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Table of Contents

C25D 05/10 - Electroplating with more than

one layer of the same or of different
metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
C25D 05/34 - Pretreatment of metallic
surfaces to be electroplated . . . . . . . 7
C25D 05/44 - Aluminium . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
C25D 05/48 - After-treatment of
Table of Contents electroplated surfaces . . . . . . . . . . 8

E05 - Devices for moving wings into open or

closed position 8
E05F 11/52 - combined with means for
producing an additional movement, e.g.
A few words from the editor 2 a horizontal or a rotary movement . . . 8

Table of Contents 3 F21 - Functionalfeatures or details of lighting

devices or systems thereof 9
B05 - Processes for applying liquids or other F21V 08/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre
fluentmaterials to surfaces, in general 4 optic devices, in lighting devices or
B05D 01/02 - performed by spraying . . . . . 4 systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
B05D 01/18 - performed by dipping . . . . . . 4 F21V 21/00 - Supporting, suspending,
B05D 03/00 - Pretreatment of surfaces to or attachingarrangements for lighting
which liquids or other fluentmaterials devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
are to be applied . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B05D 03/02 - by baking . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 H01 - Electricswitches 10
B05D 03/12 - by mechanical means . . . . . 5 H01H 13/14 - Operating parts, e.g. push-button 10
H01M 02/10 - Mountings . . . . . . . . . . . 11
B29 - Shaping or joining of plastics 5 H01M 10/46 - Accumulators structurally
B29C 59/16 - by wave energy or particle combined with chargingapparatus . . . 12
radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
H04 - Transmission 13
B32 - Layered products, i.e.products built-up H04B 01/38 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in
of strata of flat or non-flat, e.g. cellular or which transmitter and receiver form a
honeycomb, form 5 structural unit and in which at least one
part is used for functions of transmitting
B32B 01/02 - Receptacles, e.g. tanks . . . . 5 and receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
B32B 03/02 - characterised byfeatures of H04M 01/00 - Substation equipment, e.g. for
form at particular places, e.g. in edge use bysubscribers . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
H04R 01/02 - Casings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
B32B 07/06 - permitting easy separation . . . 6
H05 - Printed circuits 14
B65 - Transport or storage devices, e.g. H05K 05/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers
conveyers for loading or tipping 6 for electricapparatus . . . . . . . . . . . 14
B65G 47/38 - by dumping, tripping, or H05K 05/02 - Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
releasing load-carriers . . . . . . . . . . 6
Patent Index 18
C25 - Processes for the electrolytic or
electrophoretic production of coatings 7 IPC Catchword Index 19

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B05D 03/02

B05D 01/02: Processes for applying liquids or other fluentmaterials to

surfaces, in general Ü Processes for applying liquids or other fluentmaterials
Ü performed by spraying
App. No. 20100040786 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Process for sealing micro pores of micro-arc oxide films
Abstract A process for sealing micro pores of micro-arc oxide film is disclosed in the present disclosure.
The process may comprise the following steps providing a piece of metal having a micro-arc oxide
film; preparing a solution including ethyl silicate to make a sealing agent; dipping the metal in the
sealing agent to form a coating on the film’s surface.
Pri. Date 20080814 App. Date 20090604 Pub. Date 20100218

B05D 01/18: Processes for applying liquids or other fluentmaterials to

surfaces, in general Ü Processes for applying liquids or other fluentmaterials
Ü performed by dipping
App. No. 20100040795 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Process for sealing micro pores of micro-arc oxide films
Abstract A process for sealing micro pores of micro-arc oxide film is disclosed in the present disclosure.
The process may comprise the following steps providing a metal coated with a micro-arc oxide
film; providing a dipping solution including polyester methacrylate monomer for use as a sealing
agent; and dipping the metal in the sealing agent to form a coating on the oxide film’s surface.
Pri. Date 20080814 App. Date 20090604 Pub. Date 20100218

