Signal Blocking Cases for Mobile Phones
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Signal blocking phone cases must achieve 40-60 dB attenuation across cellular frequencies (700 MHz to 6 GHz) while maintaining case thickness under 3mm. Current designs struggle with tradeoffs between effective shielding and maintaining essential phone functions like emergency calls, wireless charging, and camera access.
The fundamental challenge lies in selectively blocking RF signals while preserving device usability and avoiding interference with legitimate wireless operations.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including selective antenna region openings, moveable RF-blocking panels, frequency-specific attenuation materials, and radiation redirection techniques. These and other approaches aim to balance signal blocking effectiveness with practical everyday use of mobile devices.
1. Foldable Mobile Phone Shielding Bag with Conductive Lined Zippered Box and Elastic Sealing Strips
QINGDAO JIUWEI HUADUN SCIENCE AND TECH RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO LTD, QINGDAO JIUWEI HUADUN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO LTD, 2024
A lightweight, compact, and foldable mobile phone shielding bag that can be carried like a regular bag but provides shielding against mobile phone signals. The bag has a zippered box body with elastic sealing strips wrapped in conductive cloth. The inner surfaces of the box body have conductive linings. When the zipper is closed, the elastic sealing strips compress and contact the conductive linings to create a shielded space inside the bag. This prevents electromagnetic signals from mobile phones and other devices from escaping. The bag also has a foldable card pocket inside that seals when the zipper is closed.
2. Electromagnetic Shielding Bags with Conductive Lining for RF Signal Blockage
Handbag Heidi LLC, 2023
EMF/RF shielded bags and pouches to protect against excessive exposure to electromagnetic radiation from devices like cellphones, tablets, and laptops. The bags have a conductive lining throughout or in certain compartments to block RF signals from penetrating. This allows users to carry their devices in the shielded compartments to reduce exposure compared to carrying them openly.
3. Mobile Phone Case with Electromagnetic Wave-Absorbing Layer Comprising Graphene and Magnetic Nanoparticles
GUANGDONG GUANGPU TIANXIA TECH CO LTD, GUANGDONG GUANGPU TIANXIA TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, LIANG ZHENJING, 2023
Radiation-proof mobile phone case that absorbs and reduces the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the phone. The case has a housing with an internal electromagnetic wave-absorbing layer made of materials like graphene, graphite, ferrite, conductive polymers or magnetic nanoparticles. This layer absorbs the excessive and interfering radiation emitted by the phone and converts it into heat energy that is released, reducing the harmful effects of mobile phone radiation on the user.
4. Protective Case with Movable Panels for Selective Wireless Signal Blocking
OSOM Products, Inc., 2023
A protective case for smartphones and other handheld electronic devices that can be easily switched between open and closed positions to block or allow wireless signals. The case has movable panels that can be extended outwards to cover the device antennas and block wireless signals when privacy is desired. The panels can then be retracted back into the case to allow normal wireless signal transmission and reception. This provides a convenient way for users to quickly control the device's wireless connectivity to prevent unauthorized access to their data or tracking of their location.
5. Reversible Collapsible Security Pouch with Integrated Faraday Cage and Locking Mechanism
PEELED GROUP, LLC, 2023
Reversible collapsible security pouch for electronic devices that provides RF shielding to protect against electronic device hacking. The pouch can be compactly rolled and secured with a wrapping loop for portability but expands to accommodate devices like key fobs. It has a built-in Faraday cage to block RF signals. Some versions can also lock to prevent access when the device is not present.
6. Protective Cover with Multi-Layered Parallel Walls for Electromagnetic Shielding of Electronic Devices
OBSHCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOJ OTVETSTVENNOSTYU VELTER, OBSHCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOJ OTVETSTVENNOSTYU VELTER OOO VELTER, 2021
Protective cover for personal electronic devices like smartphones that shields against unauthorized access and electromagnetic radiation. The cover has two parallel walls made by bending a single web. The walls surround an inner pocket for the device. Each wall has four layers: an inner shielding layer, two intermediate layers, and an outer layer. The shielding layer blocks RF signals and prevents eavesdropping. The intermediate layers provide structural support and flexibility. The outer layer protects the device. Bending the web allows scaling the cover size while maintaining shielding effectiveness.
