Patents by Inventor Joshua David Banko

Joshua David Banko 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).

  • Patent number: 7827568
    Abstract: An optical drive bezel assembly for coupling to an optical drive. The optical drive bezel assembly includes a functional bezel having a first opening to receive an optical disk and a first plurality of attachment features. The functional bezel is coupled to the optical drive. A disk guide is rigidly coupled to the functional bezel. A cosmetic bezel has a second opening to receive the optical disk and a second plurality of attachment features. The cosmetic bezel is rigidly coupled to the functional bezel. A cosmetic screen is attached to the cosmetic bezel. The first opening and the second opening are in alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua David Banko
  • Patent number: 7293749
    Abstract: A foot assembly includes a foot including a snap and a first alignment feature, the snap and the alignment feature are coupled to a base, and the first alignment feature extending a greater distance from the base than an engagement of the snap. The assembly also includes a foot socket coupled to the foot, the socket including an undercut and a second alignment feature. In one aspect, the second alignment feature interfaces with the first alignment feature. In another aspect, the socket is coupled to an enclosure of a portable computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua David Banko
  • Patent number: 7095610
    Abstract: A foot assembly includes a foot including a snap and a first alignment feature, the snap and the alignment feature are coupled to a base, and the first alignment feature extending a greater distance from the base than an engagement of the snap. The assembly also includes a foot socket coupled to the foot, the socket including an undercut and a second alignment feature. In one aspect, the second alignment feature interfaces with the first alignment feature. In another aspect, the socket is coupled to an enclosure of a portable computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua David Banko
  • Patent number: D794838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Fossil Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Diana Chang, Timothy Golnik, Joshua David Banko