Acoustical receiver housing for hearing aids
US7181035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/49
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An acoustic receiver comprises means for converting an input audio signal into an acoustic signal. The receiver has a housing having a plurality of sides that surround the converting means. One of the sides include an output port for broadcasting the acoustic signal. A jacket fits around the housing and has sections for engaging the sides. The sections are generally flat. The jacket may also form a gap with a corresponding side surface of the housing. A printed circuit board can be located within the gap. The printed circuit board including electronics for processing said input audio signal.
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