Abstract: A bone conduction device including a coupling configurable to form a coupling with a bone, a transducer module configurable to vibrate in accordance with one or more operational characteristics of the device; and a sensor module configurable to adjust the one or more operational characteristics in response to one or more of a reorientation of a portion of the device and a movement of the portion relative to the coupling.

Abstract: A passive transcutaneous bone conduction device configured to deliver externally-generated mechanical vibrations to a bone of a recipient's head, the device comprising: an implantable magnetic coupler configured to be rigidly attached to the bone; and an external vibrator including an actuator having a movable magnetic mass; wherein the movable magnetic mass and the magnetic coupler form a transcutaneous magnetic coupling sufficient to retain the vibrator against soft tissue covering the bone with sufficient force to facilitate delivery of mechanical vibrations from the vibrator to the bone.

Abstract: A hearing prosthesis including an implantable component including a vibrator portion configured to vibrate in response to a sound signal to evoke a hearing precept and a screw portion configured to removably attach the implantable component to a recipient, wherein the vibratory portion is rigidly adhered to the screw portion.

Abstract: An implant configured for secured implantation into a recess formed in a recipient's bone and to removably retain a separate component in a compartment thereof such that the separate component is removable from the implant without removing the implant from the bone.

Abstract: A bone conduction implant, including a bone fixture including a male screw section configured to screw into a skull and an abutment configured to be rigidly attached to the bone fixture, wherein the abutment includes an exterior surface diameter lying on a first plane normal to a longitudinal axis of the bone conduction implant that is less than or substantially equal to the maximum thread diameter of the male screw section of the bone fixture.

Abstract: A percutaneous implant for reducing the risk of post-implant infection by reducing the likelihood of epidermal down-growth between the dermis of the skin and the implant. In one example, the implant comprises a barrier member between the epidermis and the dermis about the implant. In another example, a barrier is provided by removing a portion of the epidermis from the dermis about the implant.

Abstract: A bone conduction device, including a bone fixture adapted to be fixed to bone, a vibratory element adapted to be attached to the bone fixture and configured to vibrate in response to sound signals, and a vibration isolator adapted to be disposed between the vibratory element and the bone.

Abstract: An external component of a bone conduction device, including a vibrator and a platform configured to transfer vibrations from the vibrator to skin of the recipient, wherein the vibrator and platform are configured to quick connect and quick disconnect to and from, respectively, one another.

Abstract: A hearing prosthesis including an actuator. The actuator includes a material that deforms in response to an electrical signal and that is adapted to, upon implantation in a recipient, transmit vibrations representative of a sound signal to an organ of the recipient, wherein the material is at least partially exposed to at least one of body tissue and fluid of the recipient.

Abstract: An implant including a bone fixture configured to anchor to bone of a recipient, and a structural component configured to be connected to the bone fixture and connect a functional component of the implant to the bone fixture, wherein at least one of the bone fixture or the structural component includes a deformable element configured to deform to form an anti-microbial seal between the bone fixture and the structural component, and the at least one deformable element and the respective at least one bone fixture or structural component form a monolithic structure.

Abstract: A transcutaneous bone conduction system comprising a bone conduction device configured to vibrate in response to received sound. The system also comprises a totally implantable support apparatus positionable under a recipient's skin, comprising: a fixture configured to be implanted in the skull, and a substantially rigid cradle. The cradle has opposing, spaced plates connected by a bridge member, wherein a first of the plates is configured to be secured to the fixture and wherein the space between the plates is sufficient to receive the bone conduction device, and wherein the plates are configured to retain the bone conduction device against the skin proximate to the first plate.

Abstract: A cover for a bone fixture, including a recess to receive an abutment, implanted into a skull of a recipient, the bone fixture being a part of a bone conduction hearing prosthesis. The cover includes a fixation device sized and dimensioned to rigidly connect the cover to the implanted bone fixture, and a ferromagnetic material reactive to a magnetic field, wherein the cover is dimensioned to cover at least the recess of the bone fixture, and wherein the fixation device is configured to transmit vibrations induced in the cover via the magnetic field into the implanted bone fixture.

