Hearing aid with a flexible shell

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2005-03-08

2005-03-08

Ni, Suhan (Department: 2643)

Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices

Hearing aids, electrical

Specified casing or housing

C381S323000, C381S325000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06865279

ABSTRACT:
A hearing aid assembled from three sections includes a first section having a first housing containing a microphone and electronics, a second section having a second housing containing a battery a flex circuit mounted around the battery and a third section having a compliant tip and a receiver contained within a receptacle in the tip. The flex circuit provides solder less electrical connections among the electrical components of the hearing aid. The hearing aid also includes an actuator switch that allows the user to engage the hearing aid in an ON or an OFF mode of operation. Preferably, the actuator is electrically connected to the hearing aid without the use of solder. Connection between the first and second sections includes a mechanical securing mechanism, such as an interlocking joint.

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