With scratches becoming abundant for many users with an iDevice, Apple seems to be tinkering with new technologies that will reduce the unsightly blemishes that are so often found on our mobile gadgets. According to information which was made public this week, the U.S Patent and Trademark Office has awarded ownership of a “scratch resistant metal device coating” to Apple. U.S. Patent No. 7896981 is described as “Nitriding stainless steel for consumer electronic products.” According to the patent’s “abstract” summary, the coating represents a “cost effective system, method, and apparatus adapted to provide a nitride layer on stainless steel used for the manufacture of consumer electronic products.” “In addition to providing a durable, hard surface that is both scratch and impact resistant,” the patent description read. “The nitride layer allows for the natural surface color and texture of the underlying stainless steel to remain visible to the user. It is the natural surface color and texture of the stainless steel that adds to the aesthetically pleasing appearance of the consumer electronic product thereby enhancing the user’s overall experience.” The invention is credited to Douglas Weber and as of the current published status of the patent, ownership is assigned to Apple Inc., effectively giving the company the green light to begin slapping this scratch-proof coating all over our cherished iDevices. Although the coating, for example, won’t make the iPhone indestructible, it will all but certain preserve the fresh look that often quickly disappears with the device’s prolonged used. [Source: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office] Authors:

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