U.S. patent application number 15/239756 was filed with the patent office on 2016-12-08 for system and method for a mobile device cover with detachable emf blocker.
The applicant listed for this patent is Prince Lionheart, Inc.. Invention is credited to Kelly McConnell.
Application Number | 20160360652 15/239756 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 52448487 |
Filed Date | 2016-12-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160360652 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
McConnell; Kelly |
December 8, 2016 |
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MOBILE DEVICE COVER WITH DETACHABLE EMF
BLOCKER
Abstract
An EMF blocker having a blocking shield made of a material to
sufficiently block EMF radiation emitted from electronic devices.
The EMF blocker has necessary coupling mechanism to detachably
couple to the electronic device so that an ideal relative
positioning between the electronic device and the EMF blocker is
ensured. The EMF blocker also has necessary coupling mechanism to
couple to a user of the electronic device to the EMF blocker. The
EMF blocker can be in the form of a bib, an apron, a blanket, an
article of clothing, a panel. The electronic device can be any
mobile electronic device, laptop computer, or even a desktop
computer.
Inventors: |
McConnell; Kelly; (Santa
Ynez, CA) |
|
Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Prince Lionheart, Inc. |
Santa Maria |
CA |
US |
|
|
Family ID: |
52448487 |
Appl. No.: |
15/239756 |
Filed: |
August 17, 2016 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
|
|
|
|
|
|
Application
Number |
Filing Date |
Patent Number |
|
|
14457081 |
Aug 11, 2014 |
|
|
|
15239756 |
|
|
|
|
61864493 |
Aug 9, 2013 |
|
|
|
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G06F 1/1656 20130101;
A41D 31/32 20190201; A61N 1/16 20130101; H05K 9/00 20130101 |
International
Class: |
H05K 9/00 20060101
H05K009/00; A41D 31/00 20060101 A41D031/00; G06F 1/16 20060101
G06F001/16 |
Claims
1. A method of protecting a user of an electronic device from
electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation emitted by the electronic
device, the method comprising: minimizing passage of EMF radiation
therethrough using a blocking shield; coupling on the blocking
shield for the user to detachably couple the blocking shield to the
electronic device; coupling the blocking shield to the electronic
device responsive to a user utilization of the electronic device;
and covering at least one portion of the electronic device using a
case including the blocking shield.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the electronic device includes at
least one of a cellular phone, a tablet computer, a laptop
computer, a portable DVD player, or a portable video game
player.
3. The method of claim 1, comprising coupling EMF radiation with
the blocking shield having no sleeve.
4. The method of claim 1, comprising covering with the blocking
shield a user shoulder and genital region.
5. The method of claim 1, comprising fastening the blocking shield
around a user's neck.
6. The method of claim 1, comprising coupling a neck guard on the
blocking shield.
7. The method of claim 1, comprising detattachably attaching the
electronic device to a mid-portion of the blocking shield by
fastener.
8. The method of claim 7, wherein the fastener is a hook-and-loop
fastener.
9. The method of claim 1, comprising folding the blocking shield as
a wearable blanket or containing within a case the blocking shield
of the electronic device while being attached to the electronic
device.
10. A system of protecting a user of an electronic device from
electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation emitted by the electronic
device, the system comprising: a blocking shield configured to
minimize passage of EMF radiation therethrough, the blocking shield
detachably coupled to the electronic device and responsive to a
user utilization of the electronic device; wherein at least one
portion of the electronic device is covered using a case including
the blocking shield.
11. The system of claim 10, comprising the electronic device
includes at least one of a cellular phone, a tablet computer, a
laptop computer, a portable DVD player, or a portable video game
player.
12. The system of claim 11, comprising the blocking shield having
no sleeve and coupled with EMF radiation.
13. The system of claim 11, comprising the blocking shield covered
a user shoulder and genital region.
14. The system of claim 11, comprising the blocking shield being
around a user's neck.
15. The system of claim 11, comprising a neck guard coupled on the
blocking shield.
16. The system of claim 11, comprising the electronic device
deattachably attached to a mid-portion of the blocking shield by a
fastener.
17. The system of claim 16, wherein the fastener is a hook-and-loop
fastener.
