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At least partially implantable hearing system

  • US 8,105,229 B2
  • Filed: 04/09/2007
  • Issued: 01/31/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/25/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An at least partially implantable hearing system comprising:

  • an electromechanical transducer;

    a micromanipulator configured to position said transducer; and

    a coupling unit configured to securely couple said transducer to said micromanipulator comprising;

    a first coupling element, connected to said micromanipulator, comprising moveable opposing extension arms having first ends connected to each other and juxtaposed second ends, wherein the extension arms are configured to form an at least partially enclosed aperture;

    a second coupling element connected to said transducer; and

    a locking mechanism configured to mechanically lock said second coupling element to said first coupling element when said second coupling element extends at least partially through said aperture.

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