公开(公告)号：US20170079153A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US14850535

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael M. Li ,  Christopher R. Fagan ,  Anubhav Prasad

IPC: H05K5/03 ,  B01J19/12 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: C03C23/0025 ,  B01J19/121 ,  B01J2219/0879 ,  B01J2219/12 ,  B23K26/50 ,  B23K2103/54 ,  C01F7/021

Abstract: A colored sapphire material and methods for coloring sapphire material using lasers are disclosed. The method for coloring the sapphire material may include positioning the sapphire material over an opaque substrate material, exposing the opaque substrate material to a laser beam passing through the sapphire material to impact the substrate material, and inducing a chemical change in a portion of the sapphire material exposed to the laser beam. The method may also include creating a visible color in the portion of the sapphire material as a result of the chemical change. The colored sapphire material may include a first transparent portion, and a second, colored portion substantially surrounded by the first portion. The second, colored portion may have a chemical composition different than that of the first portion.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种彩色蓝宝石材料和使用激光着色蓝宝石材料的方法。 用于着色蓝宝石材料的方法可以包括将蓝宝石材料定位在不透明的衬底材料上，将不透明衬底材料暴露于穿过蓝宝石材料的激光束以冲击衬底材料，并且在蓝宝石的一部分中引起化学变化 暴露于激光束的材料。 该方法还可以包括由于化学变化而在蓝宝石材料的该部分中产生可见的颜色。 彩色蓝宝石材料可以包括第一透明部分和基本上被第一部分包围的第二着色部分。 第二着色部分可以具有不同于第一部分的化学成分。

公开(公告)号：US10464843B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-05

申请号：US15421466

申请日：2017-02-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael M. Li ,  Christopher R. Fagan ,  Anubhav Prasad

IPC: C03C23/00 ,  B01J19/12 ,  B23K26/50 ,  C01F7/02 ,  B23K103/00

Abstract: A colored sapphire material and methods for coloring sapphire material using lasers are disclosed. The method for coloring the sapphire material may include positioning the sapphire material over an opaque substrate material, exposing the opaque substrate material to a laser beam passing through the sapphire material to impact the substrate material, and inducing a chemical change in a portion of the sapphire material exposed to the laser beam. The method may also include creating a visible color in the portion of the sapphire material as a result of the chemical change. The colored sapphire material may include a first transparent portion, and a second, colored portion substantially surrounded by the first portion. The second, colored portion may have a chemical composition different than that of the first portion.

公开(公告)号：US11325860B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-10

申请号：US16583204

申请日：2019-09-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael M. Li ,  Christopher R. Fagan ,  Anubhav Prasad

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  C03C23/00 ,  B01J19/12 ,  B23K26/50 ,  C01F7/021 ,  B23K103/00

Abstract: A colored sapphire material and methods for coloring sapphire material using lasers are disclosed. The method for coloring the sapphire material may include positioning the sapphire material over an opaque substrate material, exposing the opaque substrate material to a laser beam passing through the sapphire material to impact the substrate material, and inducing a chemical change in a portion of the sapphire material exposed to the laser beam. The method may also include creating a visible color in the portion of the sapphire material as a result of the chemical change. The colored sapphire material may include a first transparent portion, and a second, colored portion substantially surrounded by the first portion. The second, colored portion may have a chemical composition different than that of the first portion.

公开(公告)号：US20200017408A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-16

申请号：US16583204

申请日：2019-09-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael M. Li ,  Christopher R. Fagan ,  Anubhav Prasad

IPC: C03C23/00 ,  C01F7/02 ,  B23K26/50 ,  B01J19/12

Abstract: A colored sapphire material and methods for coloring sapphire material using lasers are disclosed. The method for coloring the sapphire material may include positioning the sapphire material over an opaque substrate material, exposing the opaque substrate material to a laser beam passing through the sapphire material to impact the substrate material, and inducing a chemical change in a portion of the sapphire material exposed to the laser beam. The method may also include creating a visible color in the portion of the sapphire material as a result of the chemical change. The colored sapphire material may include a first transparent portion, and a second, colored portion substantially surrounded by the first portion. The second, colored portion may have a chemical composition different than that of the first portion.

公开(公告)号：US20150290764A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14638892

申请日：2015-03-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lucas Allen Whipple ,  Simon Regis Louis Lancaster-Larocque ,  Collin D. Chan ,  Christopher R. Fagan ,  Vincent Yan ,  IAN S. THEILACKER ,  Brian K. Miehm ,  Shravan Bharadwaj

IPC: B24B49/14 ,  B24B49/16 ,  B24B49/12

CPC classification number: B24B49/14 ,  B24B5/00 ,  B24B7/00 ,  B24B29/00 ,  B24B37/015 ,  B24B41/061 ,  B24B49/006 ,  B24B49/12 ,  B24B49/16

Abstract: A method and system for observing and monitoring thermal characteristics of a machining operation, such as a surface finishing operation, performed on a workpiece is disclosed. The surface finishing operation can be performed on the workpiece in order to remove a surface defect, e.g. a parting line, on a surface of the workpiece and/or to provide a mirror-like finish to the workpiece. In one embodiment, an emissive layer is applied to the workpiece to increase a thermal emissivity of the workpiece. In some embodiments, a finishing surface, such as a polishing or buffing wheel, and/or a lubricant used in a finishing operation is monitored. A thermal profile of the surface of the workpiece, finishing surface and/or lubricant can be obtained. The finishing operation can be modified in response to the monitored thermal characteristics to prevent the occurrence of defects and improve the efficacy of the finishing operation.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于观察和监测对工件执行的诸如表面精加工操作的加工操作的热特性的方法和系统。 可以在工件上执行表面精加工操作，以便去除表面缺陷，例如， 分切线，在工件的表面上和/或为工件提供镜面状的光洁度。 在一个实施例中，发射层被施加到工件以增加工件的热辐射率。 在一些实施例中，监视在整理操作中使用的精加工表面，例如抛光轮或抛光轮和/或润滑剂。 可以获得工件表面，精加工表面和/或润滑剂的热分布。 可以响应于所监测的热特性来修改整理操作，以防止缺陷的发生并提高整理操作的功效。

