AbstractBy Danika Dawly
My idea is to create a light fabric shield to protect earbuds from wind. It would use a wire with a silicone or similar coating to give the shield structure, and the wire would hook around the top and bottom of the ear to hold it in place. The wire would be flexible enough to be formed outside the wearer’s ear. A stretchy fabric shield secured across the middle of the wire would protect any earbuds from wind to limit feedback while listening to music or other audio while running, biking, or participating in any activities with windy conditions.
The fabric would be stretched from the base of the ear to the edges of the wire loop and large enough to block the entire earbud from potential wind. This product would be secured to the ear independently of any helmets or other headwear but would be small enough to fit under the straps of most regular bike helmets. This product could be created with simple construction techniques. Still, it would be able to solve the problem of loud audio feedback during headphone usage in conditions that subject earbuds to airflow. My product completely redesigns any previously created wind blockers because it attaches to the external ear and requires no other equipment to stay fastened in place.