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An ear warming article that can be comprised of a C-shaped resilient band, an outer sleeve and a speaker or other electronic device is described. The outer sleeve is dimensioned to contain the resilient band, and includes two insulating, ear-receiving portions as well as a first opening through whic

An ear warming article that can be comprised of a C-shaped resilient band, an outer sleeve and a speaker or other electronic device is described. The outer sleeve is dimensioned to contain the resilient band, and includes two insulating, ear-receiving portions as well as a first opening through which the resilient band can be inserted or removed to yield an assembled or disassembled article, respectively. In a preferred embodiment, the article includes an electronic device having one or more speakers located at the ends of the resilient band; additional openings in the outer sleeve may exist for any control functionality associated with the electronic device(s). The outer sleeve can be comprised of a washable fabric material, particularly suitable as a means for interchangeable advertising (team logo, branding, etc.). In other embodiments, the ear warming article includes additional advertising and/or securing features.

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1. A warming device for the ears of an individual comprising:a resilient band, the band having two distal portions placed over the individual's ears and connected together by a central curved portion extending around the back of the individual's head; an electronic headset, the electronic headset co

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A warming device for the ears of an individual comprising:a resilient band, the band having two distal portions placed over the individual's ears and connected together by a central curved portion extending around the back of the individual's head; an electronic headset, the electronic headset comprising a speaker mounted on one of the distal portions and facing the individual's head for reproducing an audio output from an audio signal, and a control portion including one or more control mechanisms related to the audio output; wherein the control portion is positioned on the at least one distal portion of the resilient band or the other distal portion of the resilient band so as to face away from the individual; an outer sleeve dimensioned to contain the resilient band, the outer sleeve comprising two end portions corresponding to the distal portions of the resilient band and a connecting portion coupling together the two end portions of the outer sleeve, a first opening in the outer sleeve through which the resilient band can be inserted and removed, a second opening in the outer sleeve in the end portion to expose the control portion, the outer sleeve having a soft surface facing the individual's head for contact with the individual's skin; and wherein when the resilient band is inserted within the outer sleeve, the control portion extends through the second opening to provide the individual with access to the one or more control mechanisms. 2. An ear warming device as recited in claim 1, wherein the outer sleeve includes at least one fabric portion covering the speaker and between the speaker and the individual's ear.3. An ear warming device as recited in claim 1, wherein the outer sleeve has an imprintable surface for carrying a logo.4. An ear warming device as recited in claim 1, wherein a separate speaker is mounted on each distal portion of the resilient band facing the individual's head for reproducing an audio output from the audio signal.5. An ear warming device as recited as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic headset further includes an auxiliary input jack for receiving an audio signal from an external device.6. An ear warming device as recited as claimed in claim 1, wherein the outer sleeve includes a zipper for closing the first opening through which the resilient band can be removed.7. An ear warming device as recited as claimed in claim 6, wherein the zipper is hidden.8. An ear warming device as recited as claimed in claim 1, wherein the resilient band is comprised of a resilient metal material tensioned to press the distal portions against the user's ears.9. An ear warming device as recited as claimed in claim 8, wherein the resilient metal is spring steel.10. An ear warming device as recited as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic headset further includes a receiver.11. An ear warming device as recited as claimed in claim 10, wherein the receiver is at least one of an AM radio and an FM radio.12. An ear warming device as recited as claimed in claim 1, wherein the outer sleeve includes a third opening in the end portion of the outer sleeve that encompasses the other distal portion of the resilient band, the third opening facing away from the individual's head, and a cover for the third opening, and wherein the cover includes an imprintable surface on which a logo can be imprinted.13. An ear warming device as recited as claimed in claim 1, wherein the outer sleeve end portions cover the individual's ears when the ear warming device is worn by the individual.14. An ear warming device as recited as claimed in claim 1, wherein the outer sleeve comprises an outer layer, a foam intermediate layer, and a fleece inner layer constituting the soft surface for contacting