Apple Inc.

University of California

Rhett D Gentile

Peter N Jeziorek

Lauren M Farrell

David A Dornfeld

Sunita Venkatesh

Steven J Osborne

Jinsu Choi

Raunak Bhinge

Wojciech Musial

Yung-Chih Chen

Jennifer Dai

A aesthetically appealing mounting system for an electronic device capable of forming a semi-conductive path for electro-static discharge. The mounting system can include an electrically conductive layer covered by a cosmetic anodized layer with multiple micro-perforations formed through the anodized layer exposing a small portion of the electrically conductive layer. The micro-perforations can be formed by laser-etching the cosmetic anodized layer to provide a grounding path while the micro-perforations remain visually undetectable. A semi-conductive wear layer can be configured to couple with the anodized layer. In some embodiments, the semi-conductive wear layer is in a recess on an electronic device. In some embodiments, the semi-conductive wear layer is comprised of a conformal conductive rubber.

Sparse laser etch anodized surface for cosmetic grounding

A universal manufacturing vise jaw plate for use on a machine tool with a vise fixture, and configured for real-time operational data collection and analysis. The vise plate comprises a combination of acoustic and vibration sensors with a plate for cutting tool monitoring applications.

Acoustic and vibration sensing apparatus and method for monitoring cutting tool operation

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Rhett D Gentile