LITTLE FALLS, NJ--(Marketwire - Jan 2, 2013) - mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: [ XDSL ]) reported today that it has been issued patent number 8,344,543 from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).

The invention generally relates to a handheld, powered device containing at least one power module having at least one battery, wherein the power module is removable and separately connects to each of the load modules. More specifically it relates to a modular device for providing multiple modular components that may be interchanged as desired. A system for providing a modular device for use in emergency or everyday applications and having a plurality of modular components that are interchangeable with one another depending on the particular desired use.

mPhase recently announced the creation of a new product the mPower Jump "Wherever You Go You're in Charge" ([ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsZYhLURQ-o ]) a new class of jump starters for automobiles.

About mPhase Technologies, Inc.
mPhase Technologies is introducing a revolutionary Smart Surface technology enabled by breakthroughs in nanotechnology, MEMS processing and micro fluidics. Our Smart Surface technology has potential applications within drug delivery systems, lab-on-a-chip analytic systems, self-cleaning systems, liquid and chemical sensor systems, and filtration systems. mPhase has pioneered its first Smart Surface enabled product, the mPhase Smart NanoBattery.

In addition to the Smart Surface technology, mPhase recently introduced its first product, the mPower Emergency Illuminator, an award-winning product designed by Porsche Design Studio and sold via the mPower website: [ http://www.mpowertech.com ]. More information about the company can be found at [ http://www.mPhaseTech.com ].

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