公开(公告)号：US5898572A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-27

申请号：US773754

申请日：1996-12-24

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Richard C. Urso ,  Michael J. Bennett

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Richard C. Urso ,  Michael J. Bennett

IPC分类号： G06F1/20 ,  G11B33/08 ,  G11B33/14 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H05K7/20

CPC分类号： H05K7/1461 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G11B33/08 ,  G11B33/1406 ,  Y10T29/4973

摘要： 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 assembly, such as a hard disk drive, that may be used in a personal computer. The invention may be used successfully in any application where noise mitigation measures, such as encapsulation of an electro-mechanical assembly within an acoustic shield, otherwise cause undesirable overheating of the assembly.

摘要翻译： 一种用于从声屏蔽机电组件移除热量的方法和装置，而不依赖于对流空气流而不提供大体积的外部散热器提供了一种隔音电机组件，例如硬盘驱动器，其可以是 用于个人电脑。 本发明可以成功地用于任何应用，其中噪声减轻措施，例如机电组件在声屏蔽内的封装，否则会导致组件的不期望的过热。

公开(公告)号：US07664282B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-16

申请号：US11238154

申请日：2005-09-27

申请人： Richard C Urso ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Robert Schindler ,  Ian Day ,  James Buckley

发明人： Richard C Urso ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Robert Schindler ,  Ian Day ,  James Buckley

IPC分类号： H04R25/00 ,  A61B7/02 ,  A61F2/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/656 ,  H04R25/456 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2460/11 ,  H04R2460/15

摘要： 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 shape configured to distribute compressive forces applied to the shell perimeter such that when the shell is positioned in the canal, the shell wall conforms to the shape of the canal to maintain an acoustical seal between a shell exterior surface and the canal walls. The scalloped shape can be configured to produce a substantially constant amount of inward deformation of a shell wall independent of a force application point on a shell perimeter. The shell can include a coating to retain the seal in the canal and/or to promote asparagine growth into the coating to fastenly retain the seal in the canal.

摘要翻译： 一个实施例提供了用于将听力装置保持在耳道内的密封件，其包括在壳体顶部部分具有开口的弯曲壳体。 壳体限定用于保持装置部件的空腔。 壳壁的内表面具有扇形，其被配置为分布施加到壳周边的压缩力，使得当壳体位于管道中时，壳壁符合管道的形状，以在壳体之间保持声学密封 外表面和运河墙。 扇形形状可以被配置成产生独立于外壳周界上的施力点的基本恒定量的外壳的向内变形。 壳可以包括将密封件保持在管道中的涂层和/或促进天冬酰胺生长进入涂层以将密封件紧固地保持在管道中。

公开(公告)号：US08538055B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US12032421

申请日：2008-02-15

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Richard C. Urso ,  Diep H. Ngo

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Richard C. Urso ,  Diep H. Ngo

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/456 ,  H04R25/556 ,  H04R25/558 ,  H04R25/602 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R25/656 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2460/15 ,  H04R2460/17

摘要： 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 assembly including a receiver assembly coaxially positioned within the sealing retainer. When the device is inserted into its completely-in-the-canal position, the core assembly extends from the sealing retainer to the cartilaginous region of the ear canal in a non-occluding fashion, thereby minimizing interference in the ear canal. The hearing device is inserted in the ear canal past the aperture thereof and in close proximity to the eardrum by a physician or a hearing aid dispenser.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种半永久性听力装置，其适于完全定位在个人的耳道内用于长期使用。 该装置包括基本上定位在耳道的骨区域中的密封保持器和包括同轴地定位在密封保持器内的接收器组件的芯组件。 当装置插入其完全在运河位置时，芯组件以非阻塞的方式从密封保持器延伸到耳道的软骨区域，从而最小化对耳道的干扰。 听力装置通过医生或助听器分配器插入到耳道中并通过其耳孔并靠近鼓膜。

公开(公告)号：US08503707B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US12646740

申请日：2009-12-23

申请人： Richard C Urso ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Robert Schindler ,  Ian Day ,  James Buckley

发明人： Richard C Urso ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Robert Schindler ,  Ian Day ,  James Buckley

IPC分类号： H04R25/00 ,  A61B7/02

CPC分类号： H04R25/656 ,  H04R25/456 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2460/11 ,  H04R2460/15

摘要： 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 shape configured to distribute compressive forces applied to the shell perimeter such that when the shell is positioned in the canal, the shell wall conforms to the shape of the canal to maintain an acoustical seal between a shell exterior surface and the canal walls. The scalloped shape can be configured to produce a substantially constant amount of inward deformation of a shell wall independent of a force application point on a shell perimeter. The shell can include a coating to retain the seal in the canal and/or to promote asparagine growth into the coating to fastenly retain the seal in the canal.

摘要翻译： 一个实施例提供了用于将听力装置保持在耳道内的密封件，其包括在壳体顶部部分具有开口的弯曲壳体。 壳体限定用于保持装置部件的空腔。 壳壁的内表面具有扇形，其被配置为分布施加到壳周边的压缩力，使得当壳体位于管道中时，壳壁符合管道的形状，以在壳体之间保持声学密封 外表面和运河墙。 扇形形状可以被配置成产生独立于外壳周界上的施力点的基本恒定量的外壳的向内变形。 壳可以包括将密封件保持在管道中的涂层和/或促进天冬酰胺生长进入涂层以将密封件紧固地保持在管道中。

公开(公告)号：US06751327B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US09613205

申请日：2000-07-11

申请人： Richard C. Urso ,  Loren L. Roy ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Patrick V. Williams ,  James P. Buckley

发明人： Richard C. Urso ,  Loren L. Roy ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Patrick V. Williams ,  James P. Buckley

IPC分类号： H04R2500

CPC分类号： H01M2/0202 ,  H01M10/287 ,  H04R25/602

摘要： 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 variety of complex shapes, thus offering superior volumetric utilization and energy capacity when compared with conventional metal button cell designs. In preferred embodiments, the shell is domed to distribute axial stresses so that it can be thin and still provide sufficient strength to avoid breakage in an extended wear environment despite its plastic composition. A preferred embodiment of a hearing device incorporating the battery assembly is disposable, to be discarded upon depletion of the electrical energy of the battery assembly.

摘要翻译： 电池组件由不规则形状的细长塑料外壳构成，以最佳地适应于解剖腔，特别是耳道。 电池组件在结构上依赖于薄的塑料外壳，其设计成以各种复杂形状廉价地形成，因此与传统的金属纽扣电池设计相比，提供优异的体积利用率和能量容量。 在优选实施例中，壳体圆顶以分布轴向应力，使得其可以是薄的并且仍然提供足够的强度以避免在延长的磨损环境中破损，尽管其塑性组成。 结合电池组件的听力装置的优选实施例是一次性的，以在电池组件的电能耗尽时被丢弃。

公开(公告)号：US06208741B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-27

申请号：US09190764

申请日：1998-11-12

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Richard C. Urso

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Richard C. Urso

IPC分类号： H04R2500

CPC分类号： H04R25/602

摘要： 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 encapsulation that is formed or fitted directly over the battery thus substantially assuming the shape of the encapsulated battery. The battery enclosure, containing mostly the battery, is fitted concentrically within the narrow cavity of the ear canal with the long axis of the enclosure and the battery therein positioned along the long axis of the oval ear canal. In one embodiment of the invention, the enclosure is disposable and is elastically expandable to fit over the battery during its replacement. In another embodiment, the battery enclosure is coated over the battery with protruding contacts forming a battery assembly ready for electrical connection to a miniature canal hearing device.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于微型听力装置的极高空间效率的电池外壳和电池更换方法，所述微型听力装置被深入地且完全地定位在个人的耳道内。 电池外壳是形成或直接装配在电池上的薄封装，因此基本上呈现了封装电池的形状。 主要包含电池的电池外壳同心地安装在耳道的狭窄腔内，外壳的长轴与电池一起沿着椭圆形耳道的长轴定位。 在本发明的一个实施例中，外壳是一次性的并且在其更换期间可弹性膨胀以装配在电池上。 在另一个实施例中，电池外壳涂覆在电池上，突出的触点形成电池组件，准备用于电连接到微型耳道听力装置。

公开(公告)号：US6137889A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-24

申请号：US85486

申请日：1998-05-27

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Richard C. Urso

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Richard C. Urso

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/456 ,  H04R25/606

摘要： 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 tympanic membrane. In one embodiment of the invention, the device is a hearing aid positioned inconspicuously deep within the ear canal. The vibrationally conductive assembly is removably attached to the umbo area of the tympanic membrane. The vibrationally conductive assembly is designed to conduct vibrations in the audible frequency range while absorbing static forces caused by device placement and ear canal movement attributable to jaw movements of the wearer, including speaking, eating, drinking, chewing, yawning, and so forth. The unique coupling characteristics of the vibrationally conductive assembly allow for a highly efficient transfer of vibrations in the audible frequency range to the tympanic membrane without exerting damaging forces on the tympanic membrane. The energy efficiency and non-occlusive design features of a hearing aid embodiment of the invention allow for long term use within the ear canal.

摘要翻译： 佩戴在受试者耳朵中的装置通过振动导电组件向鼓膜进行直接振动驱动，所述振动导电组件将来自位于耳道内的振动换能器的振动接近鼓膜。 在本发明的一个实施例中，该装置是在耳道内不显眼地定位的助听器。 振动导电组件可拆卸地连接到鼓膜的umbo区域。 振动导电组件被设计成在听觉频率范围内进行振动，同时吸收由于穿戴者的颌运动引起的装置放置和耳道运动引起的静力，包括说话，饮食，咀嚼，打呵欠等。 振动导电组件的独特的耦合特性允许将可听频率范围内的振动高效地传递到鼓膜，而不会在鼓膜上施加破坏力。 本发明的助听器实施例的能量效率和非闭塞性设计特征允许在耳道内长期使用。

