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Behind the ear hearing aid with receiver in the ear

US8953829B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2012
Grant dateFeb 10, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2225/57
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A behind the ear hearing aid is provided with a casing part comprising electronics adapted for signal processing where the casing is adapted for placing behind the ear of a user and a speaker is provided in or near the ear canal and leads are arranged between the speaker and the casing part. A plug and socket electrical and mechanical interconnection is arranged between the leads and the electronics inside the casing and the mutual motion between the plug and socket parts for establishing connection is in a direction essentially off axis to the axis of the leads at the casing part.

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