Patent ID: 8348010
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: B29C,B29L,H04R

Abstract:
1. A method for manufacturing a compliant element for use in an ear piece, comprising: defining a mold for a compliant element comprising a coupling portion and an outer portion, the coupling portion forming a substantially cylindrical structure from a coupling portion material, and the outer portion formed of an outer portion material and extending beyond the distal end of the coupling portion along the axis of the coupling portion; injecting material into the mold at an injection point located along the periphery of the outer portion to form the outer portion such that the coupling portion and the outer portion are molded to one another; and inverting the outer portion over the coupling portion such that the injection point is located between the outer portion and the coupling portion, wherein the coupling portion material is different than the outer portion material, and the coupling portion material is more rigid than the outer portion material.