Cylinder earplug

- Moldex-Metric, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a cylinder earplug according to my new design,

FIG. 2 is a back perspective view thereof,

FIG. 3 is a side view thereof,

FIG. 4 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a back view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a cylinder earplug, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D684253
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 24, 2011
Date of Patent: Jun 11, 2013
Assignee: Moldex-Metric, Inc. (Culver City, CA)
Inventor: Fred Ryan (Venice, CA)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/373,064
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Ear Plug Or Nose Clip (D24/106)