Retention of a magnet in a cochlear implant

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9844666
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15157358

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A system for retaining a magnet in a cochlear implant, comprising a retainer embedded within an encapsulant of the cochlear implant, and a magnet case engaged with the retainer. A retainer for retaining a magnet within a cochlear implant comprising a number of first fasteners that couple with a number of corresponding second fasteners of a magnet case hermetically sealing the magnet, and a number of supports embedded within an encapsulant of the cochlear implant.

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ADVANCED BIONICS AG8712 STAEFA

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  • 2016 Application Filing Year
  • B29C Class
  • 6322 Applications Filed
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Downing, Mark B Valencia, US 30 246
Thenuwara, Chuladatta Valencia, US 78 1400

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