Device and method for attenuating radiation from in vivo electrical devices
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1. A garment comprising:
- two fabric layers; and
an electromagnetic radiation attenuating layer disposed between the two fabric layers.
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Abstract
A garment and method for reducing electromagnetic radiation produced by a transmitting device typically located inside a body. The garment may include material to prevent or lower electromagnetic radiation. A method for using such a garment to lower electromagnetic emissions is described.
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38 Claims
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1. A garment comprising:
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two fabric layers; and
an electromagnetic radiation attenuating layer disposed between the two fabric layers. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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16. A method of attenuating radiation produced by a transmitting device, the method comprising:
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inserting the transmitting device into a body;
operating the transmitting device so that it produces electromagnetic radiation; and
at least partially surrounding the body with a garment comprising an electromagnetic radiation attenuating layer.
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22. A garment comprising:
a sheet of conductive material. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A garment comprising:
a sheet comprising conductive elements.
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33. A garment comprising:
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at least one fabric layer; and
a sheet comprising conducting elements disposed adjacent to the at least one fabric layer.
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34. A garment comprising:
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two fabric layers; and
a sheet comprising conducting elements disposed between the two fabric layers.
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35. A garment comprising:
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two fabric layers; and
a sheet comprising metallic elements disposed between the two fabric layers, wherein the distance between the metallic elements is less than about two millimeters.
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36. A garment comprising:
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two fabric layers; and
means for electromagnetic radiation attenuation disposed between the two fabric layers.
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37. A garment comprising:
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two fabric layers;
means for electromagnetic radiation attenuation disposed between the two fabric layers; and
means for holding an external for collection unit.
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38. A garment comprising:
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at least one fabric layer; and
an electromagnetic radiation attenuating layer disposed adjacent to the fabric layer.
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