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公开(公告)号：US20190131046A1
公开(公告)日：2019-05-02
申请号：US15799019
申请日：2017-10-31
Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
Inventor： Christopher D. Young , Sidney A. Higgins
Abstract: Various embodiments of a detent assembly are disclosed. The detent assembly includes a base having a major surface, a first magnetic region, and a second magnetic region, where the first and second magnetic regions are disposed on or within the major surface. Each of the first and second magnetic regions includes a magnetic polarity. The detent assembly further includes an actuator connected to the base, where the actuator includes a major surface and a magnetic region disposed on or within the major surface. The magnetic region of the actuator includes the same magnetic polarity as the magnetic polarity of the first and second magnetic regions of the base. The base and the actuator are adapted to move relative to each other. Further, the first and second magnetic regions of the base repel the magnetic region of the actuator to define detent positions between the base and the actuator.
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公开(公告)号：US10034105B2
公开(公告)日：2018-07-24
申请号：US15336207
申请日：2016-10-27
Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins , David Tourtelotte , Beau Jay Polinske
Abstract: Articles and related devices and methods for fitting in-situ include a flexible sleeve, a housing assembly fixed to the flexible sleeve, a light source disposed within the flexible sleeve, and a photocurable resin contained within the flexible sleeve. The flexible sleeve may be elastomeric. A transducer may be disposed in the housing assembly.
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13.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20170195807A1
公开(公告)日：2017-07-06
申请号：US15336207
申请日：2016-10-27
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: Articles and related devices and methods for fitting in-situ include a flexible sleeve, a housing assembly fixed to the flexible sleeve, a light source disposed within the flexible sleeve, and a photocurable resin contained within the flexible sleeve. The flexible sleeve may be elastomeric. A transducer may be disposed in the housing assembly.
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公开(公告)号：US09648429B2
公开(公告)日：2017-05-09
申请号：US14085031
申请日：2013-11-20
Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins , Gary Zajicek , Toto Saykeo , Jerome C. Ruzicka , Janet Richardson
IPC: H04R25/00
CPC classification number: H04R25/602 , H04R25/604 , H04R25/654 , H04R2225/023
Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for improved microphone protection for hearing assistance devices. One aspect of the present subject matter includes a hearing assistance device, such as a completely-in-the-canal (CIC) type hearing aid, that includes a battery door with a microphone slit and a battery contact including a microphone port. In various embodiments, the microphone slit and the microphone port are configured to create a nonlinear acoustic path to a microphone of the hearing assistance device. In various embodiments, the acoustic path is configured to prevent earwax from blocking and/or damaging the microphone, such as during insertion, removal or cleaning of the hearing assistance device.
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公开(公告)号：US09571948B2
公开(公告)日：2017-02-14
申请号：US14039675
申请日：2013-09-27
Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins
IPC: H04R25/00
CPC classification number: H04R25/65 , H04R25/402 , H04R25/654 , H04R25/658
Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatuses for hearing assistance low profile offset spouts. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a hearing assistance spout consisting of a one-piece spout with a curved path to an off-axis (e.g., offset) port. The spout may be manufactured using metal injection molding to provide for a reflow solder attachment to the hearing assistance microphone. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to placing a full-sized spout off-axis while maintaining an open state that does not restrict the acoustic path, which may allow the offset spout to include a radial seal independent of the microphone body itself. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to an offset spout including a sealed acoustic barrier wall to protect the acoustic inlet of the microphone from debris or moisture.
Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于助听低调偏移喷口的方法和装置。 本主题的一个方面涉及由具有到离轴（例如，偏移）端口的弯曲路径的一体式出口组成的助听嘴。 喷嘴可以使用金属注射成型来制造，以提供与助听麦克风的回流焊接附件。 本主题的一个方面涉及将完整尺寸的喷口放置在轴外，同时保持不限制声路径的打开状态，这可允许偏移喷口包括独立于麦克风本体本身的径向密封。 本主题的一个方面涉及一种偏移喷口，其包括密封的声屏障壁，以保护麦克风的声学入口免受碎片或水分的影响。
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公开(公告)号：US20250097654A1
公开(公告)日：2025-03-20
申请号：US18369865
申请日：2023-09-19
Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins , David Tourtelotte , Craig C. Feldsien
IPC: H04R25/00 , A61B5/00 , A61B5/024 , G10K11/178
Abstract: Various embodiments of a hearing device and a system including such device are disclosed. The device includes an enclosure having a front housing and a rear housing. The enclosure further includes an isolator disposed between the front housing and the rear housing. The isolator includes a body, a first sleeve disposed at the first end of the body, and a second sleeve disposed at the second end of the body. A second end of the front housing is connected to the first sleeve of the isolator and a second end of the rear housing is connected to the second sleeve of the isolator. The hearing device further includes a first sensor disposed in the front housing, a second sensor disposed in the rear housing, and a receiver disposed at least partially within the body of the isolator.
