Patents by Inventor Jason Sloey
Jason Sloey 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: 10881015Abstract: This application relates to securing and positioning internal components within a housing of a portable computing device. In one embodiment, a number of insert molded retaining members are utilized to inhibit outward deformation of a sidewall of the housing during a drop event. In another embodiment, a cowling is utilized to retain a number of board-to-board connectors within communication slots on a printed circuit board (PCB). In another embodiment, a C-shaped washer having diametrically opposed protrusions is utilized to adjust an alignment of an internal component.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel W. Jarvis, Benjamin J. Pope, Jason Sloey, Jonathan C. Denby, Ian A. Spraggs, Shayan Malek
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Patent number: 10696078Abstract: This application relates to a flexible cable for a portable electronic device, where the portable electronic device includes operational components having connectors that are capable of being electrically coupled to the flexible cable. The flexible cable includes a dielectric substrate having a generally planar shape, an upper grounding plane, a lower grounding plane, and a first signal transmission line that is separated by the upper and lower grounding planes, where the dielectric substrate is capable of electromagnetically shielding the first signal transmission line.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jason Sloey, Simon C. Helmore, James B. Smith
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Patent number: 10262245Abstract: Electronic devices are provided with ejectable component assemblies. Each ejectable component assembly may include a tray that can be loaded with one or more types of removable module, such as a mini-SIM card and a micro-SIM card, and inserted into the device. Each assembly may also include a base coupled to a circuit board for electrically coupling with the removable module, a cage for biasing the module down against the base, and a guide for retaining the module at a functional insertion position within the device.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Jason Sloey, Michelle Yu
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Publication number: 20190082529Abstract: This application relates to a flexible cable for a portable electronic device, where the portable electronic device includes operational components having connectors that are capable of being electrically coupled to the flexible cable. The flexible cable includes a dielectric substrate having a generally planar shape, an upper grounding plane, a lower grounding plane, and a first signal transmission line that is separated by the upper and lower grounding planes, where the dielectric substrate is capable of electromagnetically shielding the first signal transmission line.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Jason SLOEY, Simon C. HELMORE, James B. SMITH
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Patent number: 9743564Abstract: An electronic device may have a printed circuit to which electrical components are mounted. Electromagnetic shields may be mounted to the printed circuit over the components to suppress interference. A shield may have a metal frame covered with a conductive fabric. The conductive fabric may cover an opening in the top of the frame. An insulating layer may be formed on the lower surface of the conductive fabric to prevent shorts between components on the printed circuit and the conductive fabric. An insulating cap such as an elastomeric polymer cap may also be formed over each component to provide electrical isolation between the components and the conductive fabric. Shields may be formed by coupling shield cans to subscriber identity module shields or other metal structures in a device. Intervening wall structures may be removed to help provide additional shielding volume.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Shayan Malek, David A. Pakula, Gregory N. Stephens, Jason Sloey
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Publication number: 20170013738Abstract: This application relates to securing and positioning internal components within a housing of a portable computing device. In one embodiment, a number of insert molded retaining members are utilized to inhibit outward deformation of a sidewall of the housing during a drop event. In another embodiment, a cowling is utilized to retain a number of board-to-board connectors within communication slots on a printed circuit board (PCB). In another embodiment, a C-shaped washer having diametrically opposed protrusions is utilized to adjust an alignment of an internal component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Daniel W. JARVIS, Benjamin J. POPE, Jason SLOEY, Jonathan C. DENBY, Ian A. SPRAGGS, Shayan MALEK
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Patent number: 9519852Abstract: A compact form factor integrated circuit card. In one embodiment, a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card is disclosed. In one embodiment, the SIM card has overall dimensions optimized for a particular application; e.g., 12.30 mm (±0.10 mm)×8.80 mm (0.10 mm)×0.67 mm (+0.03/?0.07). In another embodiment, the SIM card has overall dimensions of 11.90 mm (±0.10 mm)×8.80 mm (±0.10 mm)×0.70 mm (maximum). Multiple complementary SIM card adapters and methods of use are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Tang Yew Tan, Jason Sloey, Jared Kole, Naushad Zaveri
