US4153758A
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Hearing aid battery holder
Assignee: Beltone Electronics Corp
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Filing: 1978-06-15
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Granted: 1979-05-08
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Expires: 1998-06-15
Abstract
Abstract A combined package and carrier for a hearing aid battery adapted to securely hold and uniquely position the battery within the holder and the hearing aid and yet provide as small as possible a package. A carrier of molded plastic and functioning as a handle to insert and withdraw the battery from the hearing aid.
Inventors
- 👤 Elmer J. Cerny
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:33
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R25/00; H04R25/60; H04R25/602; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/216; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A single molded plastic battery carrier adapted to be partially inserted into a battery door of a hearing aid comprising; a bottom support portion; wall members extending upwardly from the bottom support portion with the wall members defining a cross-section complementary to the opening provided by the battery door and adapted to be inserted into the battery door; a battery receiving bed above the bottom support portion having a surface adapted to receive a hearing aid battery about less than 50% of the circumference of the battery; flange handles entending on opposite sides of the bottom support portion adapted to be grasped by the user; shoulder portions adjacent to said flange handles and terminating at the said walls, the shoulder portions extending outwardly from the said walls whereby the shoulder portions abut the exterior surface adjacent the battery door of the hearing aid; and means for fastening the battery to the battery carrier; whereby the size of the battery door need only be slightly larger than the effective cross-section of the battery inserted therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A single molded plastic battery carrier adapted to be partially inserted into a battery door of a hearing aid comprising; a bottom support portion; wall members extending upwardly from the bottom support portion with the wall members defining a cross-section complementary to the opening provided by the battery door and adapted to be inserted into the battery door; a battery receiving bed above the bottom support portion having a surface adapted to receive a hearing aid battery about less than 50% of the circumference of the battery; flange handles entending on opposite sides of the bottom support portion adapted to be grasped by the user; shoulder portions adjacent to said flange handles and terminating at the said walls, the shoulder portions extending outwardly from the said walls whereby the shoulder portions abut the exterior surface adjacent the battery door of the hearing aid; and means for fastening the battery to the battery carrier; whereby the size of the battery door need only be slightly larger than the effective cross-section of the battery inserted therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 wherein the means for attachment is glue located between the battery receiving bed and the battery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 wherein the means for attaching the battery is tape wound around the battery and the carrier and wherein the carrier includes a recess defined in the bottom support portion adapted to provide a channel for the wound tape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
136 words
A molded plastic carrier for a cylindrically shaped hearing aid battery, the carrier adapted to be partially inserted into a battery door of a hearing aid, the carrier having: an arcuate battery receiving bed with a radius of curvature substantially conforming to the radius of curvature of the battery, the arcuate bed extending substantially less than 180 degrees around the battery; flange handles extending outwardly from opposite sides of the arcuate bed and adapted to be grasped by a user; shoulder portions on opposite sides of the arcuate bed adapted to abut against the exterior surface of the hearing aid adjacent the battery door; a lip extending radially inward along one curved surface of the arcuate bed so as to uniquely orient the battery in the carrier; and means for attaching the battery to the carrier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
136 words
A molded plastic carrier for a cylindrically shaped hearing aid battery, the carrier adapted to be partially inserted into a battery door of a hearing aid, the carrier having: an arcuate battery receiving bed with a radius of curvature substantially conforming to the radius of curvature of the battery, the arcuate bed extending substantially less than 180 degrees around the battery; flange handles extending outwardly from opposite sides of the arcuate bed and adapted to be grasped by a user; shoulder portions on opposite sides of the arcuate bed adapted to abut against the exterior surface of the hearing aid adjacent the battery door; a lip extending radially inward along one curved surface of the arcuate bed so as to uniquely orient the battery in the carrier; and means for attaching the battery to the carrier.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as set forth in claim 4 wherein the means for attachment is glue located between the arcuate bed and the battery.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
The invention as set forth in claim 4 wherein the means for attaching the battery is tape wound around the battery and wherein the carrier includes a recess defined in the bottom of the carrier below the arcuate bed and adapted to provide a channel for the wound tape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as set forth in claim 4 wherein means are provided on the carrier to uniquely locate the carrier within the battery door in one and only one compatible position.
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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) | 1982-05-07 | 1982-11-06 | 1983-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-07 | 1986-11-06 | 1987-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-07 | 1990-11-06 | 1991-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |