Protective over-ear band

Abstract

A protective over-ear band to be worn on a head of a user, the protective over-ear band including a right ear covering portion to cover a right ear of the user, the right ear covering portion having a convex shape that creates a space between the right ear of the user and at least a portion of the right ear covering portion, a left ear covering portion to cover a left ear of the user, the left ear covering portion having a convex shape that creates a space between the left ear of the user and at least a portion of the left ear covering portion, a head covering portion to cover at least a portion of the head of the user, and a securing unit to secure the protective over-ear band to the head of the user.

1 . A protective over-ear band to be worn on a head of a user, the protective over-ear band comprising:
 a right ear covering portion to cover a right ear of the user, the right ear covering portion having a convex shape that creates a space between the right ear of the user and at least a portion of the right ear covering portion;   a left ear covering portion to cover a left ear of the user, the left ear covering portion having a convex shape that creates a space between the left ear of the user and at least a portion of the left ear covering portion;   a head covering portion to cover at least a portion of the head of the user; and   a securing unit to secure the protective over-ear band to the head of the user.   
     
     
         2 . The protective over-ear band of  claim 1 , wherein the protective over-ear band is constructed from a waterproof material that prevents water from contacting the user's right ear and left ear. 
     
     
         3 . The protective over-ear band of  claim 1 , wherein the securing unit is adjustable to allow another user having a head size different from the user to wear the protective over-ear band. 
     
     
         4 . A protective over-ear band wearable on a head of a user and having portions to cover a right ear and a left ear of the user, the protective over-ear band comprising:
 a main body comprised of a waterproof material, the main body comprising:
 a rear surface to contact the head of the user, and 
 a front surface disposed opposite with respect to the rear surface; 
   a first side ear cover disposed at a first side of the main body, the first side ear cover comprising:
 a first side ear cover convex portion disposed on the front surface, 
 a first side ear cover concave portion disposed on the rear surface and corresponding to the first side ear cover convex portion to house the right ear of the user therein, and 
 a first side ear cover sealing member disposed around the first side ear cover concave portion and to protrude away from the rear surface of the main body to provide a waterproof seal around the right ear of the user; 
   a second side ear cover disposed at a second side of the main body, the second side ear cover comprising:
 a second side ear cover convex portion disposed on the front surface, 
 a second side ear cover concave portion disposed on the rear surface and corresponding to the second side ear cover convex portion to house the left ear of the user therein, and 
 a second side ear cover sealing member disposed around the second side ear cover concave portion and to protrude away from the rear surface of the main body to provide a waterproof seal around the left ear of the user; and 
   an internal mesh disposed throughout the main body between the front surface and the rear surface.