Abstract: A power cord assembly is disclosed. The assembly can include a plug at a first end of the power cord configured to be connected to a power source, a connector part at a second end of the power cord opposite to the plug and configured to be connected to an electronic device, one or more electrically conductive wires extending from the plug to the connector part, one or more insulators surrounding the one or more electrically conductive wires, and an outer jacket extending from the plug to the connector part and surrounding the one or more insulators. At least one of the plug, the connector part, the one or more insulators, or the outer jacket can include a polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)-polytetramethyleneoxide (PTMO) block copolymer having hard block and soft block segments, wherein the hard block segments comprise PBT and the soft block segments comprise PTMO.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions, methods of making the compositions, and composites, such as computer chassis containing the compositions are described. The polymeric compositions can contain 20 wt. % to 50 wt. % of a post-consumer mechanical recycled polycarbonate; 10 wt. % to 50 wt. % of a renewably sourced polycarbonate; 10 wt. % to 30 wt. % of a filler containing carbon fibers, wherein at least a portion of the carbon fibers are obtained from a post-industrial recycled source; and 5 wt. % to 15 wt. % of a flame retardant, wherein the polymeric compositions have a total recycled and renewable content of 50 wt. % to 90 wt. %.

Abstract: A power cord assembly having a total recycled and renewable content of at least 25 wt. % is described. The power cord assembly can contain a plug at a first end of the power cord configured to be connected to a power source, a connector part at a second end of the power cord opposite to the plug and configured to be connected to an electrical or electronic device, one or more electrically conductive wires extending from the plug to the connector part, one or more insulators surrounding the one or more electrically conductive wires, and an outer jacket extending from the plug to the connector and surrounding the one or more insulators, where at least one of the plug, the connector part, the insulator, or the outer jacket contains a chemically recycled and/or renewably sourced thermoplastic block co-polymer elastomer.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions, methods of making the compositions, and composites, such as computer chassis containing the compositions are described. The polymeric compositions can contain 20 wt. % to 50 wt. % of a post-consumer mechanical recycled polycarbonate; 10 wt. % to 50 wt. % of a renewably sourced polycarbonate; 10 wt. % to 30 wt. % of a filler containing carbon fibers, wherein at least a portion of the carbon fibers are obtained from a post-industrial recycled source; and 5 wt. % to 15 wt. % of a flame retardant, wherein the polymeric compositions have a total recycled and renewable content of 50 wt. % to 90 wt. %.

Abstract: A keyboard having a total recycled and renewable content of equal to or greater than 35 wt. %, based on the total weight of the keyboard is described. The keyboard contains a key cap containing a mechanically recycled polycarbonate polymer or a chemically recycled cellulose based polymer, a pair of cross arms forming a scissor-shaped structure containing a polymeric composition containing 60 wt. % to 100 wt. % of a polyoxymethylene polymer, and 0 wt. % to 40 wt. % of a filler containing glass, and a back light module containing a renewably source polycarbonate polymer or a chemically recycled polyester polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are single surface top covers for portable information handling systems, and that employ a substrate of thermoplastic fiberglass composite which is impregnated with polycarbonate material. The thermoplastic fiberglass composite material may be recyclable, and the thermoplastic fiberglass composite material may be impregnated with recycled polycarbonate material. A selective UV molding process may be employed to create multiple different finishes on the same upper surface of a single surface top cover by applying a nano coat of a textured UV light curable resin on at least a portion of the upper surface of a single surface top cover.

