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Housing for electronic devices, electronic device using the housing and method for making the housing

US7684178B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2007
Grant dateMar 23, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2457
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A housing (100) includes a decorative film (10) and a supporting frame (20). The decorative film has a surface being comprised of a decorative section (11) and a display section (12) capable of transmitting light. The decorative section has a decorative coating (110) coated thereon. The decorative coating defines the display section. The supporting frame is made of a transparent material and integrally molded onto the decorative film. An electronic device and method of making the housing are also provided.

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