Ear protector
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1. An adjustable ear protector comprising:
- a U-shaped band having first and second ends wherein said first and second ends are positioned opposite each other on said band;
a pair of ear covers;
each ear cover being respectively mounted on said first and second ends, and a means for providing tension to said band to secure said ear covers on the ears of a user.
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An adjustable ear protector comprising, a U-shaped band having first and second ends wherein the first and second ends are positioned opposite each other on the band; a pair of ear covers; respectively mounted on the first and second ends; and a means for providing tension to the band to secure said ear covers on the ears of a user.
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1. An adjustable ear protector comprising:
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a U-shaped band having first and second ends wherein said first and second ends are positioned opposite each other on said band;
a pair of ear covers;
each ear cover being respectively mounted on said first and second ends, anda means for providing tension to said band to secure said ear covers on the ears of a user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. An adjustable ear protector comprising:
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a bendable thermoplastic U-shaped band having first and second ends wherein said first and second ends are positioned opposite each other on said band;
a pair of detachable ear covers, each ear cover being respectively mounted on said first and second ends; and
a threaded screw in the center of the band to provide tension to said band to secure said ear covers on the ears of a user, wherein the tension is adjusted by turning said screw.
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25. A process for making an ear protector comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing a thermoplastic material which is heated to a melted state;
(b) providing a mold for producing the thermoplastic components of the ear protector including a U-shaped band and two outer members for two ear covers;
(c) injection molding said thermoplastic material into said mold to produce said thermoplastic components;
(d) providing a rubber material which is heated to a melted state;
(e) providing a mold for producing the rubber components of the ear protector including two inner members for two ear covers;
(f) injection molding said rubber material into said mold to produce said rubber components; and
(g) cooling said thermoplastic and rubber components and assembling said components to make the ear protector.
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