Internal part design, molding and surface finish for cosmetic appearance
US7003267B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/2992
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A part employing internally molded shapes and surface finish to provide cosmetic features or design elements includes a body, at least a portion of which is molded of a transparent or semi-transparent material having an internal surface and an external surface. A cosmetic feature is formed in the internal surface of the body and is visible through the body of the part from the external surface. In some embodiments, the part is within a mobile phone.
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