US Patent:
20170086312, Mar 23, 2017
Inventors:
Syed Taymur Ahmad - Chicago IL, US
Bruce Acton - Bettendorf IA, US
International Classification:
H05K 5/00
G06F 1/16
H04B 1/3888
H05K 3/28
Abstract:
Methods for protecting an electronic device from contaminants by applying different polymeric materials to different vital components of a device are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying an electrically insulating polymer, such as an acrylic-based polymer, to one or more connectors and components located on the printed circuit board of the device. The method further comprises applying a polymer capable of carrying a charge, such as a silicone-based polymer, to different connectors and components on the printed circuit board. The method leads to different components being coated with a different polymers. Electronic devices that are protected by such polymeric, hydrophobic coatings are also disclosed, such as smart phones, computers, and gaming devices.