公开(公告)号：US07580537B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-25

申请号：US11452610

申请日：2006-06-13

申请人： Richard Carl Urso ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Robert Schindler ,  Ian Day ,  James Buckley ,  John Sadler ,  Alex Tilson

发明人： Richard Carl Urso ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Robert Schindler ,  Ian Day ,  James Buckley ,  John Sadler ,  Alex Tilson

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/652 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/023

摘要： 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 a device component. The shell wall has a shape configured to distribute compressive forces applied to the shell perimeter such that when the shell is positioned in the canal, the shell wall dynamically conforms to changes in the shape of the canal to maintain an acoustical seal between a shell exterior surface and the canal walls. The shell can include an anti-microbial coating to produce a reduction in bacteria contacting the coating. Also, the shell wall can have a water vapor transmission rate to reduce moisture accumulation in the canal during periods of extended wear to reduce the incidence of infection and otitis.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供用于在耳道中保持听力装置的密封。 一个实施例提供了一种用于听力装置的密封件，该听力装置包括具有壁的弯曲壳体和在壳体顶部部分处的开口。 壳体限定用于保持装置部件的空腔。 壳壁具有被配置为分布施加到壳体周边的压缩力的形状，使得当壳体位于管道中时，壳壁动态地符合管道形状的变化，以保持壳体外表面之间的声学​​密封 和运河墙。 壳可以包括抗微生物涂层以产生与涂层接触的细菌的减少。 此外，壳壁可以具有水蒸气透过率，以减少在延长磨损期间在运河中的水分积累，以减少感染和中耳炎的发生。

公开(公告)号：US20060291682A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11452610

申请日：2006-06-13

申请人： Richard Urso ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Robert Schindler ,  Ian Day ,  James Buckley ,  John Sadler ,  Alex Tilson

发明人： Richard Urso ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Robert Schindler ,  Ian Day ,  James Buckley ,  John Sadler ,  Alex Tilson

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/652 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/023

摘要： 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 a device component. The shell wall has a shape configured to distribute compressive forces applied to the shell perimeter such that when the shell is positioned in the canal, the shell wall dynamically conforms to changes in the shape of the canal to maintain an acoustical seal between a shell exterior surface and the canal walls. The shell can include an anti-microbial coating to produce a reduction in bacteria contacting the coating. Also, the shell wall can have a water vapor transmission rate to reduce moisture accumulation in the canal during periods of extended wear to reduce the incidence of infection and otitis.

公开(公告)号：US20060210104A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US11368327

申请日：2006-03-02

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Ian Day ,  John Sadler

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Ian Day ,  John Sadler

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/558 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2225/61 ,  H04R2460/17

摘要： An embodiment provides a user interface for remotely controlling the operational state of a hearing device positioned in the ear canal. The interface comprises a controller, a switch coupled to the controller and an audio port coupled to the controller. The controller switches between the operational states of a hearing device having at least a first and a second operational state, such as an off-state, an on-state. The switch receives inputs from the user to change the operational state of the hearing device and is actuable by an external magnetic field source held in the hand of the user within a selected proximity envelope from the switch. The controller switches between the states responsive to a pattern of movement of the magnetic field source made relative to the proximity envelope. The audio port produces an audio output indicating to the user the operational state of the hearing device.

摘要翻译： 实施例提供用于远程控制位于耳道中的听力装置的操作状态的用户界面。 接口包括控制器，耦合到控制器的开关和耦合到控制器的音频端口。 控制器在具有至少第一和第二操作状态的听力设备的操作状态之间切换，诸如关闭状态，开状态​​。 开关接收来自使用者的输入，以改变听力装置的操作状态，并且可以由来自开关的选定的接近包络内的用户手中保持的外部磁场源致动。 控制器在响应于相对于邻近包络线产生的磁场源的移动模式的状态之间切换。 音频端口产生音频输出，向用户指示听力设备的操作状态。

公开(公告)号：US20060291683A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11453279

申请日：2006-06-13

申请人： Richard Urso ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Robert Schindler ,  Ian Day ,  James Buckley ,  John Sadler ,  Alex Tilson

发明人： Richard Urso ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Robert Schindler ,  Ian Day ,  James Buckley ,  John Sadler ,  Alex Tilson

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/654 ,  H04R25/656 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/023

摘要： 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 wall defines a cavity for retention of a hearing device component with at least a portion of the shell comprising a resilient material having sound attenuating properties. The shell has a structure such that a force for removal of the seal from the canal is greater than a force for insertion of the seal into the canal. That structure can have an umbrella or cup shape. The structure can be configured to act as a mechanical toggle when acted upon by a laterally applied force to the shell. The structure can also be configured to exert a constant frictional force against the canal wall during insertion into the ear canal.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供用于在耳道中保持听力装置的密封。 一个实施例提供了一种用于听力装置的密封件，该听力装置包括具有壁的弯曲壳体和在壳体顶部部分处的开口。 壳壁限定用于保持听力装置部件的空腔，其中壳体的至少一部分包括具有声音衰减特性的弹性材料。 壳体具有这样的结构，使得用于从管道移除密封件的力大于用于将密封件插入管道的力。 该结构可以具有伞形或杯形。 该结构可被构造成当通过横向施加的力作用于壳时作为机械肘节。 该结构还可以构造成在插入耳道期间施加抵抗管壁的恒定的摩擦力。

