Patents by Inventor Howard Bujtor

Howard Bujtor has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Anodization and polish surface treatment
    Patent number: 10392718
    Abstract: A metal surface treated to have a distinct cosmetic appearance such as an integral layer that is glossy may be used in electronic devices. The surface treatment may include polishing a metal surface, texturing the polished metal surface, polishing the textured surface, followed by anodizing the surface, and then polishing the anodized surface. The metal surface may also be dyed to impart a rich color to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Masashige Tatebe, Howard Bujtor, Jody Akana, Jonathan P. Ive
  • Anodization and polish surface treatment
    Patent number: 9034166
    Abstract: A metal surface treated to have a distinct cosmetic appearance such as an integral layer that is glossy may be used in electronic devices. The surface treatment may include polishing a metal surface, texturing the polished metal surface, polishing the textured surface, followed by anodizing the surface, and then polishing the anodized surface. The metal surface may also be dyed to impart a rich color to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Masashige Tatebe, Howard Bujtor, Jody Akana, Jonathan P. Ive
  • Anodization And Polish Surface Treatment
    Publication number: 20110214993
    Abstract: A metal surface treated to have a distinct cosmetic appearance such as an integral layer that is glossy may be used in electronic devices. The surface treatment may include polishing a metal surface, texturing the polished metal surface, polishing the textured surface, followed by anodizing the surface, and then polishing the anodized surface. The metal surface may also be dyed to impart a rich color to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jody Akana, Howard Bujtor, Jonathan P. Ive, Masashige Tatebe
  • Anodization and Polish Surface Treatment
    Publication number: 20110056836
    Abstract: A metal surface treated to have a distinct cosmetic appearance such as an integral layer that is glossy may be used in electronic devices. The surface treatment may include polishing a metal surface, texturing the polished metal surface, polishing the textured surface, followed by anodizing the surface, and then polishing the anodized surface. The metal surface may also be dyed to impart a rich color to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Masashige TATEBE, Howard Bujtor, Jody Akana, Jonathan P. Ive