Combination hearing protector and sound amplifier

Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of the combination hearing protector and sound amplifier;

FIG. 2 is a view from line 2--2 of FIG. 1 showing the earpiece portion of the headset which would cover an ear;

FIG. 3 is a view from line 3--3 showing the opposite side of the earpiece portion of the headset;

FIG. 4 is a view from line 4--4 of FIG. 3 showing the bottom view of the earpiece for the headset;

FIG. 5 is a view from line 5--5 of FIG. 2 showing a top view of the earpiece for the headset; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view of the headset.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D255352 June 10, 1980 Besasie
D299025 December 20, 1988 Besasie
D331928 December 22, 1992 McDowell
D336647 June 22, 1993 Yamazaki
2972018 February 1961 Hawley et al.
3306991 February 1967 Wood
4181818 January 1, 1980 Shenier
4845751 July 4, 1989 Schwab
4928311 May 22, 1990 Trompler
5001763 March 19, 1991 Mosely
Other references
  • Design News, Nov. 1985, p. 122 Ear protectors. Crutchfield Winter/Spring 91 p. 101 AKG Headphones, item G.
Patent History
Patent number: D357254
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 23, 1992
Date of Patent: Apr 11, 1995
Assignee: Silver Creek Nurseries, Inc. (Manitowoc, WI)
Inventor: Joseph C. Besasie (Shorewood, WI)
Primary Examiner: Melvin B. Feifer
Assistant Examiner: Sandra Morris
Law Firm: Wheeler & Kromholz
Application Number: 7/856,192
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Headphone Or Headset (D14/205)