Implantable hearing aid transducer retention apparatus

Details Implantable hearing aid transducer retention apparatus Implantable hearing aid transducer retention apparatus

2007-09-25

2007-09-25

Gilbert, Samuel G (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Surgically implanted vibratory hearing aid

Reexamination Certificate

active

10821721

ABSTRACT:
A transducer mounting system including a retention apparatus to provide an efficient detachable interconnection between a pivotable member and the mounting system. According. to one aspect, the retention apparatus is configured to travel along a predetermined path between an unlocked position and unlocked position to secure a transducer in a desired orientation relative to an auditory component. According to this aspect, the retention apparatus may include a compressible member to frictionally capture and positionally fix the pivotable member relative to the mounting system.

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