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Ear molding device for correcting misshaped ears

US8852277B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Inventors

Henry Stephenson Byrd · Terrell, US
C. Kenneth French · Clifton, US
Garrett Barker · Meridian, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 29, 2012
Grant date	Oct 7, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 6, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F11/006
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for correcting misshaped ears using a molding device having one or more braces supporting a scaphal mold. The one or more braces and the scaphal mold are adapted to retain the helix and the helical rim of a misshaped ear within a space defined between the one or more braces and the scaphal mold, and to maintain a substantially correct anatomical shape of the helix and the helical rim.

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