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Methods and apparatus for transmitting vibrations

  • US 9,113,262 B2
  • Filed: 10/17/2013
  • Issued: 08/18/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/30/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A bone conduction apparatus, comprising:

  • a housing having a shape conforming to at least a portion of at least one tooth of a patient, wherein the housing engages the at least one tooth such that an occlusal surface of the tooth remains unobstructed by the housing; and

    an actuatable transducer disposed within or upon the housing and in vibratory communication with the at least one surface of the at least one tooth, wherein said apparatus produces an interference fit between the apparatus and at least two surfaces of the at least one tooth.

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