System and method for embedding conductive traces into hearing assistance device housings

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9374650
APP PUB NO 20150023539A1
SERIAL NO

13946675

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Disclosed herein, among other things, are systems and methods for embedding a conductive trace for a hearing assistance device housing. One aspect of the present subject matter includes a method of forming a hearing assistance device housing. The housing is constructed of plastic including a photo conductive dopant, in various embodiments. According to various embodiments, the housing is laser printed to activate the photo conductive dopant on the surface of the plastic to provide a conductive trace on a surface of the housing. The housing is plated using an electroless process to increase the conductivity of the conductive trace, in various embodiments.

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STARKEY LABORATORIES INC6600 WASHINGTON AVE SO EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344

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Bauman, Brent Eden Prairie, US 3 60

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