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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
Bertucci, Kristie. "Liquipel Provides Waterproof Coating for Electronic Devices." GadgetReview. N.p., 16 Jan. 2012. Web. 09 Nov. 2012. <http://www.gadgetreview.com/2012/01/liquipel-waterproof-coating.html>.
"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>.