Patents by Inventor Gavin Reid
Gavin Reid 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: 9202678Abstract: One aspect of the system provides the use of a laser with a mass spectrometer. Another aspect of the present application employs a laser emitting a pulse of less than one picosecond duration into an ion-trap mass spectrometer. In yet another aspect of the present application, a femtosecond laser beam pulse is emitted upon an ionized specimen to remove at least one electron therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State UniversityInventors: Marcos Dantus, Gavin Reid
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Publication number: 20140098484Abstract: Portable computer structures are provided. The portable computer structures may include hard drive mounting structures. The hard drive mounting structures may include elastomeric support members. Each elastomeric support member may have a relatively rigid inner portion. The inner portion may include a hole that receives a hard drive mounting pin. Each elastomeric support member may also have a relatively flexible outer portion. The relatively flexible outer portion may be mounted within an opening in a plastic support member. The rigid inner portion may have a square outline and may be mounted within a square opening in the flexible outer portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gavin Reid, Ron Hopkinson, Cheng Ping Tan, John Brock, Chris Ligtenberg, Bartley A. Andre
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Patent number: 8619421Abstract: Portable computer structures are provided. The portable computer structures may include hard drive mounting structures. The hard drive mounting structures may include elastomeric support members. Each elastomeric support member may have a relatively rigid inner portion. The inner portion may include a hole that receives a hard drive mounting pin. Each elastomeric support member may also have a relatively flexible outer portion. The relatively flexible outer portion may be mounted within an opening in a plastic support member. The rigid inner portion may have a square outline and may be mounted within a square opening in the flexible outer portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gavin Reid, Ron Hopkinson, Cheng P. Tan, John Brock, Chris Ligtenberg, Bartley K. Andre
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Patent number: 8550858Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for expanding a memory card-compatible receptacle for use with a multitude of other connections are provided. In an embodiment, a memory card-compatible receptacle having two sets of contact points communicates with a port expansion device to provide an interface with more commonly used ports.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Gavin Reid
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Publication number: 20120212891Abstract: Portable computer structures are provided. The portable computer structures may include hard drive mounting structures. The hard drive mounting structures may include elastomeric support members. Each elastomeric support member may have a relatively rigid inner portion. The inner portion may include a hole that receives a hard drive mounting pin. Each elastomeric support member may also have a relatively flexible outer portion. The relatively flexible outer portion may be mounted within an opening in a plastic support member. The rigid inner portion may have a square outline and may be mounted within a square opening in the flexible outer portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Gavin Reid, Ron Hopkinson, Cheng P. Tan, John Brock, Chris Ligtenberg, Bartley K. Andre
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Patent number: 8179673Abstract: Portable computer structures are provided. The portable computer structures may include hard drive mounting structures. The hard drive mounting structures may include elastomeric support members. Each elastomeric support member may have a relatively rigid inner portion. The inner portion may include a hole that receives a hard drive mounting pin. Each elastomeric support member may also have a relatively flexible outer portion. The relatively flexible outer portion may be mounted within an opening in a plastic support member. The rigid inner portion may have a square outline and may be mounted within a square opening in the flexible outer portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gavin Reid, Ron Hopkinson, Cheng P. Tan, John Brock, Chris Ligtenberg, Bartley K. Andre
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Publication number: 20110250785Abstract: The disclosure describes an audio signal connector of a processor-based system for automatically determining an audio mode of the electronic device engaged with the audio signal connector. The processing system determines the audio mode by sensing the presence of a trigger provided in proximity to the sensor when a plug terminal is engaged with the audio signal connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventor: Gavin Reid
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Publication number: 20110250786Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for expanding a memory card-compatible receptacle for use with a multitude of other connections are provided. In an embodiment, a memory card-compatible receptacle having two sets of contact points communicates with a port expansion device to provide an interface with more commonly used ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventor: Gavin Reid
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Publication number: 20100123075Abstract: One aspect of the system provides the use of a laser with a mass spectrometer. Another aspect of the present application employs a laser emitting a pulse of less than one picosecond duration into an ion-trap mass spectrometer. In yet another aspect of the present application, a femtosecond laser beam pulse is emitted upon an ionized specimen to remove at least one electron therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventors: Marcos Dantus, Gavin Reid
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Patent number: 7714423Abstract: A chip package for a computer system includes a substrate having a first region and a second region on a first surface, at least one die coupled to the first region on the first surface of the substrate and a main logic board coupled to the second region on the first surface of the substrate. By coupling the die and the main logic board on the first surface of the substrate, an overall thickness of the chip package is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gavin Reid, Ihab Ali, Chris Ligtenberg, Ron Hopkinson, David Hardell
