Decorative surface finish and method of forming same
US8632864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24868
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A decorative metal finish for a part with a non-conductive surface where the non-conductive surface is lightly roughened to improve its adherence capabilities. A thin metal layer is electrolessly deposited on the lightly roughened surface to provide a bright durable metal finish on the non-conductive surface. An translucent finish is deposited over the thin metal layer to provide protection for the metal finish.
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