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Noise-protecting arrangement for ear protector

US6961436B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 2004
Grant dateNov 1, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 8, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F11/145
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A noise-protecting arrangement for ear protector includes an audio-frequency receiving unit, a first audio-frequency amplifying unit, a volume control amplifying unit, a current amplifying unit, a gain control signal unit, an impedance matching unit, a gain control unit, a gain adjusting unit, a volume regulating unit, a second audio-frequency amplifying unit, and an audio-frequency output unit. The noise-protecting arrangement automatically attenuates a noise that enters into the ear protector and is higher than a predetermined dB level, and thereby protects a user's eardrum. The ear protector with this noise-protecting arrangement is suitable for use in environments in which various machine tools, such as drills, millers, lathes and the like are operated, firing training is performed, high-pressure air horn, vehicles, and aircrafts are maintained, or other types of high-frequency noises exist.

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