Patent Publication Number: US-10320436-B2

Title: Cellular telephone shield for the reduction of electromagnetic radiation exposure

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/566,343, filed Aug. 3, 2012, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,979,425, which claims priority benefit to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/574,444 filed on Aug. 3, 2011. Each patent application identified above is incorporated here by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The field of the invention relates to cellular telephones. In particular, the invention relates to the shielding of electromagnetic radiation produced by cellular telephones. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Wireless devices such as cellular telephones are designed to emit electromagnetic radiation during use. Repetitive use of these devices, especially in close proximity to the human body, has been postulated to impart relatively high levels of cumulative radiation. High levels of exposure have been shown to pose a potential health risk and an increased risk of certain types of cancers in humans. Increased cancer risk is of a particular concern, considering the use of cellular telephones typically occurs close to the head and brain. 
     When electromagnetic waves are absorbed by an object, the energy of the waves is converted to heat. Electromagnetic waves can also be reflected or scattered, in which case their energy is redirected or redistributed. The quantity of radiant energy absorbed transmitted may be calculated by integrating radiant flux (or power) with respect to time. 
     Instantaneous electrical power P is given by
 
 P ( t )= I ( t )· V ( t )  [1]
 
where:
 
     P(t) is the instantaneous power, measured in watts (joules per second) 
     V(t) is the potential difference (or voltage drop) across the component, measured in volts 
     I(t) is the current through it, measured in amperes. 
     In the case of a periodic signal s(t) of period T, like a train of identical pulses, the instantaneous power p(t)=|s(t)| 2  is also a periodic function of period T. The peak power is defined by:
 
 P   0 =max[ p ( t )].  [2]
 
     The peak power is not always readily measurable, therefore, and the average power is more commonly used as a measure of delivered power. If energy per pulse is defined as:
 
∈ pulse =∫ 0   T   p ( t ) dt   [3]
 