7. Cell Phone Case with Hinged Front Plate and Concave Copper Shield for Radiation Redirection and Audio Amplification
William James Scott, 2021
A cell phone case design that redirects radiation away from the user while amplifying audio to reduce radiation exposure and improve sound quality. The case has a hinged front plate with slots for the camera and buttons and a back plate with a lip to hold the phone. A concave copper shield between the plates redirects radiation away from the body. The front plate has audio amplification slots matching copper shield openings.
8. Mobile Phone Shielding Cover with Detachable Modular Shielding Covers and Integrated Wire Grooves
GUANGDONG JINGLITONG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD, GUANGDONG JINGLITONG ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2021
Lightweight mobile phone shielding cover for reducing electromagnetic interference in electronic devices. The cover has a support frame with multiple detachable shielding covers arranged inside. Each shielding cover has a connecting strip to attach it to the frame. The covers have wire grooves between them to connect them together. This modular design allows compact and lightweight shielding by separately shielding components instead of enclosing the whole device. The detachable covers also enable customization by replacing only the shielding needed.
9. Shielding Bag with Dual Inner Compartments and Conductive Layer for Signal Blocking
BEIJING ZHIYOUAN TECH CO LTD, BEIJING ZHIYOUAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2021
A shielding bag to protect and block mobile phone signals simultaneously. The bag has an outer container and a flip cover connected to the back. Inside the outer bag, there is a partition dividing it into two inner bags. The side of one inner bag has a conductive shielding layer to block mobile signals. This allows the user to place their phone in the shielded inner bag while the other inner bag holds other items. The flip cover provides access to both inner bags.
10. Cell Phone Case with Conductive Material for Targeted Electromagnetic Radiation Shielding and Magnetic Mounting Surfaces
Squab Holland Holdings LLC, 2021
Removable cell phone case that protects the device from physical damage and also provides electromagnetic radiation (EMR) shielding near the antennas. The case has conductive materials in selected areas near the antennas to attenuate EMR. This reduces the amount of radiation absorbed by the user's body when holding the phone close to the antennas. The conductive materials are impregnated into certain regions of the case to provide targeted shielding. The case also has magnetic surfaces to attach to metal surfaces for convenient mounting.
11. Protective Case with Arc-Shaped Grooves, Corner Pads, Camera Layer, Anti-Skid Sheets, Shielding Sheet, Rubber Base, and Protective Shell
DONGGUAN KAILEDI NUMERICAL CONTROL SCIENCE AND TECH CO LTD, DONGGUAN KAILEDI NUMERICAL CONTROL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2021
Protective case for 5G phones that provides improved protection and signal shielding compared to standard cases. The case has features like arc-shaped grooves around the inside, corner rubber pads, camera protection layer, middle anti-skid sheets, shielding sheet, soft rubber base, and protective shell. These components provide shock absorption, drop protection, grip, camera protection, signal shielding, and easy installation.
12. Portable Signal Shielding Device with Integrated Shock Absorption and Sliding Closure Mechanism
WANG HANYAO, 2021
Portable device for shielding mobile phone signals that can be carried and used in various locations. The device has a box with a shielding layer inside to block signals. It also has shock absorption layers and covers. A sliding mechanism allows the top to open and close. The top has a matching shielding plug that connects to the box. This allows the device to be carried like a backpack and shield a single phone when needed.
13. Mobile Phone Protective Cover with Layered PC and D3O Structure for Signal Attenuation Reduction
SHENZHEN SANYANG PLASTIC HARDWARE CO LTD, 2021
A 5G signal anti-attenuation mobile phone protective cover that mitigates signal loss when using 5G devices. The cover has a unique layered structure to reduce signal attenuation compared to traditional protective cases. It uses a sandwich construction with an upper and lower frame made of PC material and filled with D3O material between them. D3O is a high-frequency material that tightens on impact but returns to a soft state. This prevents signal loss when the phone is dropped. The PC frames provide protection and grip.
