Title: Throw-away ear protector

Abstract: A throw-away ear protector readily assembled about the base of the human ear to preclude entry of foreign matter or fluid into the ear, and comprising a plaque of film-like impervious material. An opening centrally of the plaque is encircled with pressure sensitive adhesive for securing the plaque to the skin at the base of the ear. The outer portions of the plaque are readily gathered and maintained secured in gathered condition until the risk of harm has passed following which the protector can be removed and discarded.

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Inventors: Voorhees, Donna S. (Pasadena, CA, US)

Application Number: 597203
Filing Date: 1975-07-18
Publication_date: 1979-01-16
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Primary Class(es): 2/174 2/209, 128/864
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

2142282	Jan, 1939	Norton	2/174.
3001646	Sep, 1961	Cooper	2/49.
3229875	Jan, 1966	Stoller	2/49.
3525103	Aug, 1970	Yonan	2/174.
3823713	Jul, 1974	Shah	2/209.
3841325	Oct, 1974	Pickard	2/209.

Other Refs: 52582776779

Jan, 1937	DK
Nov, 1934	FR

Primary Examiner: Nerbun, Peter
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Sellers and Brace