Earplug

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D798435
  • Patent Number
    D798,435
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, May 20, 2014
    10 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, September 26, 2017
    7 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 106
    • D24 173
    • D24 174
    • D07 677
    • D09 555
    • D09 774
    • D19 187
    • D29 112
    • CPC
    • A61F11/08
    • A61F11/10
    • A61F2011/085
    • A47J43/20
  • International Classifications
    • 2404
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
      Disclaimer
      This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Abstract
Description


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



FIG. 2 is a bottom view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a top perspective view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a top view thereof; and,



FIG. 5 is a left view thereof, the right view, front view and rear view being identical thereto.


The broken line showing portions of the article is included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and forms 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, as shown and described.
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Entry
U.S. Appl. No. 29/491,291 to Hamer, entitled Earplug Having a Tip Cavity, filed May 20, 2014.
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