Sony files patent application for liquid cellphone cushion

by Sean Cooper, posted Jul 9th 2007 at 10:39AM

Unlike the iPhone, some handsets will pack it in when they hit the curb or floor from waist height (sorry, we just couldn't resist). Sony's "Liquid Cushion" patent application works by placing your device in a sealed chamber within a second perforated chamber filled with fluid, surrounded by the outer housing. Drop the handset, and the liquid will squeeze out of the perforated chamber and absorb some of the impact. Clever idea, but we're thinking if people are worrying about battery replacement now, just wait til you have to deal with anti-shock goo.

[Via textually.org]

Filed under: Sony Ericsson, Misc

Tags: patent, rugged, shock proof, ShockProof, sony

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mik @ Jul 9th 2007 12:11PM

does this void the warranty when set off?.. first thing that came to mind was water damage..

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Rich Brome @ Jul 9th 2007 4:24PM

THANK YOU for not calling this an "airbag" like everyone else covering this announcement. If it's filled with LIQUID, it's obviously not an AIRbag!

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