Fluorescent anodization dye and associated methods
a technology of fluorescent anodizing dye and dye, which is applied in the direction of coatings, surface reaction electrolytic coatings, electrolytic coatings, etc., can solve the problems of cumbersome process, time-consuming, and difficult to combine these dyes with other products to create appearance variances,
Inactive Publication Date: 2020-10-22
LOPEZ STEVEN
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The present invention is about a method for anodizing and dying metal using a fluorescent dye. It involves cleaning the metal object, placing it in an anodization bath with a specific current and voltage, and using the fluorescent dye to create a fluorescent appearance under ultraviolet light. The metallic object can be suspended in the fluorescent bath for a predetermined period of time, and then removed and suspended in a solution to seal the fluorescent dye and anodized surface. The technical effect of this method is the ability to create a visually appealing and distinctive appearance on metal objects.
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Owing to the specialized nature of anodizing dyes, it has heretofore been difficult to combine these dyes with other products to create variances in appearance.
This is because the magnetic properties of the anodizing dyes do not blend well with other materials and when blended within a dye bath separate themselves from other materials.
Such a process was cumbersome, time intensive and did not allow the peel and chipping resistant qualities of the underlying metal to be enjoyed by the fluorescent material.
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[0013]While the specification concludes with claims defining the features of the invention that are regarded as novel, it is believed that the invention will be better understood from a consideration of the description in conjunction with the drawings. As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention which can be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the inventive arrangements in virtually any appropriately detailed structure. Further, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting, but rather to provide an understandable description of the invention.
[0014]As described throughout this document, a fluorescent anodiza...
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Abstract
A method for anodizing and dying metal using a fluorescent anodization dye includes cleaning a metallic object to remove grease, chemicals, impurities and existing anodization; performing an anodization procedure on the metallic object; submerging the metallic object within a fluorescent dye bath; and sealing the fluorescent dye and anodization to the metallic object surface.
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CROSS-REFEREMCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Application Ser. No. 62 / 835,731 filed on Apr. 18, 2019, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates generally to processes and compositions of anodization dye and more particularly to a fluorescent anodization dye and a process for applying the same.BACKGROUND[0003]The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.[0004]Anodizing metal is an electrochemical process that converts the surface of the metal into a durable and corrosion resistant anodic oxide finish. Although different metals can be anodized, aluminum and titanium are best suited for this process. One of the most commonly utilized types of anodized aluminum is in the automobile industry whereby vehicle body panels are often anodized and then coated with a specialized dye that binds to...
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IPC IPC(8): C25D11/24C25D11/16
CPCC25D11/243C25D11/16C25D11/246C25D11/26
Inventor LOPEZ, STEVEN
Owner LOPEZ STEVEN