GB2363909A

GB2363909A - Device for reducing the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation from a mobile phone.

Info

Publication number: GB2363909A
Application number: GB0010037A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Svetislav Danev
Original assignee: Ecoflow Ltd
Current assignee: Ecoflow Ltd
Priority date: 2000-04-26
Filing date: 2000-04-26
Publication date: 2002-01-09
Also published as: GB0010037D0; JP2001313523A

Abstract

The device has a moulded body 1 which contains a matrix 2 of electrically inert material and particles of electron donors. The electron donors may be electrically conductive metal such as copper. The inert material may be a non-conductive organic material which undergoes a chemical change on exposure to infra red radiation prior to first use of the device. The matrix may also include an inorganic electrically inert filler. The device attaches to the case of the transmitter preferably with pressure sensitive adhesive 3, which may have a peel-off backing 4.

Description

2363909 DEVICE FOR REDUCING THE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to a device for use with hand-held radio transmitters, which term shall be understood to include the kind of hand-held radio transceivers commonly known as mobile phones.

BACKGROUND

Many people experience headaches, ear discomfort (known as "hot ear"), nausea, dizziness and lack of concentration as a result of using a mobile phone Recent press, television and radio reports have reinforced opinions which question the long-term safety of using a mobile phone and express concern about the harm it could do to the human body.

Increasing numbers of scientists are studying mobile phones and the resultant problems that people may encounter when using them For example, one research programme claims that the electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones can reduce the ability of white blood cells to fight disease.

Concern is so great that the UK Minister for Public Health had asked the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB) to set up an independent working group to assess the current state of research into the possible health risks from mobile phones.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention proposes a device for reducing the effects of electromagnetic radiation from the aerial of a hand-held radio transmitter, said device including a moulded body containing a matrix of electrically inert material containing discreet quanta of electron donors, the moulded body being provided with means for attachment to a transmitter within the electromagnetic field of the aerial.

It is believed that the electron donors are excited by electromagnetic energy contained in the radio transmissions, resulting in a reduction in harmful electromagnetic energy in the body of a user On the other hand, the presence of the non-conductive matrix prevents the circulation of undesirable electrical currents in the device, similar to those which cause sparking when an electrically conductive metal item is placed in a microwave oven.

The volume of the matrix is preferably between 5 and 1,000 mm 3, the preferred range being 10 to 100 mm 3.

The electron donors may conveniently be provided by an electricallyconductive metal such as copper.

The matrix preferably contains a non-conductive organic material of a kind which undergoes structural consolidation on exposure to electromagnetic energy in the infra red region Such structural consolidation may, for example, be manifest by a hardening of the matrix.

The matrix may also include an inorganic electrically inert filler.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The following description and the accompanying drawings referred to therein are included by way of non-limiting example in order to illustrate how the invention may be put into practice In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a front view of a device in accordance with the invention; Figure 2 is a section 11-Il through the device of Fig 1; and Figure 3 is a rear view of a mobile phone with the device affixed thereto.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The device of Fig S 1 and 2 has a cast resin body 1 measuring 12 mm long by 8 mm wide by 2 mm within which is contained a matrix 2 with a volume of approximately 40 mm 3 The matrix is formed from an electrically inert crystalline matrix of a self-hardening organic resin containing an inorganic filler, with atomic particles of copper, other elements and crystals The copper forms discreet quanta of electron doners distributed throughout the matrix The rear surface of the body is provided with a layer of known pressure-sensitive adhesive 3 covered by a peelable backing 4.

Prior to use, the device is pre-activated by exposing it to a short period of intense electromagnetic radiation at a frequency much higher than that at which the device is designed to be effective, which excites the electron donors to a high level In the case of a device for use with a UHF mobile phone, exposure to high intensity light in the infra red region of the spectrum is effective Such exposure increases the energy level of the molecules in the matrix causing a chemical change which consolidates the matrix.

After removing the backing 4 the device is semi-permanently attached to the outer case of a mobile phone 5 by means of the adhesive layer 3 For optimum results the device should be secured within a few wavelengths of the aerial 6, generally within 50 mm, but for optimum effectiveness the device should also be positioned clear of the body of the user, which will generally mean that the device should be mounted on the rear of the phone.

Once the electron donors have been pre-activated, the presence of electromagnetic energy radiated by the phone aerial generates an electromagnetic force in the vicinity of the device which excites the electron donors The effectiveness of the radio frequency signal emitted by the phone is not reduced but there is evidence to suggest that the electron donors re- emit a proportion of the electromagnetic energy in a form which stimulates the quantum levels of self-healing fluxes normally produced by a healthy living organism.

In a controlled study, 206 people were closely monitored over a period of months Of the sample, 100 people were mobile phone users of which 53 had the device attached to their phones and 47 did not The remaining 106 people did not use a mobile phone of any description In the study, the people were assessed for health complaints often associated with mobile phone usage, including chronic fatigue, warmth in the ear area, headache, general feelings of discomfort, confusion, nausea, memory loss, behavioural disorders, an increased level of neuroticism, and mental stress In each of the areas studied, a statistically significant reduction in health problems or an improvement in functional status was shown in the case of people who used the device.

Merely using a block of solid copper of an equivalent volume does not appear to produce similar health effects, and the circulating radio frequency currents cause significant power losses.

On normal exposure to the levels of electromagnetic radiation emitted by a mobile phone the effectiveness of the device will deteriorate over a period of a few years as the electron donors become progressively less active.

Replacement of the device every two years is therefore recommended.

It will be appreciated that the features disclosed herein may be present in any feasible combination Whilst the above description lays emphasis on those

Claims

areas which, in combination, are believed to be new, protection is claimed

for any inventive combination of the features disclosed herein.

CLAIMS 1 A device for reducing the effects of electromagnetic radiation from the aerial of a hand-held radio transmitter, said device including a moulded body containing a matrix of electrically inert material containing discreet particles of electron donors, the moulded body being provided with means for attachment to the transmitter within the electromagnetic field of its aerial.
2 A device according to Claim 1, in which the volume of the matrix is between 5 mm 3 and 1,000 mm 3.
3 A device according to Claim 1, in which the volume of the matrix is between 10 mm 3 and 100 mm 3.
4 A device according to any preceding claim, in which the electron donors are provided by an electrically-conductive metal.
A device according to any preceding claim, in which the matrix contains a non-conductive organic material which undergoes structural consolidation on exposure to electromagnetic energy in the infra red region.
6 A device according to any preceding claim, in which the matrix includes an inorganic electrically inert filler.
7 A device according to any preceding claim, in which said means for attachment to a transmitter includes a layer of pressure- sensitive adhesive.
8 A device according to Claim 7, in which said layer of adhesive is covered by a peelable backing.

A device for reducing the effects of electromagnetic radiation from the aerial of a hand-held radio transmitter, which is substantially as described with reference to the drawings.