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Plebuch et al. (43) Pub. Date: Dec. 2, 2004
(54) USE OF A MIXTURE OF CRYSTALS FOR (86) PCT No.: PCT/EP02/09234
STIMULATION OF THE THYMUS GLAND
(30) Foreign Application Priority Data
(76) Inventors: Harald Plebuch, Dortmund (DE);
Erika Funk, Dortmund (DE) Aug. 21, 2001 (DE). we 201 13 519.1
Nov. 22, 2001 (DE). 201 19 039.7
Correspondence Address: Feb. 26, 2002 (DE). 102 08 018.6
DENNISON, SCHULTZ, DOUGHERTY &
MACDONALD Publication Classification
1727 KING STREET
SUITE 105 (51) Int. Cl.’ ... A44C_ 17/02; A44C 15/00
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 (US) (52) US. Cl. ... 63/28; 63/18; 63/19; 63/26
(21) Appl. No. 10/486,197 67) ABSTRACT
A mixture of crystals comprising natural ring silicates and
(22) PCT Filed: Aug. 19, 2002 natural silica for stimulation of the thymus gland.

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USE OF A MIXTURE OF CRYSTALS FOR
STIMULATION OF THE THYMUS GLAND

[0001] The invention relates to the use of a mixture of
crystals for the stimulation of the thymus gland.

[0002] It is known that, for example, yellow jasper, emer-
ald or serpentine activates and stimulates the thymus gland
(Das Grofe Lexikon der Heilsteine, Dufte und Krauter (The
Great Lexicon of Healing Stones, Scents and Herbs), Meth-
usalem Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, Neu-Ulm, 1997 page 319).
Aquamarine, blue tourmaline, diamonds, green tourmaline,
lapis lazuli, jade or peridot also have an effect on the thymus
gland. Measurements, however, showed that they only have
a limited effect.

[0003] The German Utility Patent 201 03 737 refers to an
arrangement for lowering the influence of devices generat-
ing electromagnetic fields on humans. It is hereby suggested
to use a mixture of semiprecious stones and precious stones
or crystalline minerals, whereby hematite is suggested as
one of the materials and rock crystal is suggested as another
one.

[0004] DE 43 17 884.A1 refers to a device for neutralizing
or shielding the human body from harmful environmental
influences. Here a mineral such as crystal quartz in a
non-metallic body is used. DE 33 25 507 Al describes an
arrangement for the interference suppression of pathogenic
areas of irritation with layers of graphite as well as quartz
crystal.

[0005] CH 687 478 AS describes an element for screening
Earth radiation and rising moisture in a brick wall providing
a receptacle that consists of an easily electrically conducting
material, wherein said receptacle is filled with granular
material. Here e.g. quartz sand can be used.

[0006] The present invention is based on the problem of
making a mixture of crystals available that facilitates an
increased stimulation of the thymus gland.

[0007] According to the invention the problem is solved
with the use of a mixture of crystals containing natural ring
silicate and natural silicon dioxide for the stimulation of the
thymus gland. Here especially rock crystal is used as natural
silicon dioxide and/or tourmaline, especially green tourma-
line is used as a natural ring silicate.

[0008] Preferably the crystals should be arranged in rows,
particularly on top of each other. Thereby, the crystals can
unfold their piezo-electronic characteristics whereby the
green tourmaline polarizes these characteristics. Thereby the
required oscillation for stimulation of the thymus gland can
be produced.

[0009] A special effect can be achieved when the natural
silicon dioxide, preferably in the form of rock crystal, and
the natural ring silicate, preferably in form of green tour-
maline, are used at ratios of 7:1 to 2:1, especially 6:1 to 3:1

[0010] Surprisingly, corresponding crystal mixtures show
an increased effect on the thymus gland and its stimulation.
Demonstrably, kinesiologic measurements showed an effect
of a corresponding mixture of crystals on the human body.
Furthermore, it could be determined that the effect of
electromagnetic radiation on the human body can be reduced
through the appropriate mixture of natural ring silicate and
natural silicon dioxide, particularly rock crystal and green

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tourmaline, especially if the mixture is located in direct
proximity of a thymus gland. Therefore, the invention also
makes reference to the device for shielding or reducing
electromagnetic radiation.

