Abstract: A metal shell includes a metal cover and several latching portions disposed on the metal cover. The latching portions are made of plastic material, and integrally formed on the metal cover by an insert molding process. A method for making the metal shell is also described.

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.

Abstract: A film comprises a base layer, a first patterned layer and a second patterned layer. The base layer includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first patterned layer is laminated with the base layer partially over the first surface of the base layer. The first patterned layer is belt-shaped and includes a plurality of spaced first strip patterns, such that a first interval space is defined between adjacent two first strip pattern. The second patterned layer is laminated with the base layer partially over the second surface of the base layer. The second patterned layer being belt-shaped and includes a plurality of spaced second strip patterns corresponding to the first strip patterns. The second strip patterns are partially overlapped with corresponding first strip patterns and the rest of the second strip patterns are partially overlapped with corresponding first interval spaces.

Abstract: A housing (100) includes a decorative film (10) and a supporting frame (20). The decorative film has a surface being comprised of a decorative section (11) and a display section (12) capable of transmitting light. The decorative section has a decorative coating (110) coated thereon. The decorative coating defines the display section. The supporting frame is made of a transparent material and integrally molded onto the decorative film. An electronic device and method of making the housing are also provided.

Abstract: A decorative film and a shell using the decorative film are provided. The decorative film includes a first decorative and a second decorative layer. The first decorative layer defines a plurality of decorative holes. The second decorative layer is directly formed on the first decorative layer and has a plurality of projections formed opposite to the first decorative layer. A combination of the plurality of projections and the plurality of decorative holes can achieve a three-dimensional appearance.

Abstract: A decorative film and a shell using the decorative film are provided. The decorative film includes a first decorative and a second decorative layer. The first decorative layer defines a plurality of first decorative holes. The second decorative layer is directly formed on the first decorative layer and has a plurality of second decorative holes defined. A combination of the plurality of second decorative holes and the plurality of first decorative holes can achieve a three-dimensional appearance.

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.

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.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a shell with a textured appearance as follows. A mold formed with a textured mold portion is provided. A film is provided into the mold and in contact with the textured mold portion. The shell is formed by injecting a plastic material into the mold to push the film further into the textured mold portion.

Abstract: A metal shell includes a metal cover and several latching portions disposed on the metal cover. The latching portions are made of plastic material, and integrally formed on the metal cover by an insert molding process. A method for making the metal shell is also described.

Abstract: A plastic article having decorative pattern includes a film, a background coating and a substrate. The background coating is formed on the film, and the substrate combines with the background coating. The film has plural through holes defined therethrough, these plural through holes are filled with the material of the substrate to form the decorative pattern. The pattern and the background coating may present different colors. A method for making the plastic article is also described.

Abstract: A housing includes a base layer, a cover layer and an embedding member, the base layer is formed in a first molding, the cover layer is formed in a second molding, the embedding member is between the base layer and the cover layer, the base layer has locking members formed thereon in the first molding, the embedding member is firmly latched with the locking members in the second molding. A method for fabricating the housing is also described.

Abstract: A housing (20) for use in a portable electronic device, includes a base (24) and a decorative film (22). The decorative film (22) is integrally molded with the base (24). The decorative film (22) includes a surface (221) separated from the base (24). The decorative film (22) is plastically deformed to form a three-dimensional pattern (222) on the surface (221).

Abstract: A housing (10) for use in a portable electronic device 100, includes a latching member (14) and a film layer (122). The film layer (122) includes a displaying section (1222) and a connecting section (1224). The connecting section (1224) extends upwardly from the displaying section (1222). The displaying section (1222) has a window (1228) arranged thereon. The connecting section (1224) is integrally molded with the latching member (14).

Abstract: A housing includes a thin film comprising transparent plastic and color particles, a protecting film attached to the thin film; and a substrate attached to the protecting film. A method for manufacturing the housing and an electronic device using the housing are also disclosed.

Abstract: A housing includes a substrate, a decorative layer attached to the substrate, a first transparent plastic film covering the decorative layer, a second transparent plastic film attached to the first transparent plastic film, and a flexible paint layer coated on the second transparent plastic film.

Abstract: A housing includes a substrate, a decorative layer attached to the substrate, a transparent plastic film covering the decorative layer, and a metallic plastic film made of a mixture of metal powder and transparent plastic. The metallic plastic film is attached to the transparent plastic film.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device includes a thin film defining an outer surface having a plurality of impressions, and an inner surface positioned opposite to the outer surface, a decorative coating attached to the inner surface of the thin film; and a substrate attached to the decorative coating. A method for manufacturing the housing and an electronic device using the housing are also disclosed.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device comprises a thin film defining concave portions thereon; a decorative pattern having a mirror-effect formed in the concave portions; and a substrate attached to the decorative pattern and the thin film. A method for manufacturing the housing and an electronic device using the housing are also disclosed.

Abstract: A mold (20) for making a housing includes a female mold (22) and a rotatable male mold (24). The female mold has a first recessed mold portion (221) and a second recessed mold portion (222) defined therein. The male mold includes a first mold core (242), a second mold core (244), and a movable compression assembly (246). The first mold core has a first stepped portion (2422) and a second stepped portion (2424) protruding from the first stepped portion. The second mold core has a projection wall (2441) protruding from the male mold and a molding groove (2442) defined by the projection wall. The projection wall is matingly engageable into any one of the first recessed mold portion and the second recessed mold portion. The movable compression assembly is received in the molding groove and capable of moving towards to the female mold.