公开(公告)号：US09855637B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US14638892

申请日：2015-03-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lucas Allen Whipple ,  Simon Regis Louis Lancaster-Larocque ,  Collin D. Chan ,  Christopher R. Fagan ,  Vincent Yan ,  Ian S. Theilacker ,  Brian K. Miehm ,  Shravan Bharadwaj

IPC: B24B49/14 ,  B24B49/12 ,  B24B49/16 ,  B24B49/00 ,  B24B37/015

CPC classification number: B24B49/14 ,  B24B5/00 ,  B24B7/00 ,  B24B29/00 ,  B24B37/015 ,  B24B41/061 ,  B24B49/006 ,  B24B49/12 ,  B24B49/16

Abstract: A method and system for observing and monitoring thermal characteristics of a machining operation, such as a surface finishing operation, performed on a workpiece is disclosed. The surface finishing operation can be performed on the workpiece in order to remove a surface defect, e.g. a parting line, on a surface of the workpiece and/or to provide a mirror-like finish to the workpiece. In one embodiment, an emissive layer is applied to the workpiece to increase a thermal emissivity of the workpiece. In some embodiments, a finishing surface, such as a polishing or buffing wheel, and/or a lubricant used in a finishing operation is monitored. A thermal profile of the surface of the workpiece, finishing surface and/or lubricant can be obtained. The finishing operation can be modified in response to the monitored thermal characteristics to prevent the occurrence of defects and improve the efficacy of the finishing operation.

公开(公告)号：US20170137321A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15421466

申请日：2017-02-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael M. Li ,  Christopher R. Fagan ,  Anubhav Prasad

IPC: C03C23/00 ,  B01J19/12 ,  B23K26/00 ,  C01F7/02

CPC classification number: C03C23/0025 ,  B01J19/121 ,  B01J2219/0879 ,  B01J2219/12 ,  B23K26/50 ,  B23K2103/54 ,  C01F7/021

Abstract: A colored sapphire material and methods for coloring sapphire material using lasers are disclosed. The method for coloring the sapphire material may include positioning the sapphire material over an opaque substrate material, exposing the opaque substrate material to a laser beam passing through the sapphire material to impact the substrate material, and inducing a chemical change in a portion of the sapphire material exposed to the laser beam. The method may also include creating a visible color in the portion of the sapphire material as a result of the chemical change. The colored sapphire material may include a first transparent portion, and a second, colored portion substantially surrounded by the first portion. The second, colored portion may have a chemical composition different than that of the first portion.

公开(公告)号：US09578768B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14850535

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael M. Li ,  Christopher R. Fagan ,  Anubhav Prasad

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K5/00 ,  B01J19/12

CPC classification number: C03C23/0025 ,  B01J19/121 ,  B01J2219/0879 ,  B01J2219/12 ,  B23K26/50 ,  B23K2103/54 ,  C01F7/021

Abstract: A colored sapphire material and methods for coloring sapphire material using lasers are disclosed. The method for coloring the sapphire material may include positioning the sapphire material over an opaque substrate material, exposing the opaque substrate material to a laser beam passing through the sapphire material to impact the substrate material, and inducing a chemical change in a portion of the sapphire material exposed to the laser beam. The method may also include creating a visible color in the portion of the sapphire material as a result of the chemical change. The colored sapphire material may include a first transparent portion, and a second, colored portion substantially surrounded by the first portion. The second, colored portion may have a chemical composition different than that of the first portion.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种彩色蓝宝石材料和使用激光着色蓝宝石材料的方法。 用于着色蓝宝石材料的方法可以包括将蓝宝石材料定位在不透明的衬底材料上，将不透明衬底材料暴露于通过蓝宝石材料的激光束以冲击衬底材料，并且在蓝宝石的一部分中引起化学变化 暴露于激光束的材料。 该方法还可以包括由于化学变化而在蓝宝石材料的该部分中产生可见的颜色。 彩色蓝宝石材料可以包括第一透明部分和基本上被第一部分包围的第二着色部分。 第二着色部分可以具有不同于第一部分的化学成分。

公开(公告)号：US20150072594A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14022116

申请日：2013-09-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Duco B. Pasmooij ,  Kee Han Sim ,  Christopher R. Fagan

IPC: B24B55/00 ,  B08B13/00 ,  G01N21/64

CPC classification number: B24B55/00 ,  B08B13/00 ,  B24B29/00 ,  B24B37/005 ,  B24B49/12 ,  G01N21/94 ,  G01N2021/6497

Abstract: Manufacturing methods are provided. A component may be polished to remove defects thereon. An identifier may be added to the polishing material employed to polish the component. A detector may detect the identifier. For example, the identifier may be a fluroescing material that may illuminate in the presence of a fluorescent light. A determining apparatus may determine a status of the component based on the presence or absence of the identifier. For example, the determining apparatus may determine that the component needs to be re-cleaned based on presence of the identifier. Related systems and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供制造方法。 可以抛光组分以除去其上的缺陷。 可以将标识符添加到用于抛光部件的抛光材料中。 检测器可以检测标识符。 例如，标识符可以是在存在荧光的情况下照亮的荧光材料。 确定装置可以基于标识符的存在或不存在来确定组件的状态。 例如，确定装置可以基于标识符的存在来确定组件需要被重新清理。 还提供了相关系统和计算机程序产品。