Removal tool for in situ cerumen removal from hearing devices

Details Removal tool for in situ cerumen removal from hearing devices Removal tool for in situ cerumen removal from hearing devices

2006-04-25

2008-12-16

Ensey, Brian (Department: 2615)

Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices

Hearing aids, electrical

Specified casing or housing

C381S322000, C381S328000, C181S135000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07466836

ABSTRACT:
A removal tool for atraumatically removing a removable fitting from a hearing device inserted deeply in the ear canal comprises a housing adapted to be grasped in the hand and a plurality of flexible members partially positioned in the housing and extending from the housing. The members have an outwardly flared portion at a distal portion of the member. At least one member includes an engagement element positioned at the flared distal portion of the member for engaging a removal element on the fitting. The tool also comprises a mechanism for engaging the engagement element with the removal element for removal of the fitting independent of a radial orientation of the housing with respect to the hearing device.

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Ballachanda, The Human Ear Canal, Singular Publishing, 1995, pp. 195.
International Search Report and Written Opinion of PCT Application No. PCT/US07/67339, dated Jun. 3, 2008, 11 pages total.

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