US20220136141A1

US20220136141A1 - Fabric for garments and items providing electromagnetic radiation protection

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Publication number: US20220136141A1
Application number: US17/518,278
Authority: US
Inventors: Elena Dimova Barakova Cowan
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2020-11-04
Filing date: 2021-11-03
Publication date: 2022-05-05

Abstract

A novel fabric combination is provided to absorb electromagnetic radiation (ER) and electromagnetic field (EMF) waves. The fabric combination may be shaped into a wearable garment or an electronics case or cover. The fabric combination includes carbon yarn or carbon pieces, elastic yarn, and a soft yarn, such a wool or cotton. No metals configured to reflect ER and EMF waves are used, such as silver. The elastic yarn is a carbon stretch yarn made up of synthetic elastic fabric, such as spandex, and carbon fibers. The fabric combination absorbs ER and EMF waves from the environment, produced by electric devices, such as phones, laptops, tablet computers, microwaves, ovens, robots, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi radiation, Bluetooth, or any other device or environmental sources emitting ER and EMF.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present invention claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 63/109,466 filed Nov. 4, 2020 which is hereby incorporated in its entirety at least by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to protective clothing and items but more particularly to a fabrics for garments and items utilizing carbon providing electromagnetic radiation protection.

2. Description of Related Art

Electromagnetic radiation is emitted from electronics, such as mobile phones, laptops, cell towers, Wi-Fi routers, and other electronic devices. With the upcoming 5G towers being installed around the globe even more and stronger radiation will be emitted in the environment. Consequently, a functional product consisting of a fabric combination is provided to protect people from electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic magnetic fields (EMF) provided.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary of some embodiments of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. It is not intended to identify key/critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some embodiments of the invention in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
It is an object of the invention to provide a fabric combination configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation (ER) and electromagnetic field (EMF) waves, wherein the fabric combination may be shaped into a wearable garment or an electronics case or cover.
In order do to so, a woven fabric combination providing electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field protection is provided, comprising carbon yarn and elastic yarn, wherein the woven fabric does not consist of metals.
In one embodiment, the carbon yarn is a majority of the woven fabric. In one embodiment, the elastic yarn essentially consists of a synthetic elastic fabric and carbon fibers. In one embodiment, the synthetic elastic fabric is spandex. In one embodiment, the carbon fibers are approximately 35% of the elastic yarn. In another embodiment, wool yarn is further provided. In another embodiment, the woven fabric consists of a ratio of 80% carbon yarn, 15% wool yarn, and 5% elastic yarn. In one embodiment, the woven fabric is configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves from the environment. In one embodiment, wherein the woven fabric is configured to absorb at least 97% of the electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves from the environment.
In another embodiment, a garment essentially consisting of the woven fabric of the combination above is provided, wherein the garment is hat or beanie hat configured to protect a wearer's head from electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves. In yet another embodiment, a garment essentially consisting of the woven fabric of combination above is provided, wherein the garment is a shirt, blouse, scarf, pants, dress, suit, or other clothing item configured to protect a wearer from electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves.
In another aspect of the invention, a headwear garment providing electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field protection is provided, comprising woven fabric consisting of carbon yarn, carbon stretch yarn, and a soft yarn, wherein the woven fabric is configured to absorb at least 97% of the electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves from the environment.
In one embodiment, the carbon stretch yarn essentially consists of a synthetic elastic fabric and carbon fibers. In one embodiment, the woven fabric consists of a ratio of 80% carbon yarn, 15% soft yarn, and 5% carbon stretch yarn. In one embodiment, the soft yarn is wool yarn or cotton yarn. In one embodiment, the headwear garment it a hat or a beanie hat. In another embodiment, the headware garment does not contain silver or metals.
In yet another aspect of the invention, a woven fabric is provided consisting of at least 80% carbon yarn, 1-15% wool yarn, and 1-5% elastic yarn, wherein the elastic yarn consists of synthetic elastic fabric and carbon fibers and the woven fabric is configured to absorb at least 97% of the electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves from the environment. The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the more pertinent and important features of the present disclosure so that the detailed description of the invention that follows may be better understood and so that the present contribution to the art can be more fully appreciated. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of the invention. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and the disclosed specific methods and structures may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent structures do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent when the following detailed description is read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a garment providing electromagnetic radiation protection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the woven fabric of the garment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates various examples of electromagnetic radiation producing devices according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary example of a beanie hat garment consisting of the woven fabric of the present invention to provide electromagnetic radiation protection.

FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary example of a computer tablet cover consisting of the woven fabric of the present invention to provide electromagnetic radiation protection.

FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary example of a phone case consisting of the woven fabric of the present invention to provide electromagnetic radiation protection.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention and sets forth the best modes contemplated by the inventor of carrying out his invention. Various modifications, however, will remain readily apparent to those skilled in the art, since the general principles of the present invention have been defined herein to specifically provide a fabric providing electromagnetic radiation protection, which may be used to create garments and electronic covers and cases.
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a garment providing electromagnetic radiation protection according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to FIG. 1, an exemplary garment 100 providing electromagnetic radiation protection is illustrated. In one embodiment, the garment is a hat. In alternative embodiments, other garments and items providing electromagnetic radiation are provided. These will be discussed in greater details below.
Advantageously, the hat or headwear garment is an ideal choice to carry out the present invention as preventing electromagnetic radiation from a wearer's head is critical. However, it should be understood that any type of garment may be provided, including but not limited to shirts, blouses, scarfs, pants, shorts, dresses, suits, athletic gear, etc.
In one embodiment, the garment is constructed of at least two woven fabrics 102. In a preferred embodiment, one of the at least two fabrics is carbon yarn. In other embodiments, one of the at least two fabrics is any form of carbon material. Advantageously, the carbon yarn is configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation 104. It should be noted, that the present invention does not provide any fabrics or materials that are configured to reflect electromagnetic radiation. One reason to exclude the use of any radiation reflective material is that they are mostly harmful to the environment. Another reason to exclude use of the radiation reflective materials in the present invention is to prevent the harmful radiation from going back into the environment after the radiation is reflected off the garment. For instance, silver is a common material configured to reflect radiation, however, the use of silver is harmful to the environment as it does not dissolve and is toxic. For the purposes of this disclosure “toxic” is defined to mean “harmful through constant exposure.” For the purposes of this disclosure “fabric” is defined to mean “one or more of materials, fabrics, fibers, yarns, textiles, or similar materials combined via weaving, knitting, bonding, braiding, crocheting, knotting, tatting, felting, printing, or similar.”
FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the woven fabric of the garment according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to FIG. 2, the detailed view 102A of the woven fabric is illustrated. The provided example shows two woven fabrics 106A and 106B, however more than two woven fabrics may be provided. As previously discussed, at least one fabric, such as 106A, is carbon yarn. In one embodiments, the other fabrics provided may include, but are not limited to, wool yarn, cotton, lyocell (Tencel®), bamboo yarn, synthetic elastane fiber (Lycra®), or a combination thereof, such a mixed fiber. Sustainable and recycled materials are preferred. It is critical that the carbon yarn is positioned throughout the entire garment such that the carbon yarn provides complete electromagnetic radiation protection in place where the garment covers the wearer. More specially, the carbon yarn is acting like a shield, the more it covers the body of the wearer, the more protection it provides. The area that is covered by the garment is what's protected from radiation. In some embodiments, the thickness of the carbon yarn may vary. The other materials selected are selected for their preferred characteristics, breathability, warmth, cooling, stretchability, while keeping in mind the environmental impact of the materials selected.
In another embodiment, woven fabric material is a combination of wool yarn, carbon stretch fabric, and carbon, wherein the carbon stretch fabric contains approximately 35% carbon fibers and elastane fiber, such as Lycra®, and the carbon essentially consists of approximately 80% of broken carbon. As previously mentioned, the materials selected are critical to absorb the electromagnetic radiation and electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) rather than reflect the electromagnetic radiation and electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) back into the environment, as such the material should be free of any metals, e.g. silver. In another embodiment, the woven fabric material essentially consists of 80% carbon yarn, 15% wool, and 5% stretch yarn. In some embodiments, the wool may be replaced with similar fabrics, such as cotton. The percentages discussed are necessary to absorb a predetermined about of ER and EMF waves from the environment, which is at least 97%. In the addition to fabric, in some embodiments, solid carbon pieces formed to the shape of the garment to item may also be provided. In some embodiments, the solid carbon pieces may be positioned to cover the organs of the wearer, such that the organs are protected from ER and EMF waves. For example, carbon pieces can be positioned approximate to the heart the wearer.
