Earphone packaging

US9975692B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9975692-B2
Application numberUS-201615236032-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateAug 12, 2016
Priority dateAug 12, 2016
Publication dateMay 22, 2018
Grant dateMay 22, 2018

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A package for an electronic device is disclosed. The package includes a first layer of compressed natural fibers defining an aperture and a second layer of compressed natural fibers disposed adjacent to the first layer of compressed natural fibers. The aperture is configured to receive a portion of the electronic device. The second layer of compressed natural fibers has a flap partially covering the aperture defined by the first layer of compressed natural fibers. The first and second layers of compressed natural fibers are bonded to each other by high-frequency welding.

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What is claimed is: 1. A package for an electronic device, the package comprising: a first layer of compressed natural fibers defining an aperture, the aperture configured to receive a portion of the electronic device; and a second layer of compressed natural fibers disposed adjacent to the first layer of compressed natural fibers, the second layer of compressed natural fibers having a flap partially covering the aperture defined by the first layer of compressed natural fibers,…

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What does patent US9975692B2 cover?
A package for an electronic device is disclosed. The package includes a first layer of compressed natural fibers defining an aperture and a second layer of compressed natural fibers disposed adjacent to the first layer of compressed natural fibers. The aperture is configured to receive a portion of the electronic device. The second layer of compressed natural fibers has a flap partially coverin…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Apple Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B65D85/671. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue May 22 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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