abstract: Manufacturing methods that combine molding processes and shaping processes are described. The systems and methods described can be used to form composite parts using a single manufacturing process. In some embodiments, the methods involve positioning a workpiece within a mold cavity, then injecting a moldable material within the cavity at pressures sufficient to deform the workpiece such that features, such as protrusions or cavities, are formed within the workpiece. The resultant composite part includes the workpiece molded to a molded material. In some embodiments, the workpiece is a layer of metal material and the molded material is a structurally rigid plastic material, such that the composite part is a structurally rigid plastic with a metal coating. In some embodiments, multiple workpieces are molded within a composite part.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Andrew J. Meschke, Benjamin Shane Bustle, Derek C. Krass, Thomas Johannessen
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Publication number: 20160347674Abstract: A method of forming a ceramic component is disclosed. A ceramic matrix material is combined with a binder material. The ceramic matrix material and the binder material are mixed to create an intermediate slurry. After mixing the ceramic matrix material and the binder material, reinforcing fibers are added to the intermediate slurry to create a final slurry. The final slurry is introduced into a mold cavity having a shape corresponding to the ceramic component. The final slurry is at least partially cured within the mold cavity to form an intermediate casting. The intermediate casting is sintered to produce the ceramic component from the intermediate casting.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Andrew J. Meschke, Naoto Matsuyuki
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Patent number: 9279189Abstract: Manufacturing methods related to anodizing of metal parts are described. In particular, pre-anodizing and post-anodizing methods for forming a consistent and defect-free interface between metal and non-metal sections of a part are described. Methods involve preventing residues from various manufacturing processes from entering a gap or space at the interface between the metal and non-metal section of the part and that can disrupt subsequent anodizing and anodic film dyeing processes. In particular embodiments, methods involve forming a barrier layer or filler layer between the metal and non-metal sections. Portions of the barrier layer or filler layer can be removed prior to anodizing. The resultant part has a well-defined and uniform space between the metal and non-metal sections that is free from visual defects.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Lucy Elizabeth Browning, Masashige Tatebe, Shi Hua Zhang, Michael W. Barnstead, Richard M. Bretherton, Takahiro Oshima, Sean A. Backs, Duy P. Le, Andrew J. Meschke, Thomas Johannessen
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Publication number: 20150315715Abstract: Manufacturing methods related to anodizing of metal parts are described. In particular, pre-anodizing and post-anodizing methods for forming a consistent and defect-free interface between metal and non-metal sections of a part are described. Methods involve preventing residues from various manufacturing processes from entering a gap or space at the interface between the metal and non-metal section of the part and that can disrupt subsequent anodizing and anodic film dyeing processes. In particular embodiments, methods involve forming a barrier layer or filler layer between the metal and non-metal sections. Portions of the barrier layer or filler layer can be removed prior to anodizing. The resultant part has a well-defined and uniform space between the metal and non-metal sections that is free from visual defects.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Lucy Elizabeth Browning, Masashige Tatebe, Shi Hua Zhang, Michael W. Barnstead, Richard M. Bretherton, Takahiro Oshima, Sean A. Backs, Duy P. Le, Andrew J. Meschke, Thomas Johannessen