Semi-permanent canal hearing device and insertion method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8538055
APP PUB NO 20080137892A1
SERIAL NO

12032421

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A semi-permanent hearing device is disclosed which is adapted to be completely positioned within the ear canal of an individual for long-term use. The device comprises a sealing retainer substantially positioned in the bony region of the ear canal and a core assembly including a receiver assembly coaxially positioned within the sealing retainer. When the device is inserted into its completely-in-the-canal position, the core assembly extends from the sealing retainer to the cartilaginous region of the ear canal in a non-occluding fashion, thereby minimizing interference in the ear canal. The hearing device is inserted in the ear canal past the aperture thereof and in close proximity to the eardrum by a physician or a hearing aid dispenser.

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INSOUND MEDICAL INCNEWARK CA 94560

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Ngo, Diep H San Jose, US 4 310
Shennib, Adnan Fremont, US 87 5454
Urso, Richard C Redwood City, US 21 1868

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