Jared A. SARTEE - Saratoga CA, US Samuel G. Smith - Cupertino CA, US Santhana K. Balaji - Cupertino CA, US Florence W. Ow - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:
Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
H01F 7/02
US Classification:
335219
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.
Magnetic Systems For Electronic Devices And Accessories
Samuel G. SMITH - Cupertino CA, US Jared A. Sartee - Saratoga CA, US Florence W. Ow - San Francisco CA, US Andrew D. Lauder - Oxford, GB Jeremy C. Franklin - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:
Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
G06F 1/16
US Classification:
3616793, 206472, 29428
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.
Jared A. Sartee - Saratoga CA, US Samuel G. Smith - Cupertino CA, US Santhana K. Balaji - Cupertino CA, US
Assignee:
Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
H05K 5/02 G06F 1/16 H01F 41/00
US Classification:
36167927, 29428, 3122231
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.
Accessory Units For Consumer Electronic Devices And Related Assemblies And Methods
Santhana Balaji - Cupertino CA, US Kevin Kenney - San Jose CA, US Andrew Lauder - Oxford, GB Robert Michael Merritt - Shenzhen, CN Michael Nashner - San Jose CA, US Samuel Gilkison Smith - Cupertino CA, US Matthew Dean Rohrbach - San Francisco CA, US Jared A. Sartee - Saratoga CA, US Crenshaw Whitley - San Francisco CA, US Kathryn P. Crews - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:
Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA
International Classification:
B65D 25/00
US Classification:
206736
Abstract:
An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations.
Case For An Electronic Device And Manufacturing Methods Formaking A Case
- Cupertino CA, US Santhana Krishnan Balaji - Cupertino CA, US Jared A. Sartee - Morro Bay CA, US Amy Qian - San Jose CA, US Pinida J. Moolsintong - San Jose CA, US
An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a lip that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the lip is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. The rear cover can include a shell formed from glass fiber reinforced plastics and a lip formed from a thermoplastic. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations. Methods of manufacturing the accessory unit are also disclosed.
Magnetic Systems For Electronic Devices And Accessories
- Cupertino CA, US Jared A. SARTEE - Saratoga CA, US Florence W. OW - San Francisco CA, US Andrew D. LAUDER - Oxford, GB Jeremy C. FRANKLIN - San Francisco CA, US
International Classification:
H04M 1/02 H04B 1/3888
US Classification:
455566
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.
- Cupertino CA, US Robert Michael Merritt - Shenzhen, CN Andrew D. Lauder - Oxford, GB Santhana K. Balaji - Cupertino CA, US Jared A. Sartee - Saratoga CA, US
International Classification:
B32B 37/12
US Classification:
156182
Abstract:
An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations.