Earplug handle

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view, showing the new design for an earplug handle;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof, the right side view being the same as the left;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof.

The broken line showing forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D369655 May 7, 1996 Esler et al.
D375550 November 12, 1996 Esler et al.
D375551 November 12, 1996 Esler et al.
D413379 August 31, 1999 Leight
5983399 November 16, 1999 Falco et al.
D427304 June 27, 2000 Magidson et al.
D434139 November 21, 2000 Foslien
D436164 January 9, 2001 Foslien
6241042 June 5, 2001 Falco
6256396 July 3, 2001 Cushman
Foreign Patent Documents
WO 01/50993 July 2001 WO
Other references
  • Product sample of Aearo “E-A-R Express™” pod plugs with its packaging.
  • Product sample of Moldex “Pocket-Pak” earplugs with its product container.
  • Product sample of ORIS EP-12 “Track-Fit” earplugs with its packaging.
Patent History
Patent number: D467333
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 2, 2001
Date of Patent: Dec 17, 2002
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventor: Paul A. Martinson (Maplewood, MN)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Karl G. Hanson
Application Number: 29/151,607
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Ear Plug Or Nose Clip (D24/106)
International Classification: 2402;