Conformable ear tip with spout
US7965855B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2460/17
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for delivering sound to ear canal are provided. The apparatus generally includes a compressible and resilient toroidal section having an inner side and an outer side. An aperture extends from the outer side to the inner side and the outer side has a well disposed within an inner side surface about the aperture. The apparatus further includes a compressible and resilient spout integrated with the toroidal section and extending away from the inner side. The spout includes a channel disposed within an inner spout surface and the channel is coupled to the well.
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