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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8184842 | Tool for insertion and removal of in-canal hearing devices Methods, tools, and methods of manufacturing said tools are provided for inserting a hearing device deeply into the ear canal of a user and adjusting its medial-lateral position therein. The provided tools comprise a shaft. A distal end of the shaft can be coupled t... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8155361 | Insertion device for deep-in-the-canal hearing devices The invention provides a device and method for inserting a deep-in-the-ear-canal (DIC) hearing aid into the ear canal. The method may be performed by a DIC hearing aid user self-inserting the hearing aid or by a second person assisting the user. Embodiments of a DIC... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8068630 | Precision 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 int... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8036407 | Extended 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 r... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8023675 | Systems 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 h... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7991174 | Hearing 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... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7876919 | Hearing 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... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7720242 | Flexible joint for extended wear hearing device Various embodiments provide a flexible joint for extended wear hearing devices. One embodiment provides a flexible joint for a hearing device comprising a compliant tube having a lateral and a medial end, a pivotal portion and a lumen. The hearing device can include... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7664282 | Sealing 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... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7580537 | Sealing 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 ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7558394 | Systems 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 h... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7551747 | Perforated 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 c... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7477753 | Hearing 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 mont... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7466836 | Removal tool for in situ cerumen removal from hearing devices A removal tool for atraumatically removing a removable fitting from a hearing device inserted deeply in the ear canal comprises a housing adapted to be grasped in the hand and a plurality of flexible members partially positioned in the housing and extending from the... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7424123 | Canal hearing device with tubular insert A canal hearing device with a dual acoustic seal system for preventing feedback while minimizing occlusion effects. The two-part device comprises a main module and an elongated tubular insert for conducting sound to the tympanic membrane and sealing within the bony ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7424124 | Semi-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 assembl... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7388961 | Removal 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 coup... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7379555 | Precision 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 int... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7313245 | Intracanal cap for canal hearing devices An acoustically permeative intracanal cap is adapted to be worn semi-permanently deep in the ear canal for shielding a hearing device positioned deeper within the ear canal against moisture and debris infiltration. The intracanal cap conforms circumferentially to th... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310426 | Inconspicuous semi-permanent 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 assembl... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7298857 | Extended 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 r... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7260232 | Remote 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 d... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7215789 | Disposable extended wear canal hearing device A disposable hearing device is adapted to be positioned entirely within an ear canal for extended wear therein. The device includes a core assembly and a sealing retainer. The core assembly includes a lateral section of generally oval cross-section and generally elo... | 05/08/2007 |
| D534277 | Extended wear hearing device main module | 12/26/2006 |
| D509054 | Combined hearing device removal tool, cap and holder | 09/06/2005 |
| 6751327 | Miniature plastic battery assembly for canal hearing devices A battery assembly is constructed of an elongated plastic shell irregularly shaped to fit optimally in anatomical cavities, particularly ear canals. The battery assembly relies structurally on a thin plastic shell which is designed to be inexpensively formed in a va... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6567527 | Elongated oval battery assembly for canal hearing device A miniature battery assembly for canal hearing devices is constructed of a cylindrically elongated metal shell having oval cross section. The elongated oval design offers superior volumetric utilization and energy capacity in the ear canal when compared w... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6473513 | Extended wear canal hearing device A generic canal hearing device is adapted to be positioned deeply and completely within the ear canal, and particularly suited for extended wear. The device includes a removable battery assembly with an outer surface for substantial direct exposure to the... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6208741 | Battery enclosure for canal hearing devices The present invention provides an extremely space efficient battery enclosure and battery replacement methods for miniature hearing devices that are deeply and entirely positioned within the ear canal of an individual. The battery enclosure is a thin enca... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6137889 | Direct tympanic membrane excitation via vibrationally conductive assembly A device to be worn in the ear of a subject provides a direct vibrational drive to the tympanic membrane through a vibrationally conductive assembly which couples vibrations from a vibratory transducer positioned within the ear canal proximal to the tympa... | 10/24/2000 |
