Inventors:
John P. Keady - Boca Raton FL, US
Wayne Staab - Dammeron Valley UT, US
Assignee:
Personics Holdings Inc. - Boca Raton FL
International Classification:
A61B 5/103, A61B 5/117
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for measuring ear canal wall pressure comfort level are provided. An expandable pressure exertion device is inserted into an orifice. The device is expanded inside the orifice in increments of pressure. A threshold level is saved where a user indicates that the pressure exerted against the walls of the orifice is becoming at least one of uncomfortable, painful, and noticeable.