Patents by Inventor Joel Ebers

Joel Ebers 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).

  • Facial interface for electronic device
    Patent number: 12656619
    Abstract: A facial interface for a head-mounted display device can include a first frame, a second frame, and a linear actuator movably coupling the first frame to the second frame. The linear actuator can be coupled to the first frame at a first end and defines a spherical portion at a second end opposite the first end. The facial interface can further include a plate movably secured to the second frame, and the plate can define a slot configured to receive the spherical portion of the linear actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Trevor S. Chambers, Barry D. Curtin, Adam Y. Kollgaard, Joel Ebers, Thomas R. Matzinger, Patrick J. Crowley, Matin Seadat Beheshti, Kevin Ceurter, John Cagle, Killian J. Poore
  • FACIAL INTERFACE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20260023266
    Abstract: A facial interface for a head-mounted display device can include a first frame, a second frame, and a linear actuator movably coupling the first frame to the second frame. The linear actuator can be coupled to the first frame at a first end and defines a spherical portion at a second end opposite the first end. The facial interface can further include a plate movably secured to the second frame, and the plate can define a slot configured to receive the spherical portion of the linear actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Inventors: Trevor S. Chambers, Barry D. Curtin, Adam Y. Kollgaard, Joel Ebers, Thomas R. Matzinger, Patrick J. Crowley, Matin Seadat Beheshti, Kevin Ceurter, John Cagle, Killian J. Poore
  • ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20250264727
    Abstract: An apparatus can include a display, a facial interface, and a connection between the display and facial interface. The display can at least translate or rotate relative to the facial interface via the connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2025
    Publication date: August 21, 2025
    Inventors: Adam Y. Kollgaard, Jonathan M. Anderson, Jeffrey A. Griffis, Joel Ebers, Trevor S. Chambers, Sung Kim, David Dostal, William Law
  • Adjustment mechanism
    Patent number: 12326569
    Abstract: An apparatus can include a display, a facial interface, and a connection between the display and facial interface. The display can at least translate or rotate relative to the facial interface via the connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Adam Y. Kollgaard, Jonathan M. Anderson, Jeffrey A. Griffis, Joel Ebers, Trevor S. Chambers, Sung Kim, David Dostal, William Law
  • ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20240103288
    Abstract: An apparatus can include a display, a facial interface, and a connection between the display and facial interface. The display can at least translate or rotate relative to the facial interface via the connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Adam Y. Kollgaard, Jonathan M. Anderson, Jeffrey A. Griffis, Joel Ebers, Trevor S. Chambers, Sung Kim, David Dostal, William Law