18. The system of claim 11, comprising the blocking shield being
folded as a wearable blanket or contained within a case of the
electronic device while being attached to the electronic device.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. utility patent
application Ser. No. 14/457,081 filed on Aug. 11, 2014 which claims
priority to U.S. provisional application No. 61/864,493 dated Aug.
9, 2013, the contents of which is hereby incorporated by
reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] (1) Field of the Invention
[0003] The field of the invention is accessories for mobile
electronics.
[0004] (2) Description of Related Art Including Information
Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98
[0005] Electronic devices such as desktop computers, cellular
phones, laptop computers, tablet PCs such as iPads.RTM., portable
gaming devices, portable DVD players, wireless keyboards, are known
to emit electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation that are hazardous to
people in close proximity.
[0006] It is known to reduce exposure to radiation by wearing a
lead shielding such as a lead apron or a lead vest. Such solution
is currently used by medical personnel who are frequently exposed
to radiation. There is no currently suitable solution, however, for
the general public to minimize one's exposure to EMF created by
these mobile personal electronics while at the same time keeping
such mobile electronics in an ideal relative position, relative to
the user and the wearable shielding. More specifically, there is an
urgent need for feasible solutions that minimize exposure of EMF in
young active children who play with such mobile electronics, and
may be difficult to keep any type of shielding in place to protect
them.
[0007] Since 2007 scientists have been warning the public about the
steady increase in EMF radiation due to the popularity of mobile
devices, laptops, iPads.RTM., and tablets. Now the number of
personal electronic devices has skyrocketed and EMF radiation is
everywhere. Specifically, the Bio Initiative Working Group
consisting of twenty-nine independent scientific groups from all
over the world recently reviewed and compared data on over 1800
studies on EMF radiation. The group concluded that electromagnetic
radiation damages DNA, interferes with DNA repair, and creates
greater toxicity in the genes. The group also cites studies showing
pathological leakage of the blood-brain barrier and altered immune
function. There are also dozens of studies linking cell phones on
standby carried on a belt or in a pocket of men and wireless
laptops to sperm damage: quality, mobility & death, all
affecting fertility and reproduction. Perhaps even more alarming is
the evidence of increased incidence of child and adult brain tumor
risks that is linked to electromagnetic radiation. Also the use of
mobile & cordless phones is reported to increase the incidence
of acoustic neuroma. EMF exposure has been further correlated with
other cancers, such as child and adult leukemia and breast cancer
in both men and women. The report also cites studies showing a link
between electromagnetic radiation and neurological diseases, such
as Alzheimer's & ALS, miscarriage and a number of
cardiovascular effects. Taken altogether the reports ring the alarm
bell that both children and adults have increased health risks from
EMF and there is a concrete need to protect humans from such
exposure.
[0008] United States Patent application publication number
20120185999 by Ravin discloses a pouch in pants for an electronic
device, the pants pocket having electromagnetic shielding. Ravin
was concerned with securing the electronic device in a position
where a user would be protected when the device is in the pants
pocket.
[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 8,434,169 issued to Maner discloses a
shielding or protective garments for protecting women from
electromagnetic fields. Maner was more specifically concerned with
protecting and/or reducing exposure of reproductive organs and
fetuses of women to electromagnetic fields.
[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 8,205,744 issued to Tashjian discloses a
protective laptop carrier. Tashjian was concerned with shielding a
laptop user from the harmful heat and the EMF generated including
but not limited to RF microwave radiation emitted by a laptop
particularly when being used on the user's chest or lap regions.
The shielding also serves as a lightweight carrying case and base
support for the laptop computer.
[0011] All referenced patents, applications and literatures are
incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Furthermore,
where a definition or use of a term in a reference, which is
incorporated by reference herein, is inconsistent or contrary to
the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that
term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the
reference does not apply. The invention may seek to satisfy one or
more of the above-mentioned desires. Although the present invention
may obviate one or more of the above-mentioned desires, it should
be understood that some aspects of the invention might not
necessarily obviate them.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] As described above and shown in the drawing figures, the
invention is about having an EMF blocker being an electronic device
accessory, or as part of an electronic device accessory. The EMF
blocker includes a blocking shield that can be made of various
materials known to block EMF radiation. This general idea of using
an EMF blocker can apply to cellular phone cases, laptop covers,
laptop pillow desks, laptop portable tables, desktop computers, all
other tablet computers and electronic reading devices. Many of the
accessories to these personal electronics can have an EMF blocker
coupled to it, so that a user is more likely to remember to use the
EMF blocker over his/her body while using the electronics
device.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] FIG. 1 shows an EMF blocker with a blocking shield
incorporated therein, and the EMF blocker is coupled to a user and
an electronic device.
[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates the EMF blocker and blocking shield
coupled to different types of electronic devices via a coupling
mechanism.
[0015] FIG. 3A shows two EMF blockers in the form of a bib, each
having some kind of coupling mechanism to couple to the electronic
device.
[0016] FIG. 3B shows an EMF blocker in the form of an apron with
straps, having some kind of coupling mechanism to couple to the
electronic device.
[0017] FIG. 3C shows an EMF blocker in the form of a cape with a
collar.
[0018] FIG. 3D shows an EMF blocker in the form of a cape with a
collar/neck guard on a user, the cape having some kind of coupling
mechanism to couple to the electronic device.
[0019] FIG. 3E shows an EMF blocker in the form of an odd shaped
panel, having some kind of coupling mechanism to couple to the
electronic device.
[0020] FIG. 3F shows an EMF blocker in the form of a blanket,
having some kind of coupling mechanism to couple to the electronic
device.
[0021] FIG. 3G shows an EMF blocker in the form of a hard or
semi-rigid panel, having some kind of coupling mechanism to couple
to the electronic device.
[0022] FIG. 3H shows an EMF blocker in the form of a case for the
electronic device.
[0023] FIG. 4A shows a bib EMF blocker with a detachable case
capable of attachment to an electronic device. The detachable case
can also detach from the bib.
[0024] FIG. 4B shows a toddler playing with a tablet PC using the
EMF blocker, the tablet PC is attached to a case, which is attached
to the bib.
[0025] FIG. 4C shows an EMF blocker with a pocket and shoulder
flap, and a tablet PC is to be inserted into the pocket through an
opening of the pocket. The display screen can be viewed through the
transparent window of the pocket.
[0026] FIG. 4D shows an EMF blocker with a neck guard and sleeve
holes with a fastening means for an electronic device.
[0027] FIG. 4E shows an EMF blocker with sleeves and a flap having
material for affixing an electronic device via friction.
[0028] FIG. 4F shows an EMF blocker with an appendage in the form
of a strap with a fastener for attaching to an electronic
device.
[0029] FIG. 4G shows an EMF blocker for placing a desktop PC
keyboard, or laptop PC thereon.
[0030] FIG. 4H shows an EMF blocker with a loop design for
placement around the user's neck and suction cups for attaching to
an electronic device.
[0031] FIG. 4I shows an EMF blocker with a neck guard, shoulder
flaps, straps and attachment means of a snap, button, and
magnet.
[0032] FIG. 4J shows an EMF blocker with a built-in stand for an
electronic device.
[0033] FIG. 5 shows an EMF blocker in the form of a costume with
sleeve holes and fasteners attached to the distal end of two
appendages.
[0034] FIG. 6A shows an EMF blocker with VELCRO or hook and loop
attachment means at the distal or terminal end of the EMF
blocker.
[0035] FIG. 6B shows an EMF blocker in the form of a cape with a
loop design and magnets to close the loop and fasteners disposed in
the mid-region of the blocking shield.
[0036] FIG. 7A shows prior art of a user working on a laptop
without EMF radiation protection.
[0037] FIG. 7B shows an EMF blocker attached to a user for use,
wherein the EMF blocker has clear indication instructing the user
where to place the laptop or the keyboard.
[0038] FIG. 8 shows a case with an EMF blocker folded and stored
within a pocket of the case.
[0039] FIG. 9 shows a preferred embodiment where EMF blocker is in
the form of a laptop pillow table with a hard surface, and the
blocking shield is stored within the pillow.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0040] Referring now to the drawings wherein the showings are for
purposes of illustrating a preferred embodiment of the present
invention and not for purposes of limiting the same, a first
embodiment of the invention is Mobile Device Cover with Detachable
EMF Blocker illustrated in FIG. 1, the invention includes a
blocking shield 3 and coupling means 5 to a user and an electronic
device 4. An EMF blocker 2 with a blocking shield 3 is detachably
coupled to an electronic device 4 by generally known methods. The
inventor has surprisingly discovered the importance of tethering
the electronic device 4 to the EMF blocker 2. When the EMF blocker
2 is tethered, or coupled, to the electronic device 4, a relative
position between the electronic device 4 and the EMF blocker 2 is
ensured. Further, there has been no attempt in the art to make an
EMF blocker 2 as part of an accessory to the electronic device 4
while also coupling the EMF blocker 2 to a user. This is an
important distinction because while in some forms may limit a
user's freedom of movement, it ensures maximum blockage of EMF
radiation to a user, especially toddler and children who are more
likely to forget to use the EMF blocker 2, or are too active to
keep the EMF blocker 2 in place. By having an EMF blocker 2 that
tethers an electronic device 4 to a child-aged user, a parent can
easily enforce and monitor proper usage of the EMF blocker 2.
