US Patent 9730837 Earplug sound blocker

An earplug and earplug kit having an ear insert, one or more filters that are interchangeable and that may be removably mounted to the insert for filtering various levels and types of sounds, and one or more decorative sound blocking members that are interchangeable and that may be removably mounted to the insert for reflecting or absorbing at least a portion of sounds directed toward a user's ear.