Malleable Earplug Attachment for Safety Glasses

ChangeBridge: Patent Apps - Prosthetics (A61F)

Detected March 27th, 2026

Summary

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083593A1) for a malleable earplug attachment designed for safety glasses. The attachment includes an earplug, an elastic band, and a pocket to secure it to the temple ends of standard safety glasses.

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This document is a published patent application from the USPTO detailing a novel earplug attachment for safety glasses. The application describes a design where an elastic earplug attachment, comprising an earplug, an elastic band, and a pocket, can be frictionally secured to the temple ends of standard safety glasses without modification. The pocket is designed to match the size and shape of the temple ends, allowing for easy attachment and detachment.

While this is a patent application and not a regulation, it indicates potential innovation in personal protective equipment. Companies involved in manufacturing safety glasses or hearing protection devices may find this technology relevant for product development. Compliance officers in industries where hearing protection is mandated should be aware of such advancements as they may influence future product offerings and safety standards.

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MALLEABLE EARPLUG ATTACHMENT TO SAFETY GLASSES

Application US20260083593A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026

Inventors

Keith Hutto

Abstract

The present disclosure teaches a pair of safety goggles or glasses with elastic earplug attachments. Wherein, the pair of safety goggles or glasses may be a standard pair of safety goggles or glasses, with no modification or customization required. Wherein, the elastic earplug attachment may include an earplug, an elastic band, and a pocket. Wherein, the elastic band and the pocket may be made as one integrated piece and of an elastic material. Wherein, the size and shape of the pocket may match those of an end of temples of the pair of safety goggles or glasses. Wherein, a user may attach the elastic earplug attachment to the end by encasing the end with the pocket, and detach the elastic earplug attachment from the end by uncovering the end from the pocket. Friction between an inner surface of the pocket and the end may hold the earplug attachment in place.