Abstract: A hearing protection device is disclosed which incorporates integrated audiometric testing, thereby allowing for testing without removal of safety hearing protection. The hearing protection is typically intended to be worn for the duration of a work shift, and allows for self-testing during the shift. Embodiments of the device may utilize a series of partial test sessions, so that each test session is kept brief so as to not interfere unduly with the work schedule. This may encourage frequent testing, hopefully aiding in early detection of potential hearing loss. Additionally, methods of use are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 13, 2016
Date of Patent:
February 20, 2018
Assignee:
Honeywell Hearing Technologies AS
Inventors:
Viggo Henriksen, Trym Holter, Olav Kvaloy, Asle Melvaer, Georg Esa Ottesen, Odd Kristen Ostern Pettersen, Jarle Svean, Svein Sorsdal
Abstract: A hearing protection device is disclosed which incorporates integrated audiometric testing, thereby allowing for testing without removal of safety hearing protection. The hearing protection is typically intended to be worn for the duration of a work shift, and allows for self-testing during the shift. Embodiments of the device may utilize a series of partial test sessions, so that each test session is kept brief so as to not interfere unduly with the work schedule. This may encourage frequent testing, hopefully aiding in early detection of potential hearing loss. Additionally, methods of use are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 27, 2011
Date of Patent:
January 31, 2017
Assignee:
Honeywell Hearing Technologies AS
Inventors:
Viggo Henriksen, Trym Holter, Olav Kvaløy, Asle Melvaer, Georg Esa Ottesen, Odd Kristen Østern Pettersen, Jarle Svean, Svein Sørsdal