Bone conduction hearing assistance device

Details Bone conduction hearing assistance device Bone conduction hearing assistance device

2007-11-27

2007-11-27

Ni, Suhan (Department: 2615)

Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices

Hearing aids, electrical

Specified casing or housing

C381S151000, C381S328000, C381S330000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10941342

ABSTRACT:
A bone conduction hearing aid includes an in-the-ear (ITE) component and a behind-the-ear (BTE) component. A bone vibrator is carried by the ITE component and positioned in the concha of the ear when in use. A vibrationally conductive structural member of the ITE component conducts vibration produced by the vibrator into the ear canal. From there, the vibration is transferred to a cochlea of the user by way of the mastoid bone, enabling enhanced hearing perception in patients with hearing loss.

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Affidavit of Larry Hatfield (Including Photos), Apr. 11, 2001.

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