Patents by Inventor Christopher David Prest
Christopher David Prest 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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Publication number: 20150286247Abstract: An improved portable media device and methods for operating a media device are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Rico Zorkendorfer, Stephen Brian Lynch, Dinesh Mathew, Jonathan P. Ive, Stephen Paul Zadesky, Evans Hankey, Christopher David Prest
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Patent number: 9063697Abstract: An improved portable media device and methods for operating a media device are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Rico Zorkendorfer, Stephen Brian Lynch, Dinesh Mathew, Jonathan P. Ive, Stephen Paul Zadesky, Evans Hankey, Christopher David Prest
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Patent number: 8546702Abstract: Electronic devices and other apparatuses that include plastic parts ultrasonically bonded to metal parts are disclosed. A first component or part includes a metallic surface region having a surface roughness with one or more surface irregularities. A second component or part formed from a plastic material that can include an energy director is attached to the metallic surface region via an ultrasonic bond, such that a portion of the plastic material is melted or otherwise formed into the surface irregularities to attach the two components or parts together. The parts can be housings, internal components or other items. The surface irregularities can be formed as a result of a chemical etching process, a machining process, or a combination thereof, and can result in the creation of undercuts or cavities in the metallic surface region.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher David Prest, Douglas Weber
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Publication number: 20120063115Abstract: Electronic devices and other apparatuses that include plastic parts ultrasonically bonded to metal parts are disclosed. A first component or part includes a metallic surface region having a surface roughness with one or more surface irregularities. A second component or part formed from a plastic material that can include an energy director is attached to the metallic surface region via an ultrasonic bond, such that a portion of the plastic material is melted or otherwise formed into the surface irregularities to attach the two components or parts together. The parts can be housings, internal components or other items. The surface irregularities can be formed as a result of a chemical etching process, a machining process, or a combination thereof, and can result in the creation of undercuts or cavities in the metallic surface region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher David Prest, Douglas Weber
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Patent number: 8090130Abstract: An improved portable media device and methods for operating a media device are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Rico Zorkendorfer, Stephen Brian Lynch, Dinesh Mathew, Jonathan P. Ive, Stephen Paul Zadesky, Evans Hankey, Christopher David Prest
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Publication number: 20110269348Abstract: An improved portable media device and methods for operating a media device are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Rico ZORKENDORFER, Stephen Brian Lynch, Dinesh Mathew, Jonathan P. Ive, Stephen Paul Zadesky, Evans Hankey, Christopher David Prest
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Patent number: 8049120Abstract: Electronic devices and other apparatuses that include plastic parts ultrasonically bonded to metal parts are disclosed. A first component or part includes a metallic surface region having a surface roughness with one or more surface irregularities. A second component or part formed from a plastic material that can include an energy director is attached to the metallic surface region via an ultrasonic bond, such that a portion of the plastic material is melted or otherwise formed into the surface irregularities to attach the two components or parts together. The parts can be housings, internal components or other items. The surface irregularities can be formed as a result of a chemical etching process, a machining process, or a combination thereof, and can result in the creation of undercuts or cavities in the metallic surface region.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher David Prest, Douglas Weber
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Patent number: 7961151Abstract: Compact portable wireless devices and antennas for compact portable wireless devices are provided. The compact portable wireless device may be part of a piece of sports equipment. A compact portable wireless device may include a transceiver module that is used in communicating with equipment such as a handheld electronic device. An antenna for a compact portable wireless device can have a relatively small size while exhibiting high efficiency. A planar ground structure for the antenna may be formed from a circuit board on which integrated circuits have been mounted. A curved inverted-F resonating element may be attached to the ground structure. A battery may be provided to power the compact portable wireless device. The battery may be used as a parasitic antenna element.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Shu-Li Wang, Juan Zavala, Christopher David Prest
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Publication number: 20100079970Abstract: Electronic devices and other apparatuses that include plastic parts ultrasonically bonded to metal parts are disclosed. A first component or part includes a metallic surface region having a surface roughness with one or more surface irregularities. A second component or part formed from a plastic material that can include an energy director is attached to the metallic surface region via an ultrasonic bond, such that a portion of the plastic material is melted or otherwise formed into the surface irregularities to attach the two components or parts together. The parts can be housings, internal components or other items. The surface irregularities can be formed as a result of a chemical etching process, a machining process, or a combination thereof, and can result in the creation of undercuts or cavities in the metallic surface region.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Christopher David PREST, Douglas WEBER
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Publication number: 20100026587Abstract: Compact portable wireless devices and antennas for compact portable wireless devices are provided. The compact portable wireless device may be part of a piece of sports equipment. A compact portable wireless device may include a transceiver module that is used in communicating with equipment such as a handheld electronic device. An antenna for a compact portable wireless device can have a relatively small size while exhibiting high efficiency. A planar ground structure for the antenna may be formed from a circuit board on which integrated circuits have been mounted. A curved inverted-F resonating element may be attached to the ground structure. A battery may be provided to power the compact portable wireless device. The battery may be used as a parasitic antenna element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Shu-Li Wang, Juan Zavala, Christopher David Prest
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Patent number: 7623077Abstract: Compact portable wireless devices and antennas for compact portable wireless devices are provided. The compact portable wireless device may be part of a piece of sports equipment. A compact portable wireless device may include a transceiver module that is used in communicating with equipment such as a handheld electronic device. An antenna for a compact portable wireless device can have a relatively small size while exhibiting high efficiency. A planar ground structure for the antenna may be formed from a circuit board on which integrated circuits have been mounted. A curved inverted-F resonating element may be attached to the ground structure. A battery may be provided to power the compact portable wireless device. The battery may be used as a parasitic antenna element.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Shu-Li Wang, Juan Zavala, Christopher David Prest
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Publication number: 20080143610Abstract: Compact portable wireless devices and antennas for compact portable wireless devices are provided. The compact portable wireless device may be part of a piece of sports equipment. A compact portable wireless device may include a transceiver module that is used in communicating with equipment such as a handheld electronic device. An antenna for a compact portable wireless device can have a relatively small size while exhibiting high efficiency. A planar ground structure for the antenna may be formed from a circuit board on which integrated circuits have been mounted. A curved inverted-F resonating element may be attached to the ground structure. A battery may be provided to power the compact portable wireless device. The battery may be used as a parasitic antenna element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Shu-Li Wang, Juan Zavala, Christopher David Prest
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Publication number: 20080094025Abstract: Solar cells are integrated into a portable device. Multiple cells are arranged on the surface of the device such that a number of solar cells may always be functional and produce a desired voltage even if the rest is obstructed. Information regarding solar cells' functions or performances can be displayed either on the device's main display or on top of the solar cells. Solar cells are typically stacked with other layers made of transparent or semi-transparent materials. These layers are glued with shock absorbent materials. Some of these layers may be used for display or input purposes, and some layers may be coated with various materials or they may be etched with product logos or other patterns. This stack of layers may be attached to the device's frame through a shock absorber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2006Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Michael N. Rosenblatt, Christopher David Prest, Fletcher Rothkopf, Aaron Leiba
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Publication number: 20080065246Abstract: An improved portable media device and methods for operating a media device are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Rico Zorkendorfer, Stephen Brian Lynch, Dinesh Mathew, Jonathan P. Ive, Stephen Paul Zadesky, Evans Hankey, Christopher David Prest
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Patent number: D574375Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher David Prest, Eugene Antony Whang