Earplug tip

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the new design for an earplug tip.

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof, the rear view, left view and right view being mirror images thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken at line 5-5 of FIG. 3.

The long and short dashed broken line shown represents the bounds of the claimed design while all other broken lines are included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure.

The broken lines and the unshaded surfaces within form no part of the claimed design. Any shading is provided to illustrate contour only and is not an indication of surface texture.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D757925
Type: Grant
Filed: May 20, 2014
Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventors: Jeffrey L. Hamer (Springville, IN), Kenneth F. Teeters (Zionsville, IN), Ravi Thomas (Avon, IN)
Primary Examiner: Richelle G Shelton
Application Number: 29/491,291
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Ear Plug Or Nose Clip (D24/106)