Ear protector device
OwnerLucille Mickensinventor
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Abstract
An ear protector device designed to provide non-invasive protection for an individual's ear against debris, water, and potential injuries, due to scissors, chemicals, and other hair treatment tools. The device includes a waterproof side forming the exterior and a non-waterproof side in contact with the ear when the device is worn. An elastic band is sewn along the periphery to allow for a snug fit around the ear, with an adjustable opening to accommodate different ear sizes. The device's single-piece construction and heat resistance provide additional safeguarding against potential burns. In some embodiments, the ear protector device includes a built-in Bluetooth speaker integrated into the inner surface, enabling users to talk or to listen to music discreetly while maintaining privacy.
Claims18
A protector ear covering device comprising:
- an ear covering device having an exterior layer, an interior layer, and an elastic band;
- wherein said exterior layer having a waterproof material;
- wherein said interior layer having a breathable material;
- wherein said elastic band formed around a peripheral edge of said ear covering device and defining an opening of said ear covering device;
- wherein said elastic band is stretchable from a first circumference to a second circumference;
- wherein said elastic band stretchable to said second circumference for placing said ear covering device over a wearer's ear;
- wherein said elastic band retractable to a third circumference for securing said ear covering device around the wearer's ear;
- wherein the ear covering device further comprises a medical-grade silicone;
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- further wherein the elastic band is sewn into the peripheral edge and forms a water-proof seal when positioned around the wearer's ear.
A protector ear covering device comprising:
- an ear covering device having an exterior layer, an interior layer, a Bluetooth speaker, and an elastic band;
- wherein said exterior layer having a waterproof material, further wherein said exterior layer having a heat resistant material;
- wherein said interior layer having a breathable material;
- wherein said Bluetooth speaker attached to said interior layer;
- wherein said elastic band formed around a peripheral edge of said ear covering device and defining an opening of said ear covering device;
- wherein said elastic band is stretchable from a first circumference to a second circumference;
- wherein said elastic band stretchable to said second circumference for placing said ear covering device over a wearer's ear;
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- wherein said elastic band retractable to a third circumference for securing said ear covering device around the wearer's ear;
- wherein the ear covering device further comprises a microfiber;
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- further wherein the exterior and interior layers are sewn together along the peripheral edge and are adhered together.
A method of protecting ears, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing an ear covering device having an exterior layer, an interior layer, and an elastic band, wherein said exterior layer having a waterproof material and said interior layer having a breathable material, and further wherein said elastic band formed around a peripheral edge of said ear covering device and defining an opening of said ear covering device;
- stretching said elastic band from a first circumference to a second circumference;
- placing said ear covering device over a wearer's ear;
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- releasing said elastic band, wherein said elastic band retracts from said second circumference to a third circumference for securing said ear covering device around the wearer's ear;
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- wherein the exterior layer is an embroidered exterior layer;
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- further wherein the elastic band is sewn into the peripheral edge and forms a water-proof seal when positioned around the wearer's ear.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.