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Modular in-the-ear hearing aid

US4069400A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 1977
Grant dateJan 17, 1978
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Expiry dateJan 31, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R25/609
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An in-the-ear hearing aid in which a complete functional instrument is contained within a modular housing of standardized configuration and which is attachable to a custom ear mold for a particular user's ear. The modular housing is anthropometrically configured and is readily attached to and removed from the ear mold for repair and replacement.

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