According to GizChina , Apple has been granted a new patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office for a material called " Spatial Composites ". The Spatial Composites patent means that Apple is researching a new material to keep the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch better protected against scratches on the body.
New technology helps users feel more secure when using iPhone without protective case
The company wants to ensure that users won’t have to rely on protective cases to protect their devices, which is entirely justified since the devices themselves already come with screen protectors.
According to the patent, Apple would create a scratch-resistant back using a wear-resistant material. This material could be integrated into the iPhone's frame to make it stronger. The inventors of Spatial Composites include Christopher Prest, Stephen Lynch, and Teodor Dabov. They are all engineers working for Apple.
Apple explains the different materials used in smartphone manufacturing and their scratch resistance. According to the company, while plastic does not interfere with the smartphone’s wireless connection, it is not scratch-resistant. Metal, on the other hand, is more durable but can cause interference with wireless signals. Ceramic, while also scratch-resistant and does not interfere with wireless connections, is not as durable.
Patent image for Spatial Composites material
The patent describes Spatial Composites as a blend of metals and ceramics that are scratch-resistant, durable, and have minimal interference. The new technology would be combined with Apple’s Crystal Shield technology, which was previously developed to protect the display from scratches, to improve the device’s durability. The result is that iPhone users can keep their device looking brand new for months or years without a case.
However, this is just a patent granted to Apple. If the company applies it to iPhone production, it will take a few years, meaning the iPhone 15 or even iPhone 16 series will not be able to apply Spatial Composites.
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