CPC H04R 25/65 (2013.01) [H04R 2460/11 (2013.01)] | 24 Claims |
1. An earpiece of a hearing device, the earpiece configured for insertion into an ear canal of a user, the earpiece comprising:
an earpiece housing having a distal end, a proximal end, and an outer surface extending between the distal end and the proximal end;
a receiver comprising a receiver housing, the receiver located within the earpiece housing; and
a vent mechanism in the earpiece housing, wherein the vent mechanism is distal to the receiver, wherein the vent mechanism is configured to open and close a vent path, wherein the earpiece comprises a first aperture at the earpiece housing, and wherein the first aperture is associated with the vent path and is proximal to the vent mechanism.
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