Patent ID: 9627194
Date: 2017-04-18
CPC Classifications: B05C,H01L,H05K,Y10T

Claim:
1. A method for coating an electronic device, comprising: assembling at least first and second components of an electronic device to form an electronic assembly, the first component including at least one of an exterior component of the electronic device, light emission element of the electronic device, an imaging element of the electronic device, or a sensor of the electronic device; applying a mask over at least one of the light emission element, the imaging element or the sensor of the electronic assembly, the mask shielding the light emission element, the imaging element or the sensor, wherein the mask covers portions of opposite surfaces of the electronic assembly; applying a water-resistant protective coating to at least two components of the electronic assembly with the mask in place; and removing the mask from the electronic assembly, the water-resistant protective coating remaining on coated portions of the electronic assembly, uncoated portions of the electronic assembly, including the light emission element, the imaging element or the sensor, being exposed through removal of the mask.