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 English AACR2 Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules Patent created 2016-08-24 human Jack Roberts updated 2025-10-07 human https://www.eoas.info/biogs/P005623b.htm culturalartefact 1980059812: Speech Processor AACR2 28 May 1980 15 January 1998 The patent for the invention Speech Processor (application number 1980059812) was awarded by the Australian Patent Office on 19 July 1984. This was an important milestone in the development of the bionic ear (cochlear implant). The inventors named in the original patent application were Yit Chow (Joe) Tong, Peter Seligman, Graeme Clark, James Patrick and John Bruce Millar. The effective date of the patent was recorded as 28 May 1980 and it ceased on 15 January 1998 (publication date).

The Speech Processor was a "system for converting a speech signal into a data signal for controlling a stimulation electrode array implantable hearing prosthesis." (Abstract submitted with the initial application)

The University of Melbourne initially submitted an international (PCT) application for the patent. Subsequently, a complete application for the patent was made on behalf of the university by Raymond David Marginson (Vice-Principal) on 5 January 1981. In respect of this application, a "Statement of Intention to Proceed with National Phase" was made on behalf of the university by Sandercock, Smith and Beadle (patent attorneys) on 9 January, 1981. Sandercock, Smith and Beadle also acted for the university in respect of both the initial international application and the subsequent complete application.

 1979046563: Electrode for Human Cochlea (1979 - 1995) Marginson, Raymond David (1923 - 2019)

Raymond Marginson made an application in respect of the patent.

 The University of Melbourne (1853 - )

The University of Melbourne applied for the patent.

 Patent Office, Commonwealth of Australia (1903 - 1992)

The Australian Patent Office awarded the patent.

 Millar, John Bruce

John Bruce Millar was a co-inventor named on the patent.

 Multi-channel Cochlear Implant (Bionic Ear) (1978 - )

The granting of the patent for the Speech Processor [1980059812] was an important milestone in the development of the bionic ear

 Patrick, James (Jim) Finlay

James Patrick was a co-inventor named on the patent.

 Clark, Graeme Milbourne (1935 - )

Graeme Clark was a co-inventor named on the patent.

 Seligman, Peter M.

Peter Seligman was a co-inventor named on the patent.

 Tong, Yit Chow (Joe)

Joe Tong was a co-inventor named on the patent.

 1981078481: Speech Processor (1981 - 1997) '1980059812: Speech Processor', in Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation, Centre for Transformative Innovation, Swinburne University of Technology 1980059812: Speech Processor Swinburne University of Technology, Centre for Transformative Innovation Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation Resource: International Application Published Under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). 59812/80: Speech Processor [Specification AU-A] International Application Published Under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). 59812/80: Speech Processor [Specification AU-A] World Intellectual Property Organization: International Bureau 1980