Device and method to reduce ear wax clogging of acoustic ports, hearing aid sealing sytem, and feedback reduction system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10715940
APP PUB NO 20140003644A1
SERIAL NO

14017711

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Devices and methods to reduce ear wax clogging of acoustic ports, hearing aid systems, and feedback reduction systems are provided. A conformal hearing aid includes a hearing aid body, where the hearing aid body houses a microphone and a receiver, where the microphone is positioned within the hearing aid body to measure acoustic signals from an ambient environment, and where the receiver is positioned within the hearing aid body to emit acoustic signals toward a tympanic membrane of a user; an expandable element, where the expandable element is operatively connected to the hearing aid body, and where the expandable element is configured to encompass a circumferential portion of the hearing aid body when expanded; and an inflation management system, where the inflation management system is configured to expand the expandable element when actuated.

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THE DIABLO CANYON COLLECTIVE LLCCORPORATION TRUST CENTER 1209 ORANGE STREET WILMINGTON DE 19801

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Casali, John Christiansburg, US 2 40
Hoshizaki, Gary Boca Raton, US 10 673
Keady, John P Fairfax Station, US 114 2844

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