Patents by Inventor Michael Sipper

Michael Sipper 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: 12645256
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device can include a case body including an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface being positioned opposite the exterior surface. The case can additionally include a button body positioned at least partially within the case body between the exterior surface and the interior surface, the button body being movable inward and outward relative to the case body along an axis of button travel. The case can further include a biasing structure having a contact surface configured to contact the button body, the biasing structure configured to bias the button body toward the interior surface along the axis of button travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Supratik Datta, Karan S. Jain, Ehsan Khajeh, Arash Akhavan Fomani, Daniel P Kumar, Eng Eow Goh, Meng Chi Lee, Gang Ning, Andrew W. Joyce, Chengrui Zhang, Stephen T. Schooley, Timothy C. Wulff, Ross D. Arriens, Hao Dong, Michael Sipper, Jenna Dancy, Deepak Sharma, Parin Patel
  • Patent number: 12596400
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device can include a case body including an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface being positioned opposite the exterior surface. The case can additionally include a button body positioned at least partially within the case body between the exterior surface and the interior surface, the button body being movable inward and outward relative to the case body along an axis of button travel. The case can further include a biasing structure having a contact surface configured to contact the button body, the biasing structure configured to bias the button body toward the interior surface along the axis of button travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Supratik Datta, Karan S. Jain, Ehsan Khajeh, Arash Akhavan Fomani, Daniel P Kumar, Eng Eow Goh, Meng Chi Lee, Gang Ning, Andrew W. Joyce, Chengrui Zhang, Stephen T. Schooley, Timothy C. Wulff, Ross D. Arriens, Hao Dong, Michael Sipper, Jenna Dancy, Deepak Sharma, Parin Patel
  • Patent number: 12591270
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device can include a case body including an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface being positioned opposite the exterior surface. The case can additionally include a button body positioned at least partially within the case body between the exterior surface and the interior surface, the button body being movable inward and outward relative to the case body along an axis of button travel. The case can further include a biasing structure having a contact surface configured to contact the button body, the biasing structure configured to bias the button body toward the interior surface along the axis of button travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Supratik Datta, Karan S. Jain, Ehsan Khajeh, Arash Akhavan Fomani, Daniel P Kumar, Eng Eow Goh, Meng Chi Lee, Gang Ning, Andrew W. Joyce, Chengrui Zhang, Stephen T. Schooley, Timothy C. Wulff, Ross D. Arriens, Hao Dong, Michael Sipper, Jenna Dancy, Deepak Sharma, Parin Patel
  • Publication number: 20250348114
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device can include a case body including an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface being positioned opposite the exterior surface. The case can additionally include a button body positioned at least partially within the case body between the exterior surface and the interior surface, the button body being movable inward and outward relative to the case body along an axis of button travel. The case can further include a biasing structure having a contact surface configured to contact the button body, the biasing structure configured to bias the button body toward the interior surface along the axis of button travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Inventors: Supratik Datta, Karan S. Jain, Ehsan Khajeh, Arash Akhavan Fomani, Daniel P. Kumar, Eng Eow Goh, Meng Chi Lee, Gang Ning, Andrew W. Joyce, Chengrui Zhang, Stephen T. Schooley, Timothy C. Wulff, Ross D. Arriens, Hao Dong, Michael Sipper, Jenna Dancy, Deepak Sharma, Parin Patel
  • Publication number: 20250348110
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device can include a case body including an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface being positioned opposite the exterior surface. The case can additionally include a button body positioned at least partially within the case body between the exterior surface and the interior surface, the button body being movable inward and outward relative to the case body along an axis of button travel. The case can further include a biasing structure having a contact surface configured to contact the button body, the biasing structure configured to bias the button body toward the interior surface along the axis of button travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Inventors: Supratik Datta, Karan S. Jain, Ehsan Khajeh, Arash Akhavan Fomani, Daniel P. Kumar, Eng Eow Goh, Meng Chi Lee, Gang Ning, Andrew W. Joyce, Chengrui Zhang, Stephen T. Schooley, Timothy C. Wulff, Ross D. Arriens, Hao Dong, Michael Sipper, Jenna Dancy, Deepak Sharma, Parin Patel
