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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7016504 | Personal 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 r... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7016511 | 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... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6940989 | Direct tympanic drive via a floating filament assembly A canal hearing device has a subminiature filament assembly which vibrates and directly drives the tympanic membrane (eardrum) and imparts audible mechanical vibrations thereto. The filament assembly is partially supported by the tympanic membrane via capillary adhe... | 09/06/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6546108 | Hearing device with protruding battery assembly A hearing device system includes a hearing device having a normally open (i.e., doorless) receptacle cavity configured to accept a battery assembly for powering the hearing device. The battery assembly has an insertable segment and protruding segment, the... | 04/08/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6167138 | Spatialization for hearing evaluation A hearing evaluation and hearing aid fitting system provides a fully immersive three-dimensional acoustic environment to evaluate unaided, simulated aided, and aided hearing function of an individual. Digital filtering of signal sources representing speec... | 12/26/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6055319 | Selectable handle for hearing devices The invention provides a replaceable handle for hearing devices that are deeply inserted into the ear canal. The handle is offered in an assortment of configurations to optimize the hearing devices cosmetic appeal and usability. The handle consists of a s... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5923764 | Virtual electroacoustic audiometry for unaided simulated aided, and aided hearing evaluation A hearing evaluation and hearing aid fitting system provides a fully immersive three-dimensional acoustic environment to evaluate unaided, simulated aided, and aided hearing function of an individual. Digital filtering of signal sources representing speec... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5898572 | Method and apparatus for the mitigation of noise generated by personal computers A method and apparatus for removing heat from an acoustically shielded electro-mechanical assembly without relying upon a convective air flow and without the provision of bulky external heat sinks provides an acoustically shielded electro-mechanical assem... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5825894 | Spatialization for hearing evaluation A hearing evaluation and hearing aid fitting system provides a fully immersive three-dimensional acoustic environment to evaluate unaided, simulated aided, and aided hearing function of an individual. Digital filtering of one or more signal sources repres... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5785661 | Highly configurable hearing aid A hearing evaluation and hearing aid fitting system provides a fully immersive three-dimensional acoustic environment to evaluate unaided, simulated aided, and aided hearing function of an individual. Digital filtering of one or more signal sources repres... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5701348 | Articulated hearing device A hearing device having highly articulated, non-contiguous parts and adapted for placement within the ear canal includes a receiver module for delivering acoustic signals within close proximity to the tympanic membrane, a main module containing all hearin... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5645074 | Intracanal prosthesis for hearing evaluation A hearing evaluation and hearing aid fitting system provides a fully immersive three-dimensional acoustic environment to evaluate unaided, simulated aided, and aided hearing function of an individual. Digital filtering of one or more signal sources repres... | 07/08/1997 |
