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Exposed glass article with inner recessed area for portable electronic device housing

US9946302B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateApr 17, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B2307/41
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Transparent articles for use as outer surfaces of electronic devices and methods therefor are disclosed. A transparent cover can be provided over a display of portable electronic device to provide a protective outer cover over the display. The transparent cover can include material to mark, mask or color a portion of the transparent cover, such portion thereupon becoming opaque. The material can be provided in a recessed portion of an inner surface of the transparent cover, such portion being a portion of the transparent cover that is not over a usable portion of the display. The electronic device can, for example, be a portable electronic device.

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