[0041] FIG. 2 shows a user with an EMF blocker 2 and a coupling
mechanism 5 capable of attaching to a mobile phone, tablet personal
computer, desktop personal computer, keyboard, portable DVD player,
and portable video game player. As will be discussed later, many
coupling methods are contemplated.
[0042] FIG. 3A shows an EMF blocker 2 in the form of a bib with a
loop design and two flaps 12 for attaching around a user's neck.
The fastening mechanism 6 could be hook and loop, magnets, or
similar known quick releasable attachment designs. Further the flap
12 portion could be weighted. The additional weight would help
maintain a user's center of gravity by balancing against the weight
of the electronic device 4 and aid in posture. A further coupling
mechanism 5 is integrated into the bib design for attachment to an
electronic device 4.
[0043] FIG. 3B shows an EMF blocker 2 in the form of an apron with
straps 7. The straps 7 can be attached at a lower or medial portion
of an EMF blocker 2 for tying around a user's torso and straps 7 at
an upper portion of an EMF blocker 2 for tying around a user's
neck. This would help stabilize the EMF blocker 2.
[0044] FIG. 3C shows an EMF blocker 2 in the form of a cape 8 with
a collar 9. The cape 8 could be affixed with a button or snap.
Shielding the throat and neck is important because it is believed
that throat and thyroid cancers are on the rise due to increased
exposure to EMF radiation.
[0045] FIG. 3D shows an EMF blocker 2 in the form of a cape 8 with
a collar 9 on a user. In this embodiment the user puts on a cape 8
in a reverse orientation thus leaving a collar 9 in front of the
neck and face. Additionally, the cape 8 can be designed with
sleeves or with sleeve holes for the user's arms.
[0046] FIG. 3E shows an EMF blocker 2 in the form of an odd shaped
panel. There is no requirement that the EMF blocker 2 be symmetric
in shape. Further, the position of the coupling mechanism 5 for an
electronic device 4 can be placed in different spots to suit
different user's requirements. Here in FIG. 3E, the panel is
generally soft and pliable.
[0047] FIG. 3F shows an EMF blocker 2 in the form of a blanket. The
coupling mechanism 5 could be in the form of a pocket or other
attachment means. The position of the coupling mechanism 5 for an
electronic device 4 could be in a medial portion so that the
blanket could cover the upper and lower torso of a user.
[0048] FIG. 3G shows an EMF blocker 2 in the form of a hard panel
10. The panels can fold over to reduce the overall space taken up
for transport or when not in use. The hard panel 10 could be used
for protection of an electronics device as well as formed for
storage of the device. It should be understood that the panel could
alternatively be made of soft materials or the panel could be
covered in soft materials over a rigid panel portion. The size and
shape of the panel would necessarily dictated by the dimension of
the electronic device 4.
[0049] FIG. 3H shows an EMF blocker 2 in the form of a case 11 for
the electronic device 4. The blocking shield can consist of the
entire case 11, or only portion of the case 11. In a preferred
embodiment, the entire case 11 is made of, embedded with, or
covered with, EMF blocking material.
[0050] FIG. 4A shows a bib EMF blocker 2 with a case 11 capable of
attachment to an electronic device 4. In this embodiment the case
11 is attached to a medial portion of the EMF blocker 2 with a
lower portion available to shield the user's body or legs depending
upon how the user is using the device. The upper portion of the EMF
blocker 2 is in the shape of a bib with weighted flaps 12 to secure
the EMF blocker 2 to the user. The weighted flaps 12 would rest
over the user's shoulders. The flaps 12 can or cannot be
weighted.
