Patents by Inventor Brian Thomas Sudderth

Brian Thomas Sudderth 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: 8820687
    Abstract: An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: John Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Brett Degner, Danielle Deluliis, Shin Nishibori, Amy Aimei Han, Michael David Hillman, Daniel Lynn McBroom, Michael David McBroom, Brian Thomas Sudderth
  • Patent number: 8387928
    Abstract: An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: John Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Brett Degner, Danielle De Iuliis, Shin Nishibori, Amy Aimei Han, Michael David Hillman, Daniel Lynn McBroom, Michael David McBroom, Brian Thomas Sudderth
  • Publication number: 20120145841
    Abstract: An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: John Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Brett Degner, Danielle De Iuliis, Shin Nishibori, Amy Aimei Han, Michael David Hillman, Daniel Lynn McBroom, Michael David McBroom, Brian Thomas Sudderth
  • Patent number: 8118269
    Abstract: An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: John Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Brett Degner, Daniele De Iuliis, Shin Nishibori, Amy Aimei Han, Michael David Hillman, Daniel Lynn McBroom, Michael David McBroom, Brian Thomas Sudderth
  • Patent number: 7934780
    Abstract: A latching mechanism for a device is disclosed. The device includes a first member and a second member. The latching mechanism comprises one or more protruding members coupled to an interior of the device. The one or more protruding members is coupled to one of the first member and the second member. The latching mechanism includes one or more latches coupled to an interior portion of the device. The one or more latches are coupled to the other of the first and second members. The one or more latches is engageably coupled to the one or more protruding members when the first and second are coupled together. The one or more latches can be released from the one or more protruding members through the use of a magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Michael David McBroom, Brian Thomas Sudderth, Daniel Lynn McBroom, John Ternus
  • Publication number: 20090230270
    Abstract: An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: John TERNUS, Eric KNOPF, Sean CORBIN, Brett DEGNER, Daniele DE IULIIS, Shin NISHIBORI, Amy Aimei HAN, Michael David HILLMAN, Daniel Lynn McBROOM, Michael David McBROOM, Brian Thomas Sudderth
  • Publication number: 20090027583
    Abstract: A display housing for housing a display monitor is provided. The display housing includes an enclosure for enclosing at least a portion of the display monitor. The enclosure is non-ferrous and has a first side and a first magnetically attractable assembly coupled to the enclosure. The display housing also includes a non-opaque screen having a second side and a second magnetically attractable assembly coupled to the non-opaque screen such that when the second side of the non-opaque screen is mated with the first side of the enclosure, a magnetic attraction force is created between the first magnetically attractable assembly and the second magnetically attractable assembly. The first magnetically attractable assembly and the second magnetically attractable assembly are configured such that the magnetic attraction force is sufficiently strong to hold the non-opaque screen to the enclosure during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Michael David McBroom, Daniel McBroom, Brian Thomas Sudderth, John Patrick Ternus, Todd Gotham, Andrew Lauder
  • Patent number: 7264491
    Abstract: Methods and systems for insertion of a memory module into a computer system are provided. The method includes removing an access door of the computer system to make a connector accessible, the access door having a size substantially smaller than a footprint of the memory module, and linearly inserting the memory module into the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Apple, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Lynn McBroom, Michael David McBroom, Brett William Degner, Brian Thomas Sudderth, Todd F. Gotham, Ethan Crumlin, Gavin J. Reid, John Ternus, Steven G. Siefert, Christopher Stringer, Chris Ligtenberg
  • Patent number: 6216999
    Abstract: A floating mount for attaching a device to a chassis, and for facilitating alignment of the device with respect to another structure fixed relative to the chassis. The floating mount includes a biasing member fixed to the chassis and a carrier adapted to mount to the device. The carrier includes an engaging portion for engaging the biasing member and receiving a retaining force exerted by the biasing member. The carrier also includes an aligning surface for abutting the other structure and for receiving an aligning force sufficient to overcome the retaining force and displace the carrier and the device into proper alignment with the other structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters, Brian Thomas Sudderth