Apparel – Head coverings – Muffs
Reexamination Certificate
2002-01-28
2004-05-18
Lindsey, Rodney M. (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Head coverings
Muffs
Reexamination Certificate
active
06735784
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an ear warmer device. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making ear warmers and ear warmer frames.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In one embodiment, an ear warmer comprises a set of membranes and a frame. The membranes are coupled together to form a shell into which the frame is inserted. In an alternative embodiment, an ear warmer comprises a single membrane and a frame. The single membrane is folded or configured to define a shell into which the frame is inserted. In one embodiment, the frame is a single frame member. In alternative embodiments, the frame includes multiple components.
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Isom Matthew
Le Gette Brian E.
Tipp Alan
Werner Justin Saul
Wilson, II Ronald L.
180s, Inc.
Cooley & Godward LLP
Lindsey Rodney M.
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