In the ear auxiliary microphone for behind the ear hearing prosthetic
Patent 7526096 Issued on April 28, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 11, 2026. 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.
September 11, 2026. 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 References 2930856 3098127 3396245 Hearing aid device Transmission system for implanted hearing aids Hearing aid with adjustable flexible connection member Telephone headset for the hearing impaired Method of making a telephone headset In-the-ear hearing aid Articulated hearing device InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 11530869 filed on 09/11/2006US Classes:381/330Hook over earExaminersPrimary: Le, Huyen DAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassH04R 25/00AbstractAn In The Ear (ITE) microphone which converts audio sounds into electrical signals which are then processed by a speech processor to generate electrical pulses to stimulate nerves in the cochlea, improves the acoustic response of a Behind The Ear (BTE) Implantable Cochlear Stimulation (ICS) system during telephone use. An acoustic seal provided by holding a telephone earpiece against the ear provides improved coupling of low frequency (up to about 1 KHz) sound waves, sufficient to overcome losses due to the near field acoustic characteristics common to telephones. In an exemplary embodiment, the ITE microphone is connected to a removable ear hook of the BTE ICS system by a short bendable stalk.Field of SearchHEARING AIDS, ELECTRICALSpecified casing or housing Non-air-conducted sound delivery Spectacle Ear insert Hook over ear Ear insert or bone conduction Hook over ear or spectacle Adjacent ear Particular support structure And microphone Producing aural effects by stimulation By partially or wholly implanted device SURGICALLY IMPLANTED VIBRATORY HEARING AID INCLUDING AID FOR HANDICAPPED USER (E.G., VISUAL, TACTILE, HEARING AID COUPLING) Body supported (e.g., headgear) RADIO TELEMETRY | |
