Patents by Inventor James R. Kroghahl

James R. Kroghahl 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).

  • Camouflaged openings in electronic device housings
    Patent number: 9459661
    Abstract: Techniques and apparatus for providing one or more holes in a housing for an electronic device are disclosed. The one or more holes in the housing can be used to facilitate visual indicators. A light source can be controlled to provide light into a hole and thus emit light from the hole. When the light source is not providing light to the hole, the hole can be visually disguised (e.g., camouflaged) so it blends with the surrounding portions of the housing. The electronic device can, for example, be a small electronic device, such as a portable or handheld electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Kroghahl, Nathan N. Ng, Rimple Bhatia
  • CAMOUFLAGED OPENINGS IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSINGS
    Publication number: 20140376234
    Abstract: Techniques and apparatus for providing one or more holes in a housing for an electronic device are disclosed. The one or more holes in the housing can be used to facilitate visual indicators. A light source can be controlled to provide light into a hole and thus emit light from the hole. When the light source is not providing light to the hole, the hole can be visually disguised (e.g., camouflaged) so it blends with the surrounding portions of the housing. The electronic device can, for example, be a small electronic device, such as a portable or handheld electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: James R. Kroghahl, Nathan N. Ng, Rimple Bhatia