Inventors:
Marilyn J. Mance - Pittsburgh PA, US
Frank R. Mance - Pittsburgh PA, US
International Classification:
A61F 11/00, A61F 13/00
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method and article for protecting an ear by reducing intensity of sound audible to an individual using the article and/or by preventing foreign objects from entering an ear canal of the ear. The article includes a surface configured for removably securing the article to a tragus of the ear and urging the tragus to at least partially cover the ear canal, thereby protecting the ear.