Patent · US Expired

Ear warmer having a membrane forming a receptacle

US7222373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 12, 2003
Grant dateMay 29, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2024

Classification

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

Abstract

An ear warmer includes a cover and a membrane coupled to the cover. The membrane is disposable in a deployed configuration and in a retracted configuration. When the membrane is disposed in its deployed configuration, the membrane and the cover form a receptacle that is configured to receive an ear or a portion of an ear of a user when the ear warmer is worn by the user.

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