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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 2008
Filed:
Jan. 07, 2004
Robert J. Oliveira, Maplewood, MN (US);
Michael T. Venem, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Martin P. Babcock, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
Robert J. Oliveira, Maplewood, MN (US);
Michael T. Venem, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Martin P. Babcock, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
Hearing Components, Inc., Oakdale, MN (US);
Abstract
Adapters for use with sound devices and methods for making and using the same. In some embodiments, an example adapter may include an adapter body having a first side, a port or projection extending from the first side, and a second side. The second side is generally configured to be attachable to a sound device such as an earbud or earbud-type of headphone. The projection may include a sleeve attached thereto. The projection and sleeve are generally configured to at least in part extend into the ear canal of a user during use.