Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices – Hearing aids – electrical – Specified casing or housing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-17
2011-11-01
Ensey, Brian (Department: 2614)
Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices
Hearing aids, electrical
Specified casing or housing
C381S330000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08050437
ABSTRACT:
An earpiece auditory device is described which includes a behind-the-ear component shaped to fit behind the ear of a user. The behind-the-ear component can also have at least one microphone and processing circuitry, where the processing circuitry is used to processes audio signal from the microphone. The device also includes a speaker sized to fit in the ear canal of a user, and an ear mold holding the speaker in place. The ear mold can also be position to touch the bony portion of the ear canal and provide sound attenuation in the ear canal. A connector physically and electrically connects the behind-the-ear component to the speaker. The connector is capable of being used to insert and remove the speaker and ear mold from the ear canal of the user.
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Feeley Jim
Feeley Mike
Ensey Brian
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
Hear-Wear Technologies LLC
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