Patents Assigned to SMARTEAR, INC.
  • Patent number: 10841682
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless in-ear utility device that rests in the user's ear canal near the user's eardrum. The in-ear utility device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart in-ear utility device, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinuko Masaki, Dean Gardner, Victor Valenzuela
  • Patent number: 10582285
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a comfort tip for a wireless in-ear utility device that provides pressure relief valves that operate mechanically and also offers a horn that increases the wireless in-ear utility device's ability to deliver sound. The horn effect on the comfort tip allows the wireless in-ear utility device to provide higher sound levels while consuming lower battery power. The pressure relief valves provide increased safety and comfort for the user with an automatic valve calibrated to open to relieve excessive back pressure from the tympanic membrane as well as from a dB blast of 25 dB to 35 dB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventor: Victor M Valenzuela
  • Patent number: 10410634
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless ear-borne audio device that may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a device for recording audio information and storing the audio information for later replay, and/or forwarding the audio information to another device. The audio information may be analyzed to perform further functions. An embodiment of the invention also provides a method for compressing audio data and transmitting the audio information to the ear-borne audio device in a manner that reduces the power consumption of the ear-borne audio device in receiving data via a Bluetooth® connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinuko Masaki, Richard Ling
  • Publication number: 20190104354
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a comfort tip for a wireless in-ear utility device that provides pressure relief valves that operate mechanically and also offers a horn that increases the wireless in-ear utility device's ability to deliver sound. The horn effect on the comfort tip allows the wireless in-ear utility device to provide higher sound levels while consuming lower battery power. The pressure relief valves provide increased safety and comfort for the user with an automatic valve calibrated to open to relieve excessive back pressure from the tympanic membrane as well as from a dB blast of 25 dB to 35 dB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventor: Victor M. Valenzuela
  • Publication number: 20180336901
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless ear-borne audio device that may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a device for recording audio information and storing the audio information for later replay, and/or forwarding the audio information to another device. The audio information may be analyzed to perform further functions. An embodiment of the invention also provides a method for compressing audio data and transmitting the audio information to the ear-borne audio device in a manner that reduces the power consumption of the ear-borne audio device in receiving data via a Bluetooth® connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinuko Masaki, Richard Ling
  • Patent number: 10045130
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless in-ear utility device that rests in the user's ear canal near the user's eardrum. The in-ear utility device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart in-ear utility device, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinuko Masaki, Dean Gardner, Victor Valenzuela
  • Patent number: 9838771
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless in-ear utility device that rests in the user's ear canal near the user's eardrum. The in-ear utility device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart in-ear utility device, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinuko Masaki, Dean Gardner, Victor Valenzuela
  • Publication number: 20170347177
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless in-ear utility device that rests in the user's ear canal near the user's eardrum. The in-ear utility device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart in-ear utility device, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinuko Masaki, Dean Gardner, Victor Valenzuela
  • Publication number: 20170347183
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless in-ear utility device that rests in the user's ear canal near the user's eardrum. The in-ear utility device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart in-ear utility device, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinuko Masaki, Dean Gardner, Victor Valenzuela
  • Publication number: 20170347348
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless in-ear utility device that rests in the user's ear canal near the user's eardrum. The in-ear utility device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart in-ear utility device, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinuko Masaki, Dean Gardner, Victor Valenzuela
  • Publication number: 20170346920
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless in-ear utility device that rests in the user's ear canal near the user's eardrum. The in-ear utility device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart in-ear utility device, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinuko Masaki, Dean Gardner, Victor Valenzuela
  • Publication number: 20170347179
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless in-ear utility device that rests in the user's ear canal near the user's eardrum. The in-ear utility device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart in-ear utility device, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinuko Masaki, Dean Gardner, Victor Valenzuela
  • Publication number: 20170347178
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a wireless in-ear utility device that rests in the user's ear canal near the user's eardrum. The in-ear utility device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart in-ear utility device, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinuko Masaki, Dean Gardner, Victor Valenzuela
  • Patent number: 9794668
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a resiliently deformable and flexible in-ear sound device having stretchable electronic circuitry. The in-ear sound device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart earplug, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinuko Masaki, Dean Gardner, Victor Valenzuela
  • Publication number: 20170238081
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a resiliently deformable and flexible in-ear sound device having stretchable electronic circuitry. The in-ear sound device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart earplug, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinuko Masaki, Dean Gardner, Victor Valenzuela
  • Patent number: 9571913
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a resiliently deformable and flexible in-ear sound device having stretchable electronic circuitry. The in-ear sound device may be configured in a variety of ways, including, but in no way limited to a smart earplug, a flexible personal sound amplification product, a personal music player, a “walkie-talkie” and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinuko Masaki, Dean Gardner, Victor Valenzuela
  • Patent number: D794611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor M. Valenzuela, Kinuko Masaki, Dean L. Gardner
  • Patent number: D795224
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor M. Valenzuela, Kinuko Masaki, Dean L. Gardner, Jeff Salazar, Terence Kwan
  • Patent number: D798843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor M. Valenzuela, Kinuko Masaki, Dean L. Gardner
  • Patent number: D883491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: SmartEar, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrea Ponti