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Disposable extended wear canal hearing device

  • US 20020085728A1
  • Filed: 01/16/2002
  • Published: 07/04/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/08/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A hearing device adapted for extended wear entirely within an ear canal, comprising:

  • a core assembly including a lateral section having a microphone and a battery assembly, and a receiver section having a receiver; and

    a sealing retainer concentrically positioned over said receiver section for conforming to the walls substantially at the bony region of the ear canal, for seating the hearing device in the ear canal and for acoustical sealing against feedback within the ear canal;

    said lateral section being of generally oval cross-sectional perimeter and of generally cylindrical and elongated shape along its longitudinal axis, said lateral section being adapted for at least partial lateral suspension in the ear canal without occlusion thereof when said hearing device is inserted within the ear canal.

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