Surgically implantable hearing aid

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2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Gilbert, Samuel G. (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Surgically implanted vibratory hearing aid

Reexamination Certificate

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07033313

ABSTRACT:
The invention comprises a surgically implantable hearing aid for hearing impaired persons. The hearing aid includes a vibrational element which is vibrated by sound waves and attached to the skull of the person, and a connector which crosses the mastoid cavity and delivers the sound waves to the dura mater of the patient thereby vibrating the dura mater, the cerebrospinal fluids, and the brain to create a hearing percept. The invention can also be adapted to act as a tinnitus masker or used in conjunction with a cochlear implant. It can also be used in a modified form to connect directly through the skull of the person.

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Sichel, J-Y., New Approach for Implantable Hearing Aids: A Feasibility Study, Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology 2004:936-940.

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