Methods and devices for radio frequency (RF) mitigation proximate the ear
At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a method of providing RF mitigation exposure to a user, more specifically an eartip that can provide RF mitigation. The eartip can be an elastic layer forming a cavity with a conductive medium within.
1. A sealing section comprising:
a stent, wherein the stent fits on an earpiece; and
an elastic layer, wherein the elastic layer encompasses a medium, wherein the medium includes:
a conductive fluid, wherein the conductivity of the fluid is greater than distilled water; and
conductive particles, wherein the conductivity of the particles is equal to or greater than graphite.
2. The sealing section according to claim 1 , wherein the elasticity of the elastic layer <=50% elongation at break.
3. The sealing section according to claim 1 , wherein the elasticity of the elastic layer >50% elongation at break.
4. The sealing section according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive fluid is at least one of the following saline, fluorocarbon liquid, ethylene glycol, or isopropyl or a combination thereof.
5. The sealing section according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive particles are at least one of the following graphite, nickel, or iron or a combination thereof.
6. The sealing section according to claim 5 , where the average particle size is between 0.1 μm to about 100 μm.
7. A sealing section comprising:
a stent, wherein the stent fits on an earpiece; and
an elastic layer, wherein the elastic layer encompasses a medium, wherein the medium includes:
a conductive fluid, wherein the conductivity of the fluid is greater than distilled water; and
conductive fibers, wherein the conductivity of the fibers is equal to or greater than graphite.
8. The sealing section according to claim 7 , wherein the elasticity of the elastic layer <=50% elongation at break.
9. The sealing section according to claim 7 , wherein the elasticity of the elastic layer >50% elongation at break.
10. The sealing section according to claim 7 , wherein the conductive fluid is at least one of the following saline, fluorocarbon liquid, ethylene glycol, or isopropyl or a combination thereof.
11. The sealing section according to claim 7 , wherein the conductive fibers are at least one of the following graphite, nickel, or iron or a combination thereof.
12. The sealing section according to claim 11 , where the average fiber size is between 0.1 μm to about 100 μm.