Abstract: Enclosure parts for portable information handling systems may be made by heat pressing material layers together. The material layers may include outer fiber-reinforced thermoplastic layers and a core thermoplastic layer comprising a plurality of thermoplastic film layers. The core thermoplastic layer may be die cut to create voids that reduce weight of the enclosure part. A finishing layer may be added, along with attachment features.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions, methods of making the compositions, and composites, such as computer chassis containing the compositions are described. The polymeric compositions can contain 20 wt. % to 50 wt. % of a post-consumer mechanical recycled polycarbonate; 10 wt. % to 50 wt. % of a renewably sourced polycarbonate; 10 wt. % to 30 wt. % of a filler containing carbon fibers, wherein at least a portion of the carbon fibers are obtained from a post-industrial recycled source; and 5 wt. % to 15 wt. % of a flame retardant, wherein the polymeric compositions have a total recycled and renewable content of 50 wt. % to 90 wt. %.

Abstract: A display cover can include a rectangular body having opposing outer and inner surfaces and an edge that connects the outer and inner surfaces. A central region, widthwise edge regions, and lengthwise edge regions can each define a portion of the outer and inner surfaces, and the edge regions each can extend from the central region to define a portion of the edge. The central region can be planar such that a plane lies between the outer and inner surfaces throughout the central region. Each of the widthwise edge regions can curve away from the central region such that a line that is tangent to the outer surface at the edge region is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the central region. The body's average thickness can be less than or equal to 0.5 mm, and the body can comprise at least a majority, by weight, of a polymeric material.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for forming a structural member may include providing a sheet of structural material and compression molding an in-mold decoration film to a side of the sheet of structural material. In accordance with these and other embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for forming a structural member may include providing a sheet of structural material and adhesively bonding a chassis attachment frame to the sheet of structural material, the chassis attachment frame having one or more attachment features for mechanically coupling the structural member to other one or more other components. In accordance with these and other embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for forming a structural member may include providing a sheet of structural material and molding a chassis attachment frame comprising sheet molding compound to the structural material.

Abstract: A power cord assembly having a total recycled and renewable content of at least 25 wt. % is described. The power cord assembly can contain a plug at a first end of the power cord configured to be connected to a power source, a connector part at a second end of the power cord opposite to the plug and configured to be connected to an electrical or electronic device, one or more electrically conductive wires extending from the plug to the connector part, one or more insulators surrounding the one or more electrically conductive wires, and an outer jacket extending from the plug to the connector and surrounding the one or more insulators, where at least one of the plug, the connector part, the insulator, or the outer jacket contains a chemically recycled and/or renewably sourced thermoplastic block co-polymer elastomer.

Abstract: A keyboard having a total recycled and renewable content of equal to or greater than 35 wt. %, based on the total weight of the keyboard is described. The keyboard contains a key cap containing a mechanically recycled polycarbonate polymer or a chemically recycled cellulose based polymer, a pair of cross arms forming a scissor-shaped structure containing a polymeric composition containing 60 wt. % to 100 wt. % of a polyoxymethylene polymer, and 0 wt. % to 40 wt. % of a filler containing glass, and a back light module containing a renewably source polycarbonate polymer or a chemically recycled polyester polymer.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions, methods of making the compositions, and composites, such as computer chassis containing the compositions are described. The polymeric compositions can contain 20 wt. % to 50 wt. % of a post-consumer mechanical recycled polycarbonate; 10 wt. % to 50 wt. % of a renewably sourced polycarbonate; 10 wt. % to 30 wt. % of a filler containing carbon fibers, wherein at least a portion of the carbon fibers are obtained from a post-industrial recycled source; and 5 wt. % to 15 wt. % of a flame retardant, wherein the polymeric compositions have a total recycled and renewable content of 50 wt. % to 90 wt. %.

