Earplug
Description
The dot-dash broken lines in
Claims
The ornamental design for an earplug as shown and described.
Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
Foreign Patent Documents
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Patent History
Patent number: D1111159
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 2, 2024
Date of Patent: Feb 3, 2026
Inventor: Zhixuan Jiang (Hunan)
Primary Examiner: Lilyana Bekic
Assistant Examiner: Anne E. Bedney
Application Number: 29/975,831
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 2, 2024
Date of Patent: Feb 3, 2026
Inventor: Zhixuan Jiang (Hunan)
Primary Examiner: Lilyana Bekic
Assistant Examiner: Anne E. Bedney
Application Number: 29/975,831
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Ear Plug Or Nose Clip (D24/106)