Patents by Inventor Brandon B. Tulloch

Brandon B. Tulloch 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: 9768538
    Abstract: In various embodiments, an electronic band for a wearable device having: a first band segment including a first affixing structure configured to couple the first band segment to the wearable device when inserted into a first channel of the wearable device, a processing unit, and a first electrical connector having a plurality of contact pins at least some of which are electrically connected to the processing unit; where the first electrical connector electrically connects the processing unit of the first band segment to a second electronic component positioned within the wearable device when the first affixing structure is inserted into the first channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon B. Tulloch, Gordon C. Cameron, John Danby, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram
  • Publication number: 20170264037
    Abstract: In various embodiments, an electronic band for a wearable device comprises: a first band segment including a first affixing structure configured to couple the first band segment to the wearable device when inserted into a first channel of the wearable device, a processing unit, and a first electrical connector having a plurality of contact pins at least some of which are electrically connected to the processing unit; where the first electrical connector electrically connects the processing unit of the first band segment to a second electronic component positioned within the wearable device when the first affixing structure is inserted into the first channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Brandon B. Tulloch, Gordon C. Cameron, John Danby, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram
  • Patent number: 9742085
    Abstract: In various embodiments, an affixing structure of a connector is configured to attach to an affixing structure interface of a portable electronic device that is configured to also couple to an attachment member. A connector plug including conductors coupled to an electrical conduit is coupled to the affixing structure. The conductors are configured to electrically connect to one or more electric components of the portable electronic device and the electrical conduit is configured to electrically connect to one or more diagnostic devices. In some embodiments, an attachment member may include one or more electronic components and spring pins or other conductors connectible to a wearable device. The attachment member additionally includes a connector operable to connect the wearable device to another electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon B. Tulloch, Gordon C. Cameron, John Danby, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram
  • Publication number: 20170085020
    Abstract: In various embodiments, an affixing structure of a connector is configured to attach to an affixing structure interface of a portable electronic device that is configured to also couple to an attachment member. A connector plug including conductors coupled to an electrical conduit is coupled to the affixing structure. The conductors are configured to electrically connect to one or more electric components of the portable electronic device and the electrical conduit is configured to electrically connect to one or more diagnostic devices. In some embodiments, an attachment member may include one or more electronic components and spring pins or other conductors connectible to a wearable device. The attachment member additionally includes a connector operable to connect the wearable device to another electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Brandon B. Tulloch, Gordon C. Cameron, John Danby, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram
  • Patent number: 9445633
    Abstract: In various embodiments, an affixing structure of a connector is configured to attach to an affixing structure interface of a portable electronic device that is configured to also couple to an attachment member. A connector plug including conductors coupled to an electrical conduit is coupled to the affixing structure. The conductors are configured to electrically connect to one or more electric components of the portable electronic device and the electrical conduit is configured to electrically connect to one or more diagnostic devices. In some embodiments, an attachment member may include one or more electronic components and spring pins or other conductors connectable to a wearable device. The attachment member additionally includes a connector operable to connect the wearable device to another electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Brandon B. Tulloch, Gordon C. Cameron, John Danby, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram
  • Publication number: 20160088880
    Abstract: In various embodiments, an affixing structure of a connector is configured to attach to an affixing structure interface of a portable electronic device that is configured to also couple to an attachment member. A connector plug including conductors coupled to an electrical conduit is coupled to the affixing structure. The conductors are configured to electrically connect to one or more electric components of the portable electronic device and the electrical conduit is configured to electrically connect to one or more diagnostic devices. In some embodiments, an attachment member may include one or more electronic components and spring pins or other conductors connectable to a wearable device. The attachment member additionally includes a connector operable to connect the wearable device to another electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Brandon B. Tulloch, Gordon C. Cameron, John Danby, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram