Patents by Inventor Justin T. SAWYER

Justin T. SAWYER 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: 11583018
    Abstract: A metallic mesh material used to form a portion of a band or securing strap for a wearable electronic device. The band may include a magnetic tab for securing a wearable device to the wrist of a user. The tab may include one or magnetic elements that are configured to engage a surface of the mesh to secure the wearable device to the wrist of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Dey, Xingyu Wan, Justin T. Sawyer, Matthew N. Van Dyke, Hsiang Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20200337396
    Abstract: A metallic mesh material used to form a portion of a band or securing strap for a wearable electronic device. The band may include a magnetic tab for securing a wearable device to the wrist of a user. The tab may include one or magnetic elements that are configured to engage a surface of the mesh to secure the wearable device to the wrist of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Stephen E. DEY, Xingyu WAN, Justin T. SAWYER, Matthew N. VAN DYKE, Hsiang Hung CHEN
  • Patent number: 10716344
    Abstract: A metallic mesh material used to form a portion of a band or securing strap for a wearable electronic device. The band may include a magnetic tab for securing a wearable device to the wrist of a user. The tab may include one or magnetic elements that are configured to engage a surface of the mesh to secure the wearable device to the wrist of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Dey, Xingyu Wan, Justin T. Sawyer, Matthew N. Van Dyke, Hsiang Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20180049492
    Abstract: A metallic mesh material used to form a portion of a band or securing strap for a wearable electronic device. The band may include a magnetic tab for securing a wearable device to the wrist of a user. The tab may include one or magnetic elements that are configured to engage a surface of the mesh to secure the wearable device to the wrist of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Stephen E. DEY, Xingyu WAN, Justin T. SAWYER, Matthew N. VAN DYKE, Hsiang Hung CHEN
  • Patent number: 9826789
    Abstract: A metallic mesh material used to form a portion of a band or securing strap for a wearable electronic device. The band may include a magnetic tab for securing a wearable device to the wrist of a user. The tab may include one or magnetic elements that are configured to engage a surface of the mesh to secure the wearable device to the wrist of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Dey, Xingyu Wan, Justin T. Sawyer, Matthew N. Van Dyke, Hsiang Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20160236263
    Abstract: A flexible Milanese mesh material is disclosed herein. Particularly, the Milanese mesh material may have a structure that is conducive to a more flexible mesh material. The Milanese mesh may be formed from rows of wire spirals having a flexibility improving cross-section. The flexibility of the Milanese mesh may be improved by applying a secondary finishing process to the Milanese mesh. The finishing process may include continuously rolling the Milanese mesh around and/or against a mandrel such that the Milanese mesh product forms a smaller loop around the mandrel as the flexibility of the Milanese mesh product improves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Justin T. Sawyer
  • Publication number: 20160037841
    Abstract: A metallic mesh material used to form a portion of a band or securing strap for a wearable electronic device. The band may include a magnetic tab for securing a wearable device to the wrist of a user. The tab may include one or magnetic elements that are configured to engage a surface of the mesh to secure the wearable device to the wrist of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen E. Dey, Xingyu Wan, Justin T. Sawyer, Matthew N. Van Dyke, Hsiang Hung Chen
  • Patent number: 8888944
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for bonding a first substrate to a second substrate can include an intermediate layer disposed between the substrates. In one embodiment, the intermediate layer can be disposed to a bonding area of the first substrate and only one adhesive layer can be disposed between the intermediate layer and the second substrate. In other embodiments, a plurality of intermediate layers can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventors: Erik G. De Jong, Michael K. Pilliod, Chuan Keat Low, James R. Krogdahl, Rimple Bhatia, Justin T. Sawyer, Michael B. Wittenberg
  • Publication number: 20140071597
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for bonding a first substrate to a second substrate can include an intermediate layer disposed between the substrates. In one embodiment, the intermediate layer can be disposed to a bonding area of the first substrate and only one adhesive layer can be disposed between the intermediate layer and the second substrate. In other embodiments, a plurality of intermediate layers can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Erik G. DE JONG, Michael K. PILLIOD, Chuan Keat LOW, James R. KROGDAHL, Rimple BHATIA, Justin T. SAWYER, Michael B. WITTENBERG