This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Apple Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Colin T. McLain and a Waterproof-Housing Button Mechanism.
Introduction
Colin T. McLain is an inventor associated with San Jose, California, and Apple Inc. His patent work includes a button mechanism designed for an electronic device in a waterproof housing.
Latest Patents
McLain is credited with 1 patent: “Button Mechanism for Waterproof Housing.” The invention describes a housing with a recessed area containing a movable button body and an attached emissive object. Sensors detect electromagnetic radiation and generate signals, which a processor uses to respond according to electronic instructions stored in memory. The design integrates these components within the housing to support button operation while maintaining a waterproof enclosure.
Career Highlights
McLain’s listed patent highlights work on integrating a responsive button mechanism into an electronic device’s housing. The patent identifies Apple Inc. as his company affiliation.
Collaborations
Matthew J. Cheung is listed as McLain’s coworker. The available information does not specify whether Cheung collaborated on the patent.
Conclusion
Colin T. McLain’s patent describes a sensor-based button mechanism that combines user input and an emissive component within a waterproof electronic-device housing.
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