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US3906170A
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Protective cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-10
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Granted: 1975-09-16
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Expires: 1993-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A protective cover for a hearing aid has a hollow body of elastic, waterproof material, which has rings or beaded portions through which the hearing aid is received and which is stretchable to fit the rings around parts of the hearing aid. The cover also has domelike portions which are positioned over controls on the hearing aid for permitting the adjustment of the covered controls. Covers for behind-the-ear and eye-glass type hearing aids are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel W Guice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:55
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R25/00; H04R25/65; H04R25/60; H04R25/607; H04R25/658
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A protective cover for a hearing aid, comprising: a hollow body member of waterproof material adapted to receive a hearing aid and having an opening through which the hearing aid is received, said opening facing downwardly in the operative position of the hearing aid for protection of the hearing aid against descending harmful matter, said member having a plurality of openings for accommodating the input and output sections of the hearing aid, and said material being stretchable, and said member being stretched for receipt of the hearing aid and accommodation of the sections thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A protective cover for a hearing aid, comprising: a hollow body member of waterproof material adapted to receive a hearing aid and having an opening through which the hearing aid is received, said opening facing downwardly in the operative position of the hearing aid for protection of the hearing aid against descending harmful matter, said member having a plurality of openings for accommodating the input and output sections of the hearing aid, and said material being stretchable, and said member being stretched for receipt of the hearing aid and accommodation of the sections thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cover of claim 1, wherein said member has a dome-like portion disposable over a control on the hearing aid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
A protective cover for a hearing aid, comprising: a hollow body member of waterproof material adapted to receive a hearing aid and having an opening through which the hearing aid is received, said opening facing downwardly in the operative position of the hearing aid for protection of the hearing aid against descending harmful matter, said material being elastic and said opening having a bead therearound, said member being adapted to be rolled up around said bead and applied in rolled-up form to the hearing aid, after which it is unrolled and stretched to receive the hearing aid and accommodate the parts thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
102 words
A protective cover for a hearing aid, comprising: a hollow body member of waterproof material adapted to receive a hearing aid and having an opening through which the hearing aid is received, said opening facing downwardly in the operative position of the hearing aid for protection of the hearing aid against descending harmful matter, said material being elastic and said opening having a bead therearound, said member being adapted to be rolled up around said bead and applied in rolled-up form to the hearing aid, after which it is unrolled and stretched to receive the hearing aid and accommodate the parts thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
100 words
A protective cover for a hearing aid, comprising: a hollow body member of waterproof material adapted to receive a hearing aid and having an opening through which the hearing aid is received, said opening facing downwardly in the operative position of the hearing aid for protection of the hearing aid against descending harmful matter, said member being adapted to receive a hearing aid of the behind-the-ear type and made of an elastic waterproof material, said member having beaded portions encompassing the input and output sections of the hearing aid and a dome-like portion over a control of the hearing aid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
100 words
A protective cover for a hearing aid, comprising: a hollow body member of waterproof material adapted to receive a hearing aid and having an opening through which the hearing aid is received, said opening facing downwardly in the operative position of the hearing aid for protection of the hearing aid against descending harmful matter, said member being adapted to receive a hearing aid of the behind-the-ear type and made of an elastic waterproof material, said member having beaded portions encompassing the input and output sections of the hearing aid and a dome-like portion over a control of the hearing aid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
118 words
A protective cover for a hearing aid, comprising: a hollow body member of waterproof material adapted to receive a hearing aid and having an opening through which the hearing aid is received, said opening facing downwardly in the operative position of the hearing aid for protection of the hearing aid against descending harmful mattEr, said member being adapted to protect a hearing aid of the eyeglass side frame type and made of an elastic waterproof material, said member having beaded portions encompassing the side frame and output of the hearing aid, dome-like blister portions over the controls of the hearing aid, and an elongated arched portion for passage of sound waves to the input of the hearing aid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
118 words
A protective cover for a hearing aid, comprising: a hollow body member of waterproof material adapted to receive a hearing aid and having an opening through which the hearing aid is received, said opening facing downwardly in the operative position of the hearing aid for protection of the hearing aid against descending harmful mattEr, said member being adapted to protect a hearing aid of the eyeglass side frame type and made of an elastic waterproof material, said member having beaded portions encompassing the side frame and output of the hearing aid, dome-like blister portions over the controls of the hearing aid, and an elongated arched portion for passage of sound waves to the input of the hearing aid.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
DE496167C
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FR1187219A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-15 | 1979-03-17 | 1979-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-15 | 1983-03-17 | 1983-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-15 | 1987-03-17 | 1987-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |