SLIDE STRETCH
Company
PopSockets, Boulder, CO
Timeframe
2020
Role
Senior Quality Engineer, Product Development
Project Goal
Develop a non-adhesive, re-positionable, and removable phone grip that fits nearly all phone and case combinations.
Double O-Ring Design
Introduced a double O-ring mechanism for better self-centering and grip on various devices.
Dovetail Design
Implemented a dovetail sliding mechanism, reducing the design's profile for a sleeker fit.
Material Selection & Testing
Selected Buna-N O-rings for its high tensile modulus and low stress relaxation.
Compatibility Testing
Conducted extensive testing on over 120 phone and case combinations, achieving an 80% compatibility rate in Generation 1, improved to over 90% in Generation 2.
OUTCOME
The Slide Stretch successfully launched as a versatile, non-adhesive phone grip solution, meeting the needs of a wide array of users.
Awarded patent USD1011335S1