Metallized hinge cap
US12304700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2203/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to metalized hinge caps and/or the manufacturing thereof. One or more embodiment described herein includes a method of manufacturing a metalized hinge cap. The method can comprise applying a metallization process to a hinge cap to deposit a metal film onto a cap top, cap base, and hinge of the hinge cap. The he hinge can be integral with a first sidewall of the cap top. Further, the hinge can be integral with a second sidewall of the cap base. Also, the method can comprise removing the metal film from at least a portion of hinge via an ablation of the metal film.
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