Kristopher P M Laurent

US Patent:

20220326731, Oct 13, 2022

Filed:

Mar 7, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/653859

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Kevin M. Robinson - Sunnyvale CA, US
Christoph M. Pistor - Santa Cruz CA, US
Mehrdad Hooshmand - Cupertino CA, US
Simon J. Trivett - Waterloo, US
Bradley J. Hamel - Portola Valley CA, US
Kristopher P. Laurent - Portola Valley CA, US
David H. Narajowski - San Jose CA, US
Stephen V Jayanathan - Seattle WA, US
Laura M. DeForest - San Mateo CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 1/16
H05K 5/02

Abstract:

Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.

US Patent:

20220290798, Sep 15, 2022

Filed:

May 27, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/804521

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Brett W. Degner - Menlo Park CA, US
Danny L. McBroom - Leander TX, US
David H. Narajowski - San Jose CA, US
Denis H. Endisch - Cupertino CA, US
Kristopher P. Laurent - Campbell CA, US
Simon J. Trivett - Waterloo, US

International Classification:

F16M 11/04
F16M 11/08

Abstract:

A display stand has two spaced apart legs connected by a horizontal support bar that is attachable to multiple displays. Carriage assemblies allow the stand to adjust the vertical position of the displays, shuttles and rails allow the stand to adjust the horizontal positions of the displays, and a central joint on the support bar allows the stand to adjust the angle between the displays. The carriage assemblies can convert rotational movement of adjustment handles into vertical movement of the support bar that is synchronized at both legs whether the support bar is in a straight or angled configuration. Wheels on the shuttles can provide smooth, consistent contact with rails in the support bar despite changes in the nominal dimensions of the rails. The display stand provides improved smoothness, rigidity, and comfort for the user to support and use multiple displays on a single stand.

US Patent:

20210168506, Jun 3, 2021

Filed:

Feb 16, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/177063

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Michael E. Leclerc - Sunnyvale CA, US
David H. Narajowski - Los Gatos CA, US
Kristopher P. Laurent - Campbell CA, US
William K. Smith - San Francisco CA, US
Christopher J. Stringer - Woodside CA, US
Daniele de Iuliis - San Francisco CA, US
Markus Diebel - San Francisco CA, US
Sung-Ho Tan - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

H04R 5/033
H04R 1/10

Abstract:

This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that reduce the size of headphones and allow for small form-factor storage configurations are discussed. User convenience features that include synchronizing earpiece stem positions and automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.

US Patent:

20210152941, May 20, 2021

Filed:

Jan 26, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/158810

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Michael E. Leclerc - Sunnyvale CA, US
David H. Narajowski - Los Gatos CA, US
Kristopher P. Laurent - Campbell CA, US
William K. Smith - San Francisco CA, US
Christopher J. Stringer - Woodside CA, US
Daniele de Iuliis - San Francisco CA, US
Markus Diebel - San Francisco CA, US
Sung-Ho Tan - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

H04R 5/033
H04R 1/10

Abstract:

This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that reduce the size of headphones and allow for small form-factor storage configurations are discussed. User convenience features that include synchronizing earpiece stem positions and automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.

US Patent:

20210029436, Jan 28, 2021

Filed:

Oct 15, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/071819

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Christopher J. Stringer - Woodside CA, US
Daniel R. Bloom - Alameda CA, US
Michael E. Leclerc - Sunnyvale CA, US
David H. Narajowski - Los Gatos CA, US
Kristopher P. Laurent - Campbell CA, US
Markus Diebel - San Francisco CA, US
Sung-Ho Tan - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H04R 1/10
H04R 5/033
H04R 3/04
H04R 5/04

Abstract:

This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that reduce the size of headphones and allow for small form-factor storage configurations are discussed. User convenience features that include synchronizing earpiece stem positions and automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.

US Patent:

20200378547, Dec 3, 2020

Filed:

Sep 16, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/572410

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Brett W. Degner - Menlo Park CA, US
Danny L. McBroom - Leander TX, US
David H. Narajowski - San Jose CA, US
Denis H. Endisch - Cupertino CA, US
Kristopher P. Laurent - Campbell CA, US
Simon J. Trivett - Waterloo, CA

International Classification:

F16M 11/04
F16M 11/08

Abstract:

A display stand has two spaced apart legs connected by a horizontal support bar that is attachable to multiple displays. Carriage assemblies allow the stand to adjust the vertical position of the displays, shuttles and rails allow the stand to adjust the horizontal positions of the displays, and a central joint on the support bar allows the stand to adjust the angle between the displays. The carriage assemblies can convert rotational movement of adjustment handles into vertical movement of the support bar that is synchronized at both legs whether the support bar is in a straight or angled configuration. Wheels on the shuttles can provide smooth, consistent contact with rails in the support bar despite changes in the nominal dimensions of the rails. The display stand provides improved smoothness, rigidity, and comfort for the user to support and use multiple displays on a single stand.

US Patent:

20200014144, Jan 9, 2020

Filed:

Jul 15, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/512211

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Bradley J. Hamel - Redwood City CA, US
Christopher J. Stringer - Woodside CA, US
Christiaan A. Ligtenberg - San Carlos CA, US
David H. Narajowski - Venice CA, US
Kristopher P. Laurent - Campbell CA, US
Mahmoud R. Amini - Sunnyvale CA, US
Michael E. Leclerc - Sunnyvale CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H01R 13/62
H01R 13/03
H01R 13/24

Abstract:

Connector inserts and connector receptacles that have a small form factor, readily mate when brought into proximity to each other, and disconnect when subjected to a non-axial force.

US Patent:

20190230427, Jul 25, 2019

Filed:

Sep 22, 2017

Appl. No.:

16/335846

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Christopher J. Stringer - Woodside CA, US
Daniel R. Bloom - Alameda CA, US
Michael E. Leclerc - Sunnyvale CA, US
David H. Narajowski - Los Gatos CA, US
Kristopher P. Laurent - Campbell CA, US
Daniele de Iuliis - San Francisco CA, US
Markus Diebel - San Francisco CA, US
Sung-Ho Tan - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

H04R 1/10

Abstract:

This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that reduce the size of headphones and allow for small form-factor storage configurations are discussed. User convenience features that include synchronizing earpiece stem positions and automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.