Abstract: This invention relates to flying paster, comprising a frame (1), a turret (46) rotatably arranged around a horizontal axis (L1) inside of said frame (1), reel arms (3, 5; 3A, 3B, 5A, 5B) arranged on said turret (46), at least one of said reel arms (3, 5; 3A, 3B, 5A, 5B) arranged to be axially movable on said turret (46), said moveable reel arm (3; 3A, 5 5B) holding at least one chuck arrangement (30A, 30B; 50B) for paper rolls (R1, R2; R1?, R2?), said at least one chuck arrangement (30A, 30B; 50B) having a driven spindle (328, 329) to drive at least one of said paper rolls (R1, R2; R1?, R2) and at least one motor (20; 20A, 20B) which via at least one transmission arrangement (21-27) is arranged to drive said spindle (328, 329), wherein that said at least one motor (20; 20A, 10 20B) is arranged outside of said frame (1) and that said transmission arrangement (21-27) is arranged to transmit the driving force to said spindle (328, 329) by means of a coaxially extending device that extends coaxially with said hor

Abstract: A bone conduction device including a coupling configurable to form a coupling with a bone, a transducer module configurable to vibrate in accordance with one or more operational characteristics of the device; and a sensor module configurable to adjust the one or more operational characteristics in response to one or more of a reorientation of a portion of the device and a movement of the portion relative to the coupling.

Abstract: A bone conduction device comprising a multilayer piezoelectric element. The multilayer piezoelectric element comprises two stacked piezoelectric layers, and a flexible passive layer disposed between the piezoelectric layers. The device also comprises a mass component attached to the multilayer piezoelectric element; and a coupling attached to the multilayer piezoelectric element configured to transfer mechanical forces generated by the multilayer piezoelectric element and the mass component to a recipient's skull.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to a percutaneous bone conduction implant. The implant includes a fixture configured to be anchored in the recipient's skull, and a skin-penetrating abutment configured to interface with the fixture and to permit the abutment to be removably attached to the fixture to form a fixture-abutment assembly. In an embodiment, at least one anti-microbial surface forms one or more surfaces of the formed fixture-abutment assembly located in an interior of the formed fixture-abutment assembly when the fixture is removably attached to the abutment with an abutment screw. The interior is substantially isolated from a surrounding environment of the fixture-abutment assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a percutaneous implant abutment for bone anchored implant devices adapted to be anchored in the craniofacial region of a person, such as bone anchored hearing aids. The abutment comprises a skin penetration body having a skin contacting surface. The skin contacting surface has been modified.

Abstract: This invention relates to flying paster, comprising a frame (1), a turret (46) rotatably arranged around a horizontal axis (L1) inside of said frame (1), reel arms (3, 5; 3A, 3B, 5A, 5B) arranged on said turret (46), at least one of said reel arms (3, 5; 3A, 3B, 5A, 5B) arranged to be axially movable on said turret (46), said moveable reel arm (3; 3A, 5 5B) holding at least one chuck arrangement (30A, 30B; 50B) for paper rolls (R1, R2; R1?, R2?), said at least one chuck arrangement (30A, 30B; 50B) having a driven spindle (328, 329) to drive at least one of said paper rolls (R1, R2; R1?, R2) and at least one motor (20; 20A, 20B) which via at least one transmission arrangement (21-27) is arranged to drive said spindle (328, 329), wherein that said at least one motor (20; 20A, 10 20B) is arranged outside of said frame (1) and that said transmission arrangement (21-27) is arranged to transmit the ftild driving force to said spindle (328, 329) by means of a coaxially extending device that extends coaxially with sa

Abstract: A vibrator for generating vibrations in a bone conducting hearing device, i.e. a hearing device of the type in which the sound information is mechanically transmitted via the skull bone directly to the inner ear of a person. The vibratory movements are provided by a piezo-electric or magneto-elastic element arranged to transfer the vibrations via the skull bone from the area behind the outer ear to the inner ear. The piezo-electric or magneto-elastic element is arranged to be at least partially implanted in a surgically drilled hole directly into the mastoid bone behind the outer ear so that the vibrations are transferred directly from the element to the bone and transferred in the skull bone to the inner ear. The element is encapsulated with a bone integrating material, such as titanium or various biocompatible ceramic materials or coatings and is disc shaped and acts with a radial expansion upon electrical stimulation so that longitudinal sound waves are induced into the skull bone.

Abstract: A first mobile terminal may transmit wireless network setup information to a second mobile terminal via a skin-based communication network. A wireless network connection may be established based on information included in the wireless network setup message. A data item may be received from the second mobile terminal via the wireless network connection.