公开(公告)号：US20100098281A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12646740

申请日：2009-12-23

申请人： Richard C. Urso ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Robert Schindler ,  Ian Day ,  James Buckley

发明人： Richard C. Urso ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Robert Schindler ,  Ian Day ,  James Buckley

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/656 ,  H04R25/456 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2460/11 ,  H04R2460/15

摘要： 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 shape configured to distribute compressive forces applied to the shell perimeter such that when the shell is positioned in the canal, the shell wall conforms to the shape of the canal to maintain an acoustical seal between a shell exterior surface and the canal walls. The scalloped shape can be configured to produce a substantially constant amount of inward deformation of a shell wall independent of a force application point on a shell perimeter. The shell can include a coating to retain the seal in the canal and/or to promote asparagine growth into the coating to fastenly retain the seal in the canal.

摘要翻译： 一个实施例提供了用于将听力装置保持在耳道内的密封件，其包括在壳体顶部部分具有开口的弯曲壳体。 壳体限定用于保持装置部件的空腔。 壳壁的内表面具有扇形，其被配置为分布施加到壳周边的压缩力，使得当壳体位于管道中时，壳壁符合管道的形状，以在壳体之间保持声学密封 外表面和运河墙。 扇形形状可以被配置成产生独立于外壳周界上的施力点的基本恒定量的外壳的向内变形。 壳可以包括将密封件保持在管道中的涂层和/或促进天冬酰胺生长进入涂层以将密封件紧固地保持在管道中。

公开(公告)号：US07310426B2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-18

申请号：US10693628

申请日：2003-10-25

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Richard C. Urso ,  Diep H. Ngo

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Richard C. Urso ,  Diep H. Ngo

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/456 ,  H04R25/556 ,  H04R25/558 ,  H04R25/602 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R25/656 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2460/15 ,  H04R2460/17

摘要： 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 assembly including a receiver assembly coaxially positioned within the sealing retainer. When the device is inserted into its completely-in-the-canal position, the core assembly extends from the sealing retainer to the cartilaginous region of the ear canal in a non-occluding fashion, thereby minimizing interference with hair and earwax production present in the cartilaginous region. In a preferred embodiment of the device, the core assembly comprises a battery assembly conforming substantially to the shape and dimensions of the battery enclosed within the assembly. A connector in the form of a thin ribbon film provides electrical and flexible mechanical connectivity between the receiver assembly, the centrally positioned battery assembly, and a microphone assembly positioned in the cartilaginous region. The disclosed hearing device is characterized by the absence of a unitary enclosure or a main housing, in contrast to the enclosure or housing which typically encompasses the battery along with other components in prior art hearing device designs.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种半永久性听力装置，其适于完全定位在个人的耳道内用于长期使用。 该装置包括基本上定位在耳道的骨区域中的密封保持器和包括同轴地定位在密封保持器内的接收器组件的芯组件。 当装置插入其完全在运河位置时，芯组件以非阻塞的方式从密封保持器延伸到耳道的软骨区域，从而最小化对存在于头部的头发和耳垢生产的干扰 软骨区。 在装置的优选实施例中，芯组件包括基本上符合封装在组件内的电池的形状和尺寸的电池组件。 薄带薄膜形式的连接器在接收器组件，中心定位的电池组件和位于软骨区域中的麦克风组件之间提供电和灵活的机械连接。 所揭示的听力装置的特征在于，与现有技术的听力装置设计中的其它部件一起通常包围电池的外壳或外壳相比，没有整体外壳或主外壳。

公开(公告)号：US07215789B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-08

申请号：US10052199

申请日：2002-01-16

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Richard C. Urso

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Richard C. Urso

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/602 ,  H04R25/456 ,  H04R25/656 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2225/31 ,  H04R2460/11

摘要： 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 elongated cylindrical shape for alignment substantially along the ear canal's longitudinal axis, and a receiver section having a receiver coupled to the lateral section for medial positioning in the ear canal's bony region. The lateral section includes a microphone and a battery assembly, and is dimensioned to avoid occluding the ear canal while it is at least partially laterally suspended therein. The sealing retainer is concentrically positioned over the receiver section, and has a composition to conform to the ear canal's bony region wall to seat the hearing device and acoustically seal it in the ear canal to inhibit feedback therein.

摘要翻译： 一次性听力装置适于完全定位在耳道内以在其中延长磨损。 该装置包括芯组件和密封保持器。 芯组件包括大致椭圆形横截面的横截面和基本上沿着耳道的纵向轴线对准的大致细长的圆柱形形状，以及接收器部分，其具有联接到侧部的接收器，用于在耳道的骨区域内侧定位。 侧面部分包括麦克风和电池组件，并且其尺寸被设计成避免耳道在其至少部分地横向悬挂在其中时闭塞。 密封保持器同心地定位在接收器部分上，并且具有符合耳道的骨区域的构件以安置听力装置并将其声学地密封在耳道中以抑制其中的反馈。