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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8411889 | Hearing system with positioning device and corresponding positioning method A hearing aid can be inserted deep inside an auditory canal without the risk of injury. The hearing system has a hearing device that can be completely inserted into a human auditory canal, and a positioning device, which is attached to the hearing device in a self-r... | 04/02/2013 |
| 8355519 | Tool for fitting and removing a receiver of a hearing aid A tool is provided with which a receiver of a hearing aid can be easily fitted into an earpiece or an ear mold and removed therefrom. The tool has an elongate main body, a first tool part for removing the receiver from a first earpiece, a second tool part for removi... | 01/15/2013 |
| 8280090 | Molded pull string for custom hearing instruments A pull string for a hearing instrument may be attached to an anchor positioned on the inside wall of the hearing instrument shell. Collision detection may be utilized to determine a location for the anchor and the pull string. ... | 10/02/2012 |
| 8270649 | Technology delivery, positioning and sound management system and method for use in the ear canal An in-the-ear technology delivery, positioning and sound management system comprises a body portion that provides support for a conformable fitting element adapted to be positioned in the user's ear canal and which is structured and arranged to anchor sound manageme... | 09/18/2012 |
| 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 |
| 8175309 | Hearing aid device The invention relates to a hearing aid device, in particular a hearing aid, preferably an in-the-ear hearing aid, with a long-stretched out removal device and a guide for the removal device, wherein the guide is embodied on or within the hearing aid device and the r... | 05/08/2012 |
| 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 |
| 7903833 | Headworn listening device and method A headworn listening device includes a right ear assembly and a left ear assembly interconnected by a headband. The headworn listening device is preferably comfortable to wear and provides high-quality audio and flexible signal processing features without requiring ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7889881 | Ear canal speaker system method and apparatus An earpiece adapted to transmit acoustic sound into an year, the earpiece having a flexible ear canal engagement member that is adapted to be repositioned longitudinally inwardly by way of some form of an extension member. When the extension member is released, the ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7869614 | Fixing device for operating elements of hearing devices or hearing aids The present invention provides a fixing device for receiving and attaching operating elements to the faceplate of hearing devices or hearing aids, whereas the operating elements comprising connectors for the electrical connection to further electric or electronic co... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7668328 | Adjusting and display tool and potentiometer An adjusting tool having two electrical contacts provides a means for measuring an electrical signal that is used for adjusting electrical parameters of an object as the object is being physically adjusted by the adjusting tool. In an embodiment, the adjusting tool ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7555135 | Tool for hearing aid adjustment A tool for adjusting the volume of a hearing aid having a rotating dial. A method of adjusting the volume of such a hearing aid with a tool. ... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7508951 | Hearing aid with pull cord Hearing aid comprising two parts that can be joined together/taken apart. One part is provided with the electronics and preferably consists of a universal part. The other part comprises an accommodation for the battery and is matched to the wearer's auditory canal. ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7443993 | Tool for insertion and removal of a hearing aid ear wax guard and a method for its use For the protection of an in-the-ear hearing aid against contamination by ear wax through the acoustic outlet port (34a) or a vent, a replaceable ear wax guard (36) is inserted in the aid and includes an essentially tubular element with a through... | 10/28/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7409070 | Implant device An implant device for bone anchored hearing aids of the type that include a screw-shaped anchoring element for anchorage in the bone tissue, an abutment sleeve for skin penetration and arranged to be connected to the fixture with a screw connection and a tool for in... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7401680 | Hearing protection earplug and use of the same A hearing protection earplug having a shell worn at least in part in a user's ear canal, an active unit having an acoustic output transducer and an arrangement for producing output audio signals for said output transducer, and a detachable connection of the active u... | 07/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7369671 | Switching structures for hearing aid A hearing aid is provided with a a programmable, signal processing circuit electrically connecting an input system to an output system, a magnetic field sensor, and a selection circuit connected to the magnetic sensor. The selection circuit may be adapted to control... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7328080 | Manufacturing methods and systems for rapid production of hearing-aid shells Methods, apparatus and computer program products provide efficient techniques for designing and printing shells of hearing-aid devices with a high degree of quality assurance and reliability and with a reduced number of manual and time consuming production steps and... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7292701 | Filter manipulator, filter, holder for a number of filter manipulators, and system comprising a filter manipulator and a holder for a filter manipulator A wax filter manipulator, wax filter, holder for a number of wax filter manipulators, and system comprising a wax filter manipulator and a holder for a wax filter manipulator, the system comprising a wax filter manipulator and a holder for a wax filter manipulator, ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7221769 | Hearing aid adapted for discrete operation The present invention relates to a hearing aid, which allows a hearing aid user to discretely operate his/her hearing aid by applying a force to a portion of the ear carrying the hearing aid. A number of different functions of the hearing aid, such as turning a batt... | 05/22/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7191867 | Hearing aid device that can be worn in the ear with a housing In a hearing aid device wearable in the ear with a housing, the battery loader is exposed to high mechanical stresses. In order to improve the attachment of the battery loader to the housing of the hearing aid device, the invention provides for the battery loader at... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7162381 | System and method for facilitating listening A system and method for assisting listening wherein an integrated circuit selects one or more audio sources from among a plurality audio sources to be presented to a signal processing circuit. Selection of the audio source can be automatically executed in response t... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7136497 | Acoustical switch for a directional microphone An acoustical switch is provided for a directional microphone of a hearing aid device. The hearing aid device includes a faceplate having a switch aperture, a front port, and a rear port. The microphone includes a front inlet in communication with the front port wit... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7076076 | Hearing aid system The present invention relates to a system for improving a user's hearing and more particularly to a receiver system used in the system. In one embodiment, the receiver system has a housing and a plurality of arms extending from the housing for positioning and suspen... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7050876 | Manufacturing methods and systems for rapid production of hearing-aid shells Methods, apparatus and computer program products provide efficient techniques for designing and printing shells of hearing-aid devices with a high degree of quality assurance and reliability and with a reduced number of manual and time consuming production steps and... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6772854 | Device and method for inserting acoustic dampers into earphones The present invention relates generally to a device and method for inserting and retaining an acoustical damper in a sound port for in-ear monitoring systems. In particular, a device having an insertion rod for guiding an acoustical damper into the opening of a soun... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6724902 | 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 ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6690807 | Hearing aid The invention relates to a listening assistance device (1) comprising hearing modules (3) mounted on the ends of the arms of an eyeglass frame (2), said modules being designed to support the eyeglass frame on the ear of the user. The hearing modules also ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6532295 | Method for fitting a universal hearing device shell and conformal tip in an ear canal A method for fitting a hearing device in an ear canal, comprises, providing a receiver module sized and shaped to fit in any of a wide range of ear canals, selecting a conformal tip from a plurality of differently sized conformal tips, each conformal tip ... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6529609 | Puller and methods of making and using the same A hearing aid puller comprises a first member, and a first end piece coupled to the first member. An intermediate piece is coupled to the first member. A second member is coupled to the intermediate piece. A second end piece is coupled to the second membe... | 03/04/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6459800 | Modular hearing device receiver suspension A receiver suspension for isolating a hearing device receiver within a hearing device comprises a housing that defines a chamber. The housing is adapted to be inserted into a hearing device shell. The receiver suspension also comprises a cover that is ada... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6285771 | Directional microphone assembly A microphone capsule for an in-the-ear hearing aid is disclosed. The capsule can include a top plate having first and second spaced openings defining front and rear sound inlets, and a directional microphone cartridge enclosing a diaphragm. The diaphragm ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6212283 | Articulation assembly for intracanal hearing devices The invention provides a ball joint assembly for articulated hearing devices. The ball joint assembly acoustically and mechanically separates a receiver module, placed deeply within the ear canal near the tympanic membrane, from a main module, placed rela... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6097826 | Hearing aid to be carried completely in the auditory canal and individualized by a cast body A hearing aid to be worn completely in the auditory canal and is adaptable to an individual auditory canal, is individualized by casting of a body in an auditory canal or in a model of an auditory canal. The body is cast in a casting cavity (15) at least ... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6097825 | Hearing aids with standardized spheroidal housings Hearing aids having housings formed as standardized shapes include electronic components. The components can be separate or integrated into a single unit. The housings can be formed as one or more spheroidal-like surfaces of revolution which are symmetric... | 08/01/2000 |
