Surgery – Surgically implanted vibratory hearing aid
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-01
2010-10-26
Gilbert, Samuel G (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Surgically implanted vibratory hearing aid
Reexamination Certificate
active
07819795
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for affecting the function of a mammalian ear. The system and method uses an oscillating magnetic field to move nanospheres comprised of single-domain nanoparticles. In a preferred embodiment a receiving assembly detects sound waves and transmits the sound waves to a processor. The processor drives an electromagnetic coil in response to the detected sound waves. The electromagnetic coil transmits a signal that causes vibration of the nanoparticles and the tissues within which the nanoparticles are implanted.
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Dormer Kenneth J.
Seeney Charles E.
Dunlap Codding P.C.
Gilbert Samuel G
NanoBioMagnetics, Inc.
The Board of Regents of The University of Oklahoma
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