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100040786 page 4

B05D 03/00: Processes for applying liquids or other fluentmaterials to

surfaces, in general Ü Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or
other fluentmaterials are to be applied
App. No. 20100040800 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Method for making pattern on housings
Abstract A method for making a pattern on a housing, comprising providing a substrate or a substrate
formed with a paint coating; using a metal film to mask a portion of the substrate or the paint
coating; providing a laser to irradiate a portion of the metal film according to a predetermined
pattern to form a pattern with metallic appearance on the substrate or the paint coating; and
removing the metal film from the substrate or the paint coating.
Pri. Date 20080814 App. Date 20090730 Pub. Date 20100218

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B32B 03/02

B05D 03/02: Processes for applying liquids or other fluentmaterials to

surfaces, in general Ü Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or
other fluentmaterials are to be applied Ü by baking
App. No. 20100040787 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Process for sealing micro pores of micro-arc oxide films
Abstract A process for sealing micro pores of micro-arc oxide film is disclosed in the present disclosure.
The process may comprise the following steps providing a metal coated with a micro-arc oxide
film; blending a silicone resin and a diluting agent to make a sealing agent; daubing the sealing
agent onto the micro-arc oxide film to form a coating on the film’s surface.
Pri. Date 20080814 App. Date 20090604 Pub. Date 20100218

B05D 03/12: Processes for applying liquids or other fluentmaterials to

surfaces, in general Ü Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or
other fluentmaterials are to be applied Ü by mechanical means
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100040786 page 4

B29C 59/16: Shaping or joining of plastics Ü Surface shaping, e.g.

embossing Ü by wave energy or particle radiation
App. No. 20100035005 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Housing and manufacturing method thereof
Abstract A housing, comprising a transparent substrate; a decorative coating formed on one surface of
the substrate, the decorative coating having a pattern defined therethrough; a protective coating
formed on the decorative coating; and a colorized ink coating formed on the other surface of
the substrate opposite to the decorative coating and visible through the pattern in the decorative
coating. A method for making the housing is also described.
Pri. Date 20080807 App. Date 20090724 Pub. Date 20100211

B32B 01/02: Layered products, i.e.products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products essentially
having a general shape other than plane Ü Receptacles, e.g. tanks
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100035005 page 5

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B65G 47/38

B32B 03/02: Layered products, i.e.products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products essentially
comprising alayer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses,
or alayer of non-planar form Ü characterised byfeatures of form at particular
places, e.g. in edge regions
App. No. 20100040843 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Shell for portable electronic device
Abstract A shell for a portable electronic device is provided including a transparent base shell, a pattern
layer and a light-transmittable layer. The pattern layer includes a fully light-transmittable and
colored pattern section and an anti-light-transmittable base section. The light-transmittable layer
is not fully pervious to light and configured for hiding the pattern layer from view when the pattern
layer is not being lit.
Pri. Date 20080813 App. Date 20090601 Pub. Date 20100218

B32B 07/06: Layered products, i.e.products built-up of strata of flat or

non-flat, e.g. cellular or honeycomb, form Ü Layered products characterised
by the relation betweenlayers, i.e.products essentially comprisinglayershaving
different physical properties orproducts characterised by the interconnection
oflayers Ü characterised by the connection oflayers Ü permitting easy
separation
App. No. 20100028709 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Housing of electronic device and electronic device using the same
Abstract An exemplary housing of electronic device includes a metallic main body and a metallic three-
dimensional weaving member formed on at least a part of a surface of the metallic main body. An
electronic device using the housing is also provided. The housing of the electronic device has a
textured touching feeling.
Pri. Date 20080731 App. Date 20081121 Pub. Date 20100204

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C25D 05/34

B65G 47/38: Transport or storage devices, e.g. conveyers for loading or

tipping Ü Article ormaterial-handling devices associated with conveyers
Ü Devices for discharging articles ormaterials from conveyers Ü by
dumping, tripping, or releasing load-carriers
App. No. 20100038208 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Conveyor device
Abstract A conveyor device is described. The conveyor device includes a conveyor belt and a receiver
including a storing compartment and a guiding board. The guiding board is spaced above the
conveyor belt, used to guide a part moving on the conveyor belt into the storing compartment
without having to stop the conveyor device.
Pri. Date 20080813 App. Date 20081222 Pub. Date 20100218

C25D 05/10: Processes for the electrolytic or electrophoretic production

of coatings Ü Electroplating characterised by the process Ü Electroplating
with more than one layer of the same or of different metals
App. No. 20100025255 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Electroplating method for magnesium and magnesium alloy
Abstract An electroplating method for magnesium and magnesium alloys, comprising providing a
magnesium or magnesium alloy substrate and pre-treating it to be cleaned; roughening the
surface of the substrate; activating the surface of the substrate; chemically plating the substrate to
form a nickel coating on its surface; and electroplating the substrate to form, in order, a first nickel
coating, a copper coating, a second nickel coating, and a chromium coating on the chemically
produced nickel coating.
Pri. Date 20080730 App. Date 20090707 Pub. Date 20100204

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E05F 11/52

C25D 05/34: Processes for the electrolytic or electrophoretic production

of coatings Ü Electroplating characterised by the process Ü Pretreatment
of metallic surfaces to be electroplated
App. No. 20100025256 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Surface treatment method for housing
Abstract A surface treatment method for housings comprising providing a metal housing and pre-treating it
to be cleaned; electroplating the housing to form a hexavalent chromium coating on the surface of
the housing; and electroplating the housing to form a trivalent chromium coating on the hexavalent
chromium coating.
Pri. Date 20080730 App. Date 20090717 Pub. Date 20100204

App. No. 20100025257 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Method for surface treating metal substrate
Abstract A method of treating a metal substrate comprise the steps of anodizing the metal substrate to
create pores on the surface of the substrate; and treating the metal substrate by NCVM to form a
NCVM coating on the surface of the substrate.
Pri. Date 20080730 App. Date 20081229 Pub. Date 20100204

C25D 05/44: Processes for the electrolytic or electrophoretic production

of coatings Ü Electroplating characterised by the process Ü Pretreatment
of metallic surfaces to be electroplated Ü of light metals Ü Aluminium
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100025257 page 8

C25D 05/48: Processes for the electrolytic or electrophoretic production

of coatings Ü Electroplating characterised by the process Ü After-treatment
of electroplated surfaces
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100025256 page 8 20100025257 page 8

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F21V 08/00

E05F 11/52: Devices for moving wings into open or closed position Ü
Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which
also operate the fastening Ü for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows,
to be opened or closed by vertical movement Ü combined with means
for producing an additional movement, e.g. a horizontal or a rotary
movement
App. No. 20100024304 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover latch mechanism and portable electronic device using same
Abstract A battery cover latch mechanism is configured for detachably assembling a battery cover on a
housing. The battery cover latch mechanism includes a button, an assembly portion including two
blocks positioned on the housing, a latching part positioned on the battery cover; and a resilient
member secured on the button and latching to the blocks to provide a resilient force to the button.
The button releasably latches to the latching part to lock the battery cover to the housing or
release the battery cover from the housing. The invention also discloses a portable electronic
device using the battery cover latch mechanism.
Pri. Date 20080730 App. Date 20090611 Pub. Date 20100204

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H01H 13/14

F21V 08/00: Functionalfeatures or details of lighting devices or systems

thereof Ü Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices
or systems
App. No. 20100039826 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Electronic device
Abstract An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a body member defining a groove,
a decorative member may be integrally insert-molded to the body member, a printed circuit board
facing the body member and a lamp electrically mounted to the printed circuit board. The lamp is
used to illuminate the decorative member.
Pri. Date 20080815 App. Date 20081219 Pub. Date 20100218

F21V 21/00: Functionalfeatures or details of lighting devices or systems

thereof Ü Supporting, suspending, or attachingarrangements for lighting
devices
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100039826 page 10

H01H 13/14: Electricswitches Ü Switches having rectilinearly-movableoperating

part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g.
push-buttonswitch Ü Details Ü Movable parts Ü Operating parts, e.g.
push-button
App. No. 20100025212 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Title Key button and key assembly using the key button and portable electronic device using the keypad
assembly
Abstract A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes the keypad
assembly. The keypad assembly includes key buttons. The key button includes a circuit board
portion; a pad portion made of elastic material and fixed on the circuit board portion; a supporting
portion forming a cavity and connecting to the circuit board portion; a key portion slidably
positioned on the supporting portion and forming a containing area between the key portion and
supporting portion; and a vibrating portion contained in the cavity formed by the supporting portion
and the containing area, the vibrating portion being powered by the circuit board portion, such that
when the vibrating portion is powered on and off, the vibrating portion vibrates and makes the key
portion slide along the supporting portion.
Pri. Date 20080731 App. Date 20090319 Pub. Date 20100204

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H01M 02/10

H01M 02/10: Processes or means, e.g. batteries, for the direct conversion
of chemical energy into electrical energy Ü Constructional details, or
processes of manufacture, of the non-active parts Ü Mountings
App. No. 20100028763 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover mechanism
Abstract A battery cover mechanism used in a portable electronic device includes a housing, a battery
cover and an operating member. The housing has a first surface, a receiving groove defined
therefrom for receiving a battery and an elastic arm disposed thereon adjacent to the receiving
groove. The battery cover is detachably mounted on the housing to cover the receiving groove and
defines a notch therethrough. The operating assembly comprises a pedestal and an operating
member. The pedestal is fixedly mounted on the battery cover and releasably resisted by the
elastic arm. The operating member is rotatably assembled with the pedestal and accommodated
within the corresponding notch of the battery cover so as to make the elastic arm release the
pedestal to detach the battery cover from the housing.
Pri. Date 20080730 App. Date 20090706 Pub. Date 20100204

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H01M 10/46

App. No. 20100035137 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover mechanism
Abstract A battery cover mechanism includes a housing, a battery cover and a releasing assembly. The
housing has a first surface and at least one latching hook disposed thereon. The battery cover
defines a notch therethrough corresponding to the latching hook of the housing and is detachably
assembled with the housing by the releasing assembly. The releasing assembly includes a fixing
base, an elastic piece and a releasing piece. The fixing base is mounted on the inner side surface
of the battery cover and there form an assembling space together with the notch. The elastic piece
is mounted on the fixing base and the releasing piece is slidably mounted on the fixing base. The
releasing piece is slidably mounted on the fixing base to slidably resist the elastic piece to make
the elastic piece release from the latching hook.
Pri. Date 20080808 App. Date 20090630 Pub. Date 20100211

H01M 10/46: Processes or means, e.g. batteries, for the direct conversion
of chemical energy into electrical energy Ü Secondary cells Ü Methods
orarrangements for servicing or maintenance ofsecondary cells or secondary
half-cells Ü Accumulators structurally combined with chargingapparatus
App. No. 20100035664 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
Title Solar energy charger and portable electronic device employing the same
Abstract A solar energy charger includes a solar energy collecting module, a controlling module electrically
connected to the solar energy collecting module, an energy storing module electrically connected
to the controlling module, and a switching module electrically connected to the controlling module
and energy storing module. The energy storing module includes a first energy storing unit and
a second energy storing unit. The solar energy collecting module is configured for converting
solar energy into electrical energy. The controlling module detects electrical energy states of the
energy storing units to output a detecting result, and the controlling module controls and switches
the switching module to charge or discharge the energy storing units in turn according to the
detecting result.
Pri. Date 20080811 App. Date 20090810 Pub. Date 20100211

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H04M 01/00

H04B 01/38: Transmission Ü Details of transmission systems, not covered

by a single one of groups Ü Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter
and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used
for functions of transmitting and receiving
Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:
20100035664 page 12

H04M 01/00: Telephonic communication Ü Substation equipment, e.g.

for use bysubscribers
App. No. 20100035666 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Portable electronic device
Abstract A portable electronic device comprises a main body and a battery cover. The main body defines
two slots defined therein, the slots is spaced from each other, and the slots is configured to receive
a strap therein. The battery cover is configured to cover and secure the strap within the slots.
Pri. Date 20080808 App. Date 20081231 Pub. Date 20100211