Abstract: A polymeric composition and fan unit containing the polymeric composition are described. The polymeric composition can contain 5 wt. % to 30 wt. % of a mechanically recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymer, 5 wt. % to 80 wt. % of a polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) polymer, wherein the PBT polymer is a reaction product of polymerizing 1,4 butane diol (BDO) with chemically recycled terephthalic acid or is derived from fossil fuel based feed stock, 5 wt. % to 35 wt. % of a filler, and 2 wt. % to 20 wt. % of a non-halogenated flame retardant.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for integration of an electrically functional structure in an information handling system. An information handling system may include may include a housing including a first housing portion coupled to a second housing portion. The first housing portion may include an electrically functional structure integrated within the first housing portion. The first housing portion may also include a first layer and a structural adhesive applied to the first layer. The first housing portion may further include a second layer and a thermally conductive adhesive applied to the second layer to bond the second layer to the first layer. The first housing portion may also include a PCB layer coupled between a first PCB and a second PCB, the PCB layer bonded to the second layer, and the electrically functional structure includes the first PCB and the second PCB.

Abstract: Systems and methods for making a thermoplastic carbon fiber plate having a plastic overmold. The method includes: heating a mold; inserting a thermoplastic carbon fiber component into a mold; mixing a supercritical fluid with a plastic mixture to infuse bubbles into the plastic mixture and to thereby reduce the density of the plastic mixture that includes a resin and glass fiber; injecting the mixture of the supercritical fluid and the plastic mixture into the mold so that a plastic overmold is formed and bonded to the thermoplastic carbon fiber component; and cooling the thermoplastic carbon fiber component and the plastic overmold. The cooled plastic overmold includes a foam core having a lower density due to the gas bubbles and a skin layer having a higher concentration of the resin than the foam core and a reduced surface roughness due to the heated mold.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for integration of an electrically functional structure in an information handling system. An information handling system may include may include a housing including a first housing portion coupled to a second housing portion. The first housing portion may include an electrically functional structure integrated within the first housing portion. The first housing portion may also include a first layer and a structural adhesive applied to the first layer. The first housing portion may further include a second layer and a thermally conductive adhesive applied to the second layer to bond the second layer to the first layer. The first housing portion may also include a PCB layer coupled between a first PCB and a second PCB, the PCB layer bonded to the second layer, and the electrically functional structure includes the first PCB and the second PCB.

Abstract: An enclosure part for an information handling system is disclosed that may include materials formed together into a rectangular shape. The enclosure part may have a void on a core side and a flatness equal to or less than 0.5 mm. The materials may include a sheet of carbon fiber, a piece of non-woven carbon fiber, and a piece of non-woven glass fiber. A method for manufacturing an enclosure part using through-plane temperature control may include inserting into a mold a sheet of carbon fiber and a piece of non-woven carbon fiber, heat pressing the sheet of carbon fiber with the piece of non-woven carbon fiber, and cooling a first portion of the mold including the sheet of carbon fiber and the piece of non-woven carbon fiber more quickly than a second portion of the mold including the sheet of carbon fiber, and removing the enclosure part from the mold.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for integration of an electrically functional structure in an information handling system. An information handling system may include may include a housing including a first housing portion coupled to a second housing portion. The first housing portion may include an electrically functional structure integrated within the first housing portion. The first housing portion may also include a first layer and a structural adhesive applied to the first layer. The first housing portion may further include a second layer and a thermally conductive adhesive applied to the second layer to bond the second layer to the first layer. The first housing portion may also include a PCB layer coupled between a first PCB and a second PCB, the PCB layer bonded to the second layer, and the electrically functional structure includes the first PCB and the second PCB.

Abstract: An enclosure part for an information handling system is disclosed that may include materials formed together into a rectangular shape. The enclosure part may have a void on a core side and a flatness equal to or less than 0.5 mm. The materials may include a sheet of carbon fiber, a piece of non-woven carbon fiber, and a non-woven glass fiber. A method for manufacturing an enclosure part using through-plane temperature control may include inserting into a mold a sheet of carbon fiber and a piece of non-woven carbon fiber, heat pressing the sheet of carbon fiber with the piece of non-woven carbon fiber, and cooling a first portion of the mold including the sheet of carbon fiber and the piece of non-woven carbon fiber more quickly than a second portion of the mold including the sheet of carbon fiber, and removing the enclosure part from the mold.