Patent ID: 6748094
Filing Date: 2004-06-08
Classification: H04R

Abstract:
A connector system for connecting an auxiliary device to a Behind-The-Ear (BTE) device, comprising a connector and an auxiliary connector,wherein the connector comprises: a connector body, wherein the connector body is attached to the BTE device, wherein the connector body is coaxial, wherein the connector body is manufactured from an electrically conducing material, and wherein the connector body includes a means for mechanical attachment; and means for electrical connection, wherein the means for electrical connection is electrically connectable to at least one lead within the BTE device; and wherein the auxiliary connector comprises: an auxiliary body, wherein the auxiliary body is attached to the auxiliary device, and wherein the auxiliary body includes an auxiliary means for mechanical attachment, and wherein the means for mechanical attachment cooperates with the auxiliary means for mechanical attachment, which cooperation removably attaches the auxiliary device to the BTE device, and auxiliary means for electrical connection, wherein the auxiliary means for electrical connection is connectable to at least one auxiliary lead within the auxiliary device, and wherein the auxiliary means for electrical connection cooperates with the means for electrical connection, thereby providing an electrical connection between the at least one lead within the BTE device and the at least one auxiliary lead within the auxiliary device.