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: 8909293Abstract: 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: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Inventors: Tang Yew Tan, Jason Sloey, Jared Kole, Naushad Zaveri
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Patent number: 8857367Abstract: Connector structures for electronic devices may be provided with moisture indicators. The connector structures may include a connector such as data port connector that has a rear opening. A moisture barrier structure may cover the rear of the data port connector and may have an opening that is aligned with the rear opening. A moisture indicator may cover the opening in the moisture barrier structure. A transparent window structure such as a layer of clear film may be used to prevent moisture from traveling through the rear opening of the data port connector and the opening in the moisture barrier structure to the moisture indicator. An audio port connector may be provided with a moisture indicator and a transparent window structure that helps prevent moisture from reaching the moisture indicator through the audio port connector.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jason Sloey, John Ardisana
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Patent number: 8830662Abstract: Electronic devices may have openings that serve as potential pathways for moisture intrusion into interior portions of the devices. An electronic device may be provided with moisture repelling coatings in the vicinity of these openings to help prevent moisture from reaching the interior of the device. The openings may be associated with gaps between adjacent housing structures, openings for buttons, openings for audio and connector ports or other openings in device structures. The moisture repelling coatings may be applied to housing surfaces, button members, structures associated with audio and connector ports, and other device structures.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Douglas Weber, Tang Yew Tan, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, David A. Pakula, Jason Sloey
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Publication number: 20140106819Abstract: 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: December 18, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Tang Yew TAN, Jason SLOEY, Jared KOLE, Naushad ZAVERI
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Publication number: 20140049920Abstract: 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: October 21, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jason Sloey, Michelle Yu
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Publication number: 20140045010Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Erik L. Wang, Trent Weber, Jason Sloey
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Patent number: 8637165Abstract: A corrosion-resistant electrical connector is disclosed. A multi-layer nickel underplating is applied to the substrate material of the connector contacts. The three layers of nickel include a leveling nickel layer, a sulfumate nickel layer, and a high-phosphorous nickel layer. A layer of gold is applied to the nickel underplating in an embodiment.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Edward Siahaan, John B. Ardisana, II, Mathias Schmidt, Jason Sloey, Albert J. Golko, Eric Jol
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Patent number: 8620271Abstract: 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: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Tang Yew Tan, Jason Sloey, Jared Kole, Naushad Zaveri
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Patent number: 8574321Abstract: A battery assembly for use in an electronic device. The battery assembly may include a 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 so that conductive pads 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 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Scott Myers, Erik Wang, Trent Weber, Jason Sloey
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Patent number: 8564965Abstract: 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: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jason Sloey, Michelle Yu
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Publication number: 20130242475Abstract: An electronic device including a connector. The connector includes a housing defining a cavity for receiving a mating connector. The housing includes a contact support member. The connector also includes contacts supported by the contact support member, the contacts including protruding portions that protrude outside of the cavity. The connector may also include a shielding element disposed over the protruding portion of at least some of the contacts. A moisture sealant may be disposed within a gap located between the contacts and the shielding element. In one embodiment, a cap may be provided between the housing and the shielding. The cap and the housing may each include an aperture for viewing a moisture indicator, and at least one of the cap and the housing may include cutouts for holding a transparent element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventor: Jason Sloey
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Patent number: 8462514Abstract: Electronic devices are provided with ejectable component assemblies. The ejectable component assembly may include a tray that can be loaded with one or more removable modules, wafers coupled to circuit boards, cages and retaining plates to assist in retaining the tray within the assembly. The ejectable component assembly may include springs operative to engage detents in the tray to retain the tray in the assembly. The ejectable component assembly may include a tray ejector mechanism for ejecting the tray from the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2008Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Scott Myers, Erik Wang, Jason Sloey
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Publication number: 20130084760Abstract: A corrosion-resistant electrical connector is disclosed. A multi-layer nickel underplating is applied to the substrate material of the connector contacts. The three layers of nickel include a leveling nickel layer, a sulfumate nickel layer, and a high-phosphorous nickel layer. A layer of gold is applied to the nickel underplating in an embodiment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Edward Siahaan, John B. Ardisana, II, Mathias Schmidt, Jason Sloey, Albert J. Golko, Eric Jol
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Publication number: 20130052848Abstract: Connector structures for electronic devices may be provided with moisture indicators. The connector structures may include a connector such as data port connector that has a rear opening. A moisture barrier structure may cover the rear of the data port connector and may have an opening that is aligned with the rear opening. A moisture indicator may cover the opening in the moisture barrier structure. A transparent window structure such as a layer of clear film may be used to prevent moisture from traveling through the rear opening of the data port connector and the opening in the moisture barrier structure to the moisture indicator. An audio port connector may be provided with a moisture indicator and a transparent window structure that helps prevent moisture from reaching the moisture indicator through the audio port connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Jason Sloey, John Ardisana
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Patent number: 8348704Abstract: Receptacle connectors and male plug connectors having a reduced size in at least one direction can be provided. One example reduces height by not including a center contact tab or tongue, but instead places contacts on an insulator that is adjacent to a bottom portion of the receptacle. Another example may reduce width by reducing contact pitch, and may use a particular shape of contact to achieve good signal quality. Receptacle connectors and male plug connectors can also provide support for one or more new high-speed communication standards, such as USB 3.0 and DisplayPort. Methods can provide one or more standardized connector components to speed connector design and manufacture of new electronic devices such as media players, thus reducing their time to market.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jason Sloey, S. Brian Lynch, Stephen Paul Zadesky
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Publication number: 20120287792Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Joshua G. Nickel, Fernando Urioste, Justin Gregg, Adil Syed, Jason Sloey, Jonathan Haylock
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Publication number: 20120289196Abstract: 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)×8.80mm (±0.10mm)×0.70 mm (maximum). Multiple complementary SIM card adapters and methods of use are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: TANG YEW TAN, Jason Sloey, Jared Kole, Naushad Zaveri
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Patent number: 8296925Abstract: 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: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Scott Myers, Erik Wang, Trent Weber, Jason Sloey
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Publication number: 20120224299Abstract: Electronic devices may have openings that serve as potential pathways for moisture intrusion into interior portions of the devices. An electronic device may be provided with moisture repelling coatings in the vicinity of these openings to help prevent moisture from reaching the interior of the device. The openings may be associated with gaps between adjacent housing structures, openings for buttons, openings for audio and connector ports or other openings in device structures. The moisture repelling coatings may be applied to housing surfaces, button members, structures associated with audio and connector ports, and other device structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Douglas Weber, Tang Yew Tan, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, David A. Pakula, Jason Sloey
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Patent number: D718753Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jody Akana, Bartley K. Andre, John B. Ardisana, II, Jeremy Bataillou, Sawyer Issac 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 Zorkendorfer