Eyesight protection apparatus with attached earplugs
US5781272A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02C2200/16
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An eyesight and hearing safety apparatus for use by a human being. The apparatus comprises a front guard portion including a front transparent panel for protecting the eyesight of the human being. The apparatus further comprises a first and a second earplug for protecting the hearing of the human being. The apparatus further comprises a first temple having a first attachment end and a first support end. The first attachment end is hingedly attached to one end of the front guard portion. The first earplug is attached to the first temple adjacent the first support end. The first temple and the first earplug support the front guard portion from a respective auditory canal when the human being is wearing the apparatus. The apparatus further comprises a second temple having a second attachment end and a second support end. The second attachment end is hingedly attached to one end of the front guard portion. The second earplug is attached to the second temple adjacent the second support end. The second temple and the second earplug support the front guard portion from a respective auditory canal when the human being is wearing the apparatus. The first and second temples may be adjustable…
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