Hearing aid
US8121327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10083
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hearing aid includes a circuit board having a battery affixed thereon and a switch that utilizes a portion of the circuit board as a portion of the switch. The battery is permanently affixed to the circuit board in at least one location and at least a portion of the battery is spaced away from the circuit board. The circuit board further includes at least one pair of printed switch traces. The switch is integrated into the circuit board in a way that utilizes the circuit board to form a rotary switch.
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