Hearing protection device

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2008-01-01

2008-01-01

Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Head or face protector

C128S865000

Reexamination Certificate

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10352336

ABSTRACT:
An earplug is provided including an elongate stem component having a first end and an opposite second end, a first flange disposed on the stem proximate the first end, a second flange disposed on the stem adjacent the first flange, a third flange disposed on the stem adjacent the second flange, opposite the first flange, and proximate the second end, a rib support element formed on the first, second, and third flanges, wherein, the first, second, and third flanges comprise generally hemispherical flange elements extending from the stem in a direction toward the second end such that a generally annular space is formed between inner surfaces of the first, second, and third flanges and the stem, and wherein the rib support element is formed on the inner surfaces.

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