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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2018
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2017
Applicant:
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Inventors:
Matthew D. Walker, Cupertino, CA (US);
Duy P. Le, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Burak Metin, Cupertino, CA (US);
Junjie Xu, Cupertino, CA (US);
Ming Li, Cupertino, CA (US);
Assignee:
APPLE INC., Cupertino, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04B 1/03 (2006.01); B44C 1/22 (2006.01); B23K 26/362 (2014.01); B23K 26/40 (2014.01); C25D 11/24 (2006.01); H04B 1/3888 (2015.01); B23K 103/10 (2006.01); B23K 103/16 (2006.01); B23K 101/34 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B44C 1/228 (2013.01); B23K 26/362 (2013.01); B23K 26/40 (2013.01); C25D 11/24 (2013.01); H04B 1/3888 (2013.01); B23K 2201/35 (2015.10); B23K 2203/10 (2013.01); B23K 2203/166 (2015.10);
Abstract
A deep black housing for a handheld electronic device is disclosed having one or more high resolution, bleached markings. The bleached markings are significantly lighter than the housing and exhibit a smooth appearance. Methods for preparing a housing having the finish and markings are also disclosed, including housings for use in mobile phones.