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Publication number: 20160100496Abstract: Electronic devices are provided with ejectable component assemblies. Each ejectable component assembly may include a tray that can be loaded with one or more types of removable module, such as a mini-SIM card and a micro-SIM card, and inserted into the device. Each assembly may also include a base coupled to a circuit board for electrically coupling with the removable module, a cage for biasing the module down against the base, and a guide for retaining the module at a functional insertion position within the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Jason Sloey, Michelle Yu
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Patent number: 9300773Abstract: A portable electronic device may have a dock connector moisture infiltration indication structure for indicating whether moisture has infiltrated the device. The structure may be located within a dock connector port. The dock connector may have a viewing hole that enables viewing of the moisture indicator. The moisture indicator may have four layers: upper and lower moisture barriers, a wicking layer and a dyeing layer. After becoming wet, the moisture indicator may change from one color to another color. A menu button in the device may have a transparent and opaque member with a viewing aperture. A moisture indicator may be formed on the button and may be viewed through the viewing aperture.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Adam D. Mittleman, Erik L. Wang, Jason Sloey
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Publication number: 20160066481Abstract: An electronic device may have a printed circuit to which electrical components are mounted. Electromagnetic shields may be mounted to the printed circuit over the components to suppress interference. A shield may have a metal frame covered with a conductive fabric. The conductive fabric may cover an opening in the top of the frame. An insulating layer may be formed on the lower surface of the conductive fabric to prevent shorts between components on the printed circuit and the conductive fabric. An insulating cap such as an elastomeric polymer cap may also be formed over each component to provide electrical isolation between the components and the conductive fabric. Shields may be formed by coupling shield cans to subscriber identity module shields or other metal structures in a device. Intervening wall structures may be removed to help provide additional shielding volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Shayan Malek, David A. Pakula, Gregory N. Stephens, Jason Sloey
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Patent number: 9232668Abstract: Electronic devices are provided with ejectable component assemblies. Each ejectable component assembly may include a tray that can be loaded with one or more types of removable module, such as a mini-SIM card and a micro-SIM card, and inserted into the device. Each assembly may also include a base coupled to a circuit board for electrically coupling with the removable module, a cage for biasing the module down against the base, and a guide for retaining the module at a functional insertion position within the device.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Jason Sloey, Michelle Yu
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Patent number: 9157930Abstract: Wireless electronic devices may include wireless communications circuitry such as a transceiver, antenna, and other wireless circuitry. The transceiver may be coupled to the antenna through a bidirectional switch connector. The switch connector may mate with a corresponding radio-frequency test probe that is connected to radio-frequency test equipment. When the test probe is mated with the switch connector, the transceiver may be decoupled from the antenna. During transceiver testing, radio-frequency test signals may be conveyed between the test unit and the transceiver using the test probe. During antenna testing, radio-frequency test signals may be conveyed between the test unit and the antenna using the test probe. Transceiver testing and antenna testing may, if desired, be conducted in parallel using the test probe.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Joshua G. Nickel, Fernando Urioste, Justin Gregg, Adil Syed, Jason Sloey, Jonathan Haylock
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Publication number: 20150222062Abstract: Coaxial cable connector systems including connector plugs and receptacles that consume a reduced amount of board space and are readily connected together. One example may provide coaxial connector plugs and receptacles that may be used to connect more than one coaxial cable. Another example may provide a connector system where a plug may rotate relative to the receptacle in order to simplify forming a connection. Another example may provide a connector system having a locking mechanism. These connector systems may provide connections for one, two, or more coaxial cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventor: Jason Sloey
