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Method and device for acoustic sealing

US8208652B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2009
Grant dateJun 26, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F11/145
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Acoustic reflective devices are provided. An acoustic reflective device is configured to be inserted into an orifice. The device includes a stressing device that can vary a volume in response to a voltage difference across a portion of the stressing device. The stressing device is at least partially surrounded by a membrane.

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