Apparatus for bone conduction threshold hearing test

Details Apparatus for bone conduction threshold hearing test Apparatus for bone conduction threshold hearing test

2005-11-15

2005-11-15

Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Ear or testing by auditory stimulus

C073S585000, C381S151000, C381S326000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06964642

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for bone conduction hearing testing is provided. The apparatus comprises a planar spring having opposed first and second elements to which are coupled, respectively, a bone conduction vibrator and an engagement element. The bone conduction vibrator contacts a first head portion, preferably the forehead, and the engagement element contacts a second head portion, preferably the rear of the head. The spring preferably has a lenticular shape, and may be either biconvex or D-shaped.

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