Tinnitus masker for direct drive hearing devices
September 30, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesNoise generator and transmitter Tinnitus masker Phonocephalographic device Patient controlled master hearing aid Implantable hearing aid and method of improving hearing Protected complex of procaine for the treatment of symptoms from narcotics addiction, tinnitus and alzheimer's disease Apparatus for treatment of sensorineural hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus and aural fullness Partially implantable hearing aid device External ear canal pressure regulating device and tinnitus suppression device Protected complex of procaine for the treatment of symptoms from narcotics addiction, tinnitus and Alzheimer's disease InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 723855 filed on 09/30/1996US Classes:600/25, SURGICALLY IMPLANTED VIBRATORY HEARING AID600/28, Audio (e.g., heartbeat, "white noise", etc.)600/559Ear or testing by auditory stimulusExaminersPrimary: Lacyk, John P.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassH04R 025/00AbstractTinnitus maskers for direct drive hearing devices are provided. A circuit generates signals corresponding to sounds to mask tinnitus a user perceives. A direct drive hearing device which is coupled to a structure in the user vibrates in response to the signals. The vibrating direct drive hearing device stimulates hearing by vibrating the structure to which it is coupled. A user may select the frequency, intensity and phase of a tone generated. Additionally, a second tone or a background sound may be selected.Other References
Field of SearchSURGICALLY IMPLANTED VIBRATORY HEARING AIDSLEEP OR RELAXATION INDUCING THERAPY (E.G., DIRECT NERVE STIMULATION, HYPNOSIS, ANALGESIA) Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.) Audio (e.g., heartbeat, "white noise", etc.) Ear or testing by auditory stimulus Promoting auditory function Producing aural effects by stimulation By partially or wholly implanted device External auditory canal Inner ear (e.g., cochlea) | |
