Ear plugs and method of forming same

Details Ear plugs and method of forming same Ear plugs and method of forming same

2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3764)

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Head or face protector

C128S865000, C181S135000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07096872

ABSTRACT:
A process for forming a foamed thermoplastic earplug, comprising the steps of extruding a foamed body of thermoplastic material; shaping the foamed thermoplastic material; and at least partially separating the resulting shaped material for forming individual earplugs.

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