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Ear protector with a sound damping filter, sound damping filter for such an ear protector as well as method for manufacturing a sound damping filter for such an ear protector

US8689931B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2010
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F11/085
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ear protector (1) with a sound damping filter (3), comprises a membrane (5). The membrane is composed of a material that permits the transmission of air and water vapor with respect to the ear from the into the outside of the ear protector, the membrane is pre stressed mounted in the filter, enabling a bigger surface and hence bigger air and water transport at same sound attenuation.

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