Patents by Inventor Fabio T. Campos

Fabio T. Campos 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).

  • Rotational assembly method and apparatus
    Patent number: 10016933
    Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to methods of assembly of electronic devices. In particular, a rotationally induced pressure is used to activate a securing mechanism positioned between a component and an enclosure. The component and the securing mechanism may be located in an inaccessible region of the enclosure such that traditional, direct, assembly processes may not be feasible. The securing mechanism may take the form of a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive or a fastener between the component and an interior surface of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Fabio T. Campos, Keith J. Hendren, Laura M. DeForest, Michelle R. Goldberg, Kelsey J. MacMillan, Bryan J. Licata
  • Retention features of a portable computer
    Patent number: 9841787
    Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device includes a retention member that provides a force to a flexible circuit disposed in a top portion and a bottom portion of the portable computing device. The retention member limits movement of the flexible circuit when, for example, the flexible circuit receives a force in response to the top portion pivoting with respect to the bottom portion. The bottom portion of the portable computing devices includes a bottom case having multiple terraced regions. The terraced regions allow the bottom portion to receive additional internal components, such as one or more battery packs, a main logic board, and/or one or more speaker modules. The battery packs are secured to the terraced region via adhesive rings. Although the terraced regions require additional material removed from the bottom case, the internal components secured to the bottom case provide structural support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas I. Reid, Matthew W. Blum, Fabio T. Campos, Houtan R. Farahani
  • RETENTION FEATURES OF A PORTABLE COMPUTER
    Publication number: 20160216735
    Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device includes a retention member that provides a force to a flexible circuit disposed in a top portion and a bottom portion of the portable computing device. The retention member limits movement of the flexible circuit when, for example, the flexible circuit receives a force in response to the top portion pivoting with respect to the bottom portion. The bottom portion of the portable computing devices includes a bottom case having multiple terraced regions. The terraced regions allow the bottom portion to receive additional internal components, such as one or more battery packs, a main logic board, and/or one or more speaker modules. The battery packs are secured to the terraced region via adhesive rings. Although the terraced regions require additional material removed from the bottom case, the internal components secured to the bottom case provide structural support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas I. REID, Matthew W. BLUM, Fabio T. CAMPOS, Houtan R. FARAHANI
  • Method and apparatus for producing accurate kinematics in a computing device
    Patent number: 9214268
    Abstract: Method, system, and apparatus for optimizing kinematics of a magnetic latch having a magnetic element is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: John C. DiFonzo, Fabio T. Campos, Jonathan E. Borkowski, Chee How Chong, Matthew W. Blum, William A. Tashman, Michelle R. Goldberg, Stefano Tizianel, Noemi Novello
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING ACCURATE KINEMATICS IN A COMPUTING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150262746
    Abstract: Method, system, and apparatus for optimizing kinematics of a magnetic latch having a magnetic element is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: John C. DiFonzo, Fabio T. Campos, Jonathan E. Borkowski, Chee How Chong, Matthew W. Blum, William A. Tashman, Michelle R. Goldberg, Stefano Tizianel, Noemi Novello
  • ROTATIONAL ASSEMBLY METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20140310943
    Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to methods of assembly of electronic devices. In particular, a rotationally induced pressure is used to activate a securing mechanism positioned between a component and an enclosure. The component and the securing mechanism may be located in an inaccessible region of the enclosure such that traditional, direct, assembly processes may not be feasible. The securing mechanism may take the form of a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive or a fastener between the component and an interior surface of the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Fabio T. Campos, Keith J. Hendren, Laura M. DeForest, Michelle R. Goldberg, Kelsey J. MacMillan, Bryan J. Licata