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COMBINED MICROPHONE AND RECEIVER ASSEMBLY FOR EXTENDED WEAR CANAL HEARING DEVICES

  • US 20090074220A1
  • Filed: 08/13/2008
  • Published: 03/19/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A hearing device for placement entirely in the ear canal for extended wear therein, said hearing device comprising:

  • a. a power source;

    b. an amplifier;

    c. a microphone having a microphone diaphragm responsive to sound entering the ear canal; and

    d. a speaker having a speaker diaphragm for generating amplified sound;

    wherein said microphone and speaker are combined adjacently in an assembly disposed within a lateral portion of said hearing device and arranged so as to minimize cross vibrations from said speaker to said microphone when said speaker is excited by said amplifier.

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