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Means for aiding hearing by electrical stimulation of the facial nerve system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-08
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Granted: 1965-02-23
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Expires: 1982-01-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry K Puharich
- 👤 Joseph L Lawrence
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/40; A61F; A61F11/00; A61F11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
MEANS FOR AIDING HEARING BY IMPARTING MODULATED ELECTRICAL SIGNALS TO VARIABLE NERVES OF THE FACIAL SYSTEM OF A SUBJECT, COMPRISING A RADIO FREQUENCY RECEIVER FOR RECEIVING TRANSMITTED SIGNALS CORRESPONDING TO AUDIBLE SOUNDS, SAID RECEIVER HAVING AN OUTPUT CIRCUIT, SAID OUTPUT CIRCUIT HAVING OUTPUT TERMINALS PRESENTING MODULATED ELECTRICAL SIGNALS CORRESPONDING TO SAID AUDIBLE SOUNDS, FIRST CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST CAPACITATIVE COUPLING FOR CONNECTING ONE TERMINAL OF SAID OUTPUT IN CIRCUIT WITH VIABLE NERVES OF THE FACIAL SYSTEM OF THE SUBJECT, AND SECOND CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING A SECOND CAPACITATIVE COUPLING FOR CONNECTING THE OTHER TERMINAL OF SAID OUTPUT IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID VARIABLE NERVES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
MEANS FOR AIDING HEARING BY IMPARTING MODULATED ELECTRICAL SIGNALS TO VARIABLE NERVES OF THE FACIAL SYSTEM OF A SUBJECT, COMPRISING A RADIO FREQUENCY RECEIVER FOR RECEIVING TRANSMITTED SIGNALS CORRESPONDING TO AUDIBLE SOUNDS, SAID RECEIVER HAVING AN OUTPUT CIRCUIT, SAID OUTPUT CIRCUIT HAVING OUTPUT TERMINALS PRESENTING MODULATED ELECTRICAL SIGNALS CORRESPONDING TO SAID AUDIBLE SOUNDS, FIRST CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST CAPACITATIVE COUPLING FOR CONNECTING ONE TERMINAL OF SAID OUTPUT IN CIRCUIT WITH VIABLE NERVES OF THE FACIAL SYSTEM OF THE SUBJECT, AND SECOND CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING A SECOND CAPACITATIVE COUPLING FOR CONNECTING THE OTHER TERMINAL OF SAID OUTPUT IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID VARIABLE NERVES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-02-23 | 1968-08-24 | 1969-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-23 | 1972-08-24 | 1973-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-23 | 1976-08-24 | 1977-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |