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Sealing strip for ear plugs and the like

US5996584A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 5, 1998
Grant dateDec 7, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F11/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A composite reusable sound attenuating or transmitting device, especially an ear plug, is formed from a core, about which is adhered a strip of slow recovery foam. After each use of the device, the strip of foam is generally removed and discarded; typically, a new strip is applied the next time the device is used.

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