Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices – Hearing aids – electrical – Specified casing or housing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-13
2008-09-02
Ensey, Brian (Department: 2615)
Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices
Hearing aids, electrical
Specified casing or housing
C381S330000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07421086
ABSTRACT:
An exemplary hearing aid system includes a receiver unit configured and positioned within the user's ear canal so as to minimize insertion loss and/or occlusion effect.
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Bauman Natan
Campagna Ralph
Shikhman Oleg
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Ensey Brian
Vivatone Hearing Systems, LLC
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