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     A notable fraction of the power from the electromagnetic radiation emitted by a cellular telephone when in use is absorbed by the human head. The electromagnetic radiation emitted by a GSM handset, for example, has a peak power of about 2 watts. Other digital mobile technologies, such as CDMA2000 and D-AMPS, have a peak power of about 1 watt. 
     The specific absorption rate (“SAR”) is the rate at which energy is absorbed by the body when exposed to a radio frequency electromagnetic field. The SAR level is defined as the power of the electromagnetic radiation absorbed per mass of tissue in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg) and is averaged over a small sample volume. SAR maximum levels for cellular telephones have been set by governmental regulating agencies in many countries. In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg, averaged over a volume of 1 gram of tissue, for the head. In Europe, the limit is 2 W/kg, averaged over a volume of 10 grams of tissue. 
     One well-understood effect of electromagnetic radiation is dielectric heating, in which any dielectric material (such as living tissue) is heated by rotations of polar molecules induced by the electromagnetic field. In the case of a person using a cellular telephone, most of the heating effect will occur at the surface of the head, causing its temperature to increase by a fraction of a degree. In this case, the level of temperature increase is an order of magnitude less than that obtained during the exposure of the head to direct sunlight. The brain&#39;s blood circulation is capable of disposing of excess heat by increasing local blood flow. However, other areas of the body, such as the cornea of the eye, do not have this temperature regulation mechanism. Exposure of 2-3 hours duration has been reported to produce cataracts in rabbits&#39; eyes at SAR values from 100-140 W/kg, which produced lenticular temperatures of 41° C. 
     Other “non-thermal” effects are less well understood. For example, thermoreceptor molecules in cells activate a variety of secondary and tertiary messenger systems, in order to defend the cell against metabolic cell stress caused by heat. The increases in temperature that cause these changes are too small to be detected by current studies. Further, the communications protocols used by mobile phones often result in low-frequency pulsing of the carrier signal. Whether these modulations have biological significance has been subject to debate. 
     A study published in 2011 by The Journal of the American Medical Association conducted using fluorodeoxyglucose injections and positron emission tomography concluded that exposure to radiofrequency signal waves within parts of the brain closest to the cellular telephone antenna resulted in increased levels of glucose metabolism, but the clinical significance of this finding is unknown. 
     Despite differing opinions among researchers, evidence has accumulated that supports the existence of complex biological effects of weaker non-thermal electromagnetic fields, and modulated RF and microwave fields. The World Health Organization has classified radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation as a possible group 2b carcinogen. This group contains possible carcinogens with weaker evidence, at the same level as coffee and automobile exhaust. 
     At frequencies higher than radio frequencies (e.g., ultraviolet light), the biological effects of radiation are more pronounced. Radiation at these frequencies has sufficient energy (directly or indirectly) to damage biological molecules through ionization. All frequencies of UV radiation have been classed as Group 1 carcinogens by the World Health Organization. Ultraviolet radiation from sun exposure is the primary cause of skin cancer. 
     Thus, at UV frequencies and higher, electromagnetic radiation becomes ionizing and so does far more damage to biological systems than simple heating. “Ionization” produces ions and free radicals in materials (including living tissue) with very little heating, resulting in severe damage with little or no warning. Radiation in this frequency range is currently considered far more dangerous than the rest of the electromagnetic spectrum. But, it is postulated that low frequencies, perhaps as low as radio frequencies, can produce ionization effects, like those of X-rays, but at statistically less significant numbers. Over time, the cumulative effects of radio frequency radiation on living tissue may be significant enough to cause tissue damage. 
     Radiation exposure may be reduced by decreasing the duration of exposure or increasing the distance between the source of the radiation and the subject. Alternatively, increasing shielding between the radiation source and the subject will also reduce radiation exposure. 
     The prior art has attempted to provide electromagnetic shielding solutions for use with cellular telephones but has not been completely successful. 
