公开(公告)号：WO2012048232A3

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：PCT/US2011055384

申请日：2011-10-07

Applicant: STARKEY LAB INC ,  HIGGINS SIDNEY A ,  SCHROEDER AARON JON

Inventor： HIGGINS SIDNEY A ,  SCHROEDER AARON JON

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/65 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R25/602 ,  H04R25/604 ,  H04R25/652 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R25/656 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2460/17

Abstract: A hearing aid kit includes a standard fit, completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aid and a hearing aid tool set. The CIC hearing aid is for extended use and includes a core module inserted into a sleeve. The core module and the sleeve each include various features providing for a minimum overall size, ease of insertion, removal, and cleaning, and enhanced sound transmission. The tool set is configured to be stored and carried in a single piece and provides for adjustment and cleaning of the CIC hearing aid. Open ear fits and occlusive ear fits are possible using different sleeves.

Abstract translation: 助听器套件包括标准配合，完全通道（CIC）助听器和助听器工具组。 CIC助听器用于长期使用，并包括插入套筒中的核心模块。 核心模块和套筒各自包括提供最小总体尺寸，易于插入，移除和清洁以及增强的声音传输的各种特征。 工具组被配置为存储并携带在一个单件中，并提供对CIC助听器的调整和清洁。 使用不同的袖子可以打开耳朵适合和闭合耳朵。

公开(公告)号：WO2008097600A9

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2008001609

申请日：2008-02-07

Applicant: STARKEY LAB INC ,  HIGGINS SIDNEY A

Inventor： HIGGINS SIDNEY A

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H01H13/785

CPC classification number: H04R25/00 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2207/002 ,  H01H2300/004 ,  H04R2225/61

Abstract: A hearing assistance device (100), comprising a microphone (101) to receive sound, signal processing electronics electrically connected to the microphone, a receiver electrically connected to the signal processing electronics and a switch (102) electrically connected to the signal processing electronics. The switch (102) includes conductive silicone (106) adapted to change the switch from a first state to a second state when activated. Contacts comprising conductive silicone (105) provide an electrical connection between the microphone (101) and the signal processing electronics.

Abstract translation: 一种听力辅助装置（100），包括用于接收声音的麦克风（101），电连接到麦克风的信号处理电子设备，电连接到信号处理电子设备的接收器和电连接到信号处理电子设备的开关（102）。 开关（102）包括适于在启动时将开关从第一状态改变到第二状态的导电硅（106）。 包括导电硅（105）的触点提供麦克风（101）和信号处理电子器件之间的电连接。

公开(公告)号：WO2007127462A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：PCT/US2007010423

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: STARKEY LAB INC ,  LINK DOUGLAS F ,  HIGGINS SIDNEY A ,  JACOBY ROBERT P

Inventor： LINK DOUGLAS F ,  HIGGINS SIDNEY A ,  JACOBY ROBERT P

CPC classification number: H01M2/1094 ,  H01M12/06 ,  Y10T29/49108 ,  Y10T29/49115

Abstract: The present subject matter includes method and apparatus for an insulating layer applied to a battery to effectively increase the insulated separation between the anode and cathode contact surfaces of the battery. This increase in effective separation between anode and cathode decreases the probability that moisture applied to the battery will cause substantial ohmic conductivity between the anode and the cathode. Consequently, fewer batteries will be prematurely depleted or destroyed by moisture and fewer devices holding those batteries will need repair. The present subject matter serves to prevent or eliminate discharge of corrosive battery chemicals due to moisture and operating in wet environments. The life of batteries and devices using the present subject matter is thus extended. Additional method and apparatus can be found in the specification and as provided by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Abstract translation: 本主题包括用于施加到电池的绝缘层的方法和装置，以有效地增加电池的阳极和阴极接触表面之间的绝缘分离。 阳极和阴极之间的有效分离的这种增加降低了施加到电池的水分将在阳极和阴极之间引起实质的欧姆电导率的可能性。 因此，更少的电池将被过早耗尽或被水分破坏，并且更少的装置拿着那些电池将需要修理。 本主题用于防止或消除由于湿气和在潮湿环境中操作而导致的腐蚀性电池化学品的排放。 因此延长了使用本主题的电池和设备的寿命。 附加的方法和装置可以在说明书中找到并且由所附权利要求及其等同物提供。

公开(公告)号：DK2040343T3

公开(公告)日：2015-11-30

申请号：DK08253065

申请日：2008-09-18

Applicant: STARKEY LAB INC

Inventor： HIGGINS SIDNEY A

IPC: H01R13/639 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H04R25/00

公开(公告)号：DK2022128T3

公开(公告)日：2013-02-11

申请号：DK07794424

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: STARKEY LAB INC

Inventor： LINK DOUGLAS F ,  HIGGINS SIDNEY A ,  JACOBY ROBERT P

IPC: H01M12/06

公开(公告)号：DK1973382T3

公开(公告)日：2015-01-05

申请号：DK08250924

申请日：2008-03-17

Applicant: STARKEY LAB INC

Inventor： FIDELER BRIAN ,  HIGGINS SIDNEY A ,  SACHA MICHAEL KARL ,  BURNS THOMAS HOWARD

IPC: H04R25/00

公开(公告)号：AT467989T

公开(公告)日：2010-05-15

申请号：AT08251009

申请日：2008-03-20

Applicant: STARKEY LAB INC

Inventor： HIGGINS SIDNEY A ,  FIDELER BRIAN

IPC: H04R25/00

Abstract: The present subject matter includes a switch and an operator to interface with the switch, the operator in a battery door of a hearing assistance device. One embodiment includes a housing, hearing assistance electronics disposed in the housing, a hinge electrically connected to the hearing assistance electronics, and a battery door coupled to the hinge, the battery door includes a switch comprising an operator and at least one contact connected to the hinge.

公开(公告)号：DK2509341T3

公开(公告)日：2014-09-08

申请号：DK12167845

申请日：2009-08-27

Applicant: STARKEY LAB INC

Inventor： HIGGINS SIDNEY A

IPC: H04R25/02

公开(公告)号：CA2632077A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-24

申请号：CA2632077

申请日：2008-05-23

Applicant: STARKEY LAB INC

Inventor： HIGGINS SIDNEY A ,  SACHA MICHAEL K

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/02 ,  H05K9/00

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, is a hearing assistance device apparat us with a capacitive switch. According to various embodiments, the apparatus include s a BTE housing, hearing assistance electronics housed in the housing and a capaciti ve switch connected to the hearing assistance electronics and adapted to detect a wear er when the BTE housing is worn..

公开(公告)号：CA2650032A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：CA2650032

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: STARKEY LAB INC

Inventor： LINK DOUGLAS F ,  JACOBY ROBERT P ,  HIGGINS SIDNEY A

IPC: H01M12/06

Abstract: The present subject matter includes method and apparatus for an insulating layer applied to a battery to effectively increase the insulated separation between the anode and cathode contact surfaces of the battery. This increase in effective separation between anode and cathode decreases the probability that moisture applied to the battery will cause substantial ohmic conductivity between the anode and the cathode. Consequently, fewer batteries will be prematurely depleted or destroyed by moisture and fewer devices holding those batteries will need repair. The present subject matter serves to prevent or eliminate discharge of corrosive battery chemicals due to moisture and operating in wet environments. The life of batteries and devices using the present subject matter is thus extended. Additional method and apparatus can be found in the specification and as provided by the attached claims and their equivalents.