Patent ID: 7024013

Claim:
A sound attenuating apparatus for reducing the sound heard by individuals when sleeping, studying or any time it is desirous to reduce noise levels, said sound attenuating apparatus comprising: an arcuate headband having a pair of opposite ends with size adjustment means located therebetween; each of said ends of said headband having sound attenuating means mounted thereon; said sound attenuating means comprising a pair of earmuffs with one of said earmuffs permanently attached to one end of said headband and the other of said earmuffs removably attached to the opposite end of said headband; each of said earmuffs including a rigid support member having an extension connector portion for attachment to said ends of said headband and a circular portion for supporting and biasing said sound attenuating means toward one's ears when worn; each of said headband and said rigid support members being formed of soft plastic to provide a comfortable feeling while worn; each of said headband and said pair of sound attenuating earmuffs having removable covers that provide a measure of health protection, prevent hair entanglement with said headband and provide an overall aesthetically pleasing appearance to said sound attenuating apparatus; each of said earmuffs further comprising a first layer of sound dampening silicone followed by a centrally located second layer of spongy, sound-dampening foam bonded thereto with said cover thereover, said first and second layers and said cover contributing to maximum sound reduction when worn by a user; said headband, removable covers and said sound attenuating means having a combined total thickness of less than one-half inch and provide a comfortable fit over the ears and head of a user when worn.