Steve Jobs - Palo Alto CA, US Karl Backus - Emeryville CA, US Rosa Sheng - Emeryville CA, US Ben McDonald - San Francisco CA, US Michael Waltner - Berkeley CA, US Colleen Caulliez - San Francisco CA, US James O'Callaghan - New York NY, US Graham Coult - London, GB Damian Rogan - New York NY, US Scott Nelson - Cirencester, GB
Assignee:
Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
E04F 11/00 E04F 19/10
US Classification:
52188, 52179
Abstract:
A monolithic glass member for supporting loads is disclosed. The glass member includes a plurality of glass sheets that are laminated together with one or more bonding layers. One of the glass sheets has a cut out at an edge thereof to receive a connector. The connector provides a means for connecting and supporting the glass member relative to other structures.