By Rick King -

mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: XDSL.OB) seems to be moving closer to a final product launch late this year or early 2010.  On November 2nd, 2009, mPhase anounced it had been granted a patent for its “greener battery” technology that has the potential to yield a safer end product. Toxic effects resulting from residual battery chemicals has been a major problem with other battery sources, and mPhase is leaning into the problem as one of its focus areas.

mPhase specializes in microfluidics and nanotechnology, and has received a few noticeable, albeit light accolades; such as becoming an International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for its mPower Emergency Illuminator (formerly called the AlwaysReady Emergency Flashlight).  The Company develops nanotechnology-enabled products for commercial and military applications of which the newly rebranded “Illuminator” is center stage for the time being.

mPhase Technologies has also been undergoing extensive research and development with it’s flagship “mPhase Smart NanoBattery” – expected to become a major component of key electronics hardware in coming years.  The company’s recent patent approval and continued grant renewals appear to validate the company’s potential to yield profits following its initial product release – although much is yet to be seen.  Investors in mPhase have been mostly speculative to date – although continued signs of progress nearer to it’s initial product release strengthens its posture for the portable energy market.  This technology has the potential for use in not only personal electronics devices which are currently plagued by both short-term battery life and hazardous chemicals from waste disposal but also satellite integration.  The Smart NanoBattery is being developed for now under the Army’s STTR Program for military purposes.

The company has been under the radar for some time now, and has only recently formed its consumer marketing division in advance of the coming year’s initiatives.  Speculative at best – the company has yet to show anything but press releases and projected goals, but King of All Trades will be keeping an eye on this one throughout the year as a potential “sleeper” stock.

Biggest question on this company is – can it produce results to match its stated goals?  As the holidays approach, timing will be everything – and product viability will be key to it’s survivability in the recovering consumer markets.  President and CEO Ron Durando, has served with mPhase since its inception in October 1996.  He has also been an Officer of Microphase Corporation and was President and Chief Executive Officer of Nutley Securities, Inc.  Huge questions remain regarding Mr. Durando’s ability to propel the mPhase product line beyond the mediocre and into the spotlight.  Without a doubt – institutional investors won’t touch this stock until it shows true results.  (this security is highly speculative, do your own due diligence before investing in this or any other speculative stock).

Disclosure: very Long XDSL