US3076061A
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Hearing aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-08-11
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Granted: 1963-01-29
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Expires: 1980-08-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Van E Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:30
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C11/00; G02C11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
THE COMBINATION WITH A HEARING AID MICROPHONE CARRIED BY A SIDE BOW OF A PAIR OF SPECTACLES, SAID MICROPHONE HAVING A SOUND RECEIVING PRIMARY AXIS DIRECTED GENERALLY LATERALLY OF THE WEARER''S HEAD, OF A SHELL-LIKE STRUCTURE DEFINING A SOUND CARRYING PASSAGE WITH ONE END PORTION IN COMMUNICATION WITH AN INLET OPENING HAVING A GENERALLY FORWARDLY DIRECTED AXIS WITH RESPECT TO THE WEARER''S HEAD, AND ITS OTHER END PORTION IN COMMUNICATION WITH AN OUTLET OPENING ADJACENT SAID MICROPHONE HAVING AN AXIS COINCIDENT WITH SAID PRIMARY AXIS, A LINING OF SOUND ABSORBING MATERIAL ON THE INTERIOR OF SAID ONE END PORTION, AND A PLANAR REFELECTING SURFACE BETWEEN SAID END PORTIONS FOR DIRECTING SOUND VIBRATIONS FROM SAID ONE END PORTION TO SAID OTHER END PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
THE COMBINATION WITH A HEARING AID MICROPHONE CARRIED BY A SIDE BOW OF A PAIR OF SPECTACLES, SAID MICROPHONE HAVING A SOUND RECEIVING PRIMARY AXIS DIRECTED GENERALLY LATERALLY OF THE WEARER''S HEAD, OF A SHELL-LIKE STRUCTURE DEFINING A SOUND CARRYING PASSAGE WITH ONE END PORTION IN COMMUNICATION WITH AN INLET OPENING HAVING A GENERALLY FORWARDLY DIRECTED AXIS WITH RESPECT TO THE WEARER''S HEAD, AND ITS OTHER END PORTION IN COMMUNICATION WITH AN OUTLET OPENING ADJACENT SAID MICROPHONE HAVING AN AXIS COINCIDENT WITH SAID PRIMARY AXIS, A LINING OF SOUND ABSORBING MATERIAL ON THE INTERIOR OF SAID ONE END PORTION, AND A PLANAR REFELECTING SURFACE BETWEEN SAID END PORTIONS FOR DIRECTING SOUND VIBRATIONS FROM SAID ONE END PORTION TO SAID OTHER END PORTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-28 | 1966-07-30 | 1967-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-28 | 1970-07-30 | 1971-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-28 | 1974-07-30 | 1975-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |