Patents by Inventor Eric Knopf
Eric Knopf 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: 8387928Abstract: An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: John Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Brett Degner, Danielle De Iuliis, Shin Nishibori, Amy Aimei Han, Michael David Hillman, Daniel Lynn McBroom, Michael David McBroom, Brian Thomas Sudderth
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Publication number: 20130044429Abstract: A small form factor desktop computing device having a suitable internal cooling arrangement is disclosed. The device can be formed of a single piece seamless housing machined from a single billet of aluminum. The single piece seamless housing includes an aesthetically pleasing foot support having at least a portion formed of RF transparent material that provides easy user access to selected internal components as well as offers electromagnetic shielding. The device can also include a removable foot, a heat producing element, a fan, an air processing manifold having a plurality of angled fins, and a heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Eric A. KNOPF, David P. Tarkington, Matthew D. Rohrbach
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Patent number: 8375856Abstract: In a method for compensating an oscillation which has a frequency spectrum with a number of discrete frequency components in a printing press, at least one counter torque is introduced into the printing press in order to compensate for at least one discrete frequency component of the oscillation. A first group of one or more frequency components are compensated for by introducing one or more previously determined counter torques, and a second group of one or more frequency components is compensated for by introducing specific counter torques as a function of a measurement, carried out during the operation of the printing press, of at least one signal which contains at least the one or the plurality of frequency components.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2007Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Bernhard Buck, Eric Knopf, Matthias Nöll, Stefan Schreiber, Malte Seidler, Detlef Strunk
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Patent number: 8295040Abstract: A small form factor desktop computing device having a suitable internal cooling arrangement is disclosed. The device can be formed of a single piece seamless housing machined from a single billet of aluminum. The single piece seamless housing includes an aesthetically pleasing foot support having at least a portion formed of RF transparent material that provides easy user access to selected internal components as well as offers electromagnetic shielding. The device can also include a removable foot, a heat producing element, a fan, an air processing manifold having a plurality of angled fins, and a heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Eric A. Knopf, David P. Tarkington, Matthew D. Rohrbach
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Publication number: 20120145841Abstract: An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: John Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Brett Degner, Danielle De Iuliis, Shin Nishibori, Amy Aimei Han, Michael David Hillman, Daniel Lynn McBroom, Michael David McBroom, Brian Thomas Sudderth
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Publication number: 20120106067Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing small form factor desktop computer is described. The small form factor desktop computer can be formed of a single piece seamless housing that in the described embodiment is machined from a single billet of aluminum. The single piece seamless housing includes an aesthetically pleasing foot support having at least a portion formed of RF transparent material that provides easy user access to selected internal components as well as offers electromagnetic (EM) shielding. This simplicity of design can accrue many advantages to the small form factor desktop computer besides those related to aesthetic look and feel. Fewer components and less time and effort can be required for assembly of the small form factor desktop computer and the absence of seams in the single piece housing can provide good protection against environmental contamination of internal components as well as EM shielding.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Chiew-Siang GOH, Joseph B. Moak, Matthew S. Theobald, Houtan R. Farahani, Ricardo A. Mariano, Eric A. Knopf
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Patent number: 8118269Abstract: An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: John Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Brett Degner, Daniele De Iuliis, Shin Nishibori, Amy Aimei Han, Michael David Hillman, Daniel Lynn McBroom, Michael David McBroom, Brian Thomas Sudderth
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Publication number: 20110304968Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing small form factor desktop computer is described. The small form factor desktop computer can be formed of a single piece seamless housing that in the described embodiment is machined from a single billet of aluminum. The single piece seamless housing includes an aesthetically pleasing foot support having at least a portion formed of RF transparent material that provides easy user access to selected internal components as well as offers electromagnetic (EM) shielding. This simplicity of design can accrue many advantages to the small form factor desktop computer besides those related to aesthetic look and feel. Fewer components and less time and effort can be required for assembly of the small form factor desktop computer and the absence of seams in the single piece housing can provide good protection against environmental contamination of internal components as well as EM shielding.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Eric A. Knopf, David P. Tarkington
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Publication number: 20110304976Abstract: A small form factor desktop computing device having a suitable internal cooling arrangement is disclosed. The device can be formed of a single piece seamless housing machined from a single billet of aluminum. The single piece seamless housing includes an aesthetically pleasing foot support having at least a portion formed of RF transparent material that provides easy user access to selected internal components as well as offers electromagnetic shielding. The device can also include a removable foot, a heat producing element, a fan, an air processing manifold having a plurality of angled fins, and a heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Eric A. Knopf, David P. Tarkington, Matthew D. Rohrbach
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Publication number: 20110304972Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing small form factor desktop computer is described. The small form factor desktop computer can be formed of a single piece seamless housing that in the described embodiment is machined from a single billet of aluminum. The single piece seamless housing includes an aesthetically pleasing foot support having at least a portion formed of RF transparent material that provides easy user access to selected internal components as well as offers electromagnetic (EM) shielding. This simplicity of design can accrue many advantages to the small form factor desktop computer besides those related to aesthetic look and feel. Fewer components and less time and effort can be required for assembly of the small form factor desktop computer and the absence of seams in the single piece housing can provide good protection against environmental contamination of internal components as well as EM shielding.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Chiew-Siang Goh, Joseph B. Moak, Matthew S. Theobald, Houtan R. Farahani, Ricardo A. Mariano, Eric A. Knopf
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Publication number: 20110304974Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing small form factor desktop computer is described. The small form factor desktop computer can be formed of a single piece seamless housing that in the described embodiment is machined from a single billet of aluminum. The single piece seamless housing includes an aesthetically pleasing foot support having at least a portion formed of RF transparent material that provides easy user access to selected internal components as well as offers electromagnetic (EM) shielding. This simplicity of design can accrue many advantages to the small form factor desktop computer besides those related to aesthetic look and feel. Fewer components and less time and effort can be required for assembly of the small form factor desktop computer and the absence of seams in the single piece housing can provide good protection against environmental contamination of internal components as well as EM shielding.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Eric A. Knopf, David P. Tarkington, Houtan R. Farahani
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Patent number: 7692802Abstract: An imaging device for setting an image on a printing form by at least one imaging energy source, includes a device for determining a component of a relative movement between the imaging energy source and the printing form whereon an image is to be set. An actuator device moves the imaging energy source in such a manner that undesired components of the relative movement between the imaging energy source and the printing form are reduced. An imaging module may be formed of at least two of the imaging devices. A printing press includes the imaging device or the imaging module. A method sets an image on a printing form.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2002Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGInventor: Eric Knopf
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Patent number: 7594630Abstract: A mounting fixture for a computer peripheral is disclosed. The fixture comprises a mounting member adapted to be coupled to the peripheral; and a magnet coupled to the mounting member. The magnet couples the fixture to a housing. Accordingly, a mounting fixture is provided which can easily be adapted to a variety of peripheral devices to allow for their attachment to a computer or the like. By utilizing a magnet with a mounting member, a peripheral can easily and securely be mounted on the computer with minimal modification thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: John P. Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Daniele De Iuliis, Shin Nishibori
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Publication number: 20090230270Abstract: An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: John TERNUS, Eric KNOPF, Sean CORBIN, Brett DEGNER, Daniele DE IULIIS, Shin NISHIBORI, Amy Aimei HAN, Michael David HILLMAN, Daniel Lynn McBROOM, Michael David McBROOM, Brian Thomas Sudderth
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Patent number: 7453223Abstract: For the active compensation of oscillations in a machine which processes printing material, a signal which contains an oscillation of the machine or of a part of the machine is measured and at least one counter torque is introduced into the machine to reduce the oscillation. At least one measure for a ratio between the amplitude of the uncompensated oscillation and the amplitude of the counter torque necessary for complete compensation is compared with a threshold value. The counter torque is determined in a first functional relationship with the oscillation if the measure is greater than the threshold value, and the counter torque is determined in a second functional relationship with the oscillation, if the measure is smaller than the threshold value. In the machine, a regulating device is operated in a first or second operating mode in dependence on the measure of the ratio.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Bernhard Buck, Eric Knopf, Matthias Nöll, Malte Seidler, Detleff Strunk, Uwe Tessmann
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Publication number: 20070221086Abstract: In a method for compensating an oscillation which has a frequency spectrum with a number of discrete frequency components in a printing press, at least one counter torque is introduced into the printing press in order to compensate for at least one discrete frequency component of the oscillation. A first group of one or more frequency components are compensated for by introducing one or more previously determined counter torques, and a second group of one or more frequency components is compensated for by introducing specific counter torques as a function of a measurement, carried out during the operation of the printing press, of at least one signal which contains at least the one or the plurality of frequency components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Bernhard Buck, Eric Knopf, Matthias Noll, Stefan Schreiber, Malte Seidler, Detlef Strunk
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Publication number: 20070120514Abstract: For the active compensation of oscillations in a machine which processes printing material, a signal which contains an oscillation of the machine or of a part of the machine is measured and at least one counter torque is introduced into the machine to reduce the oscillation. At least one measure for a ratio between the amplitude of the uncompensated oscillation and the amplitude of the counter torque necessary for complete compensation is compared with a threshold value. The counter torque is determined in a first functional relationship with the oscillation if the measure is greater than the threshold value, and the counter torque is determined in a second functional relationship with the oscillation, if the measure is smaller than the threshold value. In the machine, a regulating device is operated in a first or second operating mode in dependence on the measure of the ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2007Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Bernhard Buck, Eric Knopf, Matthias Noll, Malte Seidler, Detleff Strunk, Uwe Tessmann
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Publication number: 20060237599Abstract: An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventors: John Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Brett Degner, Daniele Iuliis, Shin Nishibori, Amy Han, Michael Hillman, Daniel McBroom, Michael McBroom, Brian Sudderth
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Publication number: 20050284993Abstract: A mounting fixture for a computer peripheral is disclosed. The fixture comprises a mounting member adapted to be coupled to the peripheral; and a magnet coupled to the mounting member. The magnet couples the fixture to a housing. Accordingly, a mounting fixture is provided which can easily be adapted to a variety of peripheral devices to allow for their attachment to a computer or the like. By utilizing a magnet with a mounting member, a peripiheral can easily and securely be mounted on the computer with minimal modification thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2004Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: John Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Daniele De Iuliis, Shin Nishibori
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Patent number: 6871593Abstract: A method for controlling a drive (3) of a first subsystem of a printing press (1) which is mechanically decoupled from a second subsystem of the printing press (1). In the method, a motion sequence is determined for the second subsystem in advance, the motion sequence being used as a reference curve for controlling the drive (3) of the first subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGInventors: Eric Knopf, Stefan Schreiber