Hearing protective device

Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a first embodiment of the hearing protection device;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, it being understood that when rotated, all undisclosed surfaces in elevation are a mirror image;

FIG. 3 is a rear end view of the device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front end view of the device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of a second embodiment of the hearing protection device;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof, it being understood that when rotated, all undisclosed surfaces in elevation are a mirror image;

FIG. 7 is a rear end view of the device of FIG. 5;

FIG. 8 is a front end view of the device of FIG. 5;

FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of a third embodiment of the hearing protection device;

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view thereof, it being understood that when rotated, all undisclosed surfaces in elevation are a mirror image;

FIG. 11 is a rear end view of the device of FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is a front end view of the device of FIG. 9;

FIG. 13 is a rear perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the hearing protection device;

FIG. 14 is a front elevational view thereof, it being understood that when rotated, all undisclosed surfaces in elevation are a mirror image;

FIG. 15 is a rear end view of the device of FIG. 13; and,

FIG. 16 is a front end view of the device of FIG. 13.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D259279 May 19, 1981 Takeda
D330761 November 3, 1992 Falco
D369655 May 7, 1996 Esler et al.
D375550 November 12, 1996 Esler et al.
D375551 November 12, 1996 Esler et al.
4325453 April 20, 1982 Moussette
4553627 November 19, 1985 Gastmeier et al.
5188123 February 23, 1993 Gardner, Jr.
Other references
  • Cabot Safety; E.A.R. Express Pod Plugs; pp. 8-9; Nov. 1995.
Patent History
Patent number: D402752
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 15, 1996
Date of Patent: Dec 15, 1998
Assignee: Cabot Safety Intermediate Corporation (Southbridge, MA)
Inventor: Robert N. Falco (Indianapolis, IN)
Primary Examiner: Pamela Burgess
Law Firm: Fishman, Dionne, Cantor & Colburn
Application Number: 0/58,440
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Ear Plug Or Nose Clip (D24/106)
International Classification: 2404;