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Passive noise canceling device

US10271994B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2016
Grant dateApr 30, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F11/085
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for use by a dental patient fits in the patient's ear and has at least one curved resonator tube to reduce the perceived volume of a dental drill. The device can have multiple layers of resonator tubes and a port into which recorded music can be played to calm the patient further.

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