US4584437A
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Hearing aids of the type intended to be fitted in the external auditory meatus of the user
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-01-26
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Granted: 1986-04-22
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Expires: 2003-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A hearing aid having a closure plate which is removably joined through the use of screws. A battery cover is pivotable into a position where it can be easily gripped by a user's fingers so that it can aid in positioning the aid in the user's ear.
Inventors
- 👤 Vittorio Giannetti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:36
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R25/00; H04R25/65; H01; H01H; H01H2300/00; H01H2300/004; H04R2225/00; H04R2225/025; H04R2225/61; H04R25/60; H04R25/603
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A hearing aid of the type intended to be completely received in the external auditory meatus of the user and comprising a housing of frustroconical shape having an opening; a closure plate for said opening; a battery seat in said closure plate; a combined battery seat cover and grip means mounted on the outer face of the closure plate so that it is moveable between a closed position and an open and easily gripped position; wherein the cover and grip means covers the battery seat in the closed position, and wherein the cover and grip means extends outward from the closure plate to allow the planar faces of said cover and grip means to be securely gripped between the user's fingertips in the open and easily gripped position, whereby the hearing aid can be positioned and easily removed from the user's ear when the hearing aid is in the open and easily gripped position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A hearing aid of the type intended to be completely received in the external auditory meatus of the user and comprising a housing of frustroconical shape having an opening; a closure plate for said opening; a battery seat in said closure plate; a combined battery seat cover and grip means mounted on the outer face of the closure plate so that it is moveable between a closed position and an open and easily gripped position; wherein the cover and grip means covers the battery seat in the closed position, and wherein the cover and grip means extends outward from the closure plate to allow the planar faces of said cover and grip means to be securely gripped between the user's fingertips in the open and easily gripped position, whereby the hearing aid can be positioned and easily removed from the user's ear when the hearing aid is in the open and easily gripped position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A hearing aid as claimed in claim 1 wherein the seat cover and grip means is pivotable about an axis which is parallel to the outer face of the closure plate.
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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) | 1989-04-21 | 1989-10-21 | 1990-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-21 | 1993-10-21 | 1994-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-21 | 1997-10-21 | 1998-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |