公开(公告)号：US09363613B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US13569969

申请日：2012-08-08

Applicant: Thomas Blaise Bergner ,  Thomas Spaulding

Inventor： Thomas Blaise Bergner ,  Thomas Spaulding

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/608 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/65 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/025 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for providing an environmentally sealed hearing assistance device that is easy to manufacture. One aspect of the present subject matter includes a method of manufacturing a hearing assistance device. A hearing assistance device electrical component is placed into a mold and a liquid polymer resin is inserted into the mold. The polymer resin is cured into a solid state to encase the electrical component. In various embodiments, the hearing assistance device is assembled using the encased electrical component. The polymer resin is adapted to resist moisture ingress and to protect the electrical component from corrosion, shock and vibration, in various embodiments.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是提供易于制造的环境密封的助听器装置的方法和装置。 本主题的一个方面包括制造听力辅助装置的方法。 将助听器电气部件放入模具中，并将液体聚合物树脂插入模具中。 聚合物树脂固化成固态以包住电组件。 在各种实施例中，使用封装的电气部件组装助听装置。 在各种实施例中，聚合物树脂适于防止湿气侵入并且保护电气部件免受腐蚀，冲击和振动。

公开(公告)号：US20140044292A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13569969

申请日：2012-08-08

Applicant: Thomas Blaise Bergner ,  Thomas Spaulding

Inventor： Thomas Blaise Bergner ,  Thomas Spaulding

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/608 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/65 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/025 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for providing an environmentally sealed hearing assistance device that is easy to manufacture. One aspect of the present subject matter includes a method of manufacturing a hearing assistance device. A hearing assistance device electrical component is placed into a mold and a liquid polymer resin is inserted into the mold. The polymer resin is cured into a solid state to encase the electrical component. In various embodiments, the hearing assistance device is assembled using the encased electrical component. The polymer resin is adapted to resist moisture ingress and to protect the electrical component from corrosion, shock and vibration, in various embodiments.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是提供易于制造的环境密封的助听器装置的方法和装置。 本主题的一个方面包括制造听力辅助装置的方法。 将助听器电气部件放入模具中，并将液体聚合物树脂插入模具中。 聚合物树脂固化成固态以包住电组件。 在各种实施例中，使用封装的电气部件组装助听装置。 在各种实施例中，聚合物树脂适于防止湿气侵入并且保护电气部件免受腐蚀，冲击和振动。

公开(公告)号：US20090245558A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12059578

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: Thomas Spaulding

Inventor： Thomas Spaulding

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/656 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2460/09

Abstract: Various earbud embodiments comprise a sleeve portion, a base portion, a bell portion, and reinforcement members. The sleeve portion defines a central void extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the earbud. The base portion encircles the sleeve portion. The bell portion connects the sleeve portion to the base portion. The bell portion defines at least one aperture, and includes at least one web portion connected to the base portion at a connection point. At least one reinforcement member at each connection point extends from the base portion to the web portion to strengthen the structure at the connection point.

Abstract translation: 各种耳塞实施例包括套筒部分，基部，钟形部分和加强构件。 套筒部分限定从耳塞的近端延伸到远端的中心空隙。 基部围绕套筒部分。 钟形部分将套筒部分连接到基部。 钟形部分限定至少一个孔，并且包括在连接点处连接到基部的至少一个腹板部分。 在每个连接点处的至少一个加强构件从基部延伸到腹板部分，以加强连接点处的结构。

公开(公告)号：US08315402B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12414889

申请日：2009-03-31

Applicant: Tao Zhang ,  Thomas Spaulding

Inventor： Tao Zhang ,  Thomas Spaulding

IPC: H04R29/00 ,  H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/50 ,  H04R19/04 ,  H04R25/02 ,  H04R25/405 ,  H04R25/70

Abstract: The present subject matter provides method and apparatus for real ear measurement using a hearing assistance device fitted with a cover to provide real ear sounds to a microphone of the device. The present subject matter includes a hearing assistance device cover for use in measuring coupler response and real ear coupler difference for improved real ear measurement and fitting.

Abstract translation: 本主题提供了使用配备有盖的助听装置来实时耳朵测量的方法和装置，以向装置的麦克风提供真实的耳朵声音。 本主题包括用于测量耦合器响应和真耳耦合器差异的助听装置盖，用于改进的真实耳朵测量和装配。

公开(公告)号：US08638965B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US13181752

申请日：2011-07-13

Applicant: Sidney A. Higgins ,  Curt Johnson ,  Thomas Spaulding ,  Thomas Blaise Bergner

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  Curt Johnson ,  Thomas Spaulding ,  Thomas Blaise Bergner

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/22 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H04R25/556

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for hearing assistance devices, including, but not limited to connections for receiver-in-canal hearing devices. In various embodiments, a hearing device includes a hearing device component adapted to rest on or behind the ear and hearing assistance electronics disposed in the component. A first connector portion is disposed in the component, the first connector portion electrically connected to the hearing assistance electronics. A second connector portion is adapted to conform to a portion of the component and to electrically and physically connect a cable to the first connector portion. In various embodiments, at least one of the first connector portion and the second connector portion employ scratch pads for contacts. The first connector portion is top loading, in an embodiment.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于听力辅助装置的方法和装置，包括但不限于用于听筒内听力装置的连接。 在各种实施例中，听力设备包括适于搁置在耳朵上或耳后的听力装置部件以及设置在部件中的助听电子设备。 第一连接器部分设置在部件中，第一连接器部分电连接到助听电子装置。 第二连接器部分适于符合部件的一部分并且电缆和物理地将电缆连接到第一连接器部分。 在各种实施例中，第一连接器部分和第二连接器部分中的至少一个使用用于触点的擦拭垫。 在一个实施例中，第一连接器部分是顶部装载。

