Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Riccio
Daniel J. Riccio 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: 11009960Abstract: An electronic device: detects an input on a respective button. Tactile outputs are generated to indicate that the respective button has been activated in place of a mechanical switch that detects activation of the respective button when the respective button is mechanically compressed. In response to detecting the input on the respective button: in accordance with a determination that the input meets activation criteria, the electronic device provides a first tactile output with a first tactile output pattern that includes: between 0.5 and 4 cycles of an oscillation of one or more tactile output generators relative to corresponding neutral positions of the one or more tactile output generators. The oscillation of the one or more tactile output generators occurs at a frequency between 80 Hz and 400 Hz. In accordance with a determination that the input does not meet the activation criteria, the electronic device forgoes providing the first tactile output.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, Sebastian J. Bauer, Camille Moussette, Jean-Pierre M. Mouilleseaux, Madeleine S. Cordier, Joshua B. Kopin, Kenneth L. Kocienda, Marcos Alonso Ruiz, Alan C. Dye, Jules K. Fennis, Brian T. Gleeson, Richard P. Howarth, Jonathan Ive, Duncan R. Kerr, John B. Morrell, Daniel J. Riccio, Hugo D. Verweij
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Publication number: 20200293113Abstract: An electronic device: detects an input on a respective button. Tactile outputs are generated to indicate that the respective button has been activated in place of a mechanical switch that detects activation of the respective button when the respective button is mechanically compressed. In response to detecting the input on the respective button: in accordance with a determination that the input meets activation criteria, the electronic device provides a first tactile output with a first tactile output pattern that includes: between 0.5 and 4 cycles of an oscillation of one or more tactile output generators relative to corresponding neutral positions of the one or more tactile output generators. The oscillation of the one or more tactile output generators occurs at a frequency between 80 Hz and 400 Hz. In accordance with a determination that the input does not meet the activation criteria, the electronic device forgoes providing the first tactile output.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Imran A. Chaudhri, Sebastian J. Bauer, Camille Moussette, Jean-Pierre M. Mouilleseaux, Madeleine S. Cordier, Joshua B. Kopin, Kenneth L. Kocienda, Marcos Alonso Ruiz, Alan C. Dye, Jules K. Fennis, Brian T. Gleeson, Richard P. Howarth, Jonathan Ive, Duncan R. Kerr, John B. Morrell, Daniel J. Riccio, Hugo D. Verweij
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Patent number: 9207724Abstract: Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Coster, Daniele G. De Iuliis, Chiew-Siang Goh, Douglas L. Heirich, Steven W. Holmes, Jonathan P. Ive, Sung H. Kim, Ricardo A. Mariano, Thomas J. Misage, Daniel J. Riccio, Tang Y. Tan, Jeremy Yaekel
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Publication number: 20130229764Abstract: Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventors: Daniel J. COSTER, Daniele G. De IULIIS, Chiew-Siang GOH, Douglas L. HEIRICH, Steven W. HOLMES, Jonathan P. IVE, Sung H. KIM, Ricardo A. MARIANO, Thomas J. MISAGE, Daniel J. RICCIO, Tang Y. TAN, Jeremy YAEKEL
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Patent number: 7349203Abstract: The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may provide at least three degrees of freedom of movement for the flat panel display device. Additionally, the moveable assembly may have a cross-sectional area, which is substantially less than a cross-sectional area of a display structure of the flat panel display. Additionally, the moveable assembly may include a plurality of stacked ball-and-socket assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Steven P Jobs, Jonathan Ive, Michael D. Hillman, Frank Tsai, Michael D. McBroom, Daniel L. McBroom, Brian T Sudderth, Arthur S. Brigham, Joel F. Jensen, Robert B. Brownell, Jr., Sung Kim, Anwyl M. McDonald, Russell C. Mead, Jr., Arturo Meuniot, Jesus Beltran, Bartley K. Andre, Christopher J. Stringer, Daniel J. Riccio, Jr.