[0051] FIG. 4B shows a toddler playing with a tablet personal
computer using the EMF blocker 2 on a table. In this configuration,
the bib rests over the user's shoulders to protect the user's upper
body and the EMF blocker 2 rests underneath the tablet shielding
the rest of the user's body. The case 11 is coupled to the bib,
having a kickstand 13. In one embodiment, the case 11 is removable
from the bib. In other embodiments, the EMF blocker 2 can be
attached to the keyboard of a desktop personal computer in a
similar manner.
[0052] FIG. 4C shows an EMF blocker 2 with a pocket 17 and shoulder
flap 12. The shoulder flap 12 is weighted and helps to frictionally
maintain the EMF blocker 2 in place. The pocket 17 has an opening
18 to store an electronic device 4 (e.g., tablet PC as shown). In
the case of a device 4 with a touchscreen the user could operate
the device through the transparent window 19. In the situation of a
device that is just playing back a movie or video the transparent
window 19 would allow the user to safely watch the movie.
[0053] FIG. 4D shows an EMF blocker 2 with a neck guard 9 and
sleeve holes 20 with a coupling means 5 for an electronic device 4.
A tablet personal computer is attached with a fastener 6 to the EMF
blocker 2. In this configuration the user is secured to the
electronic device 4 via the EMF blocker 2 sleeve holes. The user's
arms or shoulders support the EMF blocker 2 and the user can be
standing, sitting, or lying down. Also, this configuration uses a
tall collar 9 to protect the neck and thyroid glands. Because the
attachment point for the electronic device 4 is at a medial portion
of the EMF blocker 2, this embodiment allows the user to protect
the user's upper and lower body, still with the use of just one EMF
blocker 2. In this preferred embodiment the upper torso portion of
the EMF blocker 2 could have a loop design for slipping over the
head while the lower body portion of the EMF blocker 2 could be a
simple blanket design to drape over the waist and legs of the
user.
[0054] FIG. 4E shows an EMF blocker 2 with sleeves and a flap
material 14 for affixing an electronic device 4. Additionally, this
embodiment has a rubber, thermoplastic elastomer or anti-slip
surface 15 incorporated into the flap for use when a user is
sitting and has a table or surface to set the flap material. This
reduces the chance of the electronic device 4 sliding off the table
or surface. The sleeves secure the EMF blocker 2 to the user.
Although illustrated here as being used with an embodiment having a
flap 14, such method (i.e., using a rubber, TPE, or anti-slip
surface) can be used in any contemplated form of EMF blocker.
[0055] FIG. 4F shows an EMF blocker 2 with an appendage 16 in the
form of a strap with a fastener 6 for attaching to an electronic
device 4. In this embodiment the EMF blocker 2 can be attached to a
user in any of the previously described manners but is shown here
with shoulder flaps 12. The fastener 6 at the distal end of the
appendage 16 fastens to an electronic device 4. The method of
attachment can be the same as disclosed above. The appendage 16
allows the user to freely adjust the electronic device 4 or shift
the user's body for comfort. Additionally, if the user is standing
or walking the appendage 16 acts as a security device if the
electronic device 4 was dropped the appendage 16 would keep the
device from hitting the ground. The security feature would limit
designs of the appendage 16 to about four or five feet in length
and depend on a user's height and the positioning on the EMF
blocker 2. This embodiment is also useful for using with a desktop
computer where the main CPU is located under the desk. This way,
when the appendage 16 is attached to the keyboard on the desk, the
bottom portion of the EMF blocker drapes over the user's genital
area, protecting the user.
[0056] FIG. 4G shows an EMF blocker 2 having clear indication
instructing a user where to attach or rest a keyboard or laptop,
when the EMF blocker is rest on the table 22. In this embodiment
the EMF blocker 2 is secured to the user with shoulder flaps 12.
The EMF blocker 2 would also have markings at the mid-region of the
EMF blocker 2 to rest whatever device on the EMF blocker. In other
embodiments, the EMF blocker 2 has additional attachment mechanisms
in a medial portion of the EMF blocker 2 to attach to the table 22
so that the user could shift around their body but not disturb the
electronic device 4. In the preferred embodiment, the EMF blocker 2
has graphics 21 or instructions printed or otherwise integrated
into the surface to aid in folding or attaching or wearing the EMF
blocker 2, or aid in resting an electronic device on the EMF
blocker 2.