14. Cellphone Case with Hinged Dense Wood Plates, Slotted Front for Radiation Redirection, and Integrated Concave Copper Signal Shield
William James Scott, 2020
This cellphone case redirects radiation away from the user, amplifies speaker audio, and shields radio signals. The case has a hinged front and back plate made of dense wood that insulates heat. The front plate has a slotted design to redirect radiation away from the body while matching audio openings to amplify sound. The back plate has a lip to hold the phone, allowing access to buttons and ports. A concave copper shield inside redirects signals away from the body.
15. Protective Case with Aligned Openings for Dual-Surface 5G Antenna Access
Otter Products, LLC, 2020
Protective case for an electronic device having a display, a first 5G antenna region on the rear surface of the electronic device, and a second 5G antenna on the side surface of the electronic device. The protective case includes a first opening providing access to the display of the installed electronic device, a first antenna region opening on the rear surface of the protective case aligned with the first 5G antenna region, providing direct access to the first 5G antenna region of the installed electronic device, and a second antenna region opening on a side surface of the protective case aligned with the second 5G antenna region providing direct access to the second 5G antenna of the installed electronic device.
16. Mobile Phone Signal Shielding Bag with Detachable Panels and Silver Fiber Layer
SHANGHAI PUBLISHING & PRINTING COLLEGE, SHANGHAI PUBLISHING AND PRINTING COLLEGE, 2020
Mobile phone signal shielding bag to prevent unauthorized use of mobile phones in restricted areas like classrooms or meetings. The bag has a detachable front and back piece connected by a Velcro or zipper. It also has a strap to hang the bag and a handle for carrying. The front and back pieces have a shielding layer made of silver fiber woven fabric sandwiched between an outer waterproof layer. This shields the phone signals. The bag can be closed and hung from the user's neck to prevent access and use of the phone in restricted areas.
17. Mobile Phone Case with Removable Sliding Cover for Front Camera Obstruction
GUANGZHOU RUIYI GIFTS CO LTD, 2020
Mobile phone case with a sliding cover that can block the front camera lens to protect user privacy and prevent unauthorized access when the camera is not in use. The case has a removable sliding cover that can be flipped over to block the front camera hole. This prevents malicious hackers from using the camera to steal information or funds via facial recognition or biometric authentication. The cover can be slid back to expose the camera when needed.
18. Mobile Phone Signal Shielding Box with Conductive Screen and Cloth Integration
SHANGHAI MARIONETTE INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD, SHANGHAI MARIONETTE INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2020
A mobile phone signal shielding box that allows using the phone features while blocking external signals. The box has an upper shell with a built-in screen and hinge, and a lower shell with a keyhole and conductive cloth. The screen has two conductive glass layers with a steel mesh sandwiched in between. When the phone is placed inside the box, it can still be operated through the screen while being shielded from external signals. The conductive cloth in the lower shell completes the circuit to block signals.
19. Mobile Phone Case with Embedded Soft Magnetic Alloy Electromagnetic Shielding Layer
NINGBO ZHONGKE B PLUS NEW MATERIALS TECH CO LTD, NINGBO ZHONGKE B PLUS NEW MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2020
A mobile phone case with electromagnetic shielding capability to protect users from harmful radiation emitted by their devices. The case has an inner shell, outer shell, and an electromagnetic shielding layer sandwiched between them. The shielding layer is made of high magnetic permeability soft magnetic alloy sheets like iron-based amorphous alloys. This layer is fixed between the inner and outer shells using adhesive. The soft magnetic alloy sheets provide electromagnetic shielding when sandwiched between the case halves. The shielding layer can be a single sheet or multiple layers laminated together.
20. Mobile Phone Case with Wave-Absorbing Shielding Alloy Frame and Recessed Screen Design
SHE QICHUN, 2020
Mobile phone case that improves signal strength and reduces radiation compared to standard metal cases. The case has a frame and front wall made of wave-absorbing and shielding alloys. This absorbs electromagnetic radiation generated by the phone to improve signal strength and reduce radiation compared to metal cases. The screen is recessed into the frame with the front wall enclosing it. A separate wave-permeable cover over the recess allows screen access.
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These patents demonstrate many approaches to this challenge, including radiation-diversion capabilities, foldable pouches for transportation, and adjustable designs that let the user choose how much of a signal block is blocked. In certain instances, additional features include auditory amplification and active frequency jamming.