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Coupling apparatuses for transcutaneous bone conduction devices

US10542351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

Tobias Good · Mölnlycke, SE
Henrik Fyrlund · Mölnlycke, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 22, 2016
Grant date	Jan 21, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 15, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04R2460/13
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Presented herein are non-surgical or superficial coupling apparatuses for transcutaneous bone conduction devices. A coupling apparatus comprises a drive plate configured to be detachably connected to a transcutaneous bone conduction device. The drive plate is also connected to an earhook (ear hook) configured to fit over/around a recipient's pinna (auricle) to at least partially support the drive plate. An adhesive member may also be provided to secure the drive plate to the recipient's skin.

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