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Hearing assistance device

US11350227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2017
Grant dateMay 31, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2225/77
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments of a hearing assistance device and a method of forming such device are disclosed. The device includes a housing having a shell and a frame disposed at least partially within the shell. An inner surface of the shell and at least a portion of the frame define a void. Further, an indentation hardness value of the frame is greater than an indentation hardness value of the shell. The hearing assistance device also includes hearing assistance components that are disposed at least partially within the void.

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