公开(公告)号：US10219088B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-26

申请号：US15332936

申请日：2016-10-24

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas Blaise Bergner ,  Sidney A. Higgins ,  Susan Marie Johansson

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  B08B7/00 ,  G02B5/00

Abstract: Photoactive cleaning hearing assistance devices and methods of cleaning hearing assistance devices are described. Photoactive nanoparticles may be disposed on or in the hearing assistance devices. The photoactive nanoparticles provide a localized surface plasmon resonance effect when illuminated with light.

公开(公告)号：US20180376260A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-27

申请号：US16018771

申请日：2018-06-26

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  Brian Dobson

IPC: H04R25/00

Abstract: A suspension assembly for a hearing aid receiver is described in which the receiver is contained within a receiver can. A cover assembly may be provided for covering the open top end of the receiver can and for containing the receiver's spout when the receiver is mounted within the receiver can. To dampen or reduce the transmission of receiver vibrations within the receiver can, a spout seal and corner bumpers may also be provided.

公开(公告)号：US10021493B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US15274685

申请日：2016-09-23

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  Brian Dobson

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/021

Abstract: A suspension assembly for a hearing aid receiver is described in which the receiver is contained within a receiver can. A cover assembly may be provided for covering the open top end of the receiver can and for containing the receiver's spout when the receiver is mounted within the receiver can. To dampen or reduce the transmission of receiver vibrations within the receiver can, a spout seal and corner bumpers may also be provided.

公开(公告)号：US09980065B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US14730474

申请日：2015-06-04

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  Wei Li Lin ,  David Tourtelotte

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/10

CPC classification number: H04R25/65 ,  H04R1/025 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/652 ,  Y10T29/49572

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods to provide improved connections for components of hearing assistance devices. Various embodiments include an apparatus including a receiver case configured to house a hearing assistance device receiver, the receiver case including a spherical receiver spout having an opening. The apparatus also includes a receptacle housing having a spherical socket adapted to mate with the spherical receiver spout to form a ball and socket connection. An insert within the spherical socket is configured to establish a retained interference fit with the opening of the receiver spout when the connection is formed so as to create an acoustic seal therebetween.

公开(公告)号：US20170318402A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：US15595302

申请日：2017-05-15

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Douglas F. Link ,  David Prchal ,  Sidney A. Higgins

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/604 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/65

Abstract: A hearing aid comprising a microphone, a receiver, hearing aid electronics coupled to the microphone and the receiver, and conductive traces overlaying an insulator, the conductive traces configured to interconnect the hearing aid electronics and to follow non-planar contours of the insulator. Examples are provided wherein the insulator includes a hearing aid housing.

公开(公告)号：US20170195808A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15396239

申请日：2016-12-30

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  David Tourtelotte ,  Beau Jay Polinske

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/652 ,  B29C35/0805 ,  B29C2035/0827 ,  H04R1/1058 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2460/17

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for constructing and fitting a component that is designed to be worn at least partially within an ear canal. The methods and apparatus may be used in hearing aids such as receiver-in-canal hearing aids and completely-in-canal hearing aids. The techniques may also be use in constructing and fitting other devices including audio earbuds and ear plugs.

公开(公告)号：US09485595B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14467353

申请日：2014-08-25

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy Daniel Trine ,  Sidney A. Higgins

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/10

CPC classification number: H04R25/654 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1091 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/65 ,  H04R25/652 ,  H04R25/656 ,  H04R2460/09 ,  H04R2460/11

Abstract: An earbud for use in conjunction with receiver-in-canal and similar hearing aids is described. A wax reservoir and a torturous path for wax ingress are provided by the earbud. A controlled acoustic path is also provided. The molded design of the earbud allows torturous paths for wax ingress to be designed into the earbud.

Abstract translation: 描述了与接收器管道和类似助听器一起使用的耳塞。 通过耳塞提供蜡容器和蜡入口的曲折路径。 还提供受控的声学路径。 耳塞的模制设计允许将蜡入口的曲折路径设计到耳塞中。

公开(公告)号：US20150215713A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14677437

申请日：2015-04-02

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins

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：US08861761B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US13776557

申请日：2013-02-25

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins

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

CPC classification number: H04R25/554 ,  H01R13/2414 ,  H01R13/6392 ,  H04R25/556 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R2225/021 ,  H04R2225/025 ,  H04R2225/63

Abstract: The present subject matter includes a hearing assistance device connection system for a user having an ear canal comprising a housing, electronics disposed in the housing, a cable electrically connected to the receiver and at least one conductive silicone component to electrically connect the electronics to the receiver.

Abstract translation: 本主题包括用于具有耳道的用户的助听器装置连接系统，耳道包括壳体，设置在壳体中的电子设备，电连接到接收器的电缆和至少一个导电硅部件，用于将电子器件电连接到接收器 。

公开(公告)号：US20140016810A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US14031956

申请日：2013-09-19

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Fideler ,  Sidney A. Higgins ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Thomas Howard Burns

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/30 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04R2225/61

Abstract: One embodiment of the present subject matter provides an apparatus for disposition between a pinna and a head of a user, the apparatus including a behind-the-ear housing, the housing having a first lateral side located adjacent the user's ear and a second lateral side located adjacent the side of the user's head when the apparatus is worn as directed, hearing assistance electronics disposed in the behind-the-ear housing, and a control disposed on at least one lateral side of the behind-the-ear housing, the control coupled to the hearing assistance electronics.

Abstract translation: 本主题的一个实施例提供了一种用于在用户的耳廓和头部之间配置的装置，该装置包括耳后壳体，壳体具有位于使用者耳朵附近的第一侧面和第二侧面 当设备按指示佩戴时位于使用者头部的侧面附近，设置在耳后壳体中的助听电子设备和设置在耳后壳体的至少一个侧面上的控制器，控制器 加上助听器电子产品。