     For example, U.S. Pat. No. 7,242,507 to Yen discloses an electromagnetic wave absorptive film. The film is comprised of a compound layer and a reflective layer. However, the film in Yen requires the embedding of absorbing grains into the compound layer leading to a complex manufacturing process. Further, the film cannot be used on cellular telephones having touch-sensitive screens. 
     U.S. Publication No. 2004/0198264 to Saur, et al. discloses a shielding that includes a flexible conductive sheet and an adhesive for attachment to a housing of a wireless telephone. However, the shielding apparatus disclosed in Saur cannot be used with cellular telephones having touch-sensitive screens. 
     PCT Publication No. WO 2010/115159 to Bradshaw, et al. discloses metal nanopowders for use as radiation shields. However, to be effective the nanoparticles and nanopowders in Bradshaw require two layers, a core and an outer layer. Further, the outer layer requires a group of several organic substituents, which require a complicated and labor intensive manufacturing process. 
     The prior art fails to disclose or suggest a radiation shield for a handheld cellular telephone having a simple construction and a wide range of uses including uses with touch-sensitive screens. Therefore, there is a need in the art for a radiation shield for cellular telephones such as cellular telephones that is easy to manufacture and adaptable for use on a wide range of cellular telephones, including devices with touch-sensitive screens. 
     SUMMARY 
     In one embodiment, a radiation shield for attachment to a cellular telephone having a front face and a set of controls comprises a substrate polymer layer, a conductive layer having an aperture, adjacent the substrate polymer layer, and an adhesion surface adjacent the conductive layer and the front face. The radiation shield has at least one opening providing access to the set of controls. The aperture provides access to the front face. 
     In another embodiment, the radiation shield comprises a first substrate polymer layer, a conductive layer having an aperture, adjacent the first substrate polymer layer, a second substrate polymer layer adjacent the conductive layer, and an adhesion surface adjacent the conductive layer and the front face. The radiation shield has at least one opening providing access to the set of controls. The aperture provides access to a touch-sensitive screen of the front face. 
     In another embodiment, a cellular telephone having a touch-sensitive screen comprises a base having a set of controls, a radiation shield having at least one opening providing access to the set of controls, adjacent the base, and a cover adjacent the radiation shield and attached to the base. The radiation shield further comprises a first substrate polymer layer, a conductive layer having an aperture providing access to the touch-sensitive screen, adjacent the first substrate polymer layer, and a second substrate polymer layer adjacent the conductive layer. The radiation shield has at least one opening providing access to the set of controls. The aperture provides access to the touch-sensitive screen. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The disclosed embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 
         FIG. 1  is an exploded isometric view of a preferred embodiment. 
         FIG. 2  is an exploded isometric view of a preferred embodiment. 
         FIG. 3  is an isometric view of a preferred embodiment in use. 
         FIG. 4  is an isometric view of a preferred embodiment in use. 
         FIG. 5  is an exploded isometric view of a preferred embodiment in use. 
         FIG. 6  is a plot of an electromagnetic radiation pattern in a curved plane produced by a cellular telephone. 
         FIG. 7  is a plot of an electromagnetic radiation pattern in a curved plane produced by a cellular telephone utilizing a preferred embodiment. 
         FIG. 8  is an isometric view of a cellular telephone. 
         FIG. 9A  is a graph of an electromagnetic radiation pattern measured from a cellular telephone and a cellular telephone utilizing a preferred embodiment along an x-axis. 
         FIG. 9B  is a graph of an electromagnetic radiation pattern measured from a cellular telephone of the prior art and a cellular telephone utilizing a preferred embodiment along a y-axis. 
         FIG. 9C  is a graph of an electromagnetic radiation pattern measured from a cellular telephone of the prior art and a cellular telephone utilizing a preferred embodiment along a z-axis. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Referring to  FIG. 1 , radiation shield  100  comprises a substrate polymer layer  101 , a scratch resistant layer  104 , conductive layer  102 , and adhesive layer  103 , polymer layer  101 , opening  107 , and opening  108 . Conductive layer  102  has apertures  109 ,  110  and  111 . Adhesive layer  103  has attachment surface  105 , tack surface  106 , opening  112 , and opening  113 . 
     In a preferred embodiment, substrate polymer layer  101  is comprised of a polyester substrate having a thickness of between about 0.01 mm and 0.02 mm. 
