Earplug

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Description

FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of an earplug showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a second perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a back view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof.

The broken lines shown in the drawings depict portions of the earplug that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an earplug, as shown and described.

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  • Upgraded Design Silicone Swimming Earplugs by Hearprotek. Amazon. Date first available: Jun. 11, 2019. Retrieval date: Feb. 9, 2023. Retrieved from internet: https://www.amazon.com/Hearprotek-Upgraded-Silicone-Waterproof-Showering/dp/B07SW2C98L (Year: 2019).
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Patent History
Patent number: D994109
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 10, 2023
Date of Patent: Aug 1, 2023
Inventor: Hang Fu (Shenzhen)
Primary Examiner: Daniel J Domino
Assistant Examiner: Lee D. Starr
Application Number: 29/882,023
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Ear Plug Or Nose Clip (D24/106)