Modular system for automated portable electronic device disassembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11157043
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16383318

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This application relates to a system for disassembling a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device can include a housing that carries a display assembly including a cover glass in a front opening, a battery, and operational components. The system can include (i) a first module capable of: receiving the portable electronic device, characterizing physical attributes of the portable electronic device, separating the display assembly from the housing, and binning the housing; and (ii) a second module operably coupled to the first module and capable of: receiving the binned housing, separating the battery from the housing without damaging the battery, and isolating the separated battery in a thermal event containment compartment.

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APPLE INCONE APPLE PARK WAY CUPERTINO CA 95014

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lewis, Mark Bartlett, US 68 1698
Loeper, Thomas Bartlett, US 6 6
Mahalas, Roy Bartlett, US 3 4
Powell, Dan Bartlett, US 6 71
Rujanavech, Charissa Santa Cruz, US 5 7
Schwarz, Jason Bartlett, US 5 7
Sever, John Bartlett, US 11 16
Staunton, Darragh Bartlett, US 9 69
Wieler, Patrick S Austin, US 7 115

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