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Ear protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-09-19
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Granted: 1989-02-07
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Expires: 2006-09-19
Abstract
Abstract An ear protection device made of a molded band of rubber or other elastomeric material which is formed with a cup-like member to cover the ear and seal against the head. The band is shaped to run across the user's forehead in the front, stepping down over the ears and continuing at ear level around the back of the user's head. The inside of the cup-like member may be filled with an absorbent material, to capture any water which may leak in; when used by skiers, such material, if used, provides an extra measure of insulation. The profile of the protector may be kept relatively thin by using a cup-like member contoured to mate readily with the bony regions surrounding the ear.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Miano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/10; A61; A61F; A61F11/00; A61F11/06; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
An ear protector for use by a swimmer, comprising: a. a first band of dimensions which fit comfortably across a user's forehead; b. for each ear, an ear-covering member depending downwardly from said band; c. a second band linking the ear-covering members, such second band attaching to each ear-covering member proximate the portion thereof which covers the bottom of the user's ear and dimensioned to fit comfortably across the back of the user's head; and d. a resilient rim secured to the interior of each ear-covering member, said rim being large enough to encircle the user's ear and deep enough to form a seal between the ear-covering member and the user's head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
An ear protector for use by a swimmer, comprising: a. a first band of dimensions which fit comfortably across a user's forehead; b. for each ear, an ear-covering member depending downwardly from said band; c. a second band linking the ear-covering members, such second band attaching to each ear-covering member proximate the portion thereof which covers the bottom of the user's ear and dimensioned to fit comfortably across the back of the user's head; and d. a resilient rim secured to the interior of each ear-covering member, said rim being large enough to encircle the user's ear and deep enough to form a seal between the ear-covering member and the user's head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The ear protector of claim 1 wherein the resilient rim is provided by a molded cup of a resilient material projecting inwardly from the ear-covering member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The ear protector of claim 2 further including a layer of absorbent material disposed within the area encircled by the resilient rim, to trap water which may leak passed the resilient rim.
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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) | 1992-02-07 | 1992-08-08 | 1993-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-02-07 | 1996-08-08 | 1997-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-02-07 | 2000-08-08 | 2001-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |