18370298. ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Contents
- 1 ELECTRONIC DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Michael E. Leclerc of Mountain View CA (US)
Simon J. Trivett of Waterloo (CA)
Lauren M. Farrell of Cupertino CA (US)
Nicholas A. Rundle of Cupertino CA (US)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18370298 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a laptop computer with a display portion that includes a metal housing, front cover assembly with a glass member, display, and rear cover assembly with another glass member.
- The laptop computer includes a base portion with a keyboard and a display portion that is flexibly coupled to the base.
- The display portion features a housing component made of metal, defining side surfaces.
- A front cover assembly is attached to the housing and includes a glass member for the front exterior surface.
- The display is coupled to the first glass member.
- A rear cover assembly is also attached to the housing and includes a second glass member for the rear exterior surface.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in the development of sleek and durable laptop computers for personal and professional use.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of providing a sturdy and visually appealing design for laptop computers.
Benefits
The use of metal housing and glass members enhances the overall look and feel of the laptop, making it more attractive to users.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Laptop Design with Metal Housing and Glass Members"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to the use of metal housing and glass components in electronic devices, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the metal housing impact the overall weight of the laptop?
The abstract does not mention how the metal housing affects the weight of the laptop compared to traditional materials.
What are the potential challenges in manufacturing laptops with metal housing and glass components?
The abstract does not address any potential difficulties or obstacles that may arise during the production process.
Original Abstract Submitted
A laptop computer may include a base portion including a keyboard, and a display portion flexibly coupled to the base portion. The display portion may include a housing component formed of metal and defining a set of side surfaces, a front cover assembly coupled to the housing component and including a first glass member defining at least a portion of a front exterior surface of the display portion, and a display coupled to the first glass member, and a rear cover assembly coupled to the housing component and including a second glass member defining at least a portion of a rear exterior surface of the display portion.
