Abstract: An artificial larynx includes a case containing a circuitboard subassembly, a battery subassembly, a transducer subassembly, and a switch subassembly that are interconnected to function as means for producing an artificial larynx tone. A radially inwardly extending flange component is bonded with glue or other suitable bonding agent to the cylindrically shaped interior wall of a central case component to provide a screw-less circuitboard mounting stop component for stopping the circuitboard from moving forwardly within the central portion of the case interior in response to battery terminals bearing against a set of rearwardly facing battery connectors on the circuitboard.

Abstract: An artificial larynx of the type having a case and a battery-powered, tone-producing, electrical circuit within the case, includes control components for enabling a user to turn on the circuit and vary the frequency of the tone. The turn-on control components include a switch having a switch actuator and a pushbutton or other suitable depressor component, while the frequency-control components include a pressure-sensitive resistor (PSR) electrically connected in the circuit and physically disposed intermediate the depressor component and the switch actuator.