Earplug

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Description

FIG. 1 is a back perspective view of an earplug according to my new design,

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view thereof,

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof,

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof, and with all other side views being the same; and,

FIG. 5 is a back view thereof.

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
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5044463 September 3, 1991 Carr
D405173 February 2, 1999 Falco
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D512141 November 29, 2005 Mishkin et al.
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Other references
  • Lab Safety Supply “Hearing Protection/Foam Earplugs” (item NRR: 33dB, NRR: 36dB) pp. 81 & 82 @ 1999 Ex. office.
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Patent History
Patent number: D617891
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 17, 2008
Date of Patent: Jun 15, 2010
Assignee: Molder-Metric, Inc. (Culver City, CA)
Inventor: Crest Turdjian (Los Angeles, CA)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Wan Laymon
Attorney: Charles H. Schwatrz
Application Number: 29/310,903
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Ear Plug Or Nose Clip (D24/106)