Patents by Inventor Marc Doty

Marc Doty has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7697706
    Abstract: A hearing protection device and a method of manufacturing thereof is provided. The device includes a sound attenuating portion for being disposed within an ear canal of a user to obstruct the passage of sound and a channel formed through the sound attenuating portion for allowing sound to pass through the sound attenuating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Marc Doty
  • Publication number: 20070183606
    Abstract: A hearing protection device including a sound attenuating portion configured to be disposed within an ear canal of a user to obstruct a passage of sound, a channel formed through the sound attenuating portion configured to allow sound to pass through the sound attenuating portion when the portion is disposed within the ear canal, a tube disposed in the channel and configured to allow the sound in the channel to pass therethrough, and a filter disposed at one end of the tube and positioned at an interior of the sound attenuating portion, where the filter attenuates some of the sound passing through the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventor: Marc Doty
  • Publication number: 20070080018
    Abstract: The invention provides an earplug and a method of forming thereof where the earplug includes an insertion portion having opposing top and bottom sides, a handle portion connected to and extending rearwardly from the bottom of the insertion portion, and a rear portion extending from the top of the insertion portion to the handle portion, where the insertion portion is configured to be partially inserted into an ear canal of a wearer, where the handle portion remains at least partially extending from the earcanal for use in handling the earplug, and where the insertion portion and the handle portion are integrally formed of a resilient compressible material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Marc Doty
  • Publication number: 20050094835
    Abstract: A hearing protection device and a method of manufacturing thereof is provided. The device includes a sound attenuating portion for being disposed within an ear canal of a user to obstruct the passage of sound and a channel formed through the sound attenuating portion for allowing sound to pass through the sound attenuating portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventor: Marc Doty
  • Patent number: 6021526
    Abstract: A hearing protection device. The hearing protection device includes a band and legs that are rotatable relative to the band. Each leg includes a first leg end and a second leg end. The first leg end is rotatably coupled to the band to allow the leg to rotate relative to the band. The second leg end includes a hole for receiving a stem of a hearing protector. Alternatively, the second leg end includes a socket for receiving a ball formed on a hearing protector shaft. The hearing protection device can accommodate head sizes ranging from the 5th percentile of women to the 95th percentile of men.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Cabot Safety Intermeidate Corporation
    Inventors: Robert N. Falco, Marc Doty
  • Patent number: 6006361
    Abstract: A hearing protection device. The hearing protection device includes a band and legs that are rotatable relative to the band. Each leg includes a first leg end and a second leg end. The first leg end is rotatably coupled to the band to allow the leg to rotate relative to the band. The second leg end includes a hole for receiving a stem of a hearing protector. Alternatively, the second leg end includes a socket for receiving a ball formed on a hearing protector shaft. The hearing protection device can accommodate head sizes ranging from the 5th percentile of women to the 95th percentile of men.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Cabot Safety Intemediate Corporation
    Inventors: Robert N. Falco, Marc Doty
  • Patent number: 5983399
    Abstract: A hearing protection device. The hearing protection device includes a band and legs that are rotatable relative to the band. Each leg includes a first leg end and a second leg end. The first leg end is rotatably coupled to the band to allow the leg to rotate relative to the band. The second leg end includes a hole for receiving a stem of a hearing protector. Alternatively, the second leg end includes a socket for receiving a ball formed on a hearing protector shaft. The hearing protection device can accommodate head sizes ranging from the 5th percentile of women to the 95th percentile of men.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Cabot Safety Intermediate Corporation
    Inventors: Robert N. Falco, Marc Doty
  • Patent number: 5809574
    Abstract: A hearing protection device. The hearing protection device includes a band and legs that are rotatable relative to the band. Each leg includes a first leg end and a second leg end. The first leg end is rotatably coupled to the band to allow the leg to rotate relative to the band. The second leg end includes a hole for receiving a stem of a hearing protector. Alternatively, the second leg end includes a socket for receiving a ball formed on a hearing protector shaft. The hearing protection device can accommodate head sizes ranging from the 5th percentile of women to the 95th percentile of men.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Cabot Safety Intermediate Corporation
    Inventors: Robert N. Falco, Marc Doty
  • Patent number: D524937
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Cabot Safety Intermediate Corporation
    Inventors: Marc Doty, Richard Knauer
  • Patent number: D528204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Cabot Safety Intermediate Corporation
    Inventors: Marc Doty, Richard Knauer
  • Patent number: D481118
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Cabot Safety Intermediate Corporation
    Inventors: Marc Doty, Richard Knauer
  • Patent number: D409743
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Cabot Safety Intermediate Corporation
    Inventors: Robert N. Falco, Marc Doty
  • Patent number: D410079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: Cabot Safety Intermediate Corpoation
    Inventors: Robert N. Falco, Marc Doty
  • Patent number: D410283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Cabot Safety Intermediate Corporation
    Inventors: Robert N. Falco, Marc Doty
  • Patent number: D415833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Cabot Safety Intermediate Corporation
    Inventors: Robert N. Falco, Marc Doty