US4815138A
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In-the-ear hearing-aid with pivotable inner and outer sections
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-06-15
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Granted: 1989-03-21
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Expires: 2007-06-15
Abstract
Abstract An in-the-ear hearing aid with an inner casing section adapted to be inserted into the auditory canal and including at least the speaker and being joined to an outer casing section having at least a microphone, potentiometer, at least part of the electronics and a battery. The outer casing section is pivotable as a unit out of the inner casing section about a pivot point with parts of the pivot point between the outer and the inner casing sections being made of electrically conducting material to form an electrical connector between individual components of the hearing aid and the electrical terminals thereof in the inner and outer casing sections.
Inventors
- 👤 Beda Diethelm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:03
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R25/00; H04R25/60; H01; H01H; H01H2300/00; H01H2300/004; H04R25/602; H04R25/603; H04R25/609
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
An in-the-ear hearing-aid, comprising an inner casing section intended to be inserted into the auditory canal of an ear and in which at least the speaker is received, said inner casing section being joined to an adjacently located outer casing section in the interior of which at least a microphone, potentiometer, at least a part of the electronics and the battery are received, said outer casing section being pivotable as a unit out of said inner casing section about a pivot point, and parts of said pivot point between said outer and inner casing sections comprise an electrically conducting material to form an electrical connector between individual components of at least one of the hearing-aid and the electrical terminals thereof in the inner and outer casing sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
An in-the-ear hearing-aid, comprising an inner casing section intended to be inserted into the auditory canal of an ear and in which at least the speaker is received, said inner casing section being joined to an adjacently located outer casing section in the interior of which at least a microphone, potentiometer, at least a part of the electronics and the battery are received, said outer casing section being pivotable as a unit out of said inner casing section about a pivot point, and parts of said pivot point between said outer and inner casing sections comprise an electrically conducting material to form an electrical connector between individual components of at least one of the hearing-aid and the electrical terminals thereof in the inner and outer casing sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The in-the-ear hearing-aid of claim 1, in which said potentiometer and a further control means are located in an upper part of said outer casing section and in which said outer casing comprises a cover designed as a rotary control knob for the adjusting of said potentiometer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The in-the-ear hearing-aid of claim 1, in which at least a part of the side wall of said outer casing section is movable to allow access to adjustable control devices located therebehind.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The in-the-ear hearing-aid of claim 1, in which the pivot joint between said inner and outer casing sections is a releasable snap-in coupling.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The in-the-ear hearing-aid of claim 1 in which the portion of said outer casing section which projects into said inner casing section is provided with a cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The in-the-ear hearing-aid of claim 1 in which the battery is held at the lower end of said outer casing section by a contact member and is pivotable out together with said casing section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The in-the-ear hearing-aid of claim 1, in which said potentiometer and a further control means are located in an upper part of said outer casing section and in which said outer casing comprises a cover designed as a rotary control knob for the adjusting of said potentiometer.
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) | 1992-03-20 | 1992-09-19 | 1993-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-20 | 1996-09-19 | 1997-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-20 | 2000-09-19 | 2001-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |