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Piezoelectric transducer for tympanic membrane

US12003924B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2021
Grant dateJun 4, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2042

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

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a contact hearing device comprising a piezoelectric actuator. The attachment of the piezoelectric actuator to a tympanic membrane can vibrate the tympanic membrane based on a transmission received by the receiver assembly and produce perception of sounds.

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