Coupling structures for electronic device housings

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10372166
APP PUB NO 20180017995A1
SERIAL NO

15212029

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A housing for an electronic device is disclosed. The housing includes a first conductive component defining a first interface surface, a second conductive component defining a second interface surface facing the first interface surface, and a joint structure between the first and second interface surfaces. The joint structure includes a molded element forming a portion of an exterior surface of the housing, and a sealing member forming a watertight seal between the first and second conductive components. Methods of forming the electronic device housing are also disclosed.

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APPLE INCONE APPLE PARK WAY CUPERTINO CA 95014

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Coleman, Michael P Cupertino, US 8 114
de, Jong Erik G Cupertino, US 134 1978
Di, Nallo Carlo Cupertino, US 59 530
Ehman, Rex T Cupertino, US 19 257
Ely, Colin M Cupertino, US 145 4773
Gable, Brian M Cupertino, US 20 92
Horton, Craig A Cupertino, US 2 44
Li, Hoishun Cupertino, US 18 66
Martinis, Mario Cupertino, US 28 267
Nath, Jayesh Cupertino, US 67 1112
Pascolini, Mattia Cupertino, US 292 6892
Rothkopf, Fletcher R Cupertino, US 302 10103
Sauers, Jason C Cupertino, US 79 289
Wang, Zheyu Cupertino, US 28 228
Wettersten, Henry B Cupertino, US 2 37

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