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Patent number: 9054358Abstract: A battery assembly for use in an electronic device is provided. The battery assembly may include a battery cell (e.g., a rechargeable battery cell), a battery connector for providing power from the battery cell to the electronic device, and a flex circuit electrically coupling the battery cell to the electronic device. The battery connector may be located adjacent the battery cell, and may include one or more alignment mechanisms for ensuring that conductive pads of the battery connector align properly with corresponding conductive elements of the electronic device. The battery cell may be fixed to the electronic device using an adhesive layer (e.g., double sided tape) placed between the cell and the electronic device. A tab may extend beyond the periphery of the battery cell to allow a user to pull or peal the battery cell from the electronic device for replacement or repair. In some embodiments, a tool may be used to grasp the tab.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Erik L. Wang, Trent Weber, Jason Sloey
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Patent number: 9033716Abstract: Contact pads on structures such as printed circuits may be coupled to each other using printed circuit connectors such as board-to-board connectors. A printed circuit connector may have interlocking metal frame structures. The metal frame structures may be soldered to traces on the printed circuits. Rectangular openings in the metal frame structures may receive a rectangular contact array structure that is separate from the metal frame structures. The contact array structure may include a dielectric carrier structure and an array of conductive contacts. The dielectric carrier structure may align the contacts with respect to pads on the printed circuits to which the metal frame structures are soldered. The contacts may be formed from metal spring structures or conductive elastomeric structures that are compressed between respective printed circuit contact pads when the metal frame structures of a printed circuit connector are attached to each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jason Sloey, Varun Sehrawat
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Publication number: 20150031221Abstract: Contact pads on structures such as printed circuits may be coupled to each other using printed circuit connectors such as board-to-board connectors. A printed circuit connector may have interlocking metal frame structures. The metal frame structures may be soldered to traces on the printed circuits. Rectangular openings in the metal frame structures may receive a rectangular contact array structure that is separate from the metal frame structures. The contact array structure may include a dielectric carrier structure and an array of conductive contacts. The dielectric carrier structure may align the contacts with respect to pads on the printed circuits to which the metal frame structures are soldered. The contacts may be formed from metal spring structures or conductive elastomeric structures that are compressed between respective printed circuit contact pads when the metal frame structures of a printed circuit connector are attached to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jason Sloey, Varun Sehrawat
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Publication number: 20150014421Abstract: A compact form factor integrated circuit card. In one embodiment, a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card is disclosed. In one embodiment, the SIM card has overall dimensions optimized for a particular application; e.g., 12.30 mm (±0.10 mm)×8.80 mm (0.10 mm)×0.67 mm (+0.03/?0.07). In another embodiment, the SIM card has overall dimensions of 11.90 mm (±0.10 mm)×8.80 mm (±0.10 mm)×0.70 mm (maximum). Multiple complementary SIM card adapters and methods of use are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Tang Yew TAN, Jason SLOEY, Jared KOLE, Naushad ZAVERI
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Patent number: D730361Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jody Akana, Bartley K. Andre, Shota Aoyagi, Jeremy Bataillou, Lucy E. Browning, Miguel Christophy, Daniel J. Coster, Daniele De Iuliis, Jonathan Corbin Denby, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, M. Evans Hankey, Julian Hoenig, Richard P. Howarth, Jonathan P. Ive, Daniel W. Jarvis, Duncan Robert Kerr, Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Peter Russell-Clarke, Mikael Silvanto, Jason Sloey, Ian Spraggs, Christopher J. Stringer, Tang Yew Tan, Eugene Antony Whang, Rico Zörkendörfer
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Patent number: D749591Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jody Akana, Bartley K. Andre, Shota Aoyagi, Jeremy Bataillou, Lucy E. Browning, Miguel Christophy, Daniel J. Coster, Daniele De Iuliis, Jonathan Corbin Denby, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, M. Evans Hankey, Julian Hoenig, Richard P. Howarth, Jonathan P. Ive, Daniel W. Jarvis, Duncan Robert Kerr, Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Peter Russell-Clarke, Mikael Silvanto, Jason Sloey, Ian Spraggs, Christopher J. Stringer, Tang Yew Tan, Eugene Antony Whang, Rico Zörkendörfer
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Patent number: D765625Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jody Akana, Bartley K. Andre, John B. Ardisana, II, Jeremy Bataillou, Sawyer Isaac Cohen, Daniel J. Coster, Ruchir Dave, Daniele De Iuliis, M. Evans Hankey, Julian Hoenig, Richard P. Howarth, Jonathan P. Ive, Duncan Robert Kerr, Shin Nishibori, David A. Pakula, Scott P. Porter, Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Peter Russell-Clarke, Ashutosh Y. Shukla, Jason Sloey, Ian Spraggs, Christopher J. Stringer, Tang Yew Tan, Eugene Antony Whang, Michael Benjamin Wittenberg, Charles B. Woodhull, Rico Zörkendörfer