FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ear bud according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the ear bud of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of ear bud of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a side elevation view of the ear bud of FIG. 1 taken from the right side of FIG. 2;
FIG. 5 is a side elevation view of the ear bud of FIG. 1 taken from the left side of FIG. 2;
FIG. 6 is a front elevation view of the ear bud of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 7 is a rear elevation view of the ear bud of FIG. 1.
	
	  
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