公开(公告)号：US20130243229A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13424242

申请日：2012-03-19

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Patrick Contioso

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Patrick Contioso

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/602 ,  H04R2225/023

摘要： A modular canal hearing aid assembly having a main module and a disposable battery module that docks perpendicularly into the main module which surrounds the battery module circumferentially and laterally for secure connection that eliminates inadvertent separation of the modules during removal of the hearing aid assembly from the ear canal. The disposable battery module incorporates battery cell, sound port, and handle, in a unitary structure that is easy to handle and replace as an integrated unit when any of the degradables within are consumed. The disposable battery module also comprises a membrane filter for filtering out earwax and liquids. The perpendicular docking mechanism provides highly space efficient design for comfortable and inconspicuous fit deep in the ear canal.

摘要翻译： 模块化管道助听器组件，其具有主模块和一次性电池模块，其垂直地对准主模块，其围绕电池模块周向和侧向以进行安全连接，以消除在从耳朵移除助听器组件期间模块的无意间分离 运河。 一次性电池模块结合电池单元，声音端口和手柄，整体结构易于处理和替换为集成单元，当其中的任何可降解物被消耗时。 一次性电池模块还包括用于过滤掉耳垢和液体的膜过滤器。 垂直对接机构提供了高度空间效率的设计，以便在耳道深处舒适且不显眼。

公开(公告)号：US20130294631A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13461327

申请日：2012-05-01

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Patrick Contioso

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Patrick Contioso

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/65 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/556 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2460/17

摘要： A removal tool for removing canal hearing devices from the ear canal, examples of which may include a hand piece and a removal loop having a wide section for placing over a knob handle structure incorporated within the canal hearing device, and a narrow section for interlocking with the knob handle to remove the hearing device from the ear. The removal loop is generally configured in the shape of keyhole to guide and transition of the knob and shaft of the knob handle into the narrow section for capture and interlocking therewithin. The removal tool may provide ease of use, particularly for individuals with poor dexterity and/or poor vision. In a preferred embodiment, the removal loop is made of a single formed wire for improved durability, lower cost of fabrication, and safe operation that minimizes contact with the walls of the ear canal.

摘要翻译： 一种用于从耳道除去运河听力装置的移除工具，其实例可以包括手部件和具有用于放置在结合在运河听力装置内的把手手柄结构上的宽部分的移除环以及用于与 将手柄从耳朵上移开。 去除环通常被配置为锁孔的形状，以将把手手柄的旋钮和轴的引导和转换进入狭窄的部分以用于捕获和互锁。 移除工具可以提供易于使用，特别是对于灵活性差和/或视力不佳的个体。 在优选实施例中，移除环由单一成形的线制成，以改善耐久性，降低制造成本，以及使与耳道的壁接触最小化的安全操作。

公开(公告)号：US08855345B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13424242

申请日：2012-03-19

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Patrick Contioso

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Patrick Contioso

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/602 ,  H04R2225/023

摘要： A modular canal hearing aid assembly having a main module and a disposable battery module that docks perpendicularly into the main module which surrounds the battery module circumferentially and laterally for secure connection that eliminates inadvertent separation of the modules during removal of the hearing aid assembly from the ear canal. The disposable battery module incorporates battery cell, sound port, and handle, in a unitary structure that is easy to handle and replace as an integrated unit when any of the degradables within are consumed. The disposable battery module also comprises a membrane filter for filtering out earwax and liquids. The perpendicular docking mechanism provides highly space efficient design for comfortable and inconspicuous fit deep in the ear canal.

摘要翻译： 模块化管道助听器组件，其具有主模块和一次性电池模块，其垂直地对准主模块，其围绕电池模块周向和侧向以进行安全连接，以消除在从耳朵移除助听器组件期间模块的无意间分离 运河。 一次性电池模块结合电池单元，声音端口和手柄，整体结构易于处理和替换为集成单元，当其中的任何可降解物被消耗时。 一次性电池模块还包括用于过滤掉耳垢和液体的膜过滤器。 垂直对接机构提供了高度空间效率的设计，以便在耳道深处舒适且不显眼。

公开(公告)号：US08798301B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US13461327

申请日：2012-05-01

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Patrick Contioso

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Patrick Contioso

IPC分类号： H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/02

CPC分类号： H04R25/65 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/556 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2460/17

