Patents by Inventor Austin Appel

Austin Appel 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: 20260195003
    Abstract: Input devices for electronic devices including trackpads, such as keyboard, and systems that include input devices in communication with electronic devices are disclosed. In an example, an input device includes a trackpad including a touch surface, and an actuator configured to supply haptic feedback to the trackpad. The actuator is disposed outside of a periphery of the touch surface in a view perpendicular to the touch surface. The actuator is disposed to a side of the touch surface in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the touch surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2026
    Publication date: July 9, 2026
    Inventors: Joonas I. Ponkala, Ryan P. Brooks, Scott J. McEuen, Austin Appel, Henry N. Tsao, James E. Wright, Christopher I. Owen-Elia, Sanju Bose, Anna C. Widder
  • Patent number: 12585353
    Abstract: Input devices for electronic devices including trackpads, such as keyboard, and systems that include input devices in communication with electronic devices are disclosed. In an example, an input device includes a trackpad including a touch surface, and an actuator configured to supply haptic feedback to the trackpad. The actuator is disposed outside of a periphery of the touch surface in a view perpendicular to the touch surface. The actuator is disposed to a side of the touch surface in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the touch surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Joonas I. Ponkala, Ryan P. Brooks, Scott J. McEuen, Austin Appel, Henry N. Tsao, James E. Wright, Christopher I. Owen-Elia, Sanju Bose, Anna C. Widder
  • Publication number: 20260082129
    Abstract: A gimbal assembly for use with a digital image capturing device. The gimbal system includes: a support having a first end and a second end; a first gimbal assembly that is positioned at the first end of the support and which includes a first guide defining a receptacle; a second gimbal assembly that is positioned at the second end of the support; and a transmission media that extends into the first gimbal assembly and the first guide such that the first guide directs the transmission media through the first gimbal assembly and into the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2025
    Publication date: March 19, 2026
    Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo
  • Patent number: 12513396
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a gimbal assembly is described for use with an image capturing device. The gimbal assembly includes a motor assembly, a first housing defining an internal compartment that is configured and dimensioned to receive the motor assembly, and a second housing that is mechanically connected to the motor assembly such that actuation of the motor assembly causes relative rotation between the first and second housings. The first housing includes a first guide that is configured and dimensioned to support transmission media adapted to communicate electrical and/or digital signals. The second housing defines a channel that is configured and dimensioned to receive the first guide such that the first guide extends into the second housing through the channel. The transmission media is supported on the first guide such that the first guide routes the transmission media from the first housing into the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2025
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo
  • Publication number: 20250341911
    Abstract: Input devices for electronic devices including trackpads, such as keyboard, and systems that include input devices in communication with electronic devices are disclosed. In an example, an input device includes a trackpad including a touch surface, and an actuator configured to supply haptic feedback to the trackpad. The actuator is disposed outside of a periphery of the touch surface in a view perpendicular to the touch surface. The actuator is disposed to a side of the touch surface in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the touch surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2024
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Inventors: Joonas I. Ponkala, Ryan P. Brooks, Scott J. McEuen, Austin Appel, Henry N. Tsao, James E. Wright, Christopher I. Owen-Elia, Sanju Bose, Anna C. Widder
  • Publication number: 20240080559
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a gimbal assembly is described for use with an image capturing device. The gimbal assembly includes a motor assembly, a first housing defining an internal compartment that is configured and dimensioned to receive the motor assembly, and a second housing that is mechanically connected to the motor assembly such that actuation of the motor assembly causes relative rotation between the first and second housings. The first housing includes a first guide that is configured and dimensioned to support transmission media adapted to communicate electrical and/or digital signals. The second housing defines a channel that is configured and dimensioned to receive the first guide such that the first guide extends into the second housing through the channel. The transmission media is supported on the first guide such that the first guide routes the transmission media from the first housing into the second housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo
  • Patent number: 11849080
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a gimbal assembly is described for use with an image capturing device. The gimbal assembly includes a motor assembly, a first housing defining an internal compartment that is configured and dimensioned to receive the motor assembly, and a second housing that is mechanically connected to the motor assembly such that actuation of the motor assembly causes relative rotation between the first and second housings. The first housing includes a first guide that is configured and dimensioned to support transmission media adapted to communicate electrical and/or digital signals. The second housing defines a channel that is configured and dimensioned to receive the first guide such that the first guide extends into the second housing through the channel. The transmission media is supported on the first guide such that the first guide routes the transmission media from the first housing into the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo
  • Publication number: 20230098365
