Patents by Inventor Chris J. Stringer
Chris J. Stringer 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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Patent number: 8139349Abstract: An improved housing for a computing device is disclosed. The improved housing can have one or more of the following aspects. A first aspect of the invention pertains to a computer housing having a logo or other symbol that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A second aspect of the invention pertains to a suspended frame is able to support a display panel within a display housing. A third aspect of the invention pertains to a computing device provided with an internal antenna. A fourth aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing. A fifth aspect of the invention pertains to a housing having a logo, symbol or other device that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A sixth aspect of the invention pertains to a lid for a computing device, such as a portable computer, that is provided with a translucent housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Lam, Jory Bell, Chris J. Stringer, Roy Riccomini
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Patent number: 7724509Abstract: An improved housing for a computing device is disclosed. The improved housing can have one or more of the following aspects. One aspect of the invention pertains to a computing device provided with an internal antenna. One aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing. One aspect of the invention pertains to a lid for a computing device, such as a portable computer, that is provided with a translucent housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2008Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Lam, Jory Bell, Chris J. Stringer, Roy Riccomini
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Patent number: 7679893Abstract: An improved housing for a computing device is disclosed. The improved housing can have one or more of the following aspects. A first aspect of the invention pertains to a computer housing having a logo or other symbol that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A second aspect of the invention pertains to a suspended frame that is able to support a display panel within a display housing. A third aspect of the invention pertains to a computing device provided with an internal antenna. A fourth aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing. A fifth aspect of the invention pertains to a housing having a logo, symbol or other device that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A sixth aspect of the invention pertains to a lid for a computing device, such as a portable computer, that is provided with a translucent housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Lam, Jory Bell, Chris J. Stringer, Roy Riccomini
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Publication number: 20090257232Abstract: An improved housing for a computing device is disclosed. The improved housing can have one or more of the following aspects. A first aspect of the invention pertains to a computer housing having a logo or other symbol that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A second aspect of the invention pertains to a suspended frame is able to support a display panel within a display housing. A third aspect of the invention pertains to a computing device provided with an internal antenna. A fourth aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing. A fifth aspect of the invention pertains to a housing having a logo, symbol or other device that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A sixth aspect of the invention pertains to a lid for a computing device, such as a portable computer, that is provided with a translucent housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Lawrence LAM, Jory BELL, Chris J. STRINGER, Roy RICCOMINI
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Publication number: 20090009947Abstract: An improved housing for a computing device is disclosed. The improved housing can have one or more of the following aspects. A first aspect of the invention pertains to a computer housing having a logo or other symbol that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A second aspect of the invention pertains to a suspended frame is able to support a display panel within a display housing. A third aspect of the invention pertains to a computing device provided with an internal antenna. A fourth aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing. A fifth aspect of the invention pertains to a housing having a logo, symbol or other device that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A sixth aspect of the invention pertains to a lid for a computing device, such as a portable computer, that is provided with a translucent housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Lawrence LAM, Jory BELL, Chris J. STRINGER, Roy RICCOMINI
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Patent number: 7460362Abstract: A personal computing device is disclosed. The personal computing device includes a housing having a translucent portion. The housing encloses internally various components that provide computing operations for the personal computing device. The personal computing device also includes a light source disposed inside the housing. The light source is configured to produce light inside the housing so as to illuminate at least a portion of the translucent portion. The illumination of the translucent portion affecting the appearance of the housing in a non trivial manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2005Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Lam, Jory Bell, Chris J. Stringer, Roy Riccomini
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Patent number: 7440264Abstract: One aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Lam, Jory Bell, Chris J. Stringer, Roy Riccomini
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Patent number: 6977808Abstract: An improved housing for a computing device is disclosed. The improved housing can have one or more of the following aspects. A first aspect of the invention pertains to a computer housing having a logo or other symbol that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A second aspect of the invention pertains to a suspended frame is able to support a display panel within a display housing. A third aspect of the invention pertains to a computing device provided with an internal antenna. A fourth aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing. A fifth aspect of the invention pertains to a housing having a logo, symbol or other device that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A sixth aspect of the invention pertains to a lid for a computing device, such as a portable computer, that is provided with a translucent housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1999Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Lam, Jory Bell, Chris J. Stringer, Roy Riccomini
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Publication number: 20030161093Abstract: An improved housing for a computing device is disclosed. The improved housing can have one or more of the following aspects. A first aspect of the invention pertains to a computer housing having a logo or other symbol that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A second aspect of the invention pertains to a suspended frame is able to support a display panel within a display housing. A third aspect of the invention pertains to a computing device provided with an internal antenna. A fourth aspect of the invention pertains to a stiffener for a computer housing so as to increase the rigidity and strength of the computer housing. A fifth aspect of the invention pertains to a housing having a logo, symbol or other device that can be illuminated using light from the backside of a display panel. A sixth aspect of the invention pertains to a lid for a computing device, such as a portable computer, that is provided with a translucent housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 1999Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: LAWRENCE LAM, JORY BELL, CHRIS J. STRINGER, ROY RICCOMINI
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Patent number: 6505382Abstract: An improved hinge mechanism for use with a portable computing device is disclosed. According to one aspect, a hinge mechanism includes a first assembly with a pivot connection, a cam follower, and a second assembly. The cam follower is used to produce a cam action. The second assembly includes a cam. The cam follower cooperates with the cam to produce a moment about an axis associated with the latching hinge mechanism. The cam follower and the cam also cooperate to effectively latch the first assembly with respect to the second assembly when the cam is in a first position. According to another aspect, a display screen of the portable computing device can be rotateably-hinged to a base such that the display screen is set back from the base when the display screen is opened.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1999Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Lam, Chris J. Stringer, Roy Riccomini, Sung H. Kim, Mark Sorensen