Liquidmetal Technologies Inc (LQMT)

[Gamesc]

Issued to Apple today:


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The described embodiments provide a corrosion and/or scratch resistant coating or layer on a metal substrate used for manufacturing of parts. In some embodiments, the parts can be housings, cases or frames for portable electronic devices. In addition to providing a durable and/or hard surface that is scratch and/or corrosion resistant, the coating can have a surface color and texture that is also aesthetically pleasing. For example, in some embodiments, the corrosion resistant coating can be a cobalt-chrome alloy. In other embodiments, the corrosion resistant coating can be a braze alloy. In still other embodiments, the corrosion resistant coating can be any suitable alloy that provides corrosion resistance. In yet other embodiments, the corrosion resistant coating can be an alloy containing chrome with a concentration of at least 20 weight percent. In some other embodiments, the corrosion resistant coating can be a bulk metallic glass. “