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Armor With Rollers

An armor with rollers is provided that enables a user to move in all positions by rolling on a hard and smooth surface while constantly varying his bearing points on the ground.

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Assignee: Insound Medical, Inc.


Location: Newark, CA
No. of applications: 21

Application No.Application TitleIssue Date
20080137892SEMI-PERMANENT CANAL HEARING DEVICE AND INSERTION METHOD
A semi-permanent hearing device is disclosed which is adapted to be completely positioned within the ear canal of an individual for long-term use. The device comprises a sealing retainer substantially positioned in the bony region of the ear canal and a core assembly in...
06/12/2008
20080069386PRECISION MICRO-HOLE FOR EXTENDED LIFE BATTERIES
Various embodiments of the invention provide an enclosure for a metal-air battery assembly for an extended wear hearing aid. The enclosure includes a diffusion control element having a dimensional property configured for controlling oxygen and moisture diffusion into th...
03/20/2008
20080031482EXTENDED WEAR CANAL DEVICE WITH COMMON MICROPHONE-BATTERY AIR CAVITY
An embodiment provides a continuous wear hearing device to be worn entirely within the ear canal, comprising a receiver assembly sized to be positioned in the bony portion of the canal, a battery assembly and a microphone assembly. The receiver assembly includes a recei...
02/07/2008
20070154042Hearing aid protective packaging assembly
Embodiments of the invention provide systems, assemblies and methods for packaging hearing devices to protect them during shipping and storage. Many embodiments provide packaging systems that allow metal-air battery powered hearing aids to be stored for several months o...
07/05/2007
20070009106Systems and methods for in situ cerumen removal from hearing devices
Various embodiments provide systems, methods and assemblies for in situ removal of cerumen from hearing devices positioned in the ear canal. One embodiments provides a fitting for in situ cerumen removal comprising a top portion shaped to be removably coupled to a heari...
01/11/2007
20070003087HEARING AID MICROPHONE PROTECTIVE BARRIER
Embodiments of the invention provide microphone assemblies for hearing aids which are resistant to moisture and debris. An embodiment provides a microphone assembly for a CIC hearing aid comprising a microphone housing including a housing surface having a microphone por...
01/04/2007
20070003086Removal tool for in situ cerumen removal from hearing devices
Various embodiments provide systems, methods and assemblies for in situ removal of cerumen from hearing devices positioned in the ear canal. One embodiments provides a removal tool for atraumatically removing a removable fitting from a hearing device inserted deeply in ...
01/04/2007
20070003084HEARING AID BATTERY BARRIER
Embodiments of the invention provide a barrier for protecting hearing aid metal-air battery assemblies from exposure to liquids causing obstruction of a battery air vent. One embodiment provides a barrier configured to be attached to a CIC hearing aid battery having a v...
01/04/2007
20070003081Moisture resistant microphone
Embodiments of the invention provide microphone assemblies which are resistant to moisture. One embodiment provides a microphone assembly comprising a housing, a diaphragm disposed in the housing and a backplate disposed in the housing. The housing includes a sound inle...
01/04/2007
20060291683Sealing retainer for extended wear hearing devices
Embodiments of the invention provide seals for retaining hearing devices in the ear canal. An embodiment provides a seal for a hearing device comprising a curved shell having a wall and an opening at a shell apex portion. The shell wall defines a cavity for retention of...
12/28/2006
20060291682Sealing retainer for extended wear hearing devices
Embodiments of the invention provide seals for retaining hearing devices in the ear canal. An embodiment provides a seal for a hearing device comprising a curved shell having a wall and an opening at a shell apex portion. The shell defines a cavity for retention of a de...
12/28/2006
20060215862Perforated cap for a hearing aid
Embodiments of the invention provide a protective cap assembly for a CIC hearing aid. The assembly comprises a perforated cap configured to be mounted over the lateral end of the hearing aid to protect the hearing aid from contaminants. At a least a portion of the cap i...
09/28/2006
20060210104Remote magnetic activation of hearing devices
An embodiment provides a user interface for remotely controlling the operational state of a hearing device positioned in the ear canal. The interface comprises a controller, a switch coupled to the controller and an audio port coupled to the controller. The controller s...
09/21/2006
20060210090Personal hearing evaluator
A hand-held device includes an audio transducer (i.e., speaker) for delivering acoustic test stimuli to a test subject within the direct sound field range of the device. The device accurately delivers multi-level and multi-frequency test stimuli for the subjective respo...
09/21/2006
20060126876Remote magnetic activation of hearing devices
A magnetic switch assembly for hearing devices designed for remote activation by the user is highly miniaturized with a self-contained latching mechanism. The switch is activated and deactivated by the user via a hand-held magnet placed in proximity to the hearing devic...
06/15/2006
20060050914Sealing retainer for extended wear hearing devices
An embodiment provides a seal for retaining a hearing device within the ear canal comprising a curved shell having an opening at a shell apex portion. The shell defines a cavity for retention of a device component. An interior surface of a shell wall has a scalloped sha...
03/09/2006
20060002574Canal hearing device with transparent mode
Embodiments of the invention provide a canal hearing device and method in which the device is implemented with a mode of operation that provides acoustic transparency as well as a power-saving function, permitting the user to wear the device in the ear canal during peri...
01/05/2006
20050259840Precision micro-hole for extended life batteries
Various embodiments of the invention provide an enclosure for a metal-air battery assembly for an extended wear hearing aid. The enclosure includes a diffusion control element having a dimensional property configured for controlling oxygen and moisture diffusion into th...
11/24/2005
20050249370Removal tool and method for extended wear canal devices
Embodiments of the invention provide a removal tool for atraumatically removing a hearing device inserted deeply in the ear canal of a user. The removal tool comprises a shaft adapted to be grasp in the hand and a plurality of hooks or other attachment elements coupled ...
11/10/2005
20050196005Semi-permanent canal hearing device
A semi-permanent hearing device is disclosed which is adapted to be completely positioned within the ear canal of an individual for long-term use. The device comprises a sealing retainer substantially positioned in the bony region of the ear canal and a core assembly in...
09/08/2005
20050190938Extended wear canal device with common microphone-battery air cavity
An embodiment provides a continuous wear hearing device to be worn entirely within the ear canal, comprising a receiver assembly sized to be positioned in the bony portion of the canal, a battery assembly and a microphone assembly. The receiver assembly includes a recei...
09/01/2005
 
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