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Ossiphone

The Ossiphone was invented in 1922 by S.G. Brown and was used to massage the ear via bone conduction. The telegraph type key was held against the mastoid bone area and as an alternative, a pipe stem attachment was available for placement between the teeth.


© Kent State University, 1996. Revised 2005, I. Gerling, L. Kress and K. Gow