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a gimbal assembly is described for use with an image capturing device. The gimbal assembly includes a motor assembly, a first housing defining an internal compartment that is configured and dimensioned to receive the motor assembly, and a second housing that is mechanically connected to the motor assembly such that actuation of the motor assembly causes relative rotation between the first and second housings. The first housing includes a first guide that is configured and dimensioned to support transmission media adapted to communicate electrical and/or digital signals. The second housing defines a channel that is configured and dimensioned to receive the first guide such that the first guide extends into the second housing through the channel. The transmission media is supported on the first guide such that the first guide routes the transmission media from the first housing into the second housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo
  • Patent number: 11516396
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a gimbal assembly is described for use with an image capturing device. The gimbal assembly includes a motor assembly, a first housing defining an internal compartment that is configured and dimensioned to receive the motor assembly, and a second housing that is mechanically connected to the motor assembly such that actuation of the motor assembly causes relative rotation between the first and second housings. The first housing includes a first guide that is configured and dimensioned to support transmission media adapted to communicate electrical and/or digital signals. The second housing defines a channel that is configured and dimensioned to receive the first guide such that the first guide extends into the second housing through the channel. The transmission media is supported on the first guide such that the first guide routes the transmission media from the first housing into the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo
  • Publication number: 20200036878
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a gimbal assembly is described for use with an image capturing device. The gimbal assembly includes a motor assembly, a first housing defining an internal compartment that is configured and dimensioned to receive the motor assembly, and a second housing that is mechanically connected to the motor assembly such that actuation of the motor assembly causes relative rotation between the first and second housings. The first housing includes a first guide that is configured and dimensioned to support transmission media adapted to communicate electrical and/or digital signals. The second housing defines a channel that is configured and dimensioned to receive the first guide such that the first guide extends into the second housing through the channel. The transmission media is supported on the first guide such that the first guide routes the transmission media from the first housing into the second housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo
  • Patent number: 10462369
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a gimbal assembly is described for use with an image capturing device. The gimbal assembly includes a motor assembly, a first housing defining an internal compartment that is configured and dimensioned to receive the motor assembly, and a second housing that is mechanically connected to the motor assembly such that actuation of the motor assembly causes relative rotation between the first and second housings. The first housing includes a first guide that is configured and dimensioned to support transmission media adapted to communicate electrical and/or digital signals. The second housing defines a channel that is configured and dimensioned to receive the first guide such that the first guide extends into the second housing through the channel. The transmission media is supported on the first guide such that the first guide routes the transmission media from the first housing into the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo
  • Patent number: 10432863
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a gimbal assembly is described for use with an image capturing device. The gimbal assembly includes a motor assembly, a first housing defining an internal compartment that is configured and dimensioned to receive the motor assembly, and a second housing that is mechanically connected to the motor assembly such that actuation of the motor assembly causes relative rotation between the first and second housings. The first housing includes a first guide that is configured and dimensioned to support transmission media adapted to communicate electrical and/or digital signals. The second housing defines a channel that is configured and dimensioned to receive the first guide such that the first guide extends into the second housing through the channel. The transmission media is supported on the first guide such that the first guide routes the transmission media from the first housing into the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo
  • Publication number: 20190215429
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a gimbal assembly is described for use with an image capturing device. The gimbal assembly includes a motor assembly, a first housing defining an internal compartment that is configured and dimensioned to receive the motor assembly, and a second housing that is mechanically connected to the motor assembly such that actuation of the motor assembly causes relative rotation between the first and second housings. The first housing includes a first guide that is configured and dimensioned to support transmission media adapted to communicate electrical and/or digital signals. The second housing defines a channel that is configured and dimensioned to receive the first guide such that the first guide extends into the second housing through the channel. The transmission media is supported on the first guide such that the first guide routes the transmission media from the first housing into the second housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo
  • Publication number: 20190215430
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a gimbal assembly is described for use with an image capturing device. The gimbal assembly includes a motor assembly, a first housing defining an internal compartment that is configured and dimensioned to receive the motor assembly, and a second housing that is mechanically connected to the motor assembly such that actuation of the motor assembly causes relative rotation between the first and second housings. The first housing includes a first guide that is configured and dimensioned to support transmission media adapted to communicate electrical and/or digital signals. The second housing defines a channel that is configured and dimensioned to receive the first guide such that the first guide extends into the second housing through the channel. The transmission media is supported on the first guide such that the first guide routes the transmission media from the first housing into the second housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Austin Appel, Himay Shukla, Kielan C. Crow, Hong Zuo