Patents by Inventor Ming Gavin Gao

Ming Gavin Gao 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).

  • Metal switch for input device
    Patent number: 10083807
    Abstract: A key mechanism is disclosed. The key mechanism comprises a keycap, a dome support structure positioned relative to the keycap and defining an opening, an actuation mechanism coupled to the keycap, and a collapsible dome positioned in the opening of the dome support structure. The actuation mechanism is configured to movably support the keycap relative to the dome support structure. The dome comprises an upstop member configured to limit upward travel of the collapsible dome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Chia-Chi Wu, Zheng Gao, Ming Gavin Gao, Paul X. Wang, Alex J. Lehmann, Richard Xu, Kenneth M. Silz, Chia-Wei Lee
  • METAL DOME SWITCH
    Publication number: 20170345589
    Abstract: A key mechanism is disclosed. The key mechanism comprises a keycap, a dome support structure positioned relative to the keycap and defining an opening, an actuation mechanism coupled to the keycap, and a collapsible dome positioned in the opening of the dome support structure. The actuation mechanism is configured to movably support the keycap relative to the dome support structure. The dome comprises an upstop member configured to limit upward travel of the collapsible dome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Chia-Chi Wu, Zheng Gao, Ming Gavin Gao, Paul X. Wang, Alex J. Lehmann, Richard Xu, Kenneth M. Silz, Chia-Wei Lee