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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 11, 2017
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Christopher M. Werner, San Jose, CA (US);
Maegan K. Spencer, Emerald Hills, CA (US);
Daniel J. Barrett, Redwood City, CA (US);
Brad G. Boozer, Saratoga, CA (US);
Daniel J. Hiemstra, San Jose, CA (US);
Christopher D. Guichet, Mountain View, CA (US);
Amin M. Younes, Mountain View, CA (US);
James G. Horiuchi, Fresno, CA (US);
Eugene H. Fox, San Jose, CA (US);
APPLE INC., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments are directed to a portable electronic device having a substantially concealed barometric vent. The vent may be used to equalize air pressure within the enclosure while forming a barrier between external contaminants, moisture, and so on and various internal component and assemblies of the device. In one embodiment, the vent may include a screen configured to impede ingress of particulates and an air-permeable membrane configured to impede ingress of moisture.