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Selective chrome plating with flush interface

US12378688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2019
Grant dateAug 5, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D5/40
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A selectively chrome plated object having a substantially flush interface comprises a first portion formed by injection molding a plateable resin and defining a first top surface, a second portion formed by injection molding a non-plateable resin and defining a second top surface, the second portion sitting proud of the first portion such that the second top surface of the second portion is offset from the first top surface of the first portion, and a third portion formed by a chrome plating process where a chrome plating is applied to the first top surface of the first portion such that a third top surface of the third portion is substantially flush with the second top surface of the second portion.

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