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Disposable modular hearing aid

  • US 7,403,629 B1
  • Filed: 03/13/2000
  • Issued: 07/22/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/05/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A modular hearing aid comprising:

  • a base unit adapted to contain any of a microphone, a receiver, a battery, electronics and controls, and wherein the base unit can be replaced after use; and

    an earmold unit removably attached to the base unit, the earmold unit comprising a compliant material and having a shorter useful life than the useful life of the base unit, the earmold unit further comprising a retention mechanism for connection to the base unit such that the earmold unit can be connected to the base unit or removed from the base unit and replaced after use on a more frequent basis than the replacement of the base unit, the earmold unit adapted to contain both a battery and a hearing aid component non-removably integrated within the earmold unit, the hearing aid component comprising at least one of a receiver and hearing aid electronics.

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