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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2014
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Eugene A. Whang, San Francisco, CA (US);
Paul E. Newburn, San Jose, CA (US);
Mark E. Doutt, San Jose, CA (US);
Rafael L. Dionello, San Francisco, CA (US);
Hsien Y. Pu, San Jose, CA (US);
Michael A. Korinek, San Francisco, CA (US);
Evan A. Cernokus, Campbell, CA (US);
Michael S. Long, Fremont, CA (US);
APPLE INC., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
Shrink wrap films that are customized to have a shape matching a shape of a particular part or parts are disclosed. The shrink wrap films can be formed using unique manufacturing techniques that involve heating the part or parts prior to applying the shrink wrap film. The resultant part or parts will have substantially wrinkle-free and defect-free shrink wrap film applied thereon. In some embodiments, additional functional and cosmetic features are formed in the shrink wrap film. In some embodiments, a laser cutting procedure is used to form the features in the shrink wrap film. Methods can be used to provide visually and tactilely smooth and aesthetically appealing shrink wrapped consumer products.