Patents by Inventor Samuel G. Smith

Samuel G. Smith 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).

  • Detection system and method between accessory and electronic device
    Patent number: 9035872
    Abstract: Accurate and reliable techniques for determining information of an accessory device in relation to an electronic device are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Matthew I. Brown, Nicholas Zambetti, Samuel G. Smith, Michael A. Cretella, Jr., Chris Mullens
  • MAGNETIC SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES
    Publication number: 20150119114
    Abstract: A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Samuel G. SMITH, Jared A. SARTEE, Florence W. OW, Andrew D. LAUDER, Jeremy C. FRANKLIN
  • ACCESSORY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150076185
    Abstract: A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Jared A. Sartee, Samuel G. Smith, Santhana K. Balaji, Florence W. Ow
  • PEEK MODE AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) EXPERIENCE
    Publication number: 20150077372
    Abstract: A tablet device determines a spatial relationship between the tablet device and a protective cover. The tablet device operates in accordance with the spatial relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Samuel G. Smith, Matthew I. Brown, Nicholas Zambetti, Rohan Goel, Laura Charlotte Shumaker, Jeremy C. Franklin, Michael A. Cretella, JR., Paul Meade, Chris Mullens
  • MAGNETIC RELATED FEATURES OF A COVER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150049426
    Abstract: A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments. The cover includes a number of magnets formed into a number of magnetic arrangements that provide a number of useful features associated with the cover and the tablet device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel G. Smith, Taylor Harrison Gilbert
  • Magnetic systems for electronic devices and accessories
    Patent number: 8953310
    Abstract: A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventors: Samuel G. Smith, Jared A. Sartee, Florence W. Ow, Andrew D. Lauder, Jeremy C. Franklin
  • Accessory device
    Patent number: 8878637
    Abstract: A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventors: Jared A. Sartee, Samuel G. Smith, Santhana K. Balaji, Florence W. Ow
  • Peek mode and graphical user interface (GUI) experience
    Patent number: 8847979
    Abstract: A tablet device determines a spatial relationship between the tablet device and a protective cover. The tablet device operates in accordance with the spatial relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventors: Samuel G. Smith, Matthew I. Brown, Nicholas Zambetti, Rohan Goel, Laura Charlotte Shumaker, Jeremy C. Franklin, Michael A. Cretella, Jr., Paul Meade, Chris Mullens
  • DROP COUNTERMEASURES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140253284
    Abstract: An electronic device comprises a housing, a motion sensor configured to sense motion of the housing, and a processor configured to determine an impact geometry based on the motion. A countermeasure system comprises an actuator coupled to an actuated member. The actuated member is operable by the actuator to modify the impact geometry, so that impact energy is redirected away from an impact sensitive component of the electronic device to an energy absorbing component of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Carl R. Peterson, Justin R. Wodrich, Kevin D. Gibbs, Samuel G. Smith
  • COVER FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140043748
    Abstract: A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jared A. Sartee, Samuel G. Smith, Santhana K. Balaji
  • MAGNETIC SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES
    Publication number: 20140043741
    Abstract: A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel G. SMITH, Jared A. Sartee, Florence W. Ow, Andrew D. Lauder, Jeremy C. Franklin
  • ACCESSORY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140043121
    Abstract: A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jared A. SARTEE, Samuel G. Smith, Santhana K. Balaji, Florence W. Ow
  • DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD BETWEEN ACCESSORY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130328825
    Abstract: Accurate and reliable techniques for determining information of an accessory device in relation to an electronic device are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew I. BROWN, Nicholas Zambetti, Samuel G. Smith, Michael A. Cretella, JR., Chris Mullens
  • PEEK MODE AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) EXPERIENCE
    Publication number: 20130328914
    Abstract: A tablet device determines a spatial relationship between the tablet device and a protective cover. The tablet device operates in accordance with the spatial relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel G. SMITH, Matthew I. Brown, Nicholas Zambetti, Rohan Goel, Laura Charlotte Shumaker, Jeremy C. Franklin, Michael A. Cretella, JR., Paul Meade, Chris Mullens
  • GAME TABLE WITH HIDDEN DISPLAY
    Publication number: 20090302533
    Abstract: A game table includes a game playing surface, a display covering and a railing extending around the perimeter of and slightly above the game playing surface. The game table also includes a display unit having a display screen. The display unit may be embedded within the railing, with the covering positioned over the display screen. The covering is illuminated from behind to allow illuminated game status information from the display unit to be visible. The covering is configured to substantially conceal the display unit beneath the covering when not lit, yet allows illumination from the display unit to transmit through the covering when lit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Samuel G. Smith
  • Protective cover for a hinged connection
    Patent number: 5176578
    Abstract: A protective cover assembly is particularly adapted for a play gym having a horizontal beam member (12), a hanger bracket (15) supported from the beam member (12) and a pair of hanger bars (13 and 14) pivotally depending from the hanger bracket (15) for swinging motion through an angular extent. The protective cover assembly (10) itself utilizes a pair of mirror-image cover caps (55), each of which include a concavo-convex wall (60) that has an outer circumference and a central portion. A collar (63) extends through the central portion of the concavo-convex wall (60), and a peripheral wall (61) is presented from the outer circumference of the concavo-convex wall (60). The peripheral wall (61) is recessed (at 62) along a predetermined circumferential extent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: Par Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Samuel G. Smith
  • Hinge guard for a glide swing
    Patent number: D331440
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Assignee: Par Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Samuel G. Smith
  • Protective cover for play gym leg joints
    Patent number: D336502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Par Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel G. Smith, Robert J. Nolan
  • Playground assembly support member
    Patent number: D374902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Roadmaster Corporation
    Inventors: Charles W. Bookstaver, Samuel G. Smith, Frank Mercurio
  • Playground assembly support member
    Patent number: D387119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: Roadmaster Corporation
    Inventors: Charles W. Bookstaver, Samuel G. Smith, Frank Mercurio