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公开(公告)号：US20240305933A1
公开(公告)日：2024-09-12
申请号：US18667320
申请日：2024-05-17
Applicant: STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC.
Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins , David Fabry , Fue Yang
CPC classification number: H04R25/02 , H04R1/1016 , H04R2460/11
Abstract: An ear-worn electronic device comprises a housing, electronic circuitry, a power source, a microphone, and a receiver or speaker. The housing comprises a nozzle dimensioned for deployment within at least a portion of an ear canal. The nozzle comprises a distal portion, a proximal portion, a cavity within the nozzle, and a terminus surface at the distal portion comprising a sound port through which sound can pass out of the nozzle. The nozzle comprises an acoustical vent arrangement comprising a proximal port provided at the proximal portion, a plurality of distal ports provided at the terminus surface, and at least a portion of the nozzle cavity in fluid communication with the proximal port and the distal ports. Each of the distal ports has a volume smaller than that of the proximal port, and a volume of the proximal port is substantially equal to that of the distal ports cumulatively.
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公开(公告)号：US20240298125A1
公开(公告)日：2024-09-05
申请号：US18599843
申请日：2024-03-08
Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins , Brian Thomas Dahl
IPC: H04R25/00
CPC classification number: H04R25/652 , H04R25/604 , H04R2225/021 , H04R2225/025
Abstract: A hearing aid assembly includes a receiver speaker enclosed within a receiver housing. The receiver housing defines a circuitous receiver acoustic channel, wherein the receiver channel defines an open side along at least a portion of the receiver channel. The receiver channel also defines a pass-through passage extending from a first side of the receiver housing to a second side of the receiver housing, wherein the pass-through passage is partially defined by the wall defining a receiver opening. The hearing aid assembly also includes an earbud configured to fit over at least a portion of the receiver housing and partially cover the open side of the receiver channel.
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公开(公告)号：US20240007799A1
公开(公告)日：2024-01-04
申请号：US18369575
申请日：2023-09-18
Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins , David Tourtelotte
CPC classification number: H04R25/02 , H04R25/65 , H04R25/70 , H04R2225/0213
Abstract: A hearing device cable including a body portion is described herein. The body portion may extend between a first end region and a second end region along a tube centerline. The body portion may include a first radial portion proximate the first end region and second radial portion proximate the second end region. The first radial portion may define a radius of curvature that is greater than or equal to a radius of curvature defined by the second radial portion. The tube centerline may lie along an x-y plane between the first and second end regions. In one or more embodiments, the body portion may define a passageway extending between the first and second end regions. Further, the hearing device cable may include a superelastic wire within the passageway extending between the first and second end regions.
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公开(公告)号：US20230388727A1
公开(公告)日：2023-11-30
申请号：US18332281
申请日：2023-06-09
Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins , James R. Newton
CPC classification number: H04R25/607 , H04R25/02 , H04R25/55 , H04R2225/0216 , H04R2225/025
Abstract: The present subject matter relates to an improved connection assembly for hearing assistance devices. The improved connection assembly provides a connection system that is reliable, straightforward to manufacture, and easy to use. The present connection assembly provides a rapid replacement option for the cable and/or the receiver or other electronics connected to the cable. The present subject matter provides for a connection assembly that can be extended to provide connections for a variety of applications which are not limited to a speaker (receiver) in the ear. Sensors and new configurations of component placement are supported using the present assembly, including, but not limited to telecoils, and GMR or TMR sensors, Various electromagnetic interference issues are addressed. In some examples a shielded set of wires are included. In some examples a twisted pair of wires is included. Various combinations of wires for different applications are supported with the present connector system.
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