     In a preferred embodiment, substrate polymer layer  101  is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”) having a thickness of between about 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm. 
     In a preferred embodiment, substrate polymer layer  101  is a glass material having a thickness of between about 0.5 millimeters and 1.0 millimeters. Preferred glasses include 75% silica glass having non-metallic doping. 
     In another embodiment, substrate polymer layer  101  is comprised of a polycarbonate material having a thickness of between about 0.5 millimeters and 1.0 millimeters. Preferred polycarbonate materials are LEXAN®, MAKROKOM® or MAKROCLEAN® available from Sabic Innovative Plastics and Aria Plast AB of Sweden, respectively. 
     In a preferred embodiment, scratch resistant layer  104  is a scratch resistant material having a thickness of between about 0.01 millimeters and 0.02 millimeters. In a preferred embodiment, the scratch resistant surface is an acrylic coating or magnesium fluoride applied by spraying during manufacture. 
     In a preferred embodiment, conductive layer  102  is a metallic coating which is applied to the substrate polymer, having a thickness of between approximately 0.03 millimeters and 0.06 millimeters and a sheet resistance of between about 10 ohms per square and about 15 ohms per square. The term “ohms per square” refers to the sheet resistance for a sheet having uniform thickness, such that when calculating sheet resistance using units for length, width, and thickness, the units all cancel except for the units of ohms. Preferred methods of manufacture include sputtering and vapor deposition of the metallic layer onto the substrate polymer. Apertures  109  and  111  do not have conductive layer  102 . In a preferred embodiment, the substrate polymer is masked during application of the conductive layer to create apertures  109 ,  110  and  111 . The apertures provide several functions. First, they allow the “touch-sensitive” screen of modern cellphones to function. Second, they provide sufficient visibility to all the cellular telephone display to be seen. Also, the partial metal coating remaining after etching provides additional electromagnetic shielding properties. In other embodiments, the conductive layer is removed after deposition by laser or chemical etching, particularly hydrochloric acid or nitric acid. Conductive layer  102  is preferably comprised of indium tin oxide having a transparency of at least 84% light transmission upon application. Other conductive materials such as silver, gold, and carbon nanotubes or graphene will also suffice. Conductive polymers can also be used with success, such as polyacetylene, polyphenylenen vinylene, polythophene and polyphylene sulfide. Similarly, conducting polymer nanofibers can be used with success, particularly polyaniline nanofibers and carbon nanofibers. 
     In a preferred embodiment, adhesive layer  103  is a transparent adhesive having a thickness of between about 0.035 and 0.065 millimeters. Ideally, the adhesive coating adheres permanently to conductive layer  102 , but enables tack surface  106  to be removed and repositioned on surfaces of a cellular telephone. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive is No. 7651 adhesive available from Dow Corning Corporation of Midland, Mich., has an adhesive strength range of approximately 1.97 grams per meter (g/m) to approximately 3.94 grams per meter (g/m). Other adhesives with suitable transparent properties will also suffice. 
     In another embodiment, adhesive layer  103  comprises a polymer coating suitable for static adherence to the face of a cellular telephone. 
     Referring to  FIG. 2 , an alternative embodiment is shown. Radiation shield  200  comprises scratch resistant layer  205 , first substrate polymer layer  201 , conductive layer  202 , second substrate polymer layer  203 , and adhesive layer  204 . First substrate polymer layer  201  has openings  208 ,  209 , and  210 . Conductive layer  202  attaches to first substrate polymer layer  201 . Conductive layer  202  has openings  211 ,  212 , and  213 , and aperture  214 . Second polymer layer  203  attaches to conductive layer  202 . Second substrate polymer layer  203  has openings  215 ,  216 , and  217 . Adhesive layer  204  attaches to second substrate polymer layer  203 . Adhesive layer  204  has attachment surface  206 , tack surface  207 , and openings  218 ,  219 , and  220 . 
     In a preferred embodiment, scratch resistant layer  205  is a magnesium fluoride coating of between about 0.01 millimeters and 0.015 millimeters, applied through vapor deposition. 
     In a preferred embodiment, first substrate polymer layer  201  is made of a polyester substrate having a thickness of between about 0.1 millimeters and 0.7 millimeters. 
     In a preferred embodiment, first substrate polymer layer  201  is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”) having a thickness of between about 0.1 mm and 0.7 mm. 
     In another embodiment, first substrate polymer layer  201  is made of a glass material having a thickness of between about 0.1 millimeters and 0.7 millimeters. Preferred glasses include 75% silica glass having non-metallic doping. 
