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=Hearing Device Having a Shell that Includes a Compressible Region and Methods of Manufacturing the Same=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Sonova AG|Sonova AG]]


[[Category:Sonova AG]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Patrizia Richner of Männedorf (CH)|Patrizia Richner of Männedorf (CH)]][[Category:Patrizia Richner of Männedorf (CH)]]

[[:Category:Thomas Wessel of Männedorf (CH)|Thomas Wessel of Männedorf (CH)]][[Category:Thomas Wessel of Männedorf (CH)]]

==Hearing Device Having a Shell that Includes a Compressible Region and Methods of Manufacturing the Same - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240323624 titled 'Hearing Device Having a Shell that Includes a Compressible Region and Methods of Manufacturing the Same

The abstract describes a hearing device with an in-the-ear component that is custom formed to fit within the user's ear canal. The device includes a compressible region that can deform and compress when the ear canal deforms.

* Custom-formed shell made of soft material using additive manufacturing
* Compressible region on the outer surface to contact the ear canal wall
* Deformable cavity within the compressible region to accommodate ear canal deformation
* Designed to fit partially within the user's ear canal
* In-the-ear component for hearing assistance

Potential Applications:
- Hearing aids
- Assistive listening devices
- Communication devices for individuals with hearing impairments

Problems Solved:
- Custom fit for comfort and effectiveness
- Accommodates ear canal deformation for a secure fit
- Provides personalized hearing assistance

Benefits:
- Improved comfort and fit
- Enhanced hearing assistance
- Customized solution for individual needs

Commercial Applications:
Title: Custom In-the-Ear Hearing Devices for Personalized Hearing Assistance
Potential commercial uses include:
- Hearing aid clinics
- Medical device manufacturers
- Assistive technology companies

Questions about the technology:
1. How does the custom-formed shell improve the effectiveness of the hearing device?
2. What are the advantages of using additive manufacturing for creating the in-the-ear component?

Frequently Updated Research:
Stay updated on advancements in additive manufacturing techniques for hearing devices to improve customization and comfort for users.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an exemplary hearing device may comprise an in-the-ear (“ite”) component comprising a shell that is custom formed of a soft material by additive manufacturing to fit at least partially within an ear canal of the user. the shell may include a compressible region provided along an outer surface of the shell that is configured to contact a wall of the ear canal. the compressible region may be deformable due to a cavity that is located within the shell in the compressible region and that is configured to deform and/or compress when the ear canal deforms while the ite component is inserted within the ear canal of the user.



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