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Hearing protection device and method of forming same

US11937998B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2017
Grant dateMar 26, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0071
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various embodiments of a hearing protection device and a method of forming such device are disclosed. The hearing protection device includes a first hearing protector, a second hearing protector, and an elongated connector including a first end that is connected to the first hearing protector and a second end that is connected to the second hearing protector. The device further includes a frangible attachment element disposed between a first portion of the elongated connector and a second portion of the elongated connector that temporarily connects the first portion to the second portion such that the elongated connector is in a compact configuration. The elongated connector is adapted to be disposed in an elongated configuration when the frangible attachment element is broken.

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