Patent ID: 6761789
Filing Date: 2004-07-13
Classification: B01J,C07B,C07D,C07H,C12Q,C40B,G01N,H04R,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a hearing aid comprising the steps of:a) forming a hollow shell with a surface that approximates the shape of a patient's ear canal; b) providing a mounting member; c) mounting an electronic hearing aid component insert to the mounting member that simulates the shape of one or more electronic hearing aid components; d) placing the mounting member and insert in the hollow shell; e) filling the shell with a soft polymeric material that substantially encapsulates the insert; f) replacing the insert with one or more electronic hearing aid components; and g) wherein in step â€œeâ€  the combination of insert and fill material define a soft structure that is compliant to ear canal movement during use.