Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices – Artificial larynx – electrical
Patent
1983-11-01
1985-09-03
Rubinson, Gene Z.
Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices
Artificial larynx, electrical
A61F 120
Patent
active
045396990
ABSTRACT:
An intra-oral artificial larynx includes a signal generator encapsulated within a custom-molded prosthetic means for mounting the larynx within the intra-oral cavity, as well as a speaker and tongue activatable switch for enabling the signal generator and the speaker. A compartment is molded in the custom-molded prosthetic means for receiving a power source, the power source being mounted on a carrier removably mounted in the compartment for powering the signal generator and speaker. The power source carrier is slidably received within the compartment and includes a means for isolating the compartment from saliva in the intra-oral cavity.
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Brenman Henry S.
Katz Philip
Lowry Louis D.
Schwartz Harold
Brady W. J.
Rubinson Gene Z.
Thomas Jefferson University
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