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Switchable hearing protection ear plug

US9060897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 18, 2013
Grant dateJun 23, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 2, 2034

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention is a switchable hearing protection ear plug. In one position, the ear plug provides substantial sound attenuation and hearing protection. In the second position, an opening in the ear plug permits sounds to enter the ear of the user relatively unobstructed. A deformable barrier in an interior chamber of the ear plug controls the passage of sound through the ear plug.

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