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Ear protection cap with improved sound absorption

US5815842A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 12, 1997
Grant dateOct 6, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F11/14
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An earmuff incorporating elevated sound attenuation. The earmuff comprises an outer cup (10') which connects with a sealing part. Arranged within the earmuff are a plurality of separating partitioning walls (14) which extend from the bottom wall (16) of the cup towards the sealing part. The partitioning walls (14) may be integral with the cup (10') or formed separately therefrom and loosely fitted thereinto.

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