摘要： A removal tool for removing canal hearing devices from the ear canal, examples of which may include a hand piece and a removal loop having a wide section for placing over a knob handle structure incorporated within the canal hearing device, and a narrow section for interlocking with the knob handle to remove the hearing device from the ear. The removal loop is generally configured in the shape of keyhole to guide and transition of the knob and shaft of the knob handle into the narrow section for capture and interlocking therewithin. The removal tool may provide ease of use, particularly for individuals with poor dexterity and/or poor vision. In a preferred embodiment, the removal loop is made of a single formed wire for improved durability, lower cost of fabrication, and safe operation that minimizes contact with the walls of the ear canal.

摘要翻译： 一种用于从耳道除去运河听力装置的移除工具，其实例可以包括手部件和具有用于放置在结合在运河听力装置内的把手手柄结构上的宽部分的移除环以及用于与 将手柄从耳朵上移开。 去除环通常被配置为锁孔的形状，以将把手手柄的旋钮和轴的引导和转换进入狭窄的部分以用于捕获和互锁。 移除工具可以提供易于使用，特别是对于灵活性差和/或视力不佳的个体。 在优选实施例中，移除环由单一成形的线制成，以改善耐久性，降低制造成本，以及使与耳道的壁接触最小化的安全操作。

公开(公告)号：US07388961B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-17

申请号：US11053174

申请日：2005-02-07

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Gregory Kushner ,  Richard Carl Urso ,  Ralph Patrick Contioso

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Gregory Kushner ,  Richard Carl Urso ,  Ralph Patrick Contioso

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/652 ,  H04R2460/17

摘要： 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 coupled to a first end of the shaft. The hooks have a shape and orientation configured to minimize injurious contact with the walls of the ear canal when the removal tool is inserted into the ear canal. The hooks are also configured to detachably engage a loop structure or other attachment system of the hearing device for removal of the device independent of a radial orientation of the shaft with respect to the hearing device. The hooks can also be configured to engage the loop structure in two or more planes for removal of the hearing device. Also, the hooks can be configured to engage the loop structure so as to exert minimal axial force on the hearing device in a medial direction.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供一种用于无创地去除用户深度插入到耳道中的听力装置的移除工具。 移除工具包括适于被抓握在手中的轴以及联接到轴的第一端的多个钩或其它附接元件。 钩子具有形状和取向，其构造成当将移除工具插入到耳道中时最小化与耳道的壁的有害接触。 钩子还构造成可拆卸地接合听力装置的环形结构或其它附接系统，用于移除该装置，而不依赖于相对于听力装置的轴的径向取向。 钩子还可以被配置成在两个或更多个平面中接合环路结构以移除听力设备。 此外，钩可以被构造成接合环结构，以便在内侧方向上对听力装置施加最小的轴向力。

公开(公告)号：US09002046B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US13539128

申请日：2012-06-29

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Jesse Lee Jones

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Jesse Lee Jones

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/558 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2225/61 ,  H04R2460/03

摘要： Examples of systems and methods of wireless control of a canal hearing device by applying a magnetic field on the skin at the temporomandibular region of the head are described. An exemplary hearing device may include one or more magnetic sensors for wireless activation by the magnetic end of a remote control device applied inconspicuously to the anterior of the external ear. The activation of a reed switch magnetic sensor within the canal hearing device may be decoded by the electronics of the hearing device to implement a control command, such as volume change, program setting change, ON, or OFF. According to examples described, wireless control of the canal hearing device may be implemented with a natural, comfortable, and inconspicuous hand-arm motion. In some embodiments, multiple reed switches may be arranged to selectively respond to a magnetic field applied within distinct “hot spot” regions, for separate remote control commands.

