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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 8019106 | 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... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7970156 | Adhesive film for the protection of hearing device microphone ports and corresponding hearing device The protection of the ports of a hearing device, in particular microphone ports, is to be more easily operable in terms of installation and replacement. Provision is made for this purpose for protection to be provided by an adhesive film with a plastic membrane, whi... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7869613 | Earwax protection device and method having a contrasting or colored membrane The present invention provides the ability to efficiently detect a defect of an earwax protection device membrane. To achieve this, a high contrast is set between the membrane and the associated carrier. If the membrane is torn, the carrier in the background can the... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7773764 | Hearing device with ear canal microphone A hearing device with a plastic mold arranged in the ear, in other words a hearing device shell or an otoplastic, features a loudspeaker in its interior. A cerumen protection system extends from the loudspeaker to the surface of the plastic mold. In accordance with ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7751579 | Acoustically transparent debris barrier for audio transducers The present invention relates to systems and methods for protecting acoustic devices. In particular embodiments, barriers are useful for preventing a variety of solid, liquid, and vapor contaminants from modifiying or damaging the performance of acoustic transducers... | 07/06/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7499561 | Hearing aid with cerumen protection The cleaning and exchange of components of the hearing aid which is necessary at regular intervals due to the conventional contamination is uncomfortable and expensive. The housing (G) and any protective devices (K) which are to protect from contamination, are provi... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7471800 | Wax barrier system A customizable cerumen guard for a hearing aid having a shell, a receiver, a receiver tube, and aperture in the shell communicating with the receiver tube, includes an insert insertable into the shell aperture, the insert having a chamber therein, a receiver apertur... | 12/30/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7418105 | Sheath for in-ear device A sheath may be folded inside-out to cover a core-form and form an in-ear device therewith. A settable compound is injected between the spacing formed between core-from and sheath to allow in-situ fitting. The sheath is of variable thickness, having lower thickness ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7357217 | Faceplate cover The present invention provides an improved method and apparatus for manufacturing communication devices. A cover is attached to a surface of a faceplate that includes at least one opening, to provide enhanced device protection and sound quality. In one embodiment of... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7324653 | Suspension means for transducer A suspension tube for a transducer, wherein the suspension tube also functions as a sound-guide for directing sound between the transducer and the external cabinet of an audio processing device, wherein the suspension tube has means for forming a connection with the... | 01/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7296653 | Sound control apparatus A sound controlling apparatus adapted for combination with a speaker unit, comprising a stand configured to support the speaker unit, a reflecting panel or panels associated with the stand to reflect sound waves transmitted by the speaker unit, a side panel or panel... | 11/20/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7283640 | Microphone cover The inventive microphone cover for hearing devices for at least partially covering openings (6) arranged at the outside of the hearing device comprises a ring (2) with racks (4) overdrawing the opening of the ring (2). The outer diameter ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7174028 | Method for manufacturing hearing aids, and a hearing aid A hearing device is made by manufacturing a first functional part of a first material to provide a first function for the hearing device. A second functional part is manufactured of a second material to provide a second function for the hearing device. The first and... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7127790 | Method for inserting a wax guard into the receiver tube of a hearing instrument Insertion of a wax guard with a bridge into the receiver tube of a hearing instrument may be accomplished with a tool that grasps the wax guard securely, inserts the wax guard into the tube, and then slides off of the wax guard, leaving the wax guard within the tube... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7113611 | Disposable modular hearing aid A hearing aid includes a first half shell and a second shell attached to the first shell. A microphone, battery, electronics, a receiver and a flexible tip are mounted within a housing formed by the first half shell and the second half shell. A mechanical securing m... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7082206 | Flexible hearing aid tip with an integral receiver A flexible tip for a hearing aid includes a mushroom shaped tip, an inner portion having a bore and a receiver mounted within the bore. The receiver can be housing and sealed within a receiver housing. The receiver housing can include a spring having a high complian... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7074296 | In-ear hearing aid and method for its manufacture A method of manufacturing a hearing device including providing a hearing aid housing having an opening, providing an electric/acoustic transducer, providing a support plate forming a blind hole having a membrane as a base, inserting the transducer into the blind hol... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7058192 | Fixation element for an implantable microphone A fixation element for an implantable microphone is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment the fixation element comprises an essentially cylindrical portion adapted to be inserted into a bore which crosses a wall of the auditory canal of a user, said cylindrical porti... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7058366 | Wireless terminal providing sound pressure level dissipation through channeled porting of sound Apparatus for reducing the sound pressure level (SPL) heard by a user of a mobile terminal, such as a cellular phone, when listening with an ear sealed to the mobile terminal and for providing adequate sound when the ear is not sealed to the mobile terminal. Some so... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7020299 | Cerumen protection system for hearing aids Cerumen are effectively kept away from the earphone of a hearing aid by the earphone having a lager lateral sound exit opening partly covered by a band. Polytetrafluoroethylene film is suited as material for the band. For protection against larger cerumen constituen... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013016 | Ear wax guard To prevent soiling of a hearing aid, the latter is provided with an exchangeable ear wax guard which, in the area of the sound outlet opening of the hearing aid, can be inserted into a sound tube. The ear wax guard is characterized in that, in order to improve its s... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6993144 | Insert earphone assembly for audiometric testing and method for making same An improved insert earphone for audiometric testing is provided, having a housing, a receiver located within the housing, a flexible eartip located externally to the housing, and a tube nipple acoustically coupled between the receiver and the flexible eartip. The fl... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6940988 | 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... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6931142 | Insert earphone An insert earphone which prevents a sound leakage and improves wearing comfort. An ear chip has a barrel portion and first and second annular flange portions having the shape of a parabola spreading from the top toward the middle and from the middle toward the base ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6922476 | Adjustable ear canal retention transceiver/receiver The present invention teaches a retainer in the form of a removable compliant polymer sheath. The present invention further teaches a wireless headset reduced in size to an earpiece, in which the comfort and sanitation of the user and the life span of the device may... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6891956 | Cerumen protection system for hearing aid devices A device is provided for earphones that are introduced into the auditory canal that provide protection against cerumen in which the sound from the earphone is conducted onto a membrane that is arranged essentially parallel to the auditory canal. Proceeding from the ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6879697 | Hearing aid with a face plate that is automatically manufactured to fit the hearing aid shell The present invention relates to manufacturing of a hearing aid housing comprising a face plate and a shell that is individually matched to the shape of the auditory canal of a user. Manufacture of the face plate includes at least one automatic processing step based... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6879696 | In-ear hearing aid and method for its manufacture An in-the-ear hearing aid having an electric/acoustic transducer system and a freely vibrating membrane in acoustic communication with the hearing aid transducer and the hearing aid surroundings. The membrane seals the hearing aid from its surroundings to aid in pro... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6865279 | Hearing aid with a flexible shell A hearing aid assembled from three sections includes a first section having a first housing containing a microphone and electronics, a second section having a second housing containing a battery a flex circuit mounted around the battery and a third section having a ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6863151 | Method for manufacturing an ear device and ear device An apparatus for manufacturing ear devices that are individualized for individual. Data of the three-dimensional shape of each individual's area of application for a haring device is provided. Individual shells for the hearing devices are construed by respectively d... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6827178 | Method for manufacturing an ear device and ear device A method for manufacturing ear devices that are individualized for individual. Data of the three-dimensional shape of each individual's area of application for a haring device is provided. Individual shells for the hearing devices are construed by respectively depos... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6813364 | Electric/acoustic transducer module, in-ear hearing aid and method for manufacturing an in-ear hearing aid A transducer module for integration into a hearing aid device. The transducer module has an encapsulation with an opening and a transducer housing resiliently mounted in the encapsulation. The transducer module also has a first membrane and a second membrane. The fi... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6795562 | Ear wax guard for an in-the-ear hearing aid and a means for use at insertion and removal hereof 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 comprises an essentially tubular element with a throug... | 09/21/2004 |
