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Electrically stimulated hearing with signal feedback
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-09
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1983-01-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry K Puharich
- 👤 Joseph L Lawrence
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:35
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R25/00; H04R25/60; H04R25/604; H04R25/606; A; A61; A61F; A61F11/00; A61F11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICALLY STIMULATING HEARING IN A HUMAN SUBJECT, WHICH COMPRISES (A) A SIGNAL SOURCE OF AUDIO MODULATED ELECTRICAL SIGNALS INCLUDING AN AMPLIFICATION STAGE, (C) MEANS ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO VIABLE NERVES OF THE FACIAL NERVE SYSTEM OF A SUBJECT TO EFFECT A HIGH IMPEDANCE CAPACITIVE COUPLING BETWEEN SAID SIGNAL SOURCE AND SAID FACIAL SYSTEM OF THE SUBJECT, AND (C) MEANS ADAPTED TO EFFECT A HIGH IMPEDANCE CAPACITIVE FEEDBACK COUPLING BETWEEN THE BODY OF THE SUBJECT AND SAID SIGNAL SOURCE ON THE INPUT SIDE OF SAID AMPLIFICATION STAGE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
90 words
A SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICALLY STIMULATING HEARING IN A HUMAN SUBJECT, WHICH COMPRISES (A) A SIGNAL SOURCE OF AUDIO MODULATED ELECTRICAL SIGNALS INCLUDING AN AMPLIFICATION STAGE, (C) MEANS ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO VIABLE NERVES OF THE FACIAL NERVE SYSTEM OF A SUBJECT TO EFFECT A HIGH IMPEDANCE CAPACITIVE COUPLING BETWEEN SAID SIGNAL SOURCE AND SAID FACIAL SYSTEM OF THE SUBJECT, AND (C) MEANS ADAPTED TO EFFECT A HIGH IMPEDANCE CAPACITIVE FEEDBACK COUPLING BETWEEN THE BODY OF THE SUBJECT AND SAID SIGNAL SOURCE ON THE INPUT SIDE OF SAID AMPLIFICATION STAGE.
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) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |