Patents by Inventor David Samuel KUMKA

David Samuel KUMKA 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: 11964807
    Abstract: Packaging may include a base box and a lid having a tamper-evident seal. The tamper-evident seal may include a paper substrate having a first adhesive portion configured to attach to a side panel of the base box, a second adhesive portion configured to attach to a second side panel of the lid. The first and second adhesive portions may be disposed on opposing sides of the paper substrate, and a tab configured to be accessible on an exterior of a package when the tamper-evident seal is applied may be a part of the paper substrate. When the tab is pulled with sufficient force, the paper substrate tears such that the first adhesive portion and the second adhesive portion remain fixed to the first and second side panels, respectively, while the remainder of the paper substrate tears free so that the packaging may be opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda Y. Lin, David Samuel Kumka, Bartley K. Andre, Abidur Rahman Chowdhury, Wei Dai, Isaac Hayes, Geng Luo
  • Patent number: 11950713
    Abstract: Systems disclosed herein are directed to a display stand unit for a retail environment. The display stand unit includes a base having an interior and a display stand. The display stand includes a stem that connects to and extends upwardly from the base and a receiving surface that is suspended above and spaced away from the base by the stem. The receiving surface is configured to releasably hold an electronic device above and spaced away from the base. The display stand unit further includes a security cable that extends out from the base. The security cable is configured to attach to the electronic device to movably secure the electronic device to the base. The display stand unit further includes a retractor disposed within the interior of the base and connected to the security cable. The retractor automatically retracts the security cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David Samuel Kumka, Clayton R. Woosley, Daniel S. Foster, Eric Weijia Wang, Gregory R. Ritter, Joshua Adams, Christopher Hu, Priya K. Nambiar
  • Publication number: 20220411149
    Abstract: Packaging may include a base box and a lid having a tamper-evident seal. The tamper-evident seal may include a paper substrate having a first adhesive portion configured to attach to a side panel of the base box, a second adhesive portion configured to attach to a second side panel of the lid. The first and second adhesive portions may be disposed on opposing sides of the paper substrate, and a tab configured to be accessible on an exterior of a package when the tamper-evident seal is applied may be a part of the paper substrate. When the tab is pulled with sufficient force, the paper substrate tears such that the first adhesive portion and the second adhesive portion remain fixed to the first and second side panels, respectively, while the remainder of the paper substrate tears free so that the packaging may be opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: David Samuel Kumka, Isaac Hayes, Thomas Sang Chun, Avianne Marie Bracamonte Tuano, Jordan D. Russell, Jonathan McCarren, Arsham Chase Baron Porter, Philip Salibi, Hannah Abigail Maret, Jonathan Gomez Garcia, Jeremy Bataillou, Rhianna C. La Chance, Taylore Jaques, Arsalan Aslam, Grace Tsai
  • Publication number: 20220411150
    Abstract: Packaging may include a base box and a lid having a tamper-evident seal. The tamper-evident seal may include a paper substrate having a first adhesive portion configured to attach to a side panel of the base box, a second adhesive portion configured to attach to a second side panel of the lid. The first and second adhesive portions may be disposed on opposing sides of the paper substrate, and a tab configured to be accessible on an exterior of a package when the tamper-evident seal is applied may be a part of the paper substrate. When the tab is pulled with sufficient force, the paper substrate tears such that the first adhesive portion and the second adhesive portion remain fixed to the first and second side panels, respectively, while the remainder of the paper substrate tears free so that the packaging may be opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Amanda Y. LIN, David Samuel KUMKA, Bartley K. ANDRE, Abidur Rahman CHOWDHURY, Wei DAI, Isaac HAYES
  • Publication number: 20220408943
    Abstract: Systems disclosed herein are directed to a display stand unit for a retail environment. The display stand unit includes a base having an interior and a display stand. The display stand includes a stem that connects to and extends upwardly from the base and a receiving surface that is suspended above and spaced away from the base by the stem. The receiving surface is configured to releasably hold an electronic device above and spaced away from the base. The display stand unit further includes a security cable that extends out from the base. The security cable is configured to attach to the electronic device to movably secure the electronic device to the base. The display stand unit further includes a retractor disposed within the interior of the base and connected to the security cable. The retractor automatically retracts the security cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: David Samuel KUMKA, Clayton R. WOOSLEY, Daniel S. FOSTER, Eric Weijia WANG, Gregory R. RITTER, Joshua ADAMS, Christopher HU, Priya K. NAMBIAR
  • Patent number: 10278517
    Abstract: A display apparatus, such as a table, for display consumer products, such as electronic devices, is disclosed. The table may include a display cavity for displaying products. The display cavity may include a transparent glass panel defining a top portion thereof so as to allow consumers to view products housed within the display cavity. The table may include a lighting system configured to illuminate at least a portion of the display cavity. The table may also include a cooling system for maintaining or modifying the temperature within the display cavity. A rotatable display panel defining at least a portion of the bottom of display cavity may rotate from the bottom of the table to allow a user can access the products within the display cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Schwalbach, David Samuel Kumka, Sheng Yang, David Benjamin Kosecoff, Cheryl Partido Espiritu, Kully Kraig Mandon, Christopher M. Green, Jonathan P. Siegel
  • Patent number: 9979259
    Abstract: A levitator is disclosed. The levitator may include a repulsion wire coil having a vertical coil axis, a position control wire coil having a vertical coil axis, a rotation control wire coil having a horizontal coil axis, and a controller coupled to each of the repulsion wire coil, position wire coil, and rotation wire coil, where the controller is configured to independently control currents provided to each of the repulsion wire coil, position wire coil, and rotation wire coil to levitate an item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Puskarich, Clark D. Della Silva, Charles A. Schwalbach, David Samuel Kumka, Andy Weidner, Paulina Mustafa, Jean-Marc Gery
  • Patent number: 9954386
    Abstract: A display apparatus, such as a table, for display consumer products, such as electronic devices, is disclosed. The table may include a display cavity for displaying products. The display cavity may include a transparent glass panel defining a top portion thereof so as to allow consumers to view products housed within the display cavity. A display fixture for holding a consumer product with the display cavity is disclosed. A kit for aligning a plurality of nodes on the display panel is also disclosed. A DC-to-DC converter that can receive a DC input voltage via a first standard receptacle connector, convert the DC input voltage to a DC output voltage using regulator circuitry and provide the DC output voltage at a second standard receptacle connector is also disclosed. The DC-to-DC converter can include a compact, cosmetic, minimalist housing for containing a space-efficient printed circuit board that includes the regulator circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Schwalbach, David Samuel Kumka, Sheng Yang, David Benjamin Kosecoff
  • Patent number: 9787129
    Abstract: A display system for displaying an electronic device is disclosed. The display system includes a cup disposed in an aperture of a tray with a charging fixture disposed therein. The charging fixture includes a charging element for magnetically attaching to an electronic device and providing power to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Green, David Benjamin Kosecoff, David Samuel Kumka, Kully Kraig Mandon, Daniel McBroom, Michael D. McBroom, Jonathan P. Siegel
  • Publication number: 20170258246
    Abstract: A display apparatus, such as a table, for display consumer products, such as electronic devices, is disclosed. The table may include a display cavity for displaying products. The display cavity may include a transparent glass panel defining a top portion thereof so as to allow consumers to view products housed within the display cavity. The table may include a lighting system configured to illuminate at least a portion of the display cavity. The table may also include a cooling system for maintaining or modifying the temperature within the display cavity. A rotatable display panel defining at least a portion of the bottom of display cavity may rotate from the bottom of the table to allow a user can access the products within the display cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Charles A. SCHWALBACH, David Samuel KUMKA, Sheng YANG, David Benjamin KOSECOFF, Cheryl Partido ESPIRITU, Kully Kraig MANDON, Christopher M. GREEN, Jonathan P. SIEGEL
  • Patent number: 9681759
    Abstract: A display apparatus, such as a table, for display consumer products, such as electronic devices, is disclosed. The table may include a display cavity for displaying products. The display cavity may include a transparent glass panel defining a top portion thereof so as to allow consumers to view products housed within the display cavity. The table may include a lighting system configured to illuminate at least a portion of the display cavity. The table may also include a cooling system for maintaining or modifying the temperature within the display cavity. A rotatable display panel defining at least a portion of the bottom of display cavity may rotate from the bottom of the table to allow a user can access the products within the display cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Schwalbach, David Samuel Kumka, Sheng Yang, David Benjamin Kosecoff, Cheryl Partido Espiritu, Kully Kraig Mandon, Christopher M. Green, Jonathan P. Siegel
  • Publication number: 20160058206
    Abstract: A display apparatus, such as a table, for display consumer products, such as electronic devices, is disclosed. The table may include a display cavity for displaying products. The display cavity may include a transparent glass panel defining a top portion thereof so as to allow consumers to view products housed within the display cavity. The table may include a lighting system configured to illuminate at least a portion of the display cavity. The table may also include a cooling system for maintaining or modifying the temperature within the display cavity. A rotatable display panel defining at least a portion of the bottom of display cavity may rotate from the bottom of the table to allow a user can access the products within the display cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Charles A. SCHWALBACH, David Samuel KUMKA, Sheng YANG, David Benjamin KOSECOFF, Cheryl Partido ESPIRITU, Kully Kraig MANDON, Christopher M. GREEN, Jonathan P. SIEGEL
  • Patent number: D773868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Schwalbach, David Samuel Kumka, Russell John Kaaihue Heirakuji, Carly Lynn Marasco, Frank Craig Thaler
  • Patent number: D799250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Schwalbach, David Samuel Kumka, Russell John Kaaihue Heirakuji, Carly Lynn Marasco, Frank Craig Thaler
  • Patent number: D833789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Schwalbach, David Samuel Kumka, Russell John Kaaihue Heirakuji, Carly Lynn Marasco, Frank Craig Thaler
  • Patent number: D838202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Daniele De Iuliis, David Samuel Kumka, Eric Hong Kio Wong, Clayton R. Woosley
  • Patent number: D913737
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Schwalbach, David Samuel Kumka, Russell John Kaaihue Heirakuji, Carly Lynn Marasco, Frank Craig Thaler
  • Patent number: D932820
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Schwalbach, David Samuel Kumka, Russell John Kaaihue Heirakuji, Carly Lynn Marasco, Frank Craig Thaler
  • Patent number: D955787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Schwalbach, David Samuel Kumka, Russell John Kaaihue Heirakuji, Carly Lynn Marasco, Frank Craig Thaler
  • Patent number: D1021627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Arsalan Aslam, Grace Tsai, David Samuel Kumka, Molly Anderson, Clement Tissandier