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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6875166 | Method for creating a coupling between a device and an ear structure in an implantable hearing assistance device A method for creating a coupling between an implantable device, such as a transducer, and a structure of the ear, such as an ossicle, in an implantable hearing assistance device. The coupling permits slip between the device and the structure and provides a neutral l... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6755778 | Method and apparatus for reduced feedback in implantable hearing assistance systems A method and apparatus assists a hearing impaired person by introducing and maintaining a mechanical feedback barrier between a microphone and a transducer of an implantable hearing assistance system. In this method, mechanical sound vibrations impinging on the pers... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6689045 | Method and apparatus for improving signal quality in implantable hearing systems An implantable hearing assistance system includes a sensor transducer and an electronics unit. The sensor transducer, such as a piezoelectric transducer, is operatively coupled to an auditory element of the middle ear (e.g., malleus), and electrically con... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6592513 | Method for creating a coupling between a device and an ear structure in an implantable hearing assistance device A method for creating a coupling between an implantable device, such as a transducer, and a structure of the ear, such as an ossicle, in an implantable hearing assistance device. The device is positioned such that it either lightly touches or is positione... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6585637 | Method and apparatus for fixation type feedback reduction in implantable hearing assistance systems A method and apparatus for improving hearing by preventing acoustic feedback from the ossicular chain into a middle ear-implanted microphone of an implantable hearing assistance system. Mechanical sound vibrations are received with an acoustic microphone ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6540662 | Method and apparatus for reduced feedback in implantable hearing assistance systems A method and apparatus assists a hearing impaired person by introducing and maintaining a mechanical feedback barrier between a microphone and a transducer of an implantable hearing assistance system. In this method, mechanical sound vibrations impinging ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6491722 | Dual path implantable hearing assistance device A dual path implantable hearing assistance system transduces sound vibrations of the malleus in one or both ears into electrical signals, processes the electrical signals to provide one or more resulting output electrical signals, and transduces the outpu... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6488616 | Hearing aid transducer support A support for input and output transducers of a hearing aid is implanted in the middle ear. The support, which is attached to the mastoid bone, can be a single component or comprise two adjustable components. In one embodiment, an arm extends from the pro... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6390971 | Method and apparatus for a programmable implantable hearing aid The invention discloses a programmable implantable hearing aid including built-in electronics being in wireless communications with a hand-held programmer. The programmer transmits digital code signals of the type including RF, infrared and ultrasonic, ba... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6387038 | Air cell mountable support shaft A support shaft for use in supporting a universal connector for use in an implantable hearing assistance system. The support shaft provides an implantation surgeon with several features designed to secure a support shaft within the air cell-filled portion... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6364825 | Method and apparatus for improving signal quality in implantable hearing systems An implantable hearing assistance system includes a sensor transducer and an electronics unit. The sensor transducer, such as a piezoelectric transducer, is operatively coupled to an auditory element of the middle ear (e.g., malleus), and electrically con... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6342035 | Hearing assistance device sensing otovibratory or otoacoustic emissions evoked by middle ear vibrations A total middle ear implantable (T-MEI) or partial middle ear implantable (PMEI) hearing assistance system provides a transient middle ear mechanical vibration stimulus, and senses emissions from the cochlea. The sensed cochlear emissions include mechanica... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6325755 | Mountable transducer assembly with removable sleeve A mountable transducer assembly with removable sleeve provides for efficient and versatile implantation of transducers that are part of an implantable hearing assistance system. The invention provides for a universal connector and bracket where the univer... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6315710 | Hearing system with middle ear transducer mount An improved partial middle ear implantable (P-MEI) or total middle ear implantable (T-MEI) hearing assistance system includes a device and method of providing between a vibrating auditory element and a transducer that senses or provides such mechanical vi... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6267731 | Method and apparatus for reduced feedback in implantable hearing assistance systems A method and apparatus assists a hearing impaired person by introducing and maintaining a mechanical feedback barrier between a microphone and a transducer of an implantable hearing assistance system. In this method, mechanical sound vibrations impinging ... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6264603 | Middle ear vibration sensor using multiple transducers A hearing assistance system includes multiple middle ear transducers for sensing vibrations of an ossicle or other auditory element. The hearing assistance system is configured to accommodate an unknown or variable direction of the vibration. Two transduc... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6261223 | Method and apparatus for fixation type feedback reduction in implantable hearing assistance system A method and apparatus of the present invention improves hearing for a hearing-impaired person by preventing acoustic feedback from the ossicular chain into a middle ear-implanted microphone of an implantable hearing assistance system. In this method, mec... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6261224 | Piezoelectric film transducer for cochlear prosthetic A method and apparatus transduces between mechanical and electrical signals within a middle ear to improve hearing. An electromechanical transducer film, preferably polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), is carried by a mount secured to the middle ear. The film ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6235056 | Implantable hearing assistance device with remote electronics unit An implantable hearing assistance system has a subcranially implantable electronics unit that is remotely situated from the ear, such as implanted in the pectoral region, rather than in the mastoid portion of the temporal bone. The increased volume availa... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6214046 | Method of implanting an implantable hearing assistance device with remote electronics unit An implantable hearing assistance system method has a subcranially implantable electronics unit that is remotely situated from the ear, such as implanted in the pectoral region, rather than in the mastoid portion of the temporal bone. The increased volume... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6193645 | Electromagnetic input transducers for middle ear sensing A hearing assistance system senses sound vibrations of an auditory element in the middle ear and provides a stimulus to an auditory sensory element. The vibrations are received through the tympanic membrane, and sensed at the tympanic membrane, malleus, i... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6190306 | Capacitive input transducer for middle ear sensing A hearing assistance system senses sound vibrations of an auditory element in the middle ear and provides a stimulus to an auditory sensory element. The vibrations are received through the tympanic membrane, and sensed at the tympanic membrane, malleus, i... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6171229 | Ossicular transducer attachment for an implantable hearing device An implantable hearing aid transducer is easily mounted within a middle ear region by the force of attraction between two permanent magnets. The transducer is preferably coupled to one of the magnets prior to implantation. The transducer is coupled to the... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6050933 | Hearing aid transducer support A support for input and output transducers of a hearing aid is implanted in the middle ear. The support, which is attached to the mastoid bone, can be a single component or comprise two adjustable components. In one embodiment, an arm extends from the pro... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6039685 | Ventable connector with seals A connector device for use in connecting various electric components of an implantable hearing assistance system. In one embodiment, the connector has a lead housing defining at least one lead channel. The lead is sealed within the lead channel to prevent... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6010532 | Dual path implantable hearing assistance device A dual path implantable hearing assistance system transduces sound vibrations of the malleus in one or both ears into electrical signals, processes the electrical signals to provide one or more resulting output electrical signals, and transduces the outpu... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6005955 | Middle ear transducer An electromechanical transducer for an implantable hearing aid, such as a partial middle ear implantable (P-MEI) or total middle ear implantable (T-MEI) hearing aid system. The invention comprises at least one piezoelectric element proportioned for mechan... | 12/21/1999 |
| 6001129 | Hearing aid transducer support A support for input and output transducers of a hearing aid is implanted in the middle ear. The support, which is attached to the mastoid bone, can be a single component or comprise two adjustable components. In one embodiment, an arm extends from the pro... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5997466 | Implantable hearing system having multiple transducers A method and apparatus for improving a frequency response of a piezoelectric input or output transducer in an implantable hearing system. Multiple input or multiple output transducers obtain optimized mechanical-to-electrical or electrical-to-mechanical f... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5999856 | Implantable hearing assistance system with calibration and auditory response testing A hearing assistance system includes electric response audiometry (ERA) functions for diagnostic, self-calibration, frequency-response parameter adjustment, feedback self-testing, and automatic gain control (AGC) purposes. The invention includes partial m... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5993376 | Electromagnetic input transducers for middle ear sensing A hearing assistance system senses sound vibrations of an auditory element in the middle ear and provides a stimulus to an auditory sensory element. The vibrations are received through the tympanic membrane, and sensed at the tympanic membrane, malleus, i... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5954628 | Capacitive input transducers for middle ear sensing A hearing assistance system senses sound vibrations of an auditory element in the middle ear and provides a stimulus to an auditory sensory element. The vibrations are received through the tympanic membrane, and sensed at the tympanic membrane, malleus, i... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5935166 | Implantable hearing assistance device with remote electronics unit An implantable hearing assistance system has a subcranially implantable electronics unit that is remotely situated from the ear, such as implanted in the pectoral region, rather than in the mastoid portion of the temporal bone. The increased volume availa... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5899847 | Implantable middle-ear hearing assist system using piezoelectric transducer film A method and apparatus transduces between mechanical and electrical signals within a middle ear to improve hearing. An electromechanical transducer film, preferably polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), is carried by a mount secured to the middle ear. The film ... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5879283 | Implantable hearing system having multiple transducers A method and apparatus for improving a frequency response of a piezoelectric input or output transducer in an implantable hearing system. Multiple input or multiple output transducers obtain optimized mechanical-to-electrical or electrical-to-mechanical f... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5842967 | Contactless transducer stimulation and sensing of ossicular chain An implantable hearing aid system for the middle ear utilizes pairs of permanent magnets to engage transducers with auditory elements in a middle ear. At least one transducer is supported within the middle ear cavity by a support. A transducer is magnetic... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5836863 | Hearing aid transducer support A support for input and output transducers of a hearing aid is implanted in the middle ear. The support, which is attached to the mastoid bone, can be a single component or comprise two adjustable components. In one embodiment, an arm extends from the pro... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5762583 | Piezoelectric film transducer A method and apparatus transduces between mechanical and electrical signals within a middle ear to improve hearing. An electromechanical transducer film, preferably polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), is carried by a mount secured to the middle ear. The film ... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5707338 | Stapes vibrator A method and apparatus for vibrating an auditory element, such as a stapes, within an ear to improve hearing. A piezoelectric transducer is interposed within an inner circumference of the stapes, such as between the neck and footplate. An electrical input... | 01/13/1998 |
