Apple Inc.

Rick Mariano

Sung Hoon Kim

Jonathan P Ive

Daniele De Iuliis

Daniel J Coster

Tang Yew Tan

Douglas Lea Heirich

Steven W Holmes

Chiew-Siang Goh

Thomas J Misage

Jeremy Yaekel

Dan Riccio

Wayne H Miller

Eric Andrew Knopf

Perry Q Anderson

Thomas J Birnbaum

Stephen C Fenwick

Steve Holmes

Art Astrin

Matt Rohrbach

Frank Fangonilo

Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components of a computer to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating the use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle.

Quick release structures for a computer

A computer system comprising a casing enclosing a computer core unit and a latching system including a handle mechanism for removably securing the computer core unit within the casing; wherein the handle mechanism is configured in a first position for securing the core unit into the casing and in a second position for removing the core unit from the casing.

Removable computer core with retractable handle mechanism

The invention includes an antenna assembly. The antenna assembly includes an antenna plate that defines an interior surface. The antenna plate includes a boss that extends from the interior surface of the antenna plate and a feed point. The antenna assembly also includes a ground plate that defines an interior surface. The ground plate includes a probe channel and a boss. Both the probe channel and the boss each extends from the interior surface of the ground plate. The ground plate boss is coupled to the antenna plate boss. The antenna assembly also includes a probe feed having a ground wire coupled to the probe channel and a conductor wire coupled to the feed point.

Surface-mountable patch antenna with coaxial cable feed for wireless applications

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Hayward, CA, United States of America

Rick Mariano