Patents by Inventor Matthew T Craven

Matthew T Craven 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).

  • Publication number: 20250087953
    Abstract: An example provides an adapter having a connector with a space-efficient design by incorporating a space-saving rigid-flex structure. The rigid-flex structure can include a first printed circuit board and a second printed circuit board. The first printed circuit board and a second printed circuit board can be joined by a flexible circuit board. The first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board can be at least roughly aligned with each other and the flexible circuit board can convey power and data signals between electronic components on the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board. The flexible circuit board can route signals through a physical 180 degree turn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Huang, Aaron N. Miletich, Joshua J. Pong, Min Chul Kim, Kyle M. Zampaglione, Matthew T. Craven
  • Publication number: 20240103588
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a camera module having an optical axis. The portable electronic device also includes a display panel. The portable electronic device further includes a display printed circuit board (PCB) including a cutout centered around the optical axis. In addition, the portable electronic device includes a mounting bracket fixedly coupling the camera module to the display PCB. The portable electronic device includes a housing configured to retain the camera module, the display panel, the display PCB, and the mounting bracket therein. In some aspects, the mounting bracket may be fixedly attached to an interior surface within the portable electronic device and configured to maintain a position of the camera module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Noah D Bedard, Matthew T Craven, Brad G Boozer