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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 28, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2012
Applicant:
Sonova Ag, Stafa, CH;
Inventors:
Erdal Karamuk, Mannedorf, CH;
Bruno Gabathuler, Gruningen, CH;
Andi Vonlanthen, Oberrohrdorf, CH;
Stephanie Thomas, Wadenswil, CH;
Markus Muller, Mannedorf, CH;
Assignee:
Sonova AG, Stäfa, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04R 25/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H04R 25/65 (2013.01); H04R 25/608 (2013.01); H04R 25/658 (2013.01); H04R 2225/023 (2013.01);
Abstract
The present invention relates to an encapulated hearing device (), e.g. for long-term wear, in which an electronics module () is encapsulated into a thermoformed hull () by means of an appropriate adhesive (). This thermoformed hull () acts as an improved barrier between the electronics module () and the environment of the inner ear, reducing the risk of moisture reaching electrical components.