公开(公告)号：US20070218485A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-20

申请号：US11678402

申请日：2007-02-23

申请人： James Davis ,  Mitchell Eggers ,  Rafael Ibarra ,  John Sadler ,  David Wong

发明人： James Davis ,  Mitchell Eggers ,  Rafael Ibarra ,  John Sadler ,  David Wong

IPC分类号： C12Q1/68 ,  C07H21/00

CPC分类号： C12Q1/6813 ,  C12Q2531/113 ,  C12Q2563/185

摘要： The invention provides compositions and methods useful for identifying, verifying or authenticating any type of sample, whether the sample, is biological or non-biological.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了用于识别，验证或认证任何类型的样品，无论样品是生物还是非生物学的组合物和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090057207A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US11848136

申请日：2007-08-30

申请人： Wayne Henry Orbke ,  John Sadler ,  William Andrew Grady ,  Richard Wojdyla ,  Walter S. Conard

发明人： Wayne Henry Orbke ,  John Sadler ,  William Andrew Grady ,  Richard Wojdyla ,  Walter S. Conard

IPC分类号： B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/18

CPC分类号： B07C3/18 ,  B07C3/14 ,  Y10S209/90

摘要： Systems and methods are disclosed for processing a mailing including one or more mail pieces. The exemplary systems and method include capturing address data, addressee data, or address and addressee data associated with each respective mail piece of the mailing. A delivery point address code and a unique identifier are determined for the respective mail piece based at least in part on the captured address data, addressee data, or address and addressee data. In addition, a machine readable code is generated comprising at least a mailer identifier for the mailing and the unique identifier. The machine readable code is then printed on the respective mail piece. Also disclosed are exemplary systems and methods for retrieving a delivery point address code from a move data file. A machine readable code is generated from the delivery point address code and a unique identifier, and is printed on the mail piece.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于处理包括一个或多个邮件的邮寄的系统和方法。 示例性系统和方法包括捕获地址数据，收件人数据，或地址和收件人与邮件的每个邮件相关联的数据。 至少部分地基于所捕获的地址数据，收件人数据或地址和收件人数据，为各个邮件确定递送点地址码和唯一标识符。 此外，生成包括至少邮寄邮件标识符和唯一标识符的机器可读代码。 然后将机器可读代码打印在相应的邮件上。 还公开了用于从移动数据文件检索递送点地址码的示例性系统和方法。 从传送点地址代码和唯一标识符生成机器可读代码，并且打印在邮件上。

公开(公告)号：US5659920A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-26

申请号：US613566

申请日：1996-03-11

申请人： Craig Webster ,  John Sadler

发明人： Craig Webster ,  John Sadler

IPC分类号： A47L5/14 ,  A47C9/32

CPC分类号： A47L5/14

摘要： A blower vacuum device of the kind having a motor (2) which is located in a housing (4) and which drives an impeller (12) located in a the volute (16). The volute (16) has an air inlet (18) and an air outlet (20). When the device is used as a blower a blower attachment (28), formed in a single piece from a blower duct (28) and a grill (22), is releasably attached to the volute so that the grill (22) is attached over the air inlet of the volute and the blower duct (28) is attached over the air outlet. When the device is used as a vacuum, a vacuum attachment (36) which is formed in one piece from a suction duct (30) and a collecting bag duct (34) is releasably attached to the volute so that the suction duct (30) is attached over the air inlet and the collecting bag duct (34) is attached over the air outlet. This means that it is easy to change the device between a blowing mode and a vacuum mode by detaching a single piece blowing attachment from the device and replacing it with a single piece vacuum attachment.

摘要翻译： 一种具有位于壳体（4）中并驱动位于蜗壳（16）中的叶轮（12）的马达（2）的鼓风机真空装置。 蜗壳（16）具有空气入口（18）和空气出口（20）。 当该装置用作鼓风机时，从鼓风机管道（28）和格栅（22）形成为单件的鼓风机附件（28）可释放地附接到蜗壳上，使得格栅（22）附接到 蜗壳的进气口和鼓风机管道（28）安装在出风口上。 当该装置用作真空时，从抽吸管道（30）和收集袋管道（34）形成为一体的真空附件（36）可释放地附接到蜗壳上，使得吸入管道（30） 附着在进气口上，收集袋管道（34）安装在出气口上。 这意味着通过从装置上拆下单件吹塑附件并用单件真空附件代替它，容易在吹塑模式和真空模式之间改变装置。

公开(公告)号：US07834289B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US11848136

申请日：2007-08-30

申请人： Wayne Henry Orbke ,  John Sadler ,  William Andrew Grady ,  Richard Wojdyla ,  Walter S. Conard

发明人： Wayne Henry Orbke ,  John Sadler ,  William Andrew Grady ,  Richard Wojdyla ,  Walter S. Conard

