Segmented earpieces with tapered stems and stop flanges reduce bulk while maintaining effective sound attenuation.
A holder secures a piezoelectric vibrator against ear cartilage to transmit audio vibrations without sealing the external ear canal.
Flexible shape-retaining filaments attach to hearing aid shells to bias devices into the ear canal, ensuring consistent placement without custom manufacturing.
Capillary action in porous foam ear plugs draws trapped water out of the ear canal, resolving ineffective removal methods.
Segmented skin interface and fixed implant magnet resolve MRI compatibility and skin irritation trade-offs.