  • Publication number: 20250348111
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device can include a case body including an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface being positioned opposite the exterior surface. The case can additionally include a button body positioned at least partially within the case body between the exterior surface and the interior surface, the button body being movable inward and outward relative to the case body along an axis of button travel. The case can further include a biasing structure having a contact surface configured to contact the button body, the biasing structure configured to bias the button body toward the interior surface along the axis of button travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Inventors: Supratik Datta, Karan S. Jain, Ehsan Khajeh, Arash Akhavan Fomani, Daniel P. Kumar, Eng Eow Goh, Meng Chi Lee, Gang Ning, Andrew W. Joyce, Chengrui Zhang, Stephen T. Schooley, Timothy C. Wulff, Ross D. Arriens, Hao Dong, Michael Sipper, Jenna Dancy, Deepak Sharma, Parin Patel
  • Publication number: 20250348113
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device can include a case body including an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface being positioned opposite the exterior surface. The case can additionally include a button body positioned at least partially within the case body between the exterior surface and the interior surface, the button body being movable inward and outward relative to the case body along an axis of button travel. The case can further include a biasing structure having a contact surface configured to contact the button body, the biasing structure configured to bias the button body toward the interior surface along the axis of button travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Inventors: Supratik Datta, Karan S. Jain, Ehsan Khajeh, Arash Akhavan Fomani, Daniel P. Kumar, Eng Eow Goh, Meng Chi Lee, Gang Ning, Andrew W. Joyce, Chengrui Zhang, Stephen T. Schooley, Timothy C. Wulff, Ross D. Arriens, Hao Dong, Michael Sipper, Jenna Dancy, Deepak Sharma, Parin Patel
  • Publication number: 20250349477
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device can include a case body including an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface being positioned opposite the exterior surface. The case can additionally include a button body positioned at least partially within the case body between the exterior surface and the interior surface, the button body being movable inward and outward relative to the case body along an axis of button travel. The case can further include a biasing structure having a contact surface configured to contact the button body, the biasing structure configured to bias the button body toward the interior surface along the axis of button travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Inventors: Supratik Datta, Karan S. Jain, Ehsan Khajeh, Arash Akhavan Fomani, Daniel P. Kumar, Eng Eow Goh, Meng Chi Lee, Gang Ning, Andrew W. Joyce, Chengrui Zhang, Stephen T. Schooley, Timothy C. Wulff, Ross D. Arriens, Hao Dong, Michael Sipper, Jenna Dancy, Deepak Sharma, Parin Patel
  • Publication number: 20250348112
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device can include a case body including an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface being positioned opposite the exterior surface. The case can additionally include a button body positioned at least partially within the case body between the exterior surface and the interior surface, the button body being movable inward and outward relative to the case body along an axis of button travel. The case can further include a biasing structure having a contact surface configured to contact the button body, the biasing structure configured to bias the button body toward the interior surface along the axis of button travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Inventors: Supratik Datta, Karan S. Jain, Ehsan Khajeh, Arash Akhavan Fomani, Daniel P. Kumar, Eng Eow Goh, Meng Chi Lee, Gang Ning, Andrew W. Joyce, Chengrui Zhang, Stephen T. Schooley, Timothy C. Wulff, Ross D. Arriens, Hao Dong, Michael Sipper, Jenna Dancy, Deepak Sharma, Parin Patel
  • Patent number: 12287680
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device can include a case body including an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface being positioned opposite the exterior surface. The case can additionally include a button body positioned at least partially within the case body between the exterior surface and the interior surface, the button body being movable inward and outward relative to the case body along an axis of button travel. The case can further include a biasing structure having a contact surface configured to contact the button body, the biasing structure configured to bias the button body toward the interior surface along the axis of button travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Supratik Datta, Karan S. Jain, Ehsan Khajeh, Arash Akhavan Fomani, Daniel P Kumar, Eng Eow Goh, Meng Chi Lee, Gang Ning, Andrew W. Joyce, Chengrui Zhang, Stephen T. Schooley, Timothy C. Wulff, Ross D. Arriens, Hao Dong, Michael Sipper, Jenna Dancy, Deepak Sharma, Parin Patel