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Acoustical earmuff

US5420381A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 19, 1993
Grant dateMay 30, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G2350/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An earmuff cushion providing improved attenuation is described. The cushion is a foam material having a low static stiffness, and a high dynamic stiffness, which produces improved attenuation in the earmuff in which it is used. Earmuffs made from the cushion and improved methods of making the cushion and the earmuffs are also described.

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