App. No. 20100041450 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Sliding-type portable electronic device
Abstract A portable electronic device comprises a cover, a base and a sliding mechanism. The sliding
mechanism includes a connecting rod mechanism and a controlling mechanism. The connecting
rod mechanism is rotatably mounted between the base and the cover and is configured to rotate
the cover relative to the base. The controlling mechanism is configured to control the rotation of
the connecting rod mechanism.
Pri. Date 20080815 App. Date 20090724 Pub. Date 20100218

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H05K 05/00

H04R 01/02: Loudspeakers, microphones, gramophone pick-ups or like

acoustic electromechanical transducers Ü Details of transducers Ü
Casings
App. No. 20100034416 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
Title Receiving structure for speaker
Abstract A receiving structure for a speaker includes a housing having a receiving cavity defining a sound
slot at the bottom thereof, a filter defining a sound aperture without through out the filter, and an
engaging board fixed with a speaker; the filter is received in the receiving cavity and the sound slot
is shielded by filter, the sound aperture aligns with the sound slot, the engaging board engages
the housing and covers the receiving cavity, and the speaker aligns with the sound aperture.
Pri. Date 20080808 App. Date 20090716 Pub. Date 20100211

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H05K 05/00

H05K 05/00: Printed circuits Ü Casings, cabinets or drawers for electricapparatu

App. No. 20100027202 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Key assembly for an electronic device
Abstract A key assembly for an electronic device includes a key and a housing, the key being elastic and
including a contact body and an assembly wall integrally formed with the contact body, the contact
body has a protrusion formed thereon; and the housing has a shortened wall defining an aperture
therein and a bottom wall protruding a column adjacent to the shortened wall. The key is mounted
into the housing, the assembly wall is clipped to the column and the shortened wall, and the
contact body abuts the shortened wall and the protrusion protrudes out of the aperture.
Pri. Date 20080730 App. Date 20090618 Pub. Date 20100204

App. No. 20100033911 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Portable electronic device
Abstract A portable electronic device incorporating a strap for hanging a pendent, comprises a first housing
and a second housing. The first housing has a slot defined therein, the slot is used to receive the
strap therein. The second housing is secured to the first housing to cover the slot.
Pri. Date 20080807 App. Date 20081231 Pub. Date 20100211

App. No. 20100033939 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
Title Earpiece fixing structure and electronic device using the same
Abstract An earpiece fixing structure is configured for fixing an earpiece module and a flexible printed circuit
board in a fixing seat of an electronic device. The earpiece fixing structure comprises a cover and
a plurality of latching portions bent from the cover. The cover covers the earpiece module and the
flexible printed circuit board received in the fixing seat, and the latching portions latch to the fixing
seat. Also disclosed is an electronic device using the earpiece fixing structure.
Pri. Date 20080807 App. Date 20090526 Pub. Date 20100211

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H05K 05/00

App. No. 20100039757 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Battery cover latch mechanism
Abstract A battery cover latch mechanism is provided including a cover member having a pivoting assembly
formed thereon, and a housing member. The housing member defines a mounting section. The
pivoting assembly is configured to be either pivotably mounted within the mounting section when
the cover member is rotated relative to the housing member at an angle less than 90 degrees,
or detached from the mounting section when the cover member is rotated relative to the housing
member at an angle equal to 90 degrees.
Pri. Date 20080813 App. Date 20090603 Pub. Date 20100218

App. No. 20100046180 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,

LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Self-powered portable electronic device
Abstract A self-powered portable electronic device includes a main body, a cover slidably assembled
on the main body, a sliding part secured on the cover, and a power generating device. The
power generating device includes a rack secured on the sliding part, a power generating module
assembled on the main body, and a gear engaging the rack and assembled on the power
generating module. The cover slides the rack relative to the main body, and the gear is rotated by
the rack and drives the power generating module to generate operating power.
Pri. Date 20080819 App. Date 20090804 Pub. Date 20100225

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H05K 05/02

H05K 05/02: Printed circuits Ü Casings, cabinets or drawers for electricapparatu

Ü Details
App. No. 20100038107 Assignee SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO.,
LTD.;FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Title Shell for portable electronic device
Abstract A shell for a portable electronic device includes a transparent base shell, a light-transmittable
layer, a opaque layer, and a pattern layer. The transparent base shell includes an exterior surface
and an interior surface opposite to the exterior surface. The light-transmittable layer is directly
formed on the interior surface and only allows a portion of light to pass there through. The opaque
layer is directly formed on the light-transmittable layer. The light-transmittable layer is located
between the base shell and the intermediate layer. The pattern layer covers over and around the
intermediate layer to form a pattern section inside the intermediate layer. The pattern section and
the pattern layer are light-transmittable by a predetermined color.
Pri. Date 20080815 App. Date 20090723 Pub. Date 20100218

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Patent Index

Patent Index
Patent Application Page Patent Application Page Patent Application Page
20100024304 9 20100025212 10 20100025255 7
20100025256 8 20100025257 8 20100027202 15
20100028709 6 20100028763 11 20100033911 15
20100033939 15 20100034416 14 20100035005 5
20100035137 12 20100035664 12 20100035666 13
20100038107 17 20100038208 7 20100039757 16
20100039826 10 20100040786 4 20100040787 5
20100040795 4 20100040800 4 20100040843 6
20100041450 13 20100046180 16

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IPC Catchword Index

IPC Catchword Index

Catch Word IPC Page

AFTER-TREATMENT of applied coatings B05D 03/00 4
BRACKETS lamp BRACKETS F21V 21/00 10
CABINET(S) for electric components or apparatus H05K 05/00 15
CASING(S) for electric components or apparatus H05K 05/00 15
CASTING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 5
COMBS making hair COMBS of plastics B29 5
CONTAINER(S) for electric components or apparatus in general H05K 05/00 15
DEEP-DRAWING sheets of plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 5
DIPPING methods of coating by DIPPING B05D 01/18 4
DOOR(S) fittings or operating mechanisms E05 8
DRAWERS for electric components or apparatus in general H05K 05/00 15
EBONITE moulding EBONITE B29 5
ELECTRO-CHEMICAL processes or apparatus in general C25 7
ELECTROLYSIS C25 7
FETTLING of articles moulded from plastics or substances in a plastic state B29 5
GAS(ES) brackets for GAS(ES)-lamps F21V 21/00 10
GATES operation or control of GATES E05 8
HOLDERS for lighting devices F21V 21/00 10
METAL(S) electrolytic processes C25 7
MOISTENING apparatus for MOISTENING surfaces, in general B05 4
MOULDING(S) plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 5
PLASTIC [materials] coating with PLASTIC or substances in a plastic state B05 4
PLASTIC [materials] working PLASTICs or substances in a PLASTIC state in B29 5
general
PLASTICS coating with PLASTICS B05 4
PRESSING shaping plastics or substances in a plastic state by PRESSING B29 5
REINFORCING of plastics or substances in a plastic state B29 5
RUBBER working RUBBER B29 5
SHAPING of plastics or substances plastic in a plastic state in general, B29 5
mechanical methods
SPRAYING B05 4
SPRAYING methods for coating by SPRAYING B05D 01/02 4
STRIPPABLE layered products B32B 07/06 6
SUPPORTS for lamps F21V 21/00 10
SURFACE(S) treatment of metal SURFACE(S) preparatory to electroplating C25D 05/34 8
SUSPENDING of lamps F21V 21/00 10
TANKS as layered products B32B 01/02 5
TRANSCEIVERS H04B 01/38 13
TRAP(S) doors E05 8
WAX(ES) moulding or casting WAX(ES) in general B29 5
WHALEBONE working of WHALEBONE B29 5
WINDOW(S) fittings or operating mechanisms E05 8
WORKING plastics or substances in a plastic state in general B29 5

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