Abstract: The present invention relates to auditory prostheses. In particular, the present invention provides an auditory prosthesis capable of direct, intra-neural stimulation of the auditory nerve.

Abstract: A sand rake for grooming sand comprising a head portion having a lead edge and a drag edge; a handle extending from the head portion at an acute angle in the direction of the lead edge; a tine assembly having a plurality of tines and extending downwardly from the head portion proximate the lead edge, wherein the spacing between adjacent tines is adjustable and the depth to which the plurality of tines extends downwardly from the head portion is adjustable, the tine assembly serving to break-up and aerate sand; a brush extending downwardly from the head portion proximate the drag edge and in substantial alignment with the tine assembly, the brush serving to smooth out sand; and an entanglement material positioned between the tine assembly and the brush, and serving to remove debris from sand. Also provided is a rake receptacle in combination with the sand rake.