摘要翻译： 描述了通过在头部的颞下颌区域的皮肤上施加磁场来对运河听力装置进行无线控制的系统和方法的示例。 示例性听力设备可以包括一个或多个磁传感器，用于通过不明显地应用于外耳前部的远程控制装置的磁端进行无线激活。 运河听力装置内的舌簧开关磁传感器的激活可以由听力装置的电子装置解码，以实现诸如音量改变，程序设置改变，ON或OFF之类的控制命令。 根据所描述的示例，可以以自然，舒适且不显眼的手臂运动来实现运河听力装置的无线控制。 在一些实施例中，可以布置多个舌簧开关以选择性地响应在不同的“热点”区域内施加的用于单独的遥控命令的磁场。

公开(公告)号：US08467556B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US12878926

申请日：2010-09-09

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/02 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/602 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R25/656 ,  H04R2225/023

摘要： A modular canal hearing aid assembly having a main module positioned in the ear canal and a disposable battery module laterally positioned in the ear canal. The main module incorporates the durable components of a hearing device including the receiver, microphone and electronics. The disposable battery module comprises consumable elements including battery and incoming sound port. The disposable battery module provides a unitary structure that is easier to handle, remove from the main module, and replace when any of the consumable elements is depleted or degraded. The canal hearing device assembly is generic in shape and provided with assorted seal tips for “instant fitting” without resorting to custom manufacturing.

摘要翻译： 模块化管道助听器组件，其具有定位在耳道中的主模块和横向定位在耳道中的一次性电池模块。 主模块包括听筒设备的耐用组件，包括接收器，麦克风和电子设备。 一次性电池模块包括消耗元件，包括电池和输入声音端口。 一次性电池模块提供更容易处理的单一结构，从主模块移除，并且当任何可消耗元件耗尽或降级时更换。 运河听力装置组件是通用的形状，并且具有用于“即时装配”的各种密封尖端，而不需要定制制造。

公开(公告)号：US20140003639A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13539128

申请日：2012-06-29

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Jesse Lee Jones

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Jesse Lee Jones

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/558 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2225/61 ,  H04R2460/03

摘要： Examples of systems and methods of wireless control of a canal hearing device by applying a magnetic field on the skin at the temporomandibular region of the head are described. An exemplary hearing device may include one or more magnetic sensors for wireless activation by the magnetic end of a remote control device applied inconspicuously to the anterior of the external ear. The activation of a reed switch magnetic sensor within the canal hearing device may be decoded by the electronics of the hearing device to implement a control command, such as volume change, program setting change, ON, or OFF. According to examples described, wireless control of the canal hearing device may be implemented with a natural, comfortable, and inconspicuous hand-arm motion. In some embodiments, multiple reed switches may be arranged to selectively respond to a magnetic field applied within distinct “hot spot” regions, for separate remote control commands.

摘要翻译： 描述了通过在头部的颞下颌区域的皮肤上施加磁场来对运河听力装置进行无线控制的系统和方法的示例。 示例性听力设备可以包括一个或多个磁传感器，用于通过不明显地应用于外耳前部的远程控制装置的磁端进行无线激活。 运河听力装置内的舌簧开关磁传感器的激活可以由听力装置的电子装置解码，以实现诸如音量改变，程序设置改变，ON或OFF之类的控制命令。 根据所描述的示例，可以以自然，舒适且不显眼的手臂运动来实现运河听力装置的无线控制。 在一些实施例中，可以布置多个舌簧开关以选择性地响应在不同的“热点”区域内施加的用于单独的遥控命令的磁场。

公开(公告)号：US20110058697A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12878926

申请日：2010-09-09

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/02 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/602 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R25/656 ,  H04R2225/023

摘要： A modular canal hearing aid assembly having a main module positioned in the ear canal and a disposable battery module laterally positioned in the ear canal. The main module incorporates the durable components of a hearing device including the receiver, microphone and electronics. The disposable battery module comprises consumable elements including battery and incoming sound port. The disposable battery module provides a unitary structure that is easier to handle, remove from the main module, and replace when any of the consumable elements is depleted or degraded. The canal hearing device assembly is generic in shape and provided with assorted seal tips for “instant fitting” without resorting to custom manufacturing.

摘要翻译： 模块化管道助听器组件，其具有定位在耳道中的主模块和横向定位在耳道中的一次性电池模块。 主模块包括听筒设备的耐用组件，包括接收器，麦克风和电子设备。 一次性电池模块包括消耗元件，包括电池和输入声音端口。 一次性电池模块提供更容易处理的单一结构，从主模块移除，并且当任何可消耗元件耗尽或降级时更换。 运河听力装置组件是通用的形状，并且具有用于“即时装配”的各种密封尖端，而不需要定制制造。

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。