US5778455A
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Ear cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-04-15
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Granted: 1998-07-14
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Expires: 2017-04-15
Abstract
Abstract An ear cover for protecting the external ear of a wearer. The cover includes a first flexible sheet having an outer layer formed of an absorbent material and an inner layer coextensive therewith formed of an impermeable material. A second flexible sheet is secured to the first flexible sheet adjacent the inner layer to serve as a liner for the cover. An elastic band is secured between the first and second flexible sheets for gathering the respective peripheries thereof around the ear of a wearer.
Inventors
- 👤 Dephillia M. Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:21
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A cover for the external ear of a human, comprising: a first flexible sheet having an outer layer formed of an absorbent material and an inner layer coextensive therewith formed of an impermeable material; a second flexible sheet secured to said first flexible sheet adjacent said inner layer; and, an elastic band secured between said first and second flexible sheets for gathering the respective peripheries thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A cover for the external ear of a human, comprising: a first flexible sheet having an outer layer formed of an absorbent material and an inner layer coextensive therewith formed of an impermeable material; a second flexible sheet secured to said first flexible sheet adjacent said inner layer; and, an elastic band secured between said first and second flexible sheets for gathering the respective peripheries thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The ear cover according to claim 1 wherein the outer layer of said first flexible sheet comprises absorbent paper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The ear cover according to claim 2 wherein the inner layer of said first flexible sheet comprises a plastic film.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The ear cover according to claim 1 wherein the second flexible sheet comprises absorbent paper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The ear cover according to claim 1 further comprising a third flexible sheet covering said first flexible sheet adjacent said outer layer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The ear cover according to claim 5 wherein said third flexible sheet comprises absorbent paper.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
94 words
An external ear cover, comprising: a first flexible sheet sized to enclose the external ear of a wearer, said first flexible sheet having an outer layer formed of absorbent paper and an inner layer coextensive therewith formed of a plastic film; a second flexible sheet secured to said first flexible sheet adjacent said inner layer, said second flexible sheet being formed of absorbent paper and being coextensive with the inner layer of said first flexible sheet; and, an elastic band secured between said first and second flexible sheets for gathering the respective peripheries thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
94 words
An external ear cover, comprising: a first flexible sheet sized to enclose the external ear of a wearer, said first flexible sheet having an outer layer formed of absorbent paper and an inner layer coextensive therewith formed of a plastic film; a second flexible sheet secured to said first flexible sheet adjacent said inner layer, said second flexible sheet being formed of absorbent paper and being coextensive with the inner layer of said first flexible sheet; and, an elastic band secured between said first and second flexible sheets for gathering the respective peripheries thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The ear cover according to claim 7 wherein said first flexible sheet has a circular shape.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The ear cover according to claim 7 wherein a pair of spaced-apart, sewn seams secure said elastic band between said first and second flexible sheets.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The ear cover according to claim 7 further comprising a third flexible sheet secured to said first flexible sheet adjacent said outer layer, said second flexible sheet being formed of absorbent paper and being coextensive with the outer layer of said first flexible sheet.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
128 words
An ear cover, comprising: a first flexible disk sized to enclose the external ear of a wearer, said first flexible disk having an outer layer formed of absorbent paper and an inner layer coextensive therewith formed of a plastic film; a second flexible disk secured to said first flexible disk adjacent said inner layer, said second flexible disk being formed of absorbent paper and being coextensive with the inner layer of said first flexible disk; a third flexible disk secured to said first flexible disk adjacent said outer layer, said second flexible disk being formed of absorbent paper and being coextensive with the outer layer of said first flexible disk; and, an elastic band secured between said first and third flexible disks for gathering the respective peripheries thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
128 words
An ear cover, comprising: a first flexible disk sized to enclose the external ear of a wearer, said first flexible disk having an outer layer formed of absorbent paper and an inner layer coextensive therewith formed of a plastic film; a second flexible disk secured to said first flexible disk adjacent said inner layer, said second flexible disk being formed of absorbent paper and being coextensive with the inner layer of said first flexible disk; a third flexible disk secured to said first flexible disk adjacent said outer layer, said second flexible disk being formed of absorbent paper and being coextensive with the outer layer of said first flexible disk; and, an elastic band secured between said first and third flexible disks for gathering the respective peripheries thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The ear cover according to claim 11 wherein a pair of spaced-apart, sewn seams secure said elastic band between said first and third flexible disks.
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