[0011] Here the silicon dioxide, in particular in the form of
rock crystal, and the natural ring silicate, especially in the
form of green tourmaline, as the crystal mixture can be
arranged in a receptacle equipped with perforations that in
turn is designed as a piece of jewelry, and that can be
arranged, for example, hanging from a chain in the area of
the thymus gland. The mixing ratio of rock crystal and green
tourmaline should be, as mentioned above, range from 7:1 to
3:1, in particular 4:1.

[0012] The rock crystal and the green tourmaline should
have a natural-, chip-, ball-, needle- or button form.

[0013] The appropriate crystals should have a maximum
length L of 2 mmSLS3 mm. The receptacle itself should
consist of a precious metal or contain it, preferably silver.

[0014] A preferred geometry for the receptacle is that of a
cuboid, whereby perforations are provided in at least two
longitudinal sides, especially in each longitudinal side, that
should have a circular, rectangular or square geometry.

[0015] Typical dimensions of a cuboid are: length 20-40
mm, especially approximately 30 mm with a base of 3-7
mmx3-7 mm, especially 5x5 mm* (sic).

[0016] Each sidewall should have at least three to six
perforations, whereby a chain can extend through the per-
forations along the basis and the top.

[0017] In order to fill the appropriate cuboid body a
receptacle that is enclosed around the circumference and on
the bottom and that can be closed by means of a cover
element after filling it with crystals is used, whereby said
cover element can be glued to the body of the receptacle.

[0018] As mentioned above, the receptacle can consist of
a precious metal like 925/00 (sic) silver with a rhodium
plating, if so desired. Other appropriate materials that do not
distort the effect of the crystals are also conceivable.

[0019] Precious metals, such as silver, gold or platinum as
well as their alloys should be considered.

[0020] An appropriate piece of jewelry can be placed—as
mentioned above—in the area of the thymus gland, that is,
close to the breast-bone. Kinesiologic arm tests according to
Dr. Diamond showed that electromagnetic radiation can be
greatly shielded or reduced through appropriate devices so
that electro-smog exposure can be significantly reduced for
a person wearing the appropriate device.

[0021] In particular, a stimulation of the thymus gland can
occur if the piece of jewelry is close to the area of the thymus
gland.

[0022] Deviating from the above known suggestions, the
materials causing the shielding effect or the stimulation,
which are on the one hand natural silicon dioxide, especially
rock crystal, and on the other hand natural ring silicate, such
as green tourmaline, can be arranged quasi as a pile or also
in one another or above each other, whereby the ring silicate
should be surrounded by the silicone dioxide. Preferably,
however, the crystals are arranged in rows so that the
piezo-electric characteristics are completely effective.

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[0023] In a disk-shaped silicon dioxide the ring silicate
should be aligned in the middle, optimizing the desired
shielding effect, especially if the volume ratio of silicon
dioxide to ring silicate ranges from 3:1 to 7:1.

[0024] According to a further development of the inven-
tion, the ring silicate is inlaid in the silicon dioxide. As an
alternative the ring silicate on be located on the silicon
dioxide that has been cut preferably into a disk form.

[0025] Apart from that, the volume ratio of the silicon
dioxide to the ring silicate should be from 7:1 to 2:1,
preferably 6:1 to 3:1.

[0026] The amount ratio of the silicon dioxide to the ring
silicate should be 7:1 to 2:1, preferably 6:1 to 3:1.

[0027] If the ring silicate is arranged above the silicon
dioxide, the ring silicate should be centered in relation to the
silicon dioxide, whereby a cylindrical form is preferred for
the ring silicate whose two faces are preferably at least in
part covered by a coating consisting of silver or containing
it. Thus, the shielding effect is optimized.

[0028] The device in particular should be a piece of
jewelry like a pendant whereby the piece of jewelry can have
a setting that consists at least in part of a precious metal or
contains it. Preferably, the piece of jewelry can be set in
silver or a silver alloy. Other precious metals, however, such
as gold or platinum or alloys of precious metals should also
be particularly emphasized.

[0029] Additional details, advantages and characteristics
result not only from the claims and the characteristics
gathered from them—either alone and/or in combination—
but also from the following description of the design
examples shown in the drawing.

[0030]

[0031] FIG. 1 a view from the above of a device for the
stimulation of the thymus gland and/or for shielding or
reducing electromagnetic radiation.

[0032] FIG. 2 the device for the stimulation of the thymus
gland and/or for shielding or reducing electromagnetic
radiation according to FIG. 1 in a side view

[0033] FIG. 3 a second embodiment of a device for the
stimulation of the thymus gland and/or for shielding or
reducing electromagnetic radiation in a side view.

[0034] FIG. 4 a third embodiment of a device for the
stimulation of the thymus gland and/or for shielding or
reducing electromagnetic radiation in a side view.

[0035] FIG. 5 a preferred embodiment of a device for the
stimulation of the thymus gland and/or for shielding or
reducing electromagnetic radiation.

[0036] FIG. 6 a housing for the device according to FIG.
5.

They show:

[0037] FIGS. 7a-e a housing according to FIG. 6 with
basic presentations of crystals arranged in rows.

[0038] In FIGS. 1-4, where in principle identical elements
are shown with the same reference numbers, different
embodiments of devices for the stimulation of the thymus
gland or for reducing electromagnetic radiation are shown
purely in principle in the form of pieces of jewelry. The

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representations show pendants, without limiting the inven-
tion hereby. Several design options of the device are also
possible.

[0039] The device according to the invention can also
have a plate form in order to be used in the casings or
housing walls of cell phones or of electrical equipment in
order to achieve the desired shielding effect. As mentioned
before, the design of a piece of jewelry should be preferred.

[0040] A pendant 10 is shown in FIG. 1 consisting of a
basic body 12 with a second body 14 located either inside or
attached to it that is connected with the basic body 12. The
basic body 12 is a natural silicon dioxide, preferably in the
form of a rock crystal, whereby the second basic body 12 is
a ring silicate such as a green tourmaline.

[0041] Hereby the second body 14 is centered in relation
to the basic body 12, as can be seen in the basic presentation
according to FIG. 1. The volume ratio of the basic body 12
to the second body 14 should range from 7:1 to 3:1,
preferably 4:1.

[0042] A loop extends from the upper border of the basic
body 12 for a chain so that the piece of jewelry 10 can be
worn by a person and it can be positioned with such a length
that the basic body 12 is located in the area of the thymus
gland, meaning the breast bone.

[0043] As shown in the presentations of FIG. 2 to 4, the
second body consisting of a natural ring silicate can be
arranged on the basic body (FIGS. 2 and 3) or quasi in it as
an inlay.

[0044] The second body 14 consisting of natural ring
silicate should have a cylindrical form for attachment to the
basic body 12, whereby a connection can occur between the
second body 14 and the basic body 12 through the use of an
adhesive, for example. Other fastening options are also
possible. The second body 14 in particular should be cov-
ered at its front faces 18, 20 with a precious metal or with
an alloy containing a precious metal, thus increasing the
shielding effect.

[0045] According to the embodiments of FIGS. 2 and 4
the basic body 12 contains at its upper border a clip 22, from
which in turn another loop 24 extends corresponding to the
loop 16 according to FIG. 1.

[0046] In the embodiment of FIG. 3 the basic body 12
consisting of natural silicon dioxide is encapsulated by a
ting element 26 adjusted to the cross section of the basic
body, from where a bar 28 extends along the circumferential
edge of the basic body, which in turn merges into the loop
30 or is connected with it, so that a chain can be threaded
through it.

[0047] FIGS. 5 and 6 depict preferred innovative designs
of the tenet according to the invention for the stimulation of
the thymus gland and/or for shielding or reducing electro-
magnetic radiation.

