Patents by Inventor Joshua R. Funamura

Joshua R. Funamura 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: 10439187
    Abstract: A battery system comprises a plurality of substantially planar layers extending over transverse areas. The plurality of layers comprises at least one cathode layer, at least one anode layer, and at least one separator layer therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: George V. Anastas, Gregory A. Springer, Jack B. Rector, III, Joshua R. Funamura, Kenneth M. Silz
  • Patent number: 10211433
    Abstract: In a first embodiment, a pre-formed pouch is provided that includes a plurality of walls joined in order to define an aperture. An assembly may be inserted into the aperture, which may then be sealed. Further, the pre-formed pouch may be fitted to the shape or dimensions of the assembly that will be inserted. In a second embodiment, an assembly may be covered in a plurality of layers of material, such as first layer of plastic, a layer of metal, and then a second layer of plastic. Each of the coverings may be formed by dipping the assembly in plastic or metal (or other material), molding layers around the assembly, coating the assembly in the layers, vapor depositing plastic or metal (or other material) onto the assembly, and/or a combination of these operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: George V. Anastas, Gregory A. Springer, Jack B. Rector, III, Joshua R. Funamura, Kenneth M. Silz
  • Patent number: 10033029
    Abstract: A battery core includes an anode electrode collector and a cathode current collector. The battery core is created by defining an anode solution cavity on an anode electrode collector; defining a cathode solution cavity on a cathode electrode collector; depositing an anode solution into the anode solution cavity; depositing a cathode solution into the cathode solution cavity; curing the anode solution within the anode solution cavity; and curing the cathode solution within the cathode solution cavity. The anode electrode collector and the cathode current collector may be combined in a sandwich configuration and may be separated by one or more separators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: George V. Anastas, Gregory A. Springer, Jack B. Rector, III, Joshua R. Funamura, Kenneth M. Silz
  • Publication number: 20170309882
    Abstract: A battery system comprises a plurality of substantially planar layers extending over transverse areas. The plurality of layers comprises at least one cathode layer, at least one anode layer, and at least one separator layer therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: George V. Anastas, Gregory A. Springer, Jack B. Rector, III, Joshua R. Funamura, Kenneth M. Silz
  • Patent number: 9711770
    Abstract: A battery system comprises a plurality of substantially planar layers extending over transverse areas. The plurality of layers comprises at least one cathode layer, at least one anode layer, and at least one separator layer therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: George V. Anastas, Gregory A. Springer, Jack B. Rector, III, Joshua R. Funamura, Kenneth M. Silz
  • Patent number: 8753150
    Abstract: Connector receptacles that may be used in a variety of applications, may have a desirable aesthetic appearance, may be durable and reliable, and may be manufactured in a simplified manner. One example may provide a receptacle that may be used in a number of different devices to avoid having to redesign a receptacle for different devices. Another example may maintain a desirable appearance by reducing the chance of marring or functional damage during insertions of an insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Scritzky, Joshua R. Funamura, George V. Anastas, John Raff, Jules Henry
  • Publication number: 20140147742
    Abstract: A battery core includes an anode electrode collector and a cathode current collector. The battery core is created by defining an anode solution cavity on an anode electrode collector; defining a cathode solution cavity on a cathode electrode collector; depositing an anode solution into the anode solution cavity; depositing a cathode solution into the cathode solution cavity; curing the anode solution within the anode solution cavity; and curing the cathode solution within the cathode solution cavity. The anode electrode collector and the cathode current collector may be combined in a sandwich configuration and may be separated by one or more separators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: George V. Anastas, Gregory A. Springer, Jack B. Rector, III, Joshua R. Funamura, Kenneth M. Silz
  • Publication number: 20140147737
    Abstract: In a first embodiment, a pre-formed pouch is provided that includes a plurality of walls joined in order to define an aperture. An assembly may be inserted into the aperture, which may then be sealed. Further, the pre-formed pouch may be fitted to the shape or dimensions of the assembly that will be inserted. In a second embodiment, an assembly may be covered in a plurality of layers of material, such as first layer of plastic, a layer of metal, and then a second layer of plastic. Each of the coverings may be formed by dipping the assembly in plastic or metal (or other material), molding layers around the assembly, coating the assembly in the layers, vapor depositing plastic or metal (or other material) onto the assembly, and/or a combination of these operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: George V. Anastas, Gregory A. Springer, Jack B. Rector, III, Joshua R. Funamura, Kenneth M. Silz
  • Publication number: 20140147731
    Abstract: A battery system comprises a plurality of substantially planar layers extending over transverse areas. The plurality of layers comprises at least one cathode layer, at least one anode layer, and at least one separator layer therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: George V. Anastas, Gregory A. Springer, Jack B. Rector, III, Joshua R. Funamura, Kenneth M. Silz
  • Patent number: 8662934
    Abstract: Connector receptacles that may be used in a variety of applications, may have a desirable aesthetic appearance, may be durable and reliable, and may be manufactured in a simplified manner. One example may provide a receptacle that may be used in a number of different devices to avoid having to redesign a receptacle for different devices. Another example may maintain a desirable appearance by reducing the chance of marring or functional damage during insertions of an insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Scritzky, Joshua R. Funamura, George V. Anastas, John Raff, Henry Jules, Kevin D. Gibbs, Carl R. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20130065437
    Abstract: Connector receptacles that may be used in a variety of applications, may have a desirable aesthetic appearance, may be durable and reliable, and may be manufactured in a simplified manner. One example may provide a receptacle that may be used in a number of different devices to avoid having to redesign a receptacle for different devices. Another example may maintain a desirable appearance by reducing the chance of marring or functional damage during insertions of an insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Scritzky, Joshua R. Funamura, George V. Anastas, John Raff, Henry Jules, Kevin D. Gibbs, Carl R. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20120329321
    Abstract: Connector receptacles that may be used in a variety of applications, may have a desirable aesthetic appearance, may be durable and reliable, and may be manufactured in a simplified manner. One example may provide a receptacle that may be used in a number of different devices to avoid having to redesign a receptacle for different devices. Another example may maintain a desirable appearance by reducing the chance of marring or functional damage during insertions of an insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Scritzky, Joshua R. Funamura, George V. Anastas, John Raff, Jules Henry