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Waterproofing Technology

By Jessica Smock

How Waterproofing Works

Objects placed in vacuum sealed chamber

Special formula of chemicals is released in gaseous form

Because of the lack of oxygen in the chamber the formula is able to coat every surface of the object

Leading Companies in Waterproofing

HzO with its product WaterBlock

Liquipel

P2i with its product Aridion and ion-Mask

HzO and Waterblock

Working with the United States Department of Defense to be used on communication used by the troops

Has a thicker formula that allows the electronic devices to be submerged for hours underwater

HzO website

Liquipel

Specializes in waterproofing phones, tablets and mp3 players

Individuals can send in their devices and have them waterproofed for as low as $60

Devices cannot be submerged for long periods of time. Only for accidental spill

Liquipel website

P2i

Aridion has been formulated to protect mobile devices and mp3 players

Ion-Mask has been formulated to coat many different objects such as fabrics, shoes and hard surfaces

P2i website

Comparison of Companies

Companies

HzO Liquipel P2i

Years in Business 4 5 8

Type of User Larger scale manufacturing companies such as the U.S Department of Defense

Everyday users who wish to pay a fee to have their electronic devices waterproofed

Companies such as Motorola and Timberland who sell products with the waterproof technology

Degree of Water Imperviousness

High Low Medium

Accessibility Low High Medium

Product uses on different types of devices and materials

Phones, mp3, tablets Apple products, certain Motorola, HTC and Samsung products

Phones, mp3, tablets, fabric, and hard surfaces.

References

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"Electronics." P2i: Liquid Repellent Nano-coatings. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2012. <http://www.p2i.com/electronics>.

"FAQ's." Luquipel Wet and Wired. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2012. <http://www.liquipel.com/faq>.

Hodson, Hal. "How to Waterproof Absolutely Anything." The Independent. Independent Digital News and Media, 26 Apr. 2012. Web. 09 Nov. 2012. <http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/how-to-waterproof-absolutely-anything-7679057.html>.

"Inside HzO's WaterBlock Technology Breakthrough." HzO Protection From the Inside Out. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2012. <http://www.hzoinside.com/technology>.

Kelion, Leo. "CES 2012: New Technologies Unleashed at Show." BBC News. BBC, 01 Sept. 2012. Web. 09 Nov. 2012. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16469003>.

Kim, Bill Weir & C. Michael. "Invisibly Waterproof Your IPhone." Yahoo!, 02 Feb. 2012. Web. 09 Nov. 2012. <http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/this-could-be-big-abc-news/invisibly-waterproof-iphone-071948340.html>.

Mai, Taun. "Nanocoating Makes Your Electronics Completely Waterproof." Tom's Guide. N.p., 24 Jan. 2012. Web. 09 Nov. 2012. <http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Nanocoating-Liquipel-Waterproof-Smartphones-cases,news-13900.html>.

Sanborn, James. "The Future of Waterproofing." Defense News. N.p., 17 June 2012. Web. 09 Nov. 2012. <http://www.defensenews.com/article/20120617/DEFFEAT01/306170008/The-Future-Waterproofing>.