Apparatus and methods for aural protection

Details Apparatus and methods for aural protection Apparatus and methods for aural protection

1997-04-01

1999-07-20

Nerbun, Peter

Apparel

Head coverings

Convertible

351123, 351158, A61F 1114

Patent

active

059241381

ABSTRACT:
The present invention pertains to a hearing protective earmuff apparatus for use by an individual wearing eyeglasses while effecting a complete seal of the earmuff pad against the individual's head. In one embodiment, the earmuff comprises an outer housing assembly, a resilient inner pad that can seal against the wearer's head, and a middle assembly positioned between the outer housing assembly and the inner pad. The middle assembly includes an eyeglass stem receptor channel that opens at the front of the middle assembly. The receptor channel is adapted to receive and removably engage an eyeglass ear stein inserted into the stem receptor. In another embodiment, the earmuff apparatus of the invention comprises a pair of auditory protective earmuffs mounted on a connecting band.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4174155 (1979-11-01), Herman
patent: 4670911 (1987-06-01), Dunford
patent: 5092667 (1992-03-01), Bagley
patent: 5201856 (1993-04-01), Edwards
patent: 5278999 (1994-01-01), Brown et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Apparatus and methods for aural protection does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Apparatus and methods for aural protection, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Apparatus and methods for aural protection will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1311639