PERSONAL LISTENING DEVICE
First Claim
1. A receiver module for a personal listening device to be fitted in the ear, on the ear, near the ear, or behind the ear, the receiver module having a movable armature, the receiver module comprising:
- a motor assembly; and
a housing defining a chamber, the housing being at least partially constructed of a biocompatible material, wherein the motor assembly is directly disposed in the chamber.
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Abstract
A receiver module for a personal listening device to be fitted in the ear, on the ear, near the ear, or behind the ear, the receiver module having a movable armature, the receiver module comprises a motor assembly and a housing defining a chamber, the housing is made from a material that is corrosion resistant and is biocompatible to human skin contact. The receiver module further comprises at least one motor assembly directly disposed in the chamber. Optionally a communication link adapted to couple or decouple with the motor assembly. At least a portion of the communication link is disposed in the housing.
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24 Claims
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1. A receiver module for a personal listening device to be fitted in the ear, on the ear, near the ear, or behind the ear, the receiver module having a movable armature, the receiver module comprising:
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a motor assembly; and
a housing defining a chamber, the housing being at least partially constructed of a biocompatible material, wherein the motor assembly is directly disposed in the chamber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A receiver module for a personal listening device comprising at least one motor assembly;
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a housing defining a chamber, the housing comprising an inner surface, wherein the inner surface in proximity to the motor assembly is constructed from a biocompatible material. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A receiver module for a personal listening device to be fitted on or near the ear with provision to attach an acoustic tube to conduct the sound to the ear, the device comprising
at least one motor assembly comprising an armature, a coil a magnetic yoke, and a magnet; - and
a housing defining a chamber, the housing is entirely constructed of a biocompatible material and the motor assembly is being disposed in the chamber.
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22. A receiver module for a personal listening device to be fitted in the ear comprising:
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a motor assembly; and
a housing defining a chamber, the housing is being constructed of biocompatible material at least partially coated with a non-biocompatible thin coating, wherein the motor assembly is being disposed in the chamber.
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23. A receiver module for a personal listening device to be fitted in the ear comprising
a motor assembly; - and
a housing having a chamber, the housing is constructed of layers of material, an innermost layer is made of biocompatible material, wherein the motor assembly is being disposed in the chamber.
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24. A receiver module for a personal listening device to be fitted in the ear comprising
a motor assembly; - and
a housing having a chamber, the housing is constructed of layers of material, an innermost layer is made of biocompatible material at least partially coated with a non-biocompatible thin coating, wherein the motor assembly is being disposed in the chamber.
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