20240022842. Systems With Hidden Openings simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Systems With Hidden Openings
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
James G. Griffin, Ii of Redwood City CA (US)
Lukas Satas of Santa Clara CA (US)
Michael S. Nashner of San Jose CA (US)
Zuguang Chen of Milpitas CA (US)
Jason T. Parker of San Francisco CA (US)
Systems With Hidden Openings - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240022842 titled 'Systems With Hidden Openings
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system that includes a layer of material with invisible laser-drilled openings. The layer of material consists of an outer fabric layer and an inner foam layer. The laser-drilled openings are present in both layers, with the outer openings in the fabric layer and the inner openings in the foam layer. The inner openings are overlapped by multiple outer openings. The fabric layer's exposed surface is designed to visually hide the laser-drilled openings, either through the use of different appearance strands or other configurations. The laser-drilled openings are small in size to make them invisible. These openings can overlap various components such as audio, heating and cooling, and light-emitting components.
- The system includes a layer of material with invisible laser-drilled openings.
- The layer consists of an outer fabric layer and an inner foam layer.
- Laser-drilled openings are present in both layers, with outer openings in the fabric layer and inner openings in the foam layer.
- The inner openings are overlapped by multiple outer openings.
- The fabric layer's exposed surface is designed to visually hide the laser-drilled openings.
- The laser-drilled openings are small in size to make them invisible.
- The openings can overlap audio, heating and cooling, and light-emitting components.
Potential Applications
This technology could have potential applications in various industries and systems, including:
- Automotive industry: The system can be used in vehicles to hide openings while allowing for the integration of audio, heating and cooling, and light-emitting components.
- Building industry: The system can be applied in buildings to conceal openings while incorporating audio, heating and cooling, and light-emitting components.
- Aerospace industry: The technology can be utilized in aircraft to visually hide openings while integrating necessary components.
- Electronics industry: The system can be implemented in electronic devices to conceal openings while incorporating audio, heating and cooling, and light-emitting components.
Problems Solved
The technology addresses the following problems:
- Concealing openings: The system provides a way to hide openings in various systems, such as vehicles, buildings, vessels, aircraft, and electronic devices.
- Integration of components: The laser-drilled openings allow for the integration of audio, heating and cooling, and light-emitting components without compromising the visual appearance of the system.
Benefits
The technology offers several benefits, including:
- Aesthetics: The system visually hides the laser-drilled openings, enhancing the overall appearance of the system.
- Functionality: The laser-drilled openings allow for the integration of various components, such as audio, heating and cooling, and light-emitting components, without compromising the system's functionality.
- Versatility: The technology can be applied in different industries and systems, providing a versatile solution for concealing openings and integrating components.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system such as a vehicle, building, vessel, aircraft, or electronic device system may have a layer of material with invisible laser-drilled openings. the layer of material may include an outer layer of fabric overlapping an inner layer such as an inner foam layer. laser-drilled openings may include outer openings in the fabric layer and inner openings in the foam layer. each of the inner openings may be overlapped by multiple outer openings. the exposed surface of the fabric layer may have strands of material of different appearances and/or may otherwise be configured to help visually hide the laser-drilled openings. laser-drilled openings may also have small sizes to help make the laser-drilled openings invisible. laser-drilled openings may overlap components such as audio components, heating and cooling components, and/or light-emitting components.