[0048] The appropriate device 50 has a receptacle in the
form of a cuboid 52 whose internal space 54 is filled with
rock crystal 56 and green tourmaline 58, whereby the ratio
between the rock crystal 56 and the green tourmaline 58
should range from 7:1 to 3:1, preferably 4:1. The crystals 56,
58 are arranged in the internal space 54 of the housing 52 in
such a way that the green tourmaline 58 runs between layers

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of the rock crystal 56, meaning that the green tourmaline is
bordered at the bottom as well as on the top by the rock
crystal 56.

[0049] Even if the crystals 56, 58 are filled as a pile into
the receptacle, it is preferred that the crystals 56, 58 are
arranged in rows above each other in order to allow for the
complete effect of the piezo-electric characteristics, whereby
the green tourmaline polarizes these characteristics. Thus
the vibrations necessary for the stimulation of the thymus
gland can be produced.

[0050] The green tourmaline 58 as well as the rock crystal
56 consist of individual crystals, especially in a natural-,
chip-, ball-, needle-, or button form, whereby the maximum
length L should amount to about 3 mm=LS6 mm.

[0051] Perforations 70, 72, 74 are provided in the side-
walls 60, 9J 62, 64, 66. Preferably, circular perforations are
provided on three sides—in the embodiment on the sides 60,
64 and 66—and rectangular or square perforations on the
remaining side 62.

[0052] Furthermore, the top-side perforations 72 in oppo-
site walls 60, 66—in the embodiment in the walls 60,
66—serve as loops for the chain 76. The height of the cuboid
receptacle 50 can amount, for example, to 30 mm with a
square base or top surface 78, 80 and the border lengths
could be 6.5 mm each. These dimensions should not limit
the tenet according to the invention.

[0053] In reference to the circular perforations 70, 71, 72,
73 a diameter of approximately 2.5 mm can be selected. The
border lengths of the rectangular or square perforations 74
could be 2.5 mm. Thus, the walls 60, 62, 64, 66 have
sufficient permeability in order to allow an optimal shielding
or radiation reduction effect of the rock crystals 56 and the
green tourmaline crystals 58.

[0054] As can be seen, especially in FIG. 5, the housing
52 can be closed via the wall 80, having practically the
function of a cover. If the top wall 80 is removed, the result
is a housing open on one side consisting of the side walls 60,
62, 64, 66 and the base wall 78, where the crystals 56, 58 can
be filled. After the chain is threaded through the openings 62
at the top wall, the housing 50 can be closed with the top
wall 80.

[0055] The housing 50 consists, for example, of precious
metal, such as 925/00 silver whereby an additional rhodium
coating could be provided.

[0056] Other precious metals such as gold and platinum or
alloys of precious metals can also be considered.

[0057] Using FIG. 7a to 7e the characteristics of the
crystals arranged in rows should be clarified again. This way
it is guaranteed that the-crystals remain in contact with each
other even in case of agitation so that the piezo-electric
characteristics can unfold, whereby the green tourmaline
polarizes these characteristics producing the desired vibra-
tions for the stimulation of the thymus gland.

[0058] In FIG. 7 a housing representing a piece of jewelry
such as a pendant is shown for accommodating crystals,
corresponding to FIGS. 5 and 6. In FIG. 7b to 7c the cross
sections of the housing 50 are shown purely in principle with
the crystals arranged in rows. The blank bodies 100, 102,
104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122 represent

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the rock crystals and the filled bodies 124, 128 and 130
represent the green tourmaline.

[0059] It can be seen from the basic presentations that the
tourmaline 124, 126, 128, 130 is arranged between two rock
crystals 100, 104 or 108, 110 or 120, 12. There is also
contact among the crystals.

[0060] The crystals 100, 124 in FIG. 7 can have a square
or cylindrical form. The geometry of crystals 106, 108, 110,
126 in FIG. 7 is tapered, whereby the smaller base surface
is supported by a larger base surface.

[0061] The symbols of the crystals 112, 114, 126, 128
according to FIG. 7e symbolize the accumulations of crys-
tals that consequently can form a pile each. Independent
from it, the function according to the invention is guaranteed
by the pile, which is likewise arranged in crystal rows. The
crystals can also be used in the form of balls.

[0062] Finally, FIG. 7e symbolizes that the crystals 118,
120, 122, 130 can have lengths that differ from each other.

1. A mixture of crystals comprising natural ring silicate
and natural silicon dioxide for the stimulation of the thymus
gland.

2. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
natural silicon dioxide is rock crystal (100, 102, 104, 106,
108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122) and/or the natural
ring silicate is tourmaline, in particular green tourmaline
(124, 126, 128, 130).

3. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
natural silicon dioxide is smoky quartz, amethyst, citrine,
rose quartz, milk quartz, sapphire quartz, morion, cat’s eye,
tiger’s eye, falcon’s eye, iron-flint and or vain quartz.

4. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
natural ring silicate is wellastorite, benitoite, beryl, dioptase
or black, brown, blue, red or colorless tourmaline.

5. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
natural silicon dioxide, preferably in form of a rock crystal
(100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122),
and the natural ring silicate, preferably in form of green
tourmaline (124, 126, 128, 130), have a volume ratio of 7:1
to 2:1, preferably 6:1 to 4:1.

6. Mixture according to claim 1 in a receptacle that is a
hollow body or comprises one characterized in that the
crystals in the form of rock crystals (100, 102, 104, 106, 108,
110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122) and green tourmaline
(124, 126, 128, 130) especially in their natural-, chip-, ball-,
needle-, and/or button form are arranged especially in layers.

7. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that at
least several first bodies (56) in form of silicon dioxide, in
particular rock crystal (100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112,
114, 116, 118, 120, 122) and at least a second body in form
of natural ring silicate, especially in form of green ring
silicate (124, 126, 128, 130) are arranged in the receptacle
(50) whereby the first bodies and/or at least a second body
each have a maximum length L of 2 mmSLS3 mm.

8. Mixture according to claim 2 characterized in that the
crystals (100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118,
120, 122, 124, 128, 130) are arranged next to or above each
other in rows in the receptacle (50)

9. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
receptacle (50) consists of or contains precious metal, such
as gold, silver or platinum or of alloys of precious metals.

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10. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
precious metal is silver that can be coated with rhodium, if
so desired.

11. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
receptacle (50) has the geometry of a cuboid of which at
least two, in particular every longitudinal wall (60, 62, 64,
66) is equipped with perforations (70, 71, 72, 73, 74).

12. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
cuboid is equipped with a closed base wall (78) and/or top
wall (80).

13. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
perforations (71, 72, 73, 74) are in form of circles and/or
rectangulars such as squares.

14. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
receptacle (50) is a pendant hanging from a chain (76) or a
necklace.

15. Mixture according to at least one of the previous
claims characterized in that the receptacle is in the form of
a ball, cube, ellipsoid, cylinder, kidney or heart.

16. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
mixture is especially in the form of a piece of jewelry (10,
50).

17. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
mixture is a pendant (10, 50).

18. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
piece of jewelry is connected at least in segments with a
precious metal or with a material containing a precious
metal or interspersed with it.

19. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
piece of jewelry sectionally is accommodated in a setting
consisting of or containing a precious metal

20. Mixture according to at least claim 1 characterized in
that the setting consists of silver or a silver alloy.

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21. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
natural silicon dioxide is a carrier and has the form of a disk.

22. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
natural ring silicate is arranged as a second body (14) on the
carrier (12) in the form of a natural silicon dioxide.

23. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
natural ring silicate is incorporated as a second body (14) as
an inlay by the carrier (12) in form of the natural silicon
dioxide.

24. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
second body (14) is centered in relation to the carrier (12).

25. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
second body (14) arranged on the carrier (12) has a cylin-
drical form.

26. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that the
cylindrical second body (14) is covered at the front surfaces
(18, 20) at least in part by a precious metal.

27. Mixture according to claim 1 characterized in that a
chain penetrates the mixture in form of a pendant (10) in
such a way that the pendant is placed by the person using it
in the area of the thymus gland.

28. Mixture according to claim 1 for shielding and/or
reducing electromagnetic radiation.

29. Piece of jewelry in form of a pendant comprising a
receptacle (50) comprising precious metal with perforations
where the mixture of crystals (100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110,
112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122) is arranged according to claim
1.