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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 01, 2020
Filed:
Oct. 24, 2016
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Masashige Tatebe, Kakogawa, JP;
Takahiro Oshima, Tokyo, JP;
Jody R. Akana, San Francisco, CA (US);
Yutaka Nakagishi, Iga, JP;
Junichi Katayama, Kyoto, JP;
Kenji Hara, Nara, JP;
Yasuhiro Ito, Otsu, JP;
Ayumi Hongou, Kyoto, JP;
APPLE INC., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
Anodic films that have a white color, and methods for forming the same, are described. According to some embodiments, the anodic films have multiple metal oxide layers. A first layer can provide scratch and chemical resistance and a second layer can provide a light diffusing pore structure that diffusely reflects incoming light and provides a white appearance to the anodic film. According to some embodiments, the anodic films also include a smoothed barrier layer that specularly reflects incoming light so as to brighten the appearance and enhance the white color of the anodic film. The resulting anodic films have an opaque white appearance not achievable using conventional techniques. The anodic films are well suited for providing cosmetically appealing coatings for consumer products, such as housings for electronic products.