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.
1 . A securing mechanism for a space access device, comprising:
a plurality of outwardly projecting members having a plurality of contact points that are configured to contact a surface of an opening or space when disposed on an outer surface of a space access device that is inserted in said opening or space,
said securing mechanism being configured to apply a pressure to a contact surface within said opening less than approximately 10000 kPa.
2 . A securing mechanism for a space access device, comprising:
an outwardly projecting member having at least one contact point that is configured to contact a surface of an opening when disposed on an outer surface of a space access device that is inserted in said opening,
said securing mechanism being configured to apply a pressure to a contact surface within said opening less than approximately 10000 kPa.
3 . A space access device that is configured for insertion in a biological opening, said space access device including a housing and a securing mechanism, said securing mechanism being disposed on at least an outer portion of said housing, said securing mechanism being configured to contact a surface of an opening and secure said space access device in said opening when said device is inserted therein.
4 . The space access device of claim 3 , wherein said securing mechanism includes at least one fluid flow path therethrough.
5 . The space access device of claim 3 , wherein said securing mechanism includes at least one outwardly projecting member having a contact point that is configured to contact a surface of said opening when said space access device is inserted in said opening.
6 . The space access device of claim 5 , wherein said securing mechanism includes at least one fluid flow path through said securing mechanism and said contact surface.
7 . The space access device of claim 3 , wherein said securing mechanism includes a plurality of outwardly projecting members having a plurality of contact points that are configured to contact a surface of said opening when said space access device is inserted in said opening.
8 . The space access device of claim 7 , wherein said securing mechanism applies a pressure to said opening contact surface less than approximately 10000 kPa.
9 . The space access device of claim 7 , wherein said securing mechanism applies a pressure to said opening contact surface in the range of approximately 0.01 kPa-10 kPa.
10 . The space access device of claim 3 , wherein said space access device comprises an anatomical space access device.
11 . The space access device of claim 3 , wherein said space access device comprises an in-ear head set.
12 . The space access device of claim 3 , wherein said space access device comprises a hearing instrument.