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Earplug

US4537187A · kind A · utility

34Cited by
7References
2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 6, 1983
Grant dateAug 27, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 6, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F11/085
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An earplug particularly adapted for use by surfers and swimmers is provided having a small hole therein which keeps out water but which allows the user to hear, said plug being made of a soft plastic having a density of less than 1 whereby said plug will float.

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