One-size-fits-all uni-ear hearing instrument
First Claim
1. A Completely in the Canal (CIC) hearing aid body adapted to interchangeably fit inside the ear canal of either a right side or left side of an ear of a typical user such that a distal end of the body is disposed proximally adjacent to a tympanic membrane of said user, the hearing aid body comprising a rigid or semi-rigid shell that is shaped to conform to at least a first bend in an ear canal of a typical user, the shell containing a permanently wired battery and the hearing aid body adapted to be disposable.
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Abstract
A one-size-fits-all uni-hearing aid is described which is adapted to fit into either ear of an ear canal of a user to a depth proximal to the tympanic membrane. The hearing aid is comprised of two half shells joined together to house the hearing aid components. The joined shells secure a flexible tip at the distal end of the shell.
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- 1. A Completely in the Canal (CIC) hearing aid body adapted to interchangeably fit inside the ear canal of either a right side or left side of an ear of a typical user such that a distal end of the body is disposed proximally adjacent to a tympanic membrane of said user, the hearing aid body comprising a rigid or semi-rigid shell that is shaped to conform to at least a first bend in an ear canal of a typical user, the shell containing a permanently wired battery and the hearing aid body adapted to be disposable.
- 5. A hearing aid body comprising a shell which is shaped to be inserted into and useable inside the ear canal of a right ear or left ear proximal to the tympanic region of a user and which houses the requisite components for a functional hearing aid, the shell comprising a rigid or semi-rigid member that is shaped to conform to at least a first bend in an ear canal of a typical user, the hearing aid components including a permanently wired battery and the hearing aid body is adapted to be disposable.
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7. A hearing aid body comprising a shell which is shaped to be inserted into and useable inside the ear canal of a right ear or left ear proximal to the tympanic region of a user and which houses the requisite components for a functional hearing aid, the shell comprising a rigid or semi-rigid member that is shaped to conform to at least a first bend in an ear canal of a typical user, the shell being formed of two halves which are bonded together and wherein a flexible tip is retained at a distal end of the shell;
- and wherein the components include a permanently wired battery and the hearing aid body is adapted to be disposable.
- 8. A hearing aid body formed of a rigid or semi-rigid shell enclosing hearing aid components with a flexible tip retained at one end of the shell, the shell having a shape adapted to fit in the ear canal proximal to the tympanic region of either a right or left human ear, the shell being shaped to conform to at least a first bend in an ear canal of a typical user, the shell containing a permanently wired battery and the hearing aid body adapted to be disposable.
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