     In another embodiment, first substrate polymer layer  201  is made of a polycarbonate material having a thickness of between about 0.1 millimeters and 0.7 millimeters. Preferred polycarbonates are LEXAN®, MAKROKOM® or MAKROCLEAN® available from Sabic Innovative Plastics and Aria Plast AB of Sweden, respectively. 
     In a preferred embodiment, second substrate polymer layer  203  has a thickness of between about 0.1 millimeters and 0.7 millimeters. 
     In a preferred embodiment, second polymer layer  203  is made of a polyester substrate having a thickness of between about 0.1 millimeters and 0.7 millimeters. 
     In a preferred embodiment, second substrate polymer layer  203  is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”) having a thickness of between about 0.1 mm and 0.7 mm. 
     In another embodiment, second substrate polymer layer  203  is made of a glass material having a thickness of between about 0.25 millimeters and 0.5 millimeters. Preferred glasses include 75% silica glass having non-metallic doping. 
     In another embodiment, second substrate polymer layer  203  is made of a polycarbonate material having a thickness of between about 0.1 millimeters and 0.7 millimeters. Preferred polycarbonates are LEXAN®, MAKROKOM® or MAKROCLEAN® available from Sabic Innovative Plastics and Aria Plast AB of Sweden, respectively. 
     In a preferred embodiment, conductive layer  202  is a metallic coating which is applied to the substrate polymer, having a thickness of between approximately 0.03 millimeters and 0.06 millimeters and a sheet resistance of between about 10 ohms per square and about 15 ohms per square. Preferred methods of manufacture include sputtering and vapor deposition of the metallic layer onto the substrate polymer. Openings  211 ,  212 ,  213  and aperture  214  do not have conductive layer  202 . In a preferred embodiment, the substrate polymer is masked during application of the conductive layer to create openings  211 ,  212 ,  213  and aperture  214 . In other embodiments, the conductive layer is removed after deposition by laser or chemical etching, particularly hydrochloric acid or nitric acid. Conductive layer  202  is preferably comprised of indium tin oxide having a transparency of at least 84% light transmission upon application. Other conductive materials such as silver, gold, and carbon nanotubes or graphene will also suffice. Conductive polymers can also be used with success, such as polyacetylene, polyphenylenen vinylene, polythophene and polyphylene sulfide. Similarly, conducting polymer nanofibers can be used with success, particularly polyaniline nanofibers and carbon nanofibers. 
     In a preferred embodiment, adhesive layer  204  is a transparent adhesive having a thickness of approximately 0.035 and 0.065 millimeters and properties that enable it to permanently adhere to second polymer layer  203  and yet enable tack surface  207  to removably attach to flat surfaces on a cellular telephone. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive is No. 7651 adhesive available from Dow Corning Corporation of Midland, Mich., has an adhesive strength range of approximately 1.97 grams per meter (g/m) to approximately 3.94 grams per meter (g/m). Other adhesives with suitably transparent properties will also suffice. 
     Referring to  FIG. 3 , an application of an assembled radiation shield to a cellular telephone is shown. Radiation shield  301  has aperture  302 , openings  303  and  304 . The shield includes exposed scratch resistant surface  305  and exposed tack surface  306 . Exemplary cellular telephone  401  has front surface  402 , speaker  403 , screen  404 , trackball  405 , and keyboard  406 . Opening  303  approximately matches speaker  403 . Opening  304  approximately matches the dimensions of keyboard  406  and trackball  405 . Aperture  302  has a set of dimensions sized to approximately match the dimensions of screen  404 . 
     In the assembled radiation shield  301  includes aperture  302 . Aperture  302  is an area of the shield where conductive layer  307  is not present. In this embodiment, openings  303  and  304  extend through radiation shield  301 . Aperture  302  allows screen  404  to properly function. Aperture  302  is largely transparent due to the transparency of the substrate polycarbonate layer and the scratch resistant layer. The transparency allows transmission of the light from the screen of the cellular telephone. Opening  304  allows controls of the cellular telephone to be easily accessed. Similarly, opening  303  allows sound from the speaker to exit the phone unhindered. 
     In a preferred embodiment, tack surface  306  is adhered to front surface  402  by static attraction. 
     Referring to  FIG. 4 , another embodiment is shown. Radiation shield  350  includes aperture  351 , openings  352 ,  353 , and  354 , scratch resistant surface  355 , tack surface  356 , and conductive layer  357 . Cellular telephone  451  has front outside surface  452 , speaker  453 , camera  454 , touch-sensitive screen  455 , and button  456 . Aperture  351  has a set of dimensions that are approximately equal to the dimensions of touch-sensitive screen  455 . Opening  352  is sized to approximately match speaker  453 . Opening  353  is sized to approximately match camera  454 . Opening  354  is sized to approximately match button  456 . 
