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Waterproof molded membrane for microphone

US9769578B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

James Vandyke · Chatswood, AU
David Harte · Sydney, AU
Jan Patrick Frieding · Sydney, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 14, 2014
Grant date	Sep 19, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 14, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04R2499/11
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A boot is used to cover an inlet of a microphone of an auditory prosthesis. The boot prevents water, sweat, and other debris from damaging the microphone or entering the prosthesis housing. Additionally, the boot can include structure that helps dampen vibrations within the auditory prosthesis, thus improving microphone performance.

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