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Publication number: 20100091444Abstract: Portable computer structures are provided. The portable computer structures may include hard drive mounting structures. The hard drive mounting structures may include elastomeric support members. Each elastomeric support member may have a relatively rigid inner portion. The inner portion may include a hole that receives a hard drive mounting pin. Each elastomeric support member may also have a relatively flexible outer portion. The relatively flexible outer portion may be mounted within an opening in a plastic support member. The rigid inner portion may have a square outline and may be mounted within a square opening in the flexible outer portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Gavin Reid, Ron Hopkinson, Cheng P. Tan, John Brock, Chris Ligtenberg, Bartley K. Andre
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Patent number: 7658626Abstract: A portable computer is disclosed. The portable computer comprises a chassis and a connection system. The connection system has a plurality of different connector receptacles. The connection system is configured to swing relative to the chassis between an open position where the connector receptacles are exposed for use and, closed position where the connector receptacles are hidden and stored within the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gavin Reid, Chris Lightenberg, Bartley K. Andre
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Publication number: 20090068867Abstract: A portable computer is disclosed. The portable computer comprises a chassis and a connection system. The connection system has a plurality of different connector receptacles. The connection system is configured to swing relative to the chassis between an open position where the connector receptacles are exposed for use and, closed position where the connector receptacles are hidden and stored within the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Gavin REID, Chris LIGTENBERG, Bartley K. ANDRE
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Patent number: 7458830Abstract: An electronic device including a movable hatch with an integrated connector system that moves between an open and closed position. The connector system includes one or more connector receptacles that are hidden within the electronic device when the hatch with integrated connector system is in the closed position. The connector receptacles are exposed for use when the hatch with integrated connector system is in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gavin Reid, Chris Ligtenberg, Bartley K. Andre
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Patent number: 7452220Abstract: A connection system for a mobile device. The connection system configured to couple a cable that is external to the mobile device to an internal portion of the mobile device through a plug of the cable. The connection system includes a collapsible port, in which the collapsible port is configured to receive a plug of a cable only when the collapsible port is in an open position, and the collapsible port cannot receive a plug of a cable when the collapsible port is in a partially closed or closed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gavin Reid, Chris Lightenberg, Bartley K. Andre
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Patent number: 7374437Abstract: A connection system. The connection system includes a connection receptacle comprising a first component coupled to a chassis and a second component coupled to the first component. The first and second components are collapsed into a compact configuration when the connection receptacle is in a closed position. According to the system and method disclosed herein, implementing the receptacle as two separate components allows for a compact connection system.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2007Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gavin Reid, Chris Ligtenberg, Bartley K. Andre
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Publication number: 20080064238Abstract: An electronic device including a movable hatch with an integrated connector system that moves between an open and closed position. The connector system includes one or more connector receptacles that are hidden within the electronic device when the hatch with integrated connector system is in the closed position. The connector receptacles are exposed for use when the hatch with integrated connector system is in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: APPLE, INC.Inventors: Gavin REID, Chris LIGHTENBERG, Bartley ANDRE
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Publication number: 20080050953Abstract: A connection system for a mobile device. The connection system configured to couple a cable that is external to the mobile device to an internal portion of the mobile device through a plug of the cable. The connection system includes a collapsible port, in which the collapsible port is configured to receive a plug of a cable only when the collapsible port is in an open position, and the collapsible port cannot receive a plug of a cable when the collapsible port is in a partially closed or closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: APPLE, INC.Inventors: Gavin REID, Chris LIGTENBERG, Bartley ANDRE
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Publication number: 20070190862Abstract: A connection system. The connection system includes a connection receptacle comprising a first component coupled to a chassis and a second component coupled to the first component. The first and second components are collapsed into a compact configuration when the connection receptacle is in a closed position. According to the system and method disclosed herein, implementing the receptacle as two separate components allows for a compact connection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Gavin REID, Chris Ligtenberg, Bartley Andre
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Patent number: 7244129Abstract: A connection system. The connection system includes a connection receptacle comprising a first component coupled to a chassis and a second component coupled to the first component. The first and second components are collapsed into a compact configuration when the connection receptacle is in a closed position. According to the system and method disclosed herein, implementing the receptacle as two separate components allows for a compact connection system.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Apple IncInventors: Gavin Reid, Chris Ligtenberg, Bartley K. Andre