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SMYTH NICHOLAS D

US41 patents
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APPLE INC

37 patents
US11375091B1Jun 28, 2022

Camera with folded optics and bearing suspension

APPLE INC8 citations86
US11092773B2Aug 17, 2021

Folded camera with actuator for moving optics

APPLE INC10 citations86
US10969652B2Apr 6, 2021

Camera with folded optics having moveable lens

APPLE INC10 citations85
US12212834B1Jan 28, 2025

Chassis cut-out to improve reliability and performance for cameras including bearing structures

APPLE INC2 citations75
US11994793B1May 28, 2024

Camera with end stop bumper

APPLE INC3 citations75
US11743586B2Aug 29, 2023

Camera actuator with moving coils and dynamic flex circuit

APPLE INC5 citations75
US11709347B2Jul 25, 2023

Folded camera with autofocus and optical image stabilization systems

APPLE INC4 citations75
US11726295B2Aug 15, 2023

Folded camera with actuator for moving optics

APPLE INC2 citations73
US12149830B2Nov 19, 2024

Dynamic flex circuit for camera with moveable image sensor

APPLE INC3 citations72
US11934090B2Mar 19, 2024

Camera with folded optics having moveable lens

APPLE INC2 citations72
US11681158B2Jun 20, 2023

Damper arrangement for actuator damping

APPLE INC2 citations72
US11350018B2May 31, 2022

Camera with bumper for cushioning lateral movement

APPLE INC2 citations72
US11119333B2Sep 14, 2021

Damper arrangement for actuator damping

APPLE INC3 citations72
US11272082B2Mar 8, 2022

Multi-camera mounting chassis

APPLE INC2 citations71
US11936983B1Mar 19, 2024

Shock limiters and dampers for improved camera reliability

APPLE INC2 citations68
US12389704B1Aug 12, 2025

Image sensor package for camera with sensor shift actuation

APPLE INC1 citations64
US12542961B2Feb 3, 2026

Camera with folded optics and bearing suspension

APPLE INC0 citations62
US12487509B2Dec 2, 2025

Camera assemblies with a flanged lens module

APPLE INC0 citations62
US12353119B2Jul 8, 2025

Camera with folded optics having moveable lens

APPLE INC0 citations62
US12301999B2May 13, 2025

Camera actuator with moving coils and dynamic flex circuit

APPLE INC0 citations62
US12298588B2May 13, 2025

Folded camera with actuator for moving optics

APPLE INC0 citations62
US11895386B2Feb 6, 2024

Camera with folded optics and bearing suspension

APPLE INC0 citations62
US11647264B2May 9, 2023

Camera with bumper for cushioning lateral movement

APPLE INC0 citations62
US11223765B2Jan 11, 2022

Dynamic flex circuit for camera with moveable image sensor

APPLE INC1 citations62
US12425710B1Sep 23, 2025

Insert molded optics holder

APPLE INC1 citations61
US11750900B2Sep 5, 2023

Multi-camera mounting chassis

APPLE INC0 citations60
US11595582B2Feb 28, 2023

Dynamic flex circuit for camera with moveable image sensor

APPLE INC0 citations60
US12389094B2Aug 12, 2025

Sensor temperature reducer for a sensor shift camera architecture

APPLE INC0 citations59
US12206989B2Jan 21, 2025

Shock limiters and dampers for improved camera reliability

APPLE INC0 citations58
US12143703B2Nov 12, 2024

Camera modules with interlocked frames

APPLE INC0 citations58
US11910088B2Feb 20, 2024

Increasing sensitivity of a probe sensor for lens position

APPLE INC0 citations58
US11800209B1Oct 24, 2023

Frame structure with raised regions to improve camera reliability

APPLE INC1 citations58
US11140321B2Oct 5, 2021

Increasing sensitivity of a probe sensor for lens position

APPLE INC1 citations58
US11762217B1Sep 19, 2023

Folded optics camera with tilt actuator

APPLE INC0 citations52
US11573393B2Feb 7, 2023

Camera with base cutout for position sensing arrangement

APPLE INC0 citations51
US12266984B2Apr 1, 2025

Compact multilayer actuator coils for camera modules of portable electronic devices

APPLE INC0 citations44
US12495197B1Dec 9, 2025

Robust mounting for folded optics assembly

APPLE INC0 citations43

WESTERN DIGITAL TECH INC

4 patents