FIG. 3 illustrates various examples of electromagnetic radiation producing devices according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to FIG. 3, various examples of electromagnetic radiation producing devices are illustrated. In some embodiments, the devices may include, but are not limited to cell towers 108, cellphones 110, and Wi-Fi routers 112. As previously discussed, new 5G cell towers are being installed globally which provides 5G, which many scientists claim this EMF (Electromagnetic Field) exposure is harmful to our health. Further, people carry cellphones frequently, and often the cellphones are in close proximity to the head of the user when the cellphone is in use. Thus, the headwear garment, as well as other garments and items provided by the present invention are useful in protecting users from these types of electromagnetic radiation producing devices. It should be understood, that these electromagnetic radiation and EMF producing devices are just a few examples, and should not be considered an exhaustive list.
The fabric combination of the present invention absorbs at least 97% of ER and EMF waves from the environment, produced by electric devices, such as phones, laptops, tablet computers, microwaves, ovens, robots, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi radiation, Bluetooth, or any other device or environmental sources emitting ER and EMF. In one embodiment, the functional carbon woven fabric protects the wearer and absorbs EMF as follows: up to 700 MHZ-99.9%, up to 2000 MHZ (2 GHZ)-99.90%, up to 5000 MHZ (or 5 GHZ) 99.6%.
FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary example of a beanie hat garment 113 consisting of the woven fabric of the present invention to provide electromagnetic radiation protection. Referring now to FIG. 4, the beanie hate garment 113 is another example of a headwear garment utilizing the electromagnetic radiation and EMF absorption features of the present invention. As previously mentioned, any type of garment may be provided, however the following are various types of headwear garments: baseball, bowler, beaning, bucket, cowboy, fedora, newsboy, trapper, beret, cloche, deerstalker, Gatsby, panama, visor, balaclava, turban, or any known style of hat. The hat design used for the present invention may be selected for the features of the design, seasonal, coverage, location, style, etc. It should be understood, that the selected design may vary and the critical aspects of the invention is the use of carbon yarn throughout the entire garment and the avoidance of radiation reflecting materials.
FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary example of a computer tablet cover 114 consisting of the woven fabric of the present invention to provide electromagnetic radiation protection. Referring now to FIG. 5, the computer tablet cover 114 with the woven fabric described above provides a material configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation and EMF produced by a tablet computer (not illustrated). The cover or case 114 may be modified in size to hold any sized tablet and/or laptop computer. In some embodiments, a fastening element, such as a non-metallic zipper or hook-and-loop fasteners (Velcro®) may be provided.
FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary example of a phone case 115 consisting of the woven fabric of the present invention to provide electromagnetic radiation protection. Referring now to FIG. 6, the phone case 115 with the woven fabric described above provides a material configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation and EMF produced by a mobile smart phone (not illustrated). The case 115 may be modified in size to hold any sized phone, and may include openings for camera features and screens. In other embodiments, the case 115 is configured to fully surround the phone to prevent electromagnetic radiation and EMF waves from passing through the case, useful when storing and transporting the phone.
The woven fabric may be constructed or produced by a variety of methods, including via a loom either by hand or machine, as well as 3D printing. Once the fabric is created, it can be shaped, cut, pressed, stitched, etc. into the desired garment or item as well known in the art. The functional fabric combination of the present invention should offer at least a 97% protection (absorption rate) of electromagnetic radiation and EMF waves. In one embodiment, the novel material combination and fabric ratio provides 97-99% protection (absorption rate) of electromagnetic radiation (ER) and EMF waves.
Although the invention has been described in considerable detail in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the invention defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features are disclosed as exemplary preferred forms of implementing the claimed invention. Stated otherwise, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein, as well as the abstract, are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. Therefore, while exemplary illustrative embodiments of the invention have been described, numerous variations and alternative embodiments will occur to those skilled in the art. Such variations and alternate embodiments are contemplated, and can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
It should further be noted that throughout the entire disclosure, the labels such as left, right, front, back, top, bottom, forward, reverse, clockwise, counter clockwise, up, down, or other similar terms such as upper, lower, aft, fore, vertical, horizontal, oblique, proximal, distal, parallel, perpendicular, transverse, longitudinal, etc. have been used for convenience purposes only and are not intended to imply any particular fixed direction or orientation. Instead, they are used to reflect relative locations and/or directions/orientations between various portions of an object.
In addition, reference to “first,” “second,” “third,” and etc. members throughout the disclosure (and in particular, claims) are not used to show a serial or numerical limitation but instead are used to distinguish or identify the various members of the group.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A woven fabric combination providing electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field protection comprising:

