Patents by Inventor David J. Andersen

David J. Andersen 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: 11937037
    Abstract: A housing has a bud portion abutting an elongated stem portion. The bud portion is to fit within an ear. The bud portion has a primary sound outlet at its far end that is to be inserted into an outer ear canal, and abuts the stem portion at its near end. A speaker driver is inside the bud portion. Electronic circuitry inside the housing includes a wireless communications interface to receive audio content over-the-air and in response provides an audio signal to the speaker driver. A rechargeable battery as a power source for the electronic circuitry is located inside a cavity of the stem portion. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary C. Rich, Kurt R. Stiehl, Arun D. Chawan, Michael B. Howes, Jonathan S. Aase, Esge B. Andersen, Yacine Azmi, Jahan C. Minoo, David J. Shaw, Aarti Kumar, Augustin Prats, Robert D. Watson, Baptiste P. Paquier, Axel D. Berny, Benjamin W. Cook, Jerzy S. Guterman, Benjamin Adair Cousins
  • Patent number: 4713012
    Abstract: A portable device for modeling of vehicle graphics having two flat opposite side panels each forming a side profile of the vehicle, at least two flat cross panels extending between the side panels and including front and back panels forming front and back profiles of the vehicle, respectively, hinged interconnections of the cross panels to the side panels such that the structure is erectable to a three-dimensional vehicle model and collapsible to a flat stack, and provision for replaceable attachment of graphics-bearing sheets on the panels. Preferred embodiments include a foldable enclosure dimensioned when folded to receive the collapsed flat stack and when unfolded to serve as a display mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: Color Arts, Inc.
    Inventors: Judith A. Poplawski, David J. Andersen