IPC分类号： B07C3/00

CPC分类号： B07C3/18 ,  B07C3/14 ,  Y10S209/90

摘要： Systems and methods are disclosed for processing a mailing including one or more mail pieces. The exemplary systems and method include capturing address data, addressee data, or address and addressee data associated with each respective mail piece of the mailing. A delivery point address code and a unique identifier are determined for the respective mail piece based at least in part on the captured address data, addressee data, or address and addressee data. In addition, a machine readable code is generated comprising at least a mailer identifier for the mailing and the unique identifier. The machine readable code is then printed on the respective mail piece. Also disclosed are exemplary systems and methods for retrieving a delivery point address code from a move data file. A machine readable code is generated from the delivery point address code and a unique identifier, and is printed on the mail piece.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于处理包括一个或多个邮件的邮寄的系统和方法。 示例性系统和方法包括捕获地址数据，收件人数据，或地址和收件人与邮件的每个邮件相关联的数据。 至少部分地基于所捕获的地址数据，收件人数据或地址和收件人数据，为各个邮件确定递送点地址码和唯一标识符。 此外，生成包括至少邮寄邮件标识符和唯一标识符的机器可读代码。 然后将机器可读代码打印在相应的邮件上。 还公开了用于从移动数据文件检索递送点地址码的示例性系统和方法。 从传送点地址代码和唯一标识符生成机器可读代码，并且打印在邮件上。

公开(公告)号：US07477753B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-13

申请号：US11327283

申请日：2006-01-05

申请人： James P. Buckley ,  Robert Schindler ,  Pat Contioso ,  John Sadler

发明人： James P. Buckley ,  Robert Schindler ,  Pat Contioso ,  John Sadler

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： B65D85/38 ,  H04R25/65 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2225/49

摘要： Embodiments of the invention provide systems, assemblies and methods for packaging hearing devices to protect them during shipping and storage. Many embodiments provide packaging systems that allow metal-air battery powered hearing aids to be stored for several months or longer with a live battery and then ready for use upon opening of the packaging. One embodiment provides a packaging system for a hearing aid comprising a packaging container and a hearing aid disposed in the container. The container comprises an air-impermeable material and has a removal cap that forms an air-impermeable seal with the container. The hearing aid can be positioned on a compliant support coupled to the interior surface of the cap. The support and container protect the hearing aid from shock and vibration as well as reducing the application of force to sensitive components. The container can also include one or more structures for ESD protection.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供用于包装听力装置以在运输和存储期间保护它们的系统，组件和方法。 许多实施例提供允许金属空气电池供电的助听器用活电池存储数月或更长时间的包装系统，然后在打开包装时准备使用。 一个实施例提供了一种用于助听器的包装系统，其包括设置在容器中的包装容器和助听器。 容器包括不透气材料，并具有与容器形成不透气密封的去除盖。 助听器可以定位在联接到盖的内表面的顺应性支撑件上。 支架和容器保护助听器免受冲击和振动，并减少对敏感部件的力的应用。 容器还可以包括用于ESD保护的一个或多个结构。

公开(公告)号：US20090000055A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US12215144

申请日：2008-06-25

申请人： Clare Tate ,  John Sadler ,  Nigel Robson

发明人： Clare Tate ,  John Sadler ,  Nigel Robson

IPC分类号： A47L9/00

CPC分类号： A47L9/1427 ,  A01G20/47 ,  A47L5/14

摘要： The present invention provides a blower-vacuum device having means for collecting garden waste, the garden waste collecting means comprising: an attachment part (42) for receiving a garden waste receptacle; and a garden waste receptacle (30) for removable engagement with the attachment part; wherein the attachment part (42) comprises an arcuate groove (44); and the garden waste receptacle (30) comprises a band (33) defining a mouth (35) of the receptacle for sliding engagement with the groove. Thus the receptacle may be easily removed from the attachment part of the blower-vacuum device merely by sliding the band (33) of the receptacle out of the groove (44), whereupon the receptacle may then be emptied of garden waste by tipping it upside-down. In a preferred embodiment, the band (33) is made of a resilient material, whereby when the band is inserted into the groove (44), the band is constrained by the groove and the mouth (35) of the receptacle defined by the band is made narrower than when the band is withdrawn from the groove. Thus when the band is withdrawn from the groove (44), the mouth (35) of the receptacle opens out (arrows R and S), making it easier to empty.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种具有用于收集花园废物的装置的鼓风机 - 真空装置，所述花园废物收集装置包括：用于容纳花园废物容器的附接部分（42） 和花园废物容器（30），用于与所述附接部件脱离接合; 其中所述附接部分（42）包括弧形凹槽（44）; 并且花园废物容器（30）包括限定容器的口（35）的带（33），用于与槽滑动接合。 因此，容器可以容易地从鼓风机 - 真空装置的附接部分移除，只是将容器的带（33）从凹槽（44）中滑出，于是容器然后可以通过将其倾倒上来排空花园废物 -下。 在优选实施例中，带（33）由弹性材料制成，由此当带被插入槽（44）中时，带被槽和由带限定的容座的口（35）约束 比将带从槽中取出时窄得多。 因此，当带从槽（44）中退出时，容器的口（35）打开（箭头R和S），使其更容易排空。