Reflector for vehicle lighting
US10544499B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/12
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of treating a part, includes placing a bulk molded compound (BMC) part into a vacuum chamber of a magnetron sputtering apparatus and igniting a plasma in the vacuum chamber. A filler layer is deposited onto the surface of the BMC part, and a metal layer is sputter deposited onto the filler layer to create a reflective surface of the BMC part.
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