     In the assembled radiation shield  350  includes aperture  351 . Aperture  351  is an area of the shield where conductive layer  357  is not present. In this embodiment, openings  352 ,  353  and  354  extend through radiation shield  350 . Aperture  351  allows touch-sensitive screen  455  to maintain touch-sensitive functionality. Aperture  351  is largely transparent due to the transparency of the substrate polycarbonate layer and the scratch resistant layer. The transparently allows transmission of the light from the screen of the cellular telephone. Opening  303  allows controls of the cellular telephone to be easily accessed. Similarly, opening  352  allows sound from the speaker to exit the phone unhindered. 
     In a preferred embodiment, tack surface  356  is adhered to front surface  452  by static attraction. 
     Referring to  FIG. 5 , another embodiment is shown. In this embodiment, radiation shield  350  is shown positioned inside a cellular telephone assembly. In this embodiment, radiation shield  350  has the same layered construction as radiation shield  200  of  FIG. 2 , except radiation shield  350  does not include adhesive layer  204  or scratch resistant layer  205 . Cellular telephone  451  includes base  461  and cover  462 . Base  461  includes speaker  453 , camera  454 , screen  455 , and button  456 . Cover  462  includes front outside surface  452  and front inside surface  464 . Radiation shield  350  is located inside cellular telephone  451  between base  461  and cover  462 , and adjacent front inside surface  464 . 
     Tests were conducted to measure the specific absorption rate produced by three cellular telephones with and without the radiation shield at a location on a simulated human head. In the following tests, the sample volume is 1 gram of tissue. 
     The detection system used in each test was a DASY52 dosimetric scanner manufactured and sold by Schmid &amp; Partner Engineering AG of Zurich, Switzerland (“SPEAG”) having an EX3DV3 probe attached to the DASY52 scanner. The simulated human head called a “phantom” was a SAM2 phantom manufactured and sold by SPEAG. The sensor position was swept robotically through multiple positions within the phantom to measure the electromagnetic radiation produced by the cellular telephone. 
     Test 1 Results 
       FIG. 6  shows a map of radiated power as measured in the matching fluid. Cellular telephone  10  was positioned in contact with surface  11  at a perpendicular tangent at electromagnetic radiation source  25  on surface  11 . Equipotential lines  12 ,  13 , and  14  of the electromagnetic radiation are mapped on surface  11 . The cellular device emitted approximately two (2) watts peak power. Equipotential lines  12 ,  13 , and  14  have values of approximately 0.783 mW/g, 0.626 mW/g, and 0.470 mW/g, respectively. Equipotential lines  12 ,  13 , and  14  appear as radial distances from electromagnetic radiation source  25  of approximately 1.5, 2.5, and 2.8 centimeters, respectively. 
     Referring to  FIG. 7 , radiation shield  15  is shown attached to cellular telephone  10 . Equipotential lines  16 ,  17 , and  18  are mapped on surface  11  when cellular telephone with radiation shield  15  is use. Equipotential lines  16 ,  17 , and  18  have values of approximately 0.697 mW/g, 0.559 mW/g, and 0.457 mW/g, respectively. Equipotential lines  16 ,  17 , and  18  appear as radial distances from electromagnetic radiation source  25  of approximately 1.5, 2.8, and 3.0 centimeters, respectively. 
     Comparing  FIGS. 6 and 7 , it is seen that the radiation shield  15  attenuates the electromagnetic radiation directed toward the human head from a cellular telephone  10 . Equipotential lines  16 ,  17 , and  18  are attenuated by as much as 30% when compared to equipotential lines  12 ,  13 , and  14  in distance. As a result, radiation levels are reduced across surface  11  thereby reducing radiation absorbed by the human tissue. 
     Test 2 Results 
     Test 2 measured the SAR level produced by the Apple® iPhone 4 cellular telephone positioned against the right-hand side of the simulated human head. Three SAR levels were tested: a baseline SAR level produced with no radiation shielding attached; a SAR level produced with radiation shield  200  attached to the phone; and a SAR level produced with a portion of the lower section removed. 
     The results of Test 2 are listed in Table 1 below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
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                 Apple ® iPhone 4 SAR Measurement Results 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
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                 iPhone 4 
                 Cell 
                 189 
                 836.60 
                 GSM 
                 Right 
                 0.823 
               
               
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                 Voice 
               
               
                 iPhone 4 with 
                 Cell 
                 189 
                 836.60 
                 GSM 
                 Right 
                 0.134 
               
               
                 Radiation Shield 
                   
                   
                   
                 Voice 
               
               
                 iPhone 4 with 
                 Cell 
                 189 
                 836.60 
                 GSM 
                 Right 
                 0.712 
               
               
                 Radiation Shield 
                   
                   
                   
                 Voice 
               
               
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     Test 3 Results 
     Test 3 measured the SAR level produced by the Apple® iPhone 3 cellular telephone positioned against the right-hand side ear and the left-hand side ear of the simulated human head. Eight SAR levels produced by the Apple® iPhone 3 cellular telephone were measured, with and without the radiation shield attached to the cellular telephone: four SAR levels with the cellular telephone operating in the 800 MHz band; and four SAR levels with the cellular telephone operating in the 1900 MHz PCS band. A baseline SAR level was measured from the phone with no radiation shielding attached. 
     The results of Test 3 are listed in Table 2 below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
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                 Apple ® iPhone 3 SAR Measurement Results 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
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                 Frequency 
                   
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                 Device 
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                 iPhone 3 
                 Cell 
                 189 
                 836.60 
                 GSM 
                 Right 
                 0.418 
               
               
                 (baseline) 
                   
                   
                   
                 Voice 
               
               
                 iPhone 3 with 
                 Cell 
                 189 
                 836.60 
                 GSM 
                 Right 
                 0.311 
               
               
                 Radiation Shield 
                   
                   
                   
                 Voice 
               
               
                 iPhone 3 
                 Cell 
                 189 
                 836.60 
                 GSM 
                 Left 
                 0.371 
               
               
                 (baseline) 
                   
                   
                   
                 Voice 
               
               
                 iPhone 3 with 
                 Cell 
                 189 
                 836.60 
                 GSM 
                 Left 
                 0.314 
               
               
                 Radiation Shield 
                   
                   
                   
                 Voice 
               
               
                 iPhone 3 
                 PCS 
                 661 
                 1880.0 
                 GSM 
                 Right 
                 1.250 
               
               
                 (baseline) 
                   
                   
                   
                 Voice 
               
               
                 iPhone 3 with 
                 PCS 
                 661 
                 1880.0 
                 GSM 
                 Right 
                 0.307 
               
               
                 Radiation Shield 
                   
                   
                   
                 Voice 
               
               
                 iPhone 3 
                 PCS 
                 661 
                 1880.0 
                 GSM 
                 Left 
                 0.997 
               
               
                 (baseline) 
                   
                   
                   
                 Voice 
               
               
                 iPhone 3 with 
                 PCS 
                 661 
                 1880.0 
                 GSM 
                 Left 
                 0.290 
               
               
                 Radiation Shield 
                   
                   
                   
                 Voice 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Test 4 Results 
     Test 4 measured the SAR level produced by the HTC® Evo cellular telephone positioned against the right-hand side ear and the left-hand side ear of the simulated human head. Eight SAR levels produced by the phone were measured, with and without an embodiment of the radiation shield disclosed herein attached to the phone: four SAR levels with the phone operating in the 800 MHz band; and four SAR levels with the phone operating in the 1900 MHz PCS band. A baseline SAR level was measured from the phone operating with no radiation shielding attached, at each head band of operation. 
     The results of Test 4 are listed in Table 3 below. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                 TABLE 3 
               
             
            
               
                   
               
               
                 HTC ® Evo SAR Measurement Results 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 Side 
                 SAR 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                 Frequency 
                   
                 of 
                 1 g 
               
               
                 Device 
                 Band 
                 Channel 
                 (MHz) 
                 Mode 
                 Head 
                 (W/kg) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 HTC ® Evo 
                 Cell 
                 384 
                 836.52 
                 CDMA- 
                 Right 
                 0.737 
               
               
                 (baseline) 
                   
                   
                   
                 RC3/SO55 
               
               
                 HTC ® Evo 
                 Cell 
                 384 
                 836.52 
                 CDMA- 
                 Right 
                 0.659 
               
               
                 with Radiation 
                   
                   
                   
                 RC3/SO55 
               
               
                 Shield 
               
               
                 HTC ® Evo 
                 Cell 
                 384 
                 836.52 
                 CDMA- 
                 Left 
                 0.900 
               
               
                 (baseline) 
                   
                   
                   
                 RC3/SO55 
               
               
                 HTC ® Evo 
                 Cell 
                 384 
                 836.52 
                 CDMA- 
                 Left 
                 0.816 
               
               
                 with Radiation 
                   
                   
                   
                 RC3/SO55 
               
               
                 Shield 
               
               
                 HTC ® Evo 
                 PCS 
                 600 
                 1880.0 
                 CDMA- 
                 Right 
                 1.620 
               
               
                 (baseline) 
                   
                   
                   
                 RC3/SO55 
               
               
                 HTC ® Evo 
                 PCS 
                 600 
                 1880.0 
                 CDMA- 
                 Right 
                 0.989 
               
               
                 with Radiation 
                   
                   
                   
                 RC3/SO55 
               
               
                 Shield 
               
               
                 HTC ® Evo 
                 PCS 
                 600 
                 1880.0 
                 CDMA- 
                 Left 
                 1.800 
               
               
                 (baseline) 
                   
                   
                   
                 RC3/SO55 
               
               
                 HTC ® Evo 
                 PCS 
                 600 
                 1880.0 
                 CDMA- 
                 Left 
                 1.170 
               
               
                 with Radiation 
                   
                   
                   
                 RC3/SO55 
               
               
                 Shield 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Referring to  FIGS. 8, 9A-9C , components of the electromagnetic power emitted by a cellular telephone with and without a radiation shield present are plotted x-axis  30 , y-axis  21  and z-axis  22  related to a cellular phone body. Cellular telephone  10  has surface  23  and electromagnetic radiation source  25 . X-axis  30  extends parallel to surface  23 , through electromagnetic radiation source  25 . Y-axis  21  extends parallel to surface  23 , through electromagnetic radiation source  25  and parallel to height  24 . Z-axis  22  extends perpendicular to both y-axis  21  and x-axis  30  and perpendicularly from surface  23  through electromagnetic radiation source  25 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 9A , curve  81  shows the power, measured in milliWatts (mW), at distances along x-axis  30  from electromagnetic radiation source  25  with no radiation shielding. Curve  85  shows the power in mW at distances along x-axis  30  from electromagnetic radiation source  25  with radiation shield  15  attached to cellular telephone  10 . 
     Curve  85  shows the power, measured in milliWatts (mW), at distances along the x-axis from electromagnetic radiation source  25  with radiation shield  15  adhered to the surface of electromagnetic radiation source  25 . The power is significantly less than the power measured with no radiation shield. Point  80  shows a peak power of approximately 0.780 mW. Point  83  shows a power of approximately 0.157 mW. Point  84  shows a peak power of approximately 0.697 mW. Point  86  shows a power of approximately 0.152 mW. 
     Referring to  FIG. 9B , curve  88  shows the power, measured in milliWatts (mW), at distances along y-axis  21  from electromagnetic radiation source  25  with no radiation shielding. Curve  91  shows the power in mW at distances along y-axis  21  from electromagnetic radiation source  25  with radiation shield  15  attached to cellular telephone  10 . 
     Curve  91  shows the power, measured in milliWatts (mW), at distances along the y-axis from electromagnetic radiation source  25  with radiation shield  15  adhered to the surface of electromagnetic radiation source  25 . The power is significantly less than the power measured with no radiation shield. Point  87  shows a peak power of approximately 0.780 mW. Point  89  shows a power of approximately 0.157 mW. Point  90  shows a peak power of approximately 0.697 mW. Point  92  shows a power of approximately 0.152 mW. 
     Referring to  FIG. 9C , curve  94  shows the power, measured in milliWatts (mW), at distances along z-axis  22  from electromagnetic radiation source  25  with no radiation shielding. Curve  97  shows the power in mW at distances along z-axis  22  from electromagnetic radiation source  25  with radiation shield  15  attached to cellular telephone  10 . 
     Curve  97  shows the power, measured in milliWatts (mW), at distances along the x-axis from electromagnetic radiation source  25  with radiation shield  15  adhered to the surface of electromagnetic radiation source  25 . The power is significantly less than the power measured with no radiation shield. Point  93  shows a peak power of approximately 0.780 mW. Point  95  shows a power of approximately 0.157 mW. Point  96  shows a peak power of approximately 0.697 mW. Point  98  shows a power of approximately 0.152 mW. 
     It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications can be made to the embodiments disclosed and remain within the inventive concept. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, but is intended to cover changes within the scope and spirit of the claims.