[0057] FIG. 4H shows an EMF blocker 2 with a loop design with one
flap 12 for placement around the user's neck and suction cups 23
for attaching the EMF blocker 2 to an electronic device 4. Also,
the embodiment is not limited in the placement of a shoulder flap
12 which could be adjustable. The fastener 6 could be adjusted to
accommodate different sized users.
[0058] FIG. 4I shows an EMF blocker 2 with a neck guard, shoulder
flaps 12, straps 7 and attachment means of a snap, button, and
magnet 24. This embodiment shows an EMF blocker 2 with straps 7
that can be tied behind the user's back and is intended for users
that use electronic devices 4 for long periods of time. The
shoulder flap 12 is comfortable and the neck guard 9 is flared out
away from the user to protect the neck area without interfering
with the user's ability to turn their head or move around.
[0059] FIG. 4J shows an EMF blocker 2 with a built in stand 25 for
an electronic device 4. In this embodiment the EMF blocker 2 is
secured to the user with shoulder flaps 12. The EMF blocker 2 would
also have attachment mechanisms at the distal end of the EMF
blocker 2 to secure the EMF blocker 2 to a table. The EMF blocker 2
could have additional attachment mechanisms in a medial portion of
the EMF blocker 2 to attach to the table so that the user could
shift around their body but not disturb the electronic device 4.
The stand 25 is incorporated as thin piece of plastic with groove
or slit 26 that would allow a user to stably balance an electronic
device 4. Additional methods of incorporating a stand 13 into the
EMF blocker 2 are known in the arts, such as folding braces or a
plastic arm that can rotate from a flush position with the EMF
blocker 2 to form a triangular support between the electronic
device 4 and EMF blocker 2 like a kickstand.
[0060] FIGS. 4A-4J show various ways to fasten an EMF blocker 2 to
a person. For example, Velcro.RTM., straps 7, clips, snaps,
buttons, loop design (to slip over the head) and sleeves can be
used. The various methods have different advantages for different
types of users. An adult that may be interrupted frequently may
enjoy a hook and loop attachment method because of the ease of
detaching and reattaching quickly. Examples of adults that would
benefit from this design would be a working parent with small
children that need to be tended to frequently. A preferred
embodiment is with two clips on the EMF blocker 2. The clip design
would work well for older adults that may not have the dexterity to
quickly button and un-button a button.
[0061] Another preferred embodiment is wherein the EMF blocker 2
can be attached to a user with buttons. The button attachment would
work well for a user that is used to working with devices for long
durations of time and prefer the robust and firm attachment that
buttons can provide. For children, a loop design would be easy to
use because it would not require the manual hand dexterity that
might be required for attachment with buttons.
[0062] Another preferred embodiment wherein the EMF blocker 2 is
attached to a user with sleeves. This particular method of
attachment is good for users of all age that might not have the
dexterity to operate clips or buttons or the strength or
flexibility to slip a loop design over their own head.
[0063] FIG. 5 shows an EMF blocker 52 in the form of a costume with
sleeve holes and fasteners attached to the distal end of an
appendage. This embodiment illustrates that the number of
appendages and fasteners is not limited to just one. Here the
costume provides for two fasteners which can stabilize the
electronic device 54 and provide additional protection if a single
fastener were to fail. Additionally, it should be understood that
the entire costume need not have the blocking shield 3, but only
where it would be advantageous such as protecting the reproductive
organs or the head and neck.
[0064] FIG. 6A shows an EMF blocker 2 with VELCRO.RTM. or hook and
loop attachment means at the distal or terminal end of the EMF
blocker 2. VELCRO.RTM. or hook and loop is a preferred method of
attachment because it is inexpensive, robust, and easy to detach
and reattach. This embodiment allows the user to easily place the
EMF blocker 2 over the user's body in a single direction. The user
could either cover the waist up to the neck and even covering the
throat depending on the chosen design or cover the waist down over
the legs and feet. This option would be useful for people that had
a particular concern, for example a pregnant woman would want to
cover her belly and protect her unborn child. Perhaps a user has a
family history with a particular type of cancer, thyroid cancer,
and therefore would like the option of having a convenient and
light weight EMF blocker 2 that could shield the thyroid gland.