the individual's skin, and wherein the resilient band, when inserted in the outer sleeve, is interposed between the foam intermediate layer and the fleece inner layer.15. An ear warming device as recited as claimed in claim 14, wherein the outer sleeve further includes at least a pair of strips of elastic material spanning the widthwise direction of the fleece inner layer for resiliently attaching the fleece inner layer to the resilient band.16. An ear warming device as recited as claimed in claim 14, wherein the fleece inner layer is bordered by a fabric covered foam rib.17. A cover for a headphone of the type having a resilient band having a central curved portion extending around the back of an individual's head and two distal portions placed over the individual's ears, at least one of the distal portions carrying a speaker for reproducing an audio signal and the other distal portion carrying a control portion including one or more outwardly facing control mechanisms related to the audio signal; wherein the cover comprises:an outer sleeve dimensioned to contain the resilient band, the outer sleeve comprising two end portions corresponding to the distal portions of the resilient band for covering the individual's ears and a connecting portion coupling together the two end portions of the outer sleeve, a first opening in the outer sleeve through which the resilient band can be inserted and removed and a second opening in the end portion of the outer sleeve to expose the control portion; wherein the outer sleeve has a soft surface facing the individual's head for contact with the individual's skin; and wherein when the resilient band is inserted within the outer sleeve, the control portion extends through the second opening to provide the individual with access to the one or more control mechanisms. 18. A cover for a headphone as recited in claim 17, wherein the outer sleeve includes at least one fabric portion covering the speaker and between the speaker and the individual's ear.19. A cover for a headphone as recited in claim 17, wherein the outer sleeve has an imprintable surface for carrying a logo.20. A cover for a headphone as recited as claimed in claim 17, wherein the fabric outer sleeve includes a zipper for closing the first opening through which the resilient band can be removed.21. A cover for a headphone as recited as claimed in claim 17, wherein the zipper is hidden.22. A cover for a headphone as recited as claimed in claim 17, wherein the outer sleeve includes a third opening in the end portion of the outer sleeve that encompasses the other distal portion of the resilient band, the third opening facing away from the individual's head, and a cover for the third opening, and wherein the cover includes an imprintable surface on which a logo can be imprinted.23. A cover for a headphone as recited as claimed in claim 17, wherein the outer sleeve end portions cover the individual's ears when the covered headphone is worn by the individual.24. A cover for a headphone as recited as claimed in claim 17, wherein the outer sleeve comprises an outer layer, a foam intermediate layer, and a fleece inner layer constituting the soft surface for contacting the individual's skin, and wherein the resilient band, when inserted in the outer sleeve, is interposed between the foam intermediate layer and the fleece inner layer.25. A cover for a headphone as recited as claimed in claim 24, wherein the outer sleeve further includes at least a pair of strips of elastic material spanning the widthwise direction of the fleece inner layer for resiliently attaching the fleece inner layer to the resilient band.26. A cover for a headphone as recited as claimed in claim 24, wherein the fleece inner layer is bordered by a fabric covered foam rib.27. A warming article to be worn over the ears of an individual and extend around the back of the individual's head, comprising:a resilient band, the band having a central curved portion and two distal portions; an electronic headset device associated with at least one of the two distal portions, the electronic headset device comprising a speaker for playing an audio output from an audio signal, a receiver, and a control portion including one or more control mechanisms related to the audio output or audio signal; wherein the control portion is positioned on the distal portion so as to face away from the individual; an outer sleeve designed to contain the resilient band, the fabric outer sleeve comprising two end portions corresponding to the distal portions of the resilient band, a first opening used to insert and remove the resilient band, a soft fabric inner layer for contact with the individual, and an outer material having a second opening located at one or more of the end portions; wherein when the resilient band is inserted within the outer sleeve, the control portion extends through the second opening to provide the individual with access to the one or more control mechanisms. 28. The ear warming article as claimed in claim 27, wherein the electronic headset device further includes an auxiliary input jack for the provision of data related to the audio output.29. The ear warming article as claimed in claim 27, wherein the fabric outer sleeve includes a zipper through which the resilient band and electronic headset device can be removed.30. The ear warming article as claimed in claim 27, wherein the resilient band is comprised of a resilient metal material.