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Devices and methods for hearing

  • US 9,749,758 B2
  • Filed: 09/19/2014
  • Issued: 08/29/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/22/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device to transmit an audio signal to a user, the user having an ear comprising an eardrum, the device comprising:

  • a support configured for placement at least partially against the eardrum;

    a transducer coupled to the support at a first location and a second location, the first location being spaced apart from the second location;

    wherein the transducer comprises a movable structure coupled to the support at the first location and configured to drive the eardrum at the first location in response to movement of the movable structure;

    wherein the movable structure comprises at least one of a reed or an armature, and wherein an extension structure extends from the movable structure; and

    wherein the movable structure extends along a first elongate dimension and the extension structure extends along a second elongate dimension which is transverse or angled relative to the first elongate dimension.

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