| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 205120000 | Design or ornamental article produced | 9 |
| 20110247940 | Method for Forming Multiple Colors on an Aluminum Alloy Structure - A method includes forming an aluminum alloy structure, performing a first anodizing process to form a first color layer on the aluminum alloy structure, performing a first cutting process to form at least one first working groove in the first color layer and the aluminum alloy structure, performing a second anodizing process to form a second color layer in the first working groove, performing a second cutting process to form at least one second working groove in the first color layer and the aluminum alloy structure, and performing a third anodizing process to form a third color layer in the second working groove. Thus, the aluminum alloy structure is worked by cutting processes and anodizing processes to form an aluminum alloy product so that the aluminum alloy product has multiple color layers. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247941 | Method for Electrochemical Fabrication - An electroplating method that includes: a) contacting a first substrate with a first article, which includes a substrate and a conformable mask disposed in a pattern on the substrate; b) electroplating a first metal from a source of metal ions onto the first substrate in a first pattern, the first pattern corresponding to the complement of the conformable mask pattern; and c) removing the first article from the first substrate, is disclosed. Electroplating articles and electroplating apparatus are also disclosed. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20130248373 | METHOD FOR ANODIZING AND DYEING METALLIC ARTICLE - A method for anodizing and dyeing a metallic article including a first dipped end, a second dipped end opposite to the first dipped end, and a decorated surface located between the first dipped end and the second dipped end, includes steps as follows: anodizing the metallic article to form an anodization layer on the decorated surface by an anodizing treatment, in which the anodization layer is porous with a number of holes, an immersion time of the decorated surface immersed in the electrolyte solution changes gradually from the first dipped end toward the second dipped end, and a depth of the plurality of holes of the anodization layer after the anodizing step thereby changes gradually from the first dipped end toward the second dipped end; and coloring the metallic article sealed in a dyeing treatment. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130256142 | Method for Marking a Socket - Disclosed is a method for marking a socket. The method includes the steps of providing a socket, making at least one indented mark in the surface of the socket, executing a heat treatment on the surface of the socket, providing at least one colored layer in the indented mark, providing an electroplated layer on the surface of the socket except the colored layer, removing a portion of the electroplated layer from the surface of the socket to form an exposed portion of the surface of the socket, and providing a black-dyed layer on the exposed portion of the surface of the socket. The heat treatment can be executed after the colored layer is provided. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130319872 | ANODIZING RESISTANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Methods and structures for forming anodization layers that protect and cosmetically enhance metal surfaces are described. In some embodiments, methods involve forming an anodization layer on an underlying metal that permits an underlying metal surface to be viewable. In some embodiments, methods involve forming a first anodization layer and an adjacent second anodization layer on an angled surface, the interface between the two anodization layers being regular and uniform. Described are photomasking techniques and tools for providing sharply defined corners on anodized and texturized patterns on metal surfaces. Also described are techniques and tools for providing anodizing resistant components in the manufacture of electronic devices. | 12-05-2013 |
| 205121000 | Predominantly nonmetal electrolytic coating (e.g., anodic oxide, etc.) | 4 |
| 20140131210 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A LAYERED METAL STRUCTURE WITH AN ANODIZED SURFACE - Methods and apparatus for forming a multi-layered metal structure that includes an anodized surface are disclosed. According to one aspect, a housing arrangement can include a stainless steel layer and at least a first layer. The first layer can have a first bonding surface and a first exterior surface. The first bonding surface can be substantially bonded in direct contact with the stainless steel layer, and the first exterior surface can be an exterior of the housing arrangement. The first exterior surface is an anodized surface. In one embodiment, the first layer can be formed from an anodizable material such as aluminum, titanium, niobium, or tantalum. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140209474 | Method for Marking a Tool - A method is provided for marking a tool. The method subsequently includes the steps of hardening the surface of the tool, making inscription in the surface of the tool, filling colorant in the inscription, clearing the surface of the tool of an excessive portion of the colorant placed outside the inscription, and electroplating the surface of the tool. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140339093 | SOLID STATE DEPOSITION FOR COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT OF ANODIZED FRICTION STIR PROCESSED PARTS - The described embodiments relate generally to methods to enhance cosmetic surfaces of friction stir processed parts. More specifically a method for applying cold spray over a weld line generated by the friction stir processing is disclosed. Methods are also disclosed for blending the cold spray applied over the weld line in with a cosmetic surface portion of friction stir processed parts. In some embodiments cold spray can be used to on its own to create a cosmetic join between various parts. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20150122660 | ALUMINUM ALLOYS, ALUMINUM ALLOY PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Decorative shape cast products and methods, systems, compositions and apparatus for producing the same are described. In one embodiment, the decorative shape cast products are produced from an Al—Ni or Al—Ni—Mn alloy, with a tailored microstructure to facilitate production of anodized decorative shape cast product having the appropriate finish and mechanical properties. | 05-07-2015 |
