Magnetic attachment mechanism for bone conduction hearing device

Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front and left perspective view of a magnetic attachment mechanism for bone conduction hearing device, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left view thereof, the right view is identical to the left view; and,

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof, the rear view is identical to the front view.

The portion of the design shown in broken lines forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a magnetic attachment mechanism for bone conduction hearing device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Kasic, II; James F. (Boulder, CO), Pergola; Nicholas F. (Arveda, CO), Simms; William J. (Louisville, CO)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Kasic, II; James F. Pergola; Nicholas F. Simms; William J. Boulder Arveda Louisville CO CO CO US US US
Assignee:	Sophono, Inc. (Boulder, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/406,644
Filed:	November 17, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/174
Current International Class:	2499
Field of Search:	;D24/173-175,151,155 ;600/25 ;623/110,11 ;181/126,129 ;607/55-57

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Primary Examiner: Doan; Anhdao
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Lathrop & Gage LLP