公开(公告)号：US20090245525A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12414889

申请日：2009-03-31

Applicant: Tao Zhang ,  Thomas Spaulding

Inventor： Tao Zhang ,  Thomas Spaulding

IPC: H04R29/00 ,  H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/50 ,  H04R19/04 ,  H04R25/02 ,  H04R25/405 ,  H04R25/70

Abstract: The present subject matter provides method and apparatus for real ear measurement using a hearing assistance device fitted with a cover to provide real ear sounds to a microphone of the device. The present subject matter includes a hearing assistance device cover for use in measuring coupler response and real ear coupler difference for improved real ear measurement and fitting.

Abstract translation: 本主题提供了使用配备有盖的助听装置来实时耳朵测量的方法和装置，以向装置的麦克风提供真实的耳朵声音。 本主题包括用于测量耦合器响应和真耳耦合器差异的助听装置盖，用于改进的真实耳朵测量和装配。

公开(公告)号：US20170055088A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US14827837

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: Jay Rabel ,  Thomas Spaulding ,  Thomas Blaise Bergner

Inventor： Jay Rabel ,  Thomas Spaulding ,  Thomas Blaise Bergner

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/554 ,  H04R25/608 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/51

Abstract: A hearing aid is described which incorporates an antenna integrated into the housing or shell. The hearing aid shell may constructed by forming an inner shell portion, disposing an antenna on an outer surface of the inner shell portion, and forming an outer shell portion around the inner shell portion. In various embodiments, the hearing aid shell may be constructed using an injection molding process or a 3D printing process.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种助听器，其包括集成在壳体或壳体中的天线。 助听器外壳可以通过形成内壳部分，将天线放置在内壳部分的外表面上，以及围绕内壳部分形成外壳部分而构成。 在各种实施例中，助听器外壳可以使用注射成型工艺或3D印刷工艺来构造。

公开(公告)号：US08116495B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US12059578

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: Thomas Spaulding

Inventor： Thomas Spaulding

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/656 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2460/09

Abstract: Various earbud embodiments comprise a sleeve portion, a base portion, a bell portion, and reinforcement members. The sleeve portion defines a central void extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the earbud. The base portion encircles the sleeve portion. The bell portion connects the sleeve portion to the base portion. The bell portion defines at least one aperture, and includes at least one web portion connected to the base portion at a connection point. At least one reinforcement member at each connection point extends from the base portion to the web portion to strengthen the structure at the connection point.

Abstract translation: 各种耳塞实施例包括套筒部分，基部，钟形部分和加强构件。 套筒部分限定从耳塞的近端延伸到远端的中心空隙。 基部围绕套筒部分。 钟形部分将套筒部分连接到基部。 钟形部分限定至少一个孔，并且包括在连接点处连接到基部的至少一个腹板部分。 在每个连接点处的至少一个加强构件从基部延伸到腹板部分，以加强连接点处的结构。

公开(公告)号：US1198126A

公开(公告)日：1916-09-12

申请号：US1914858406

申请日：1914-08-24

Applicant: THOMAS SPAULDING ,  HEDMAN JOHN FRED

Inventor： HEDMAN JOHN FRED

CPC classification number: B03B5/60

公开(公告)号：US20120014549A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US13181752

申请日：2011-07-13

Applicant: Sidney A. Higgins ,  Curt Johnson ,  Thomas Spaulding ,  Thomas Blaise Bergner

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  Curt Johnson ,  Thomas Spaulding ,  Thomas Blaise Bergner

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H01R43/16

CPC classification number: H01R13/22 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H04R25/556

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for hearing assistance devices, including, but not limited to connections for receiver-in-canal hearing devices. In various embodiments, a hearing device includes a hearing device component adapted to rest on or behind the ear and hearing assistance electronics disposed in the component. A first connector portion is disposed in the component, the first connector portion electrically connected to the hearing assistance electronics. A second connector portion is adapted to conform to a portion of the component and to electrically and physically connect a cable to the first connector portion. In various embodiments, at least one of the first connector portion and the second connector portion employ scratch pads for contacts. The first connector portion is top loading, in an embodiment.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于听力辅助装置的方法和装置，包括但不限于用于听筒内听力装置的连接。 在各种实施例中，听力设备包括适于搁置在耳朵上或耳后的听力装置部件以及设置在部件中的助听电子设备。 第一连接器部分设置在部件中，第一连接器部分电连接到助听电子装置。 第二连接器部分适于符合部件的一部分并且电缆和物理地将电缆连接到第一连接器部分。 在各种实施例中，第一连接器部分和第二连接器部分中的至少一个使用用于触点的擦拭垫。 在一个实施例中，第一连接器部分是顶部装载。