Audiometry earphone insert

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9566023
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14509688

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The present technology relates to an earphone apparatus adapted for use in audiometry examinations. The earphone apparatus comprises a housing and a receiver having an acoustic output adapted to connect with an audio signal source. The earphone apparatus can also include a circuit board with an electrical equalization network connected to the receiver. A coupling can be connected to the acoustic output of the receiver. A sound tube can be connected to the acoustic output and extends out from the housing to an ear piece. The earphone also includes a resonance cancellation assembly comprising a damping chamber and a tubing section acoustically connecting the damping chamber to the coupling. The damping chamber can provide an acoustic compliance to the sound delivered by the receiver. The earphone can also comprise an electrical connector with a protector that is adapted to connect with a female connector delivering electrical power.

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ETYMOTIC RESEARCH INC61 MARTIN LANE ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL 60007

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aldous, Charles J Bensenville, US 3 4
Drambarean, Viorel Lincolnwood, US 44 973
Killion, Mead C Elk Grove Village, US 93 3022
Stewart, Jonathan K Bloomingdale, US 9 230
Wilson, Donald Barrington, US 19 727

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