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20130223666 | Hearing Aid Insertion, Positioning and Removal Apparatus and System - An apparatus for insertion, positioning and removal of an in-ear-canal hearing aid, comprising a resilient handle, an elongated support member configured to fit into an ear canal, the support member having a first end that is configured to engage the handle and a second end that includes hearing aid engagement means configured to removably engage an in-ear-canal hearing aid, and an ear canal ingression stop that is configured to limit travel of the support member and, thereby, the in-ear-canal hearing aid when engaged thereto in the ear canal. | 08-29-2013 |
20130266168 | Open Ear Canal Hearing Aid - The invention provides systems and methods for providing hearing aid. An open ear canal hearing aid may be provided in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The hearing aid may include a part that contains electronic components, a passive amplifier, and a securing mechanism. The securing mechanism may include bristles or balloons. The securing mechanism may have various configurations and be adjustable. | 10-10-2013 |
20140219488 | Adjustable Securing Mechanism for a Space Access Device - A securing mechanism comprising a plurality of outwardly projecting members having a plurality of contact points that are configured to contact a surface of an opening when disposed on a space access device that is inserted in the opening, the securing mechanism being configured to apply a pressure to a contact surface within the opening less than approximately 10000 kPa. | 08-07-2014 |
20140239634 | Adjustable Securing Mechanism For A Space Access Device - A securing mechanism comprising a plurality of outwardly projecting members having a plurality of contact points that are configured to contact a surface of an opening when disposed on a space access device that is inserted in the opening, the securing mechanism being configured to apply a pressure to a contact surface within the opening less than approximately 10000 kPa. | 08-28-2014 |
20140270300 | Hearing Aid Delivery and Retrieval Platform - An apparatus for insertion, positioning and removal of an in-ear-canal hearing aid, comprising a resilient handle, an elongated support member configured to fit into an ear canal, the support member having a first end that is configured to engage the handle and a second end that includes magnetic engagement means configured to removably engage an in-ear-canal hearing aid, and an ear canal ingression stop that is configured to limit travel of the support member and, thereby, the in-ear-canal hearing aid when engaged thereto in the ear canal. | 09-18-2014 |
20140294213 | Ear Cleaning Apparatus - The invention provides apparatus and methods for cleaning an ear canal. The ear cleaning apparatus includes an elongated support member having an outer surface and first and second ends, and a bristle member that is attached to one end of the support member. The bristle member includes a plurality of flexible elongated members that are configured to contact a surface of an ear canal when the support member/bristle member assembly is inserted into the ear canal. | 10-02-2014 |
20150086054 | Open Ear Canal Hearing Aid - The invention provides systems and methods for providing hearing aid. An open ear canal hearing aid may be provided in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The hearing aid may include a part that contains electronic components, a passive amplifier, and a securing mechanism. The securing mechanism may include bristles or balloons. The securing mechanism may have various configurations and be adjustable. | 03-26-2015 |