Title:
EARPLUG AND PUMPING SYSTEMS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2010/094033
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an earplug comprising: at least a partially flexible distal end; an inflatable element; and a flexible anti-distal end, where the anti-distal end has at least one portion that is deformable, where the inflatable element is operatively attached to the distal end by an inflation channel, where when the at least one portion is deformed the inflatable element expands to an adjustable pressure, where at least one portion of the anti-distal end provides a pressurizing force to maintain the expansion of the inflatable element.
Inventors:
KEADY JOHN P (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2010/024308
Publication Date:
April 26, 2012
Filing Date:
February 16, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
PERSONICS HOLDINGS INC (US)
KEADY JOHN P (US)
KEADY JOHN P (US)
International Classes:
A61F11/10
Foreign References:
| US4913165A | 1990-04-03 | |||
| US4060080A | 1977-11-29 | |||
| US20080314393A1 | 2008-12-25 | |||
| US6513621B1 | 2003-02-04 | |||
| US6256396B1 | 2001-07-03 | |||
| US3505999A | 1970-04-14 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 2395956A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
KURTZ, Richard et al. (2101 L Street NWSuite 100, Washington District of Columbia, US)
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