Programming connector for hearing devices
First Claim
1. A coupling device for coupling a programming connector to a programmable hearing aid, the programming connector carrying one or more conductors, the coupling device located proximate a distal end of the programming connector, the coupling device comprising:
- an electrode coupled to a corresponding conductor of the programming connector, wherein the electrode is biased to maintain contact with a conductive surface in the hearing aid;
a first surface, a second surface, and a chamber, the chamber extending from the first surface to the second surface, wherein the electrode is mounted within the chamber such that a first end of the electrode extends beyond the first surface of the coupling device; and
a biasing member mounted to a second end of the electrode and within the chamber;
wherein the distal end of the programming connector is attached to the second surface of the coupler such that the distal end of the programming connector retains the biasing member and the electrode within the chamber.
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Abstract
A device for coupling a programming connector to a programmable hearing aid comprises an electrode coupled to a corresponding conductor of the programming connector, wherein the electrode is biased to maintain contact with a conductive surface in the hearing aid. The coupling device is adapted to engage within a receiver module of a CIC hearing device. Data from an outside source, such as a computer, can thereby be easily transferred through the programming connector to circuitry within the hearing device.
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9 Claims
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1. A coupling device for coupling a programming connector to a programmable hearing aid, the programming connector carrying one or more conductors, the coupling device located proximate a distal end of the programming connector, the coupling device comprising:
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an electrode coupled to a corresponding conductor of the programming connector, wherein the electrode is biased to maintain contact with a conductive surface in the hearing aid;
a first surface, a second surface, and a chamber, the chamber extending from the first surface to the second surface, wherein the electrode is mounted within the chamber such that a first end of the electrode extends beyond the first surface of the coupling device; and
a biasing member mounted to a second end of the electrode and within the chamber;
wherein the distal end of the programming connector is attached to the second surface of the coupler such that the distal end of the programming connector retains the biasing member and the electrode within the chamber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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