Speech processor for use with a cochlear implant

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a speech processor for use with a cochlear implant with the transmitter removed, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof with the transmitter attached, in use condition; the broken line showing of an ear being for illustrative purposes only and forming no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 3, with the transmitter removed;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is an end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is an end elevational view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof in disassembled condition with the battery compartment removed;

FIG. 10 is a side elevational view thereof, with the battery compartment removed;

FIG. 11 is a side elevational view thereof, with the battery compartment removed and a cable attaching the battery compartment to the speech processor; and,

FIG. 12 is a side elevational view thereof, with battery cover removed.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
4932405 June 12, 1990 Peeters et al.
5095904 March 17, 1992 Seligman et al.
5626629 May 6, 1997 Faltys et al.
5824022 October 20, 1998 Zilberman et al.
Patent History
Patent number: D419677
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 4, 1997
Date of Patent: Jan 25, 2000
Assignee: MED-EL Elektromedizinische Gerate Ges.m.b.H. (Innsbruck)
Inventor: Frazer McKimm (Milan)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Law Firm: Bromberg & Sunstein LLP
Application Number: 0/78,989
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Voice Reflector (D24/175)
International Classification: 2404;