[0065] FIG. 6B shows an EMF blocker in the form of a cape 60 with a
loop design with two flaps 53 and magnets 55 to close the loop and
fasteners disposed in the mid-region of the blocking shield 3.
Magnets 55 can be used for affixing two pieces of the EMF blocker 2
around the neck of a user. This particular design is also a costume
cape 60 with fasteners 56 disposed in the mid-region of the
blocking shield 3. In one embodiment, the EMF blocker 2 is a
wearable piece attached to the electronic device or case 11,
discussed more below. The wearable piece can be cape-like, and can
be worn on the front of a child instead of on the back of the
child. Some contemplated embodiments can have sleeves. Other
contemplated embodiments can have raised collars just like a
vampire's cape so that when the cape is worn on the front of the
child, the raised collar protects the child's neck and brain from
EMF radiation exposure.
[0066] FIG. 7A shows prior art of a user working on a laptop
without EMF radiation protection. FIG. 7B shows an EMF blocker 2
attached to a user for use with an electronic device on a counter
top. The EMF blocker 2 can have markings 21 to show the optimal
placement of an electronic device or keyboard on a surface or a
coupling mechanism 5. In FIG. 7B, the electronic device is not
shown. Although a wired keyboard itself does not emit EMF
radiation, the EMF blocker is still suitable for wired keyboard
because it uses the keyboard as a guide to tether the desktop PC to
the EMF blocker. It is especially contemplated for usage with
wireless keyboard, because wireless keyboards are known to emit EMF
radiation.
[0067] FIG. 8 shows a case 11 with an EMF blocker 82 folded and
stored within a pocket of the case 80. This case 80 is made of EMF
blocking material, or have such EMF blocking material as part of
the case 80. Specifically, there are different materials that are
commercially available such as Silverell.TM. and ARGENTEX.TM. which
are manufactured with proprietary methods and discussed in greater
detail below. The cover and the EMF blocker 82 fold nicely
together. Optionally, the EMF blocker can be detached from the
cover before the cover is closed on the electronic device 4. Many
other folding and unfolding configurations are contemplated, such
as the way any of the known diaper changing mats are known to be
folded and unfolded. The method of attachment of the EMF blocker 82
to the hard cover could be by use of VELCRO (hook and loop)
material, snaps, zipper, or buttons. In an alternative embodiment
the EMF blocker could be attached directly to the electronic device
4 using VELCRO (hook and loop) material, snaps, or tensioned loop
material (like a rubber band or bungee cord).
[0068] In one embodiment, the EMF blocker 2 is partially and
directly attached to the bottom side of the electronic device 4
without the need for a hard or soft cover. In yet another
embodiment, a hard or soft cover is present, and the hard or soft
cover also acts as an EMF blocker 2, by having the necessary
EMF-blocking material as part of the soft or hard cover to protect
a user, more specifically reproductive organs, from EMF radiation
exposure.
[0069] In a preferred embodiment an EMF blocker 2 can be attached
to the electronic device 4 or case with snaps 24. This embodiment
allows a robust attachment that is easy to detach as well.
Although, having to permanently attach a snap receptacle to an
electronic device 4 may not be user friendly. An alternative
embodiment wherein an EMF blocker 2 can be attached to the case
with a zipper. EMF blocker 2 can be washable and the ability to
remove it from the case would probably be required unless the case
11 was also made of washable materials.
[0070] In a preferred embodiment an EMF blocker 2 can be attached
to a case 11 with buttons 24. The button attachment embodiment is
very preferable because it provides a stable platform for further
attaching the EMF blocker 2 to a user.
[0071] A preferred embodiment wherein an EMF blocker 2 can be
attached to a case 11 and where a pocket is formed in the case 11.
For example, the pocket could be in a medial portion of a towel
shaped and sized EMF blocker 2. The electronic device 4 could be
placed in the pocket and the towel shaped and sized EMF blocker 2
could be rolled up for storage and rolled out for use. Also, the
EMF blocker 2 can be simply a lap blanket. Further, the EMF blocker
can be in a form of a Snuggie.RTM. sleeved blanket. In yet another
embodiment the EMF blocker 2 can be attached to either an
electronic device 4 or a case 11 and the EMF blocker 2 is in the
shape of a sleeve. The EMF blocker 2 can be in the shape of any
article of clothing to be worn by a human or pet.