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Patent number: 7136280Abstract: The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may provide at least three degrees of freedom of movement for the flat panel display device. Additionally, the moveable assembly may have a cross-sectional area, which is substantially less than a cross-sectional area of a display structure of the flat panel display. Additionally, the moveable assembly may include a plurality of stacked ball-and-socket assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Steven P. Jobs, Jonathan Ive, Michael D. Hillman, Frank Tsai, Michael D. McBroom, Daniel L. McBroom, Brian T. Sudderth, Arthur S. Brigham, Joel F. Jensen, Robert B. Brownell, Jr., Sung Kim, Anwyl M. McDonald, Russell C. Mead, Jr., Arturo Meuniot, Jesus Beltran, Bartley K. Andre, Christopher J. Stringer, Daniel J. Riccio, Jr.
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Patent number: 6972953Abstract: An apparatus for removing heat from heat generating elements is disclosed. The apparatus is a thermal management system having a thermal distribution assembly in either one of or both of conductive and radiative communication with heat generating elements. The thermal distribution assembly has thermal zones, each of which is associated with at least one heat generating element. The thermal distribution assembly includes a heat spreading frame and a heat conducting frame. Heat passes from the heat generating elements to the heat conducting frame and then to the heat spreading frame, from which the heat is removed via convection.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Douglas L. Heirich, David A. Lundgren, Robert N. Olson, Girish Upadhya, Larry Forsblad, Daniel J. Riccio
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Patent number: 6819550Abstract: The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may provide at least three degrees of freedom of movement for the flat panel display device. Additionally, the moveable assembly may have a cross-sectional area, which is substantially less than a cross-sectional area of a display structure of the flat panel display. Additionally, the moveable assembly may include a plurality of stacked ball-and-socket assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2001Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Steven P. Jobs, Jonathan Ive, Michael D. Hillman, Frank Tsai, Michael D. McBroom, Daniel L. McBroom, Brian T. Sudderth, Arthur S. Brigham, Joel F. Jensen, Robert B. Brownell, Jr., Sung Kim, Anwyl M. McDonald, Russell C. Mead, Jr., Arturo Meuniot, Jesus Beltran, Bartley K. Andre, Christopher J. Stringer, Daniel J. Riccio, Jr.
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Patent number: 6757162Abstract: An apparatus for removing heat from heat generating elements is disclosed. The apparatus is a thermal management system having a thermal distribution assembly in either one of or both of conductive and radiative communication with heat generating elements. The thermal distribution assembly has thermal zones, each of which is associated with at least one heat generating element. The thermal distribution assembly includes a heat spreading frame and a heat conducting frame. Heat passes from the heat generating elements to the heat conducting frame and then to the heat spreading frame, from which the heat is removed via convection.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2003Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Douglas L. Heirich, David A. Lundgren, Robert N. Olson, Girish Upadhya, Larry Forsblad, Daniel J. Riccio
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Publication number: 20030206400Abstract: An apparatus for removing heat from heat generating elements is disclosed. The apparatus is a thermal management system having a thermal distribution assembly in either one of or both of conductive and radiative communication with heat generating elements. The thermal distribution assembly has thermal zones, each of which is associated with at least one heat generating element. The thermal distribution assembly includes a heat spreading frame and a heat conducting frame. Heat passes from the heat generating elements to the heat conducting frame and then to the heat spreading frame, from which the heat is removed via convection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2003Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventors: Douglas L. Heirich, David A. Lundgren, Robert N. Olson, Girish Upadhya, Larry Forsblad, Daniel J. Riccio
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Patent number: 6594147Abstract: An apparatus for removing heat from heat generating elements is disclosed. The apparatus is a thermal management system having a thermal distribution assembly in either one of or both of conductive and radiative communication with heat generating elements. The thermal distribution assembly has thermal zones, each of which is associated with at least one heat generating element. The thermal distribution assembly includes a heat spreading frame and a heat conducting frame. Heat passes from the heat generating elements to the heat conducting frame and then to the heat spreading frame, from which the heat is removed via convection.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Douglas L. Heirich, David A. Lundgren, Robert N. Olson, Girish Upadhya, Larry Forsblad, Daniel J. Riccio
