Patents by Inventor Heidi Williamson
Heidi Williamson 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: 12399372Abstract: A support band for a wearable electronic device includes a first band portion, a second band portion, and an adjustment assembly. A cable is connected to the second band portion extends through a first passage and a second passage of a cable lock that is connected to the first band portion. The locking features allow movement of the cable in a tightening direction and restrain movement of the cable in a loosening direction. A cable pull engages a first portion of the cable between the first passage and the second passage. The cable pull moves away from the cable lock during an extension stroke, and the cable pull moves toward the cable lock during a return stroke.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: August 26, 2025Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Zebinah P. Masse, Benjamin A. Stevenson, Ryan M. David, Evan A. Cernokus, Timon A. Wright, Heidi Williamson
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Publication number: 20250224619Abstract: An display system comprises a head-mounted display unit that includes a display module, a lens mount, mount magnetic coupling features, and mount mechanical coupling features. The display system includes a removable lens frame including frame magnetic coupling features and frame mechanical coupling features. The mount magnetic coupling features and the frame magnetic coupling features are arranged at corresponding positions on the lens mount and the removable lens frame and are configured to support the removable lens frame in a predetermined position with respect to the lens mount in which the removable lens frame is properly aligned with the display module. The frame mechanical coupling features are receivable by corresponding mount mechanical coupling features to removably couple the removable lens frame to the lens mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2025Publication date: July 10, 2025Inventors: Jeremy C. Franklin, Wey-Jiun Lin, Brandon R. Neale, Heidi Williamson, Andreas G. Weber, Forrest C. Wang, Phil M. Hobson
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Patent number: 12298519Abstract: A display system includes a display, a removable lens assembly, and a lens detection sensor. The removable lens is removably coupleable to the display. The lens detection sensor detects the removable lens assembly coupled to the display. The display system may further include a head-mounted display unit that includes the display and the lens detection sensor. The display system may lens information from the removable lens with the lens detection sensor, and may provide an indicator of the removable lens according to the lens information.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: May 13, 2025Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Jeremy C. Franklin, Wey-Jiun Lin, Brandon R. Neale, Heidi Williamson, Andreas G. Weber, Forrest C. Wang, Phil M. Hobson
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Patent number: 12196972Abstract: A head-mounted display unit includes a display assembly and a head support coupled to the display assembly that supports the head-mounted display unit worn on a head of a user. The head support includes a band that is formed from a stretchable material to allow for expansion and contraction of the band, a cord that extends through the band, and an adjustment mechanism that is coupled to the cord and is configured to extend and retract the cord to thereby shorten and lengthen the head support.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2021Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Heidi Williamson, James A. Stryker, Andrew Gallaher
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Publication number: 20240393601Abstract: A head-mountable display device includes a housing defining a front opening and a rear opening, a display screen disposed in the front opening, a display assembly disposed in the rear opening, a first securement strap coupled to the housing, the first securement strap including a first electronic component, a second securement strap coupled to the housing, the second securement strap including a second electronic component, and a securement band extending between and coupled to the first securement strap and the second securement strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Samuel G. Smith, Claire E. Dalke, James W. Vandyke, Trevor J. Ness, Jeremy C. Franklin, Heidi Williamson, Javier Mendez, Julian Hoenig, Julian Jaede, Jonathan Ive, Marc Newson
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Publication number: 20240369847Abstract: A component for a wearable electronic device can include a housing defining an internal volume, a first connector that is removably attachable to a head-mounted display. the first connector configured to electrically connect to the head-mounted display. and a second connector that is removably attachable to a supplemental unit. the second connector configured to electrically connect to the supplemental unit. The component can include a stiffener disposed in the internal volume, and the stiffener can be flexible along a first axis and rigid along two axes that are perpendicular to the first axis and to each other. An operational component can be disposed in the internal volume, and the operational component can be electrically connected to at least one of the first connector or the second connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Kendall L. Helbert, Heidi Williamson, James W. Vandyke, Neal D. Evans, Nikolas T. Vitt, Samuel G. Smith, Nicolas Lylyk, Richard P. Howarth, Trevor J. Ness, Darshan R. Kasar, Muhammad F. Hossain, Christopher S. Graham, Daniel C. Wagman
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Publication number: 20240184330Abstract: A head-mounted device may have a head-mounted housing containing rear-facing displays that display images for a user when the head-mounted housing is worn by the user. The head-mounted device may have an adjustable-tension headband coupled between first and second sides of the head-mounted housing. The adjustable-tension headband may be operable in a stretch fabric tensioned mode in which tension for the headband is provided by stretching a length of stretchable fabric in the headband and may be operable in a cable-tensioned mode in which tension for the headband is applied by a tensioned cable. A knob or other adjustable cable tensioning mechanism may be used to adjust cable tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2024Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Aiden D Mossop, Jenna L Withrow, Ryan M David, Zebinah P Masse, Christopher Sa Glaister, Heidi Williamson, Timon A Wright, Evan A Cernokus
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Publication number: 20240041283Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner includes a single agitator rotatably mounted within a housing, the agitator being arranged transversely within the housing such that it is perpendicular to the direction of travel of the cleaner head during use, the agitator being conical in shape, such that a first end has a larger diameter than a second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Heidi WILLIAMSON, Thomas Clifford CARTER, Ashley Alexandre GONCALVES
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Patent number: 11826009Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner includes a single agitator rotatably mounted within a housing, the agitator being arranged transversely within the housing such that it is perpendicular to the direction of travel of the cleaner head during use, the agitator being conical in shape, such that a first end has a larger diameter than a second end.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Heidi Williamson, Thomas Clifford Carter, Ashley Alexandre Goncalves
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Patent number: 11768518Abstract: Systems of the present disclosure can provide a head-mountable device with a head securement element that is integrated with a light seal module, which provides effective and comfortable engagement with a face of the user. By providing the head securement element with a light seal module, both head securement and face engagement can be customized or otherwise selected for achieving the desired fit for a given user. Accordingly, the head securement element (e.g., band, arms, and the like) can be primarily or exclusively secured to an HMD module via a light seal module.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Yoonhoo Jo, Paul X. Wang, Heidi Williamson, Trevor J Ness
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Publication number: 20230251496Abstract: A head-mountable device can include modules that provide fit adjustment capabilities when assembled together. By providing head-mountable devices with modular features, certain modules can provide fit adjustment capabilities without requiring other modules to be custom designed or available in a wide variety of sizes and/or shapes. For example, a light seal module that provides engagement of a user's face and transmits light from a display element can be coupled to an HMD module. The coupling module that couples the light seal to the HMD module can be provided in a wide variety of sizes and/or shapes to allow a user to select an appropriate one for optimal alignment of an HMD module. Additionally or alternatively, a light seal module can be provided with manual and/or automated adjustment capabilities to achieve the desired fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Paul X. WANG, Yoonhoo JO, Trevor J. NESS, Samuel O. SCHNEIDER, Adam Y. KOLLGAARD, Scott M. LEINWEBER, Jeremy C. FRANKLIN, Heidi WILLIAMSON
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Patent number: 11181748Abstract: A head-mounted display unit includes a display assembly and a head support coupled to the display assembly for supporting the head-mounted display unit on a head of a user. The head support includes a band and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the band to lengthen the head support. The adjustment mechanism includes a base and a spool coupled to the base, a tape that extends from the adjustment mechanism through the band, and one or more springs rotatably coupled at first ends to the spool and fixedly coupled at second ends to the tape. The springs apply force to the tape to maintain the tape in tension during expansion and retraction of the band.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Heidi Williamson, James A. Stryker, Andrew Gallaher
