Flexible adaptive hearing aid
View Patent ↗The invention relates to a flexible adaptive hearing aid characterized by comprising: a part made of rigid material ( 1 ) which will contain the electronic circuit of the hearing aid, and a part made of flexible adaptive material ( 2 ) which will have at least one annular flange ( 3 ) which will improve the fit between the assembly and the internal auditory canal of the user. The part made of flexible material will cover at least a portion ( 4 ) of the surface of the part of rigid material. It will additionally have a cover to assure assembly tightness.
1. A flexible adaptive hearing aid, comprising:
at least one rigid portion defining a hollow body configured to house an electronic circuit, a cover placed on a first end of the housing, and a channel coupled to a second end of the housing and being configured for inserting into an ear canal; and
a flexible portion having a cylindrical-shape configured to be removably mounted over an outer surface of said channel;
wherein the flexible portion includes a plurality of annular hook-shaped flanges configured to engage an inner surface of the ear canal, each one of said annular hook-shaped flanges protrudes outwardly from said flexible portion and having an identical outer diameter; and
wherein said channel defines a recess on said outer surface, and wherein said flexible portion is configured to entirely fit in said recess.