The invention provides an earplug and a method of forming thereof where the earplug includes an insertion portion having opposing top and bottom sides, a handle portion connected to and extending rearwardly from the bottom of the insertion portion, and a rear portion extending from the top of the insertion...http://www.google.com/patents/US7510046?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7510046 - Low attenuating push-in earplug with integral handle