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Device frame having mechanically bonded metal and plastic

  • US 8,861,198 B1
  • Filed: 03/27/2012
  • Issued: 10/14/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2012
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A mobile device comprising:

  • a composite frame comprising;

    a metal portion having a plurality of voids; and

    a glass impregnated plastic portion having a plurality of protrusions that fill the plurality of voids to form a mechanical bond to the metal portion;

    a back cover coupled to a back side of the composite frame; and

    a display coupled to a front side of the composite frame, wherein the composite frame frames the display, wherein;

    the metal portion comprises a plurality of parallel slots; and

    the glass impregnated plastic portion comprises;

    a plurality of receiving areas that receive hook features of a front cover; and

    a plurality of ribs that provide rigidity to the glass impregnated plastic portion.

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