New Model Specifications U.S. patents 5,640,783 and 5,852,879. International filings in Europe, Japan, and other countries are pending. A variety of plug configurations will be available to meet worldwide needs. Microprocessor-controlled operating cycle is eight hours, and this cycle can be interrupted at any time by opening the lid.
Unit turns off automatically.
A desiccant in the airflow path strips the moisture out of the air, ensuring continuous dry operation. Elimination of this flora from hearing aids can significantly reduce itching and the reintroduction of infection-causing bacteria into the ear canal. Running at 4 watts, the UV lamp is a surface sanitizer only, and it has little to no penetrating power. This means that it is not damaging to plastics or earmolds. The light bulb has a life expectancy of many years but is user-replaceable when needed.