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Method of forming a housing component

US8220142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 2008
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49165
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Electronic devices are provided with housing components that have improved aesthetics. One or more holes may be formed through a portion of the housing and then the housing portion may be anodized. The anodization process may increase or decrease the geometries of each hole. The holes may be formed through the housing portion from a cosmetic side of the housing portion to an interior side of the housing portion.

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