This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Apple Inc.. Active years: 2024.
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Years Active: 2024
Title: Patrick Griffin Skovsted: Inventor of a Stylus Retention Mechanism
Introduction
Patrick Griffin Skovsted is an inventor associated with Apple Inc. and based in Fort Collins, Colorado. His patent work addresses how a stylus can be securely stored with a host device while remaining accessible for use.
Latest Patents
Skovsted is named on 1 patent, titled “Retention Mechanisms for Coupled Devices.” The invention describes a case mechanism that holds a stylus in alignment with its host device, supporting attachment, power transfer, and communication. It can also help protect the stylus from impacts and other external influences. When the stylus is removed for use, the mechanism can shift to a lower-profile configuration or be substantially concealed.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects an approach to device design that combines secure storage, protection, and convenient access. Its mechanism is designed to adapt to whether the stylus is being retained or used as an input device.
Collaborations
Skovsted’s listed coworkers include John Patrick Fitzgerald and Mohammadali Parsian. The patent describes a device-retention concept associated with Apple Inc.
Conclusion
Patrick Griffin Skovsted’s patent focuses on making stylus storage more secure and adaptable, integrating retention and protection into a mechanism that can recede when the stylus is in use.
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