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Publication number: 20030086240Abstract: The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may provide at least three degrees of freedom of movement for the flat panel display device. Additionally, the moveable assembly may have a cross-sectional area, which is substantially less than a cross-sectional area of a display structure of the flat panel display. Additionally, the moveable assembly may include a plurality of stacked ball-and-socket assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: Steven P. Jobs, Jonathan Ive, Michael D. Hillman, Frank Tsai, Michael D. McBroom, Daniel L. McBroom, Brian T. Sudderth, Arthur S. Brigham, Joel F. Jensen, Robert B. Brownell, Sung Kim, Anwyl M. McDonald, Russell C. Mead, Arturo Meuniot, Jesus Beltran, Bartley K. Andre, Christopher J. Stringer, Daniel J. Riccio
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Publication number: 20020053419Abstract: An apparatus for removing heat from heat generating elements is disclosed. The apparatus is a thermal management system having a thermal distribution assembly in either one of or both of conductive and radiative communication with heat generating elements. The thermal distribution assembly has thermal zones, each of which is associated with at least one heat generating element. The thermal distribution assembly includes a heat spreading frame and a heat conducting frame. Heat passes from the heat generating elements to the heat conducting frame and then to the heat spreading frame, from which the heat is removed via convection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2001Publication date: May 9, 2002Inventors: Douglas L. Heirich, David A. Lundgren, Robert N. Olson, Girish Upadhya, Larry Forsblad, Daniel J. Riccio
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Patent number: 6362956Abstract: An apparatus for removing heat from heat generating elements is disclosed. The apparatus is a thermal management system having a thermal distribution assembly in either one of or both of conductive and radiative communication with heat generating elements. The thermal distribution assembly has thermal zones, each of which is associated with at least one heat generating element. The thermal distribution assembly includes a heat spreading frame and a heat conducting frame. Heat passes from the heat generating elements to the heat conducting frame and then to the heat spreading frame, from which the heat is removed via convection.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Douglas L. Heirich, David A. Lundgren, Robert N. Olson, Girish Upadhya, Larry Forsblad, Daniel J. Riccio
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Publication number: 20010014013Abstract: An apparatus for removing heat from heat generating elements is disclosed. The apparatus is a thermal management system having a thermal distribution assembly in either one of or both of conductive and radiative communication with heat generating elements. The thermal distribution assembly has thermal zones, each of which is associated with at least one heat generating element. The thermal distribution assembly includes a heat spreading frame and a heat conducting frame. Heat passes from the heat generating elements to the heat conducting frame and then to the heat spreading frame, from which the heat is removed via convection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 1999Publication date: August 16, 2001Inventors: DOUGLAS L. HEIRICH, DAVID A. LUNDGREN, ROBERT N. OLSON, GIRISH UPADHYA, LARRY FORSBLAD, DANIEL J. RICCIO
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Patent number: 6125031Abstract: A tower computer housing has a molded plastic exterior wall portion with an access opening therein, a molded plastic access door, and a specially designed hinge structure that supports the access door on the housing for pivotal movement relative thereto between closed and open positions in which the door respectively covers and uncovers the access opening. The hinge structure includes spaced pairs of hinge pins and cam arms molded integrally on opposite ends of the access door, and spaced apart first and second resilient mounting and spring tab sets molded integrally with the housing exterior wall portion. Each of these sets includes a resilient mounting tab having a mounting hole therein and positioned between an opposed pair of resilient spring tabs. The door pins are removably snap-fitted into the mounting tab holes, and each of the door cam arms is positioned between and slidingly engages a pair of the spring tabs.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1998Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Compaq Computer CorporationInventors: Troy A. Della Fiora, Daniel J. Riccio, Jr., Ian Kung