Patents by Inventor Axel B. Andersen

Axel B. Andersen 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).

  • Patent number: 11937037
    Abstract: A housing has a bud portion abutting an elongated stem portion. The bud portion is to fit within an ear. The bud portion has a primary sound outlet at its far end that is to be inserted into an outer ear canal, and abuts the stem portion at its near end. A speaker driver is inside the bud portion. Electronic circuitry inside the housing includes a wireless communications interface to receive audio content over-the-air and in response provides an audio signal to the speaker driver. A rechargeable battery as a power source for the electronic circuitry is located inside a cavity of the stem portion. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary C. Rich, Kurt R. Stiehl, Arun D. Chawan, Michael B. Howes, Jonathan S. Aase, Esge B. Andersen, Yacine Azmi, Jahan C. Minoo, David J. Shaw, Aarti Kumar, Augustin Prats, Robert D. Watson, Baptiste P. Paquier, Axel D. Berny, Benjamin W. Cook, Jerzy S. Guterman, Benjamin Adair Cousins
  • Patent number: 4233647
    Abstract: A versatile camera and lighting apparatus is provided wherein a pair of high intensity lights such as flash or strobe units are directed somewhat away from the area to be photographed and onto a diffusion/reflector screen which reflects diffused light onto the subject or area to be photographed, thereby eliminating sharp shadows and providing a more accurate picture. Multiple adjustment features are provided in the vertical ceiling mount as well as the lateral light source and screen support arms, and in the camera support bracket itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1980
    Inventor: Axel B. Andersen