[0072] In yet another embodiment, a cover can have a pocket for the
EMF blocker 82 to be stowed away. The pocket can be open or
resealable. The pocket with the resealable form can utilize a
zipper, buttons, snaps, or Velcro to seal the pocket closed.
Alternatively, the EMF blocker 82 can be attached inside the pocket
and act as an anchor for spreading out the EMF blocker 82, in this
embodiment of the invention the method of attachment is in the form
of a zipper, buttons, snaps or Velcro. An alternative embodiment
wherein a case 11 is made of a soft material. A soft material can
include or be entirely made from synthetic material such as
neoprene, perforated foam or preformed foam. One skilled in the art
would recognize the many possibilities available to make the case
11.
[0073] FIG. 9 shows a preferred embodiment where EMF blocker 92 is
in the form of a laptop pillow table 90 with a pillow 91 and hard
surface 93.
[0074] In a preferred embodiment, the contemplated EMF blocking
material is a yarn fiber/fabric substrate with a silver layer on
them, where the silver layer is 99.9% pure and permanently bonded
to the surface of the textile in a unique metallizing process that
bonds silver on polyamide based materials.
[0075] The EMF blocker is in the preferred form of a thin fabric.
EMF blocker can be made of the above listed materials together with
any soft, pliable material could be used, such as silk material,
leather material, neoprene material, Lycra.RTM. material, Rayon
material, Acetate material, Nylon material, Modacrylic material,
Polyester material, Polylactide material, Vinyon material, Spandex
material, Lyocell material, Acrylonitrile rubber material, plastic
material, and/or polyester material, and blends thereof. The
material can be made with electromagnetic radiation blocking
material such as silver, copper, gold, aluminum, iron, steel,
brass, bronze, nickel, zinc, tungsten, platinum, molybdenum,
chromium, titanium, manganese, graphite and other carbon-based
compounds, polymers, ceramics, plastics, and alloys or composites
thereof. Various methods of treating the material include spraying,
dipping, or coating material in bulk after manufacturing. Also, as
in the preferred embodiments above, the radiation blocking material
could be incorporated into the base polymers prior to weaving the
EMF blocker material.
[0076] In addition, the same idea can be expanded to protect
people, children, toddlers, and infants traveling on airplanes from
the airplane's EMF exposure by providing a cape, a dress, a towel,
a shirt, or some type of covering to wrap at least a part of the
person's body. In a preferred embodiment the EMF Blocker would be
shaped to form a high collar 9 to protect the throat and neck of a
user. Although the drawing figures do not show an adult using the
contemplated device, it should be recognized that this invention is
also intended for adults, even family pets.
[0077] The EMF blocker as shown in the figures are in the forms of
fabric sheets and blankets. It is also contemplated to have the EMF
blocker made in the form of hard panels similar to the bottom plate
as shown in FIG. 3G. Suitable materials are known in the industry
such as low-resilience polyurethane which is light weight and
impact resilient.
[0078] Such EMF blocking material may also be sprayed on. One
skilled in the art would recognize various different possible ways
to incorporate such EMF blocking material.
[0079] Also, one skilled in the art would recognize the many other
types of material can be used so long as they provide the same or
similar functionalities.
[0080] For the sake of clarity the fasteners and attachment means
are described throughout but should also include the following a
suction cup, a button, a clip, a snap, a hook-and-loop fastener, a
magnet, an elastic band, a receiving slot to receive and keep the
electronic device 4 at an angle, a flip up frame kickstand, and a
material to secure the electronic device 4 in place by
friction.
[0081] For the sake of clarity the fasteners and attachment means
and coupling mechanism 5 are described throughout but should also
include the following a suction cup, a button, a clip, a snap, a
hook-and-loop fastener, a magnet, an elastic band, a receiving slot
to receive and keep the electronic device 4 at an angle, a flip up
frame kickstand, and a material to secure the electronic device 4
in place by friction.
[0082] It will be understood that various modifications can be made
to the various embodiments of the present invention herein
disclosed without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. For
example, various devices are contemplated as well as various types
of construction materials. Also, various modifications may be made
in the configuration of the parts and their interaction. Therefore,
the above description should not be construed as limiting the
invention, but merely as an exemplification of preferred
embodiments thereof. Those of skill in the art will envision other
modifications within the scope and spirit of the present invention
as defined by the claims appended hereto.
* * * * *