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Patent number: 11137612Abstract: A head-mounted device may include a housing structure, a display module mounted in the housing structure, and adjustable support structures coupled to the housing structure. The adjustable support structures may include a first portion that rests against a user's forehead and second and third portions that rest against the user's cheeks or temples. In some arrangements, the adjustable support structures include posts with adjustable lengths, telescoping layers of material, inflatable structures, and/or elastomeric materials that expand and retract to accommodate different face shapes and sizes. In some arrangements, the adjustable support structures include a cable located in a flexible member. When pressure is applied to a forehead portion of the flexible member, the cable pulls the temple portions of the flexible member towards each other. In some arrangements, the adjustable support structures include a movable member that pivots about a pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Yoonhoo Jo, Thomas E. Degen, Julian Hoenig, Julian Jaede, Aiden D. Mossop, Atif H. Naqvi, Scott Y. Oshita, Heidi Williamson, Edward W. Wong, Timon A. Wright
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Publication number: 20210137329Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner includes a single agitator rotatably mounted within a housing, the agitator being arranged transversely within the housing such that it is perpendicular to the direction of travel of the cleaner head during use, the agitator being conical in shape, such that a first end has a larger diameter than a second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Heidi WILLIAMSON, Thomas Clifford CARTER, Ashley Alexandre GONCALVES
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Publication number: 20200096775Abstract: A display system includes a display, a removable lens assembly, and a lens detection sensor. The removable lens is removably coupleable to the display. The lens detection sensor detects the removable lens assembly coupled to the display. The display system may further include a head-mounted display unit that includes the display and the lens detection sensor. The display system may lens information from the removable lens with the lens detection sensor, and may provide an indicator of the removable lens according to the lens information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Jeremy C. Franklin, Wey-Jiun Lin, Brandon R. Neale, Heidi Williamson, Andreas G. Weber, Forrest C. Wang, Phil M. Hobson
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Publication number: 20200081259Abstract: A head-mounted device may include a housing structure, a display module mounted in the housing structure, and adjustable support structures coupled to the housing structure. The adjustable support structures may include a first portion that rests against a user's forehead and second and third portions that rest against the user's cheeks or temples. In some arrangements, the adjustable support structures include posts with adjustable lengths, telescoping layers of material, inflatable structures, and/or elastomeric materials that expand and retract to accommodate different face shapes and sizes. In some arrangements, the adjustable support structures include a cable located in a flexible member. When pressure is applied to a forehead portion of the flexible member, the cable pulls the temple portions of the flexible member towards each other. In some arrangements, the adjustable support structures include a movable member that pivots about a pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Yoonhoo Jo, Thomas E. Degen, Julian Hoenig, Julian Jaede, Aiden D. Mossop, Atif H. Naqvi, Scott Y. Oshita, Heidi Williamson, Edward W. Wong, Timon A. Wright
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Patent number: 10299553Abstract: An accessory case that can be used for protecting a separate portable electronic device may include a structural shell configured to contain the electronic device, a camera opening to align with a camera on the electronic device, and a button cover that can be used for actuating a button on the electronic device. The structural shell can include an outer layer, an internal layer, and a microfiber lining. The camera opening can include a chamfered or angled edge that reduces the effects of camera flash on the camera. The button cover can include an outer button cover component that is coupled to the outer layer. The outer button cover component, which may be anodized aluminum, can be a different material than the outer layer, which may include leather.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Joshua A. Hoover, Jeremy C. Franklin, Chad J. Miller, Candace A. Marbury, Heidi Williamson, Kristine S. Tom, Michael B. Velez
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Patent number: 10117554Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner including a housing, a roller and a wheel assembly arranged to support the cleaner head on a surface such that the roller is held out of pressing engagement with the surface. The roller is arranged to rotate with respect to the housing and the wheel assembly includes a first wheel which is arranged to drive the roller.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Heidi Williamson, Stephen Robert Dimbylow, Donald James McIntosh, Gerard Matthew Shevlin
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Patent number: D790785Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Stephen Benjamin Courtney, Peter David Gammack, Jonathan George Marsh, Donald James McIntosh, Louis Peter Richard Garner, Alexander Stuart Knox, Stephen Robert Dimbylow, Heidi Williamson, Benjamin Charles Felix Tappenden
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Patent number: D814724Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Stephen Benjamin Courtney, Peter David Gammack, Jonathan George Marsh, Donald James McIntosh, Louis Peter Richard Garner, Alexander Stuart Knox, Stephen Robert Dimbylow, Heidi Williamson, Benjamin Charles Felix Tappenden