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External ear canal pressure regulation device

US11090194B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2014
Grant dateAug 17, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2205/027
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An external ear canal pressure regulation device including a fluid flow generator, an earpiece having an axial earpiece bore, and a valved conduit fluidicly coupled to the fluid flow generator and the axial earpiece bore, whereby the earpiece has a compliant earpiece external surface configured to sealably engage an external ear canal as a barrier between an external ear canal pressure and an ambient pressure.

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