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That does not mean that this is a patent for a rounded rectangle, although it's a catchy thing to say such a patent would never be granted(even to apple). The w

That does not mean that this is a patent for a rounded rectangle, although it's a catchy thing to say such a patent would never be granted(even to apple). The whole point is that if another device managed to have the same dimensions and the exact same curvature it might be considered to infringe on this patent. That is however very unlikely unless, as the comment at the top states, the manufacturers of said device were actually trying to copy the ipad design.

incision 14y ago
>The whole point is that if another device managed to have the same dimensions and the exact same curvature it might be considered to infringe on this patent. Infringing on an incredibly broad patent for a rather obvious shape is an easy thing to do. >That is however very unlikely unless, as the comment at the top states, the manufacturers of said device were actually trying to copy the ipad design. Rectangles, rounded or otherwise in the 4:3 to 5:4 range have been around forever. Clipboards, US Letter (paper), 4D / 6R / 8R / 12R (photo printing) to name a few. The good old Galaxy Tab finds itself in that same crowded company above in terms of specific size, but closer to something like A4 paper, a Passport or the rounded rectangle of the common credit card in terms of ratio. There's nothing novel about the absolute size or ratio of an iPad.