US4029083A
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Probe for audiometric apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-05-12
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1995-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A probe carrying a readily replaceable, inflatable bladder for sealingly positioning the probe. A trio of conduits terminate at a disc at an end of the probe to provide audio stimulus, audio detection and air pressure control. Transducers coupled to sound transmitting conduits are carried in a pair of housings mounted on a frame which supports the axially and radially adjustable probe.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl S. Baylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/68; A61B5/6801; A61B5/6813; A61B5/6814; A61B5/6815; A61B5/6817; A61B1/00; A61B1/227; A61B1/2275; A61B5/12; H; H04; H04R; H04R25/00; H04R25/65; H04R25/652; H04R25/656
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A probe for penetrating an auditory canal of a patient, said probe comprising: sleeve means for carrying a plurality of smaller diameter conduit means, said sleeve means extending along substantially an entire length of said probe; disposable inflatable bladder means carried by said sleeve means for circumferentially expanding when pressurized fluid is introduced into said bladder means to provide a closed chamber within the auditory canal of the patient, said bladder means being removably attached to said sleeve means; said sleeve means comprising groove means circumferentially extending around an outside surface of said sleeve means, and said inflatable bladder means comprising flange means circumferentially extending around an inside surface of said inflatable bladder means, said groove means being cooperable with said flange means to provide a substantially fluid tight seal therebetween; said groove means further comprising a first groove positioned around a circumference of a perforated disc, said perforated disc being arranged to provide a support for said smaller diameter conduit means, and a second groove displaced from said first groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A probe for penetrating an auditory canal of a patient, said probe comprising: sleeve means for carrying a plurality of smaller diameter conduit means, said sleeve means extending along substantially an entire length of said probe; disposable inflatable bladder means carried by said sleeve means for circumferentially expanding when pressurized fluid is introduced into said bladder means to provide a closed chamber within the auditory canal of the patient, said bladder means being removably attached to said sleeve means; said sleeve means comprising groove means circumferentially extending around an outside surface of said sleeve means, and said inflatable bladder means comprising flange means circumferentially extending around an inside surface of said inflatable bladder means, said groove means being cooperable with said flange means to provide a substantially fluid tight seal therebetween; said groove means further comprising a first groove positioned around a circumference of a perforated disc, said perforated disc being arranged to provide a support for said smaller diameter conduit means, and a second groove displaced from said first groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The probe of claim 1 wherein said inflatable bladder means is essentially hourglass shaped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
The probe of claim 1 and further comprising: pressure control conduit means carried by said sleeve means for controlling pressure in a first of said smaller diameter conduit means; audio generating conduit means carried by said sleeve means for generating an audio signal in a second of said smaller diameter conduit means; and audio detecting conduit means carried by said sleeve means for detecting an audio signal in a third of said smaller diameter conduit means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The probe of claim 1 wherein said flange means comprises a first flange circumferentially extending around an inside surface of a first end of said inflatable bladder means and a second flange circumferentially extending around an inside surface of a second end of said inflatable bladder means.
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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) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |