Product Inspiration

This simple, yet effective design prevents your audio jack or headphone connector from being damaged when you accidentally yank on it in the wrong direction. The flexible nature of this connector allows it to bend and pull out of the earphone port with ease. I like the simplicity yet effectiveness of this idea, and bet there are quite a few other areas where a similar breakaway design could save us countless headaches.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/02/replug-breakaway-cable-protects-you r-3-5mm-jack/