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Switching device for hearing aid

US8059846B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2008
Grant dateNov 15, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2225/61
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Switching device for hearing aid, whereby a hearing aid casing part is adapted for placement above and behind the ear lobe and encloses a battery and a signal processing and amplifier device operable to provide an amplified audio signal to the user perceivable as sound wherein further the switching device comprises a base section and a manually operable rigid pivot element which has a two spaced apart pressure receiving parts and a pivotal axis placed between the two pressure receiving parts, whereby a cantilever and indexing ladder is provided between the base section and the rigid pivot element operable to allow the rigid pivot element to assume 2, 3 or more stable positions.

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