carbon yarn and elastic yarn, wherein the woven fabric does not consist of metals.

2. The woven fabric of claim 1, wherein the carbon yarn is a majority of the woven fabric.

3. The woven fabric of claim 2, wherein the elastic yarn essentially consists of a synthetic elastic fabric and carbon fibers.

4. The woven fabric of claim 3, wherein the synthetic elastic fabric is spandex.

5. The woven fabric of claim 3, wherein the carbon fibers are approximately 35% of the elastic yarn.

6. The woven fabric of claim 3, further comprising wool yarn.

7. The woven fabric of claim 6, wherein the woven fabric consists of a ratio of 80% carbon yarn, 15% wool yarn, and 5% elastic yarn.

8. The woven fabric of claim 7, wherein the woven fabric is configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves from the environment.

9. A garment essentially consisting of the woven fabric of claim 8, wherein the garment is hat or beanie hat configured to protect a wearer's head from electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves.

10. A garment essentially consisting of the woven fabric of claim 8, wherein the garment is a shirt, blouse, scarf, pants, dress, suit, or other clothing item configured to protect a wearer from electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves.

11. The woven fabric of claim 8, wherein the woven fabric is configured to absorb at least 97% of the electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves from the environment.

12. The woven fabric of claim 8, wherein the woven fabric is shaped into a tablet cover, laptop cover, or phone case.

13. A headwear garment providing electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field protection comprising:

woven fabric consisting of carbon yarn, carbon stretch yarn, and a soft yarn, wherein the woven fabric is configured to absorb at least 97% of the electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves from the environment.

14. The headwear garment claim 13, wherein the carbon stretch yarn essentially consists of a synthetic elastic fabric and carbon fibers.

15. The headwear garment claim 13, wherein the woven fabric consists of a ratio of 80% carbon yarn, 15% soft yarn, and 5% carbon stretch yarn.

16. The headwear garment claim 13, wherein the soft yarn is wool yarn or cotton yarn.

17. The headwear garment claim 13, wherein the headwear garment it a hat or a beanie hat.

18. A woven fabric consisting of at least 80% carbon yarn, 1-15% wool yarn, and 1-5% elastic yarn, wherein the elastic yarn consists of synthetic elastic fabric and carbon fibers and the woven fabric is configured to absorb at least 97% of the electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves from the environment.

19. A garment essentially consisting of the woven fabric of claim 18, wherein the garment is hat or beanie hat configured to protect a wearer's head.

20. A garment essentially consisting of the woven fabric of claim 18, wherein the garment is a shirt, blouse, scarf, pants, dress, suit, or other clothing item configured to protect a wearer.