Patents by Inventor Benjamin Schmidt

Benjamin Schmidt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8374369
    Abstract: Hearing apparatuses and in particular hearing devices are to be designed to be smaller. To this end, provision is made for an assembly device for fastening a component in the housing of a hearing apparatus with a first arm for retaining the component and a second arm, which can be plugged at least partially into/onto a corresponding fastening element on the interior of the housing. A hinge connects the two arms in a pivotable fashion. After connecting the assembly device to the fastening element, the two arms are snapped onto one another by pivoting about the hinge and thus adopt a final assembly position. This retractable mechanism also allows the use of space below a cover segment of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Nikles, Benjamin Schmidt, Christian Schmitt, Erwin Singer
  • Publication number: 20130010993
    Abstract: Hearing apparatuses should be manufactured as simply as possible and with the closest possible fit. Accordingly, a molding structure, is provided, which represents a model for the direct shaping of an otoplastic of a hearing apparatus. The molding structure having a sealing element, which can be positioned in the auditory canal, and a molding mass which is inserted into the auditory canal to a side of the sealing element facing the outlet of the auditory canal. The molding mass and the sealing element here are connected to form the model and the sealing element is part of the hearing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: SIEMENS MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Anton GEBERT, Stefan KEXEL, Frank ROSENBERGER, Benjamin SCHMIDT, Christian WEISTENHÖFER
  • Patent number: 8275161
    Abstract: For enabling fast, customer-specific and precise matching of a hearing device's directional characteristic, a hearing device having a signal processing unit for performing a processing algorithm is provided, with at least one design-related parameter of the hearing device having been made available to the signal processing unit and with the signal processing unit performing the processing algorithm based on the design-related parameter of the hearing device. It should be considered as especially advantageous in the case of the inventive hearing device that a processing algorithm can be performed particularly precisely and customer-specifically based on the provided design-related parameters of the hearing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Eghart Fischer, Peter Nikles, Erika Radick, Benjamin Schmidt, Christian Schmitt, Erwin Singer, Cornelia Wiedenbrüg
  • Patent number: 8238594
    Abstract: The invention specifies a sealing apparatus for a microphone opening in a front plate. It comprises a sound-permeable covering medium made of a first material and a sound-permeable membrane, with a sealant arranged on the exterior of the covering medium made of a second material being designed so as to produce a tight form fit between the covering medium and the front plate when said covering medium is inserted into the microphone opening. A front plate that is compatible with the sealing apparatus according to the invention is also specified. The advantage here is that the microphone opening can be sealed in a water-tight fashion and as a result protects a microphone positioned beneath it against external influences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph Sauer, Benjamin Schmidt, Christian Schmitt
  • Patent number: 8213651
    Abstract: The invention specifies a hearing device, which has at least one contact means which can be flush with the hearing device housing. The contact means contacts an external unit, for instance a battery charging unit, when in an extended or folded-out position. The unit has a corresponding opening for receiving the contact means. As a result, a reliable connection can be established between the hearing device and the charging device when charging a rechargeable battery of the hearing device for instance. The contact means can comprise first and second contact elements, and third contact elements which correspond to the external unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Benjamin Schmidt, Roland Weigert
  • Patent number: 8213656
    Abstract: An energy storage means holding device and an associated housing module for a hearing device are provided. The holding device includes a holding module and a contact arranged in the holding module for connection to an energy charging device. A gripping is embodied in the holding module and cover the contact such that the contact can be contacted outside but cannot however be reached by human fingers when inserting the holding device into a housing module of the hearing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Uwe Rass, Joseph Sauer, Benjamin Schmidt, Christian Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20120152019
    Abstract: A yaw-rate sensor is described as having a substrate which has a main plane of extension for detecting a yaw rate about a first axis extending parallel to the main plane of extension is provided, the yaw-rate sensor having a first rotation element and a second rotation element, the first rotation element being drivable about a first axis of rotation, the second rotation element being drivable about a second axis of rotation, the first axis of rotation being situated perpendicularly to the main plane of extension, the second axis of rotation being situated perpendicularly to the main plane of extension, the first rotation element and the second rotation element being drivable in opposite directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Burkhard Kuhlmann, Rolf Scheben, Daniel Christoph Meisel, Benjamin Schmidt, Thorsten Balslink
  • Patent number: 8204264
    Abstract: A faceplate of a hearing device housing with a component fitted in an opening of the faceplate and an associated method are provided. The faceplate is formed from a first material. When a predefinable distance between the support surface of the components in the opening and the surface facing away from the exterior of the faceplate is not reached, a second material is applied below the support surface to the surface of the faceplate such that the predefinable distance is produced. As a result, even with fitted components, for instance the volume controller or program selection switch, the mechanical stability of the faceplate is ensured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Nikles, Erika Radick, Benjamin Schmidt, Christian Schmitt, Erwin Singer, Cornelia Wiedenbrüg
  • Publication number: 20120125099
    Abstract: A yaw-rate sensor includes: a substrate having a main extension plane for detecting a yaw rate about a first axis extending parallel to the main extension plane; a first Coriolis element; a second Coriolis element; a third Coriolis element; and a fourth Coriolis element. The first Coriolis element and the fourth Coriolis element are drivable in the same direction parallel to a second axis extending parallel to the main extension plane and perpendicularly to the first axis. The first Coriolis element and the second Coriolis element are drivable in opposite directions parallel to the second axis. The first Coriolis element and the third Coriolis element are drivable in opposite directions parallel to the second axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Rolf Scheben, Burkhard Kuhlmann, Thorsten Balslink, Daniel Christoph Meisel, Benjamin Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8175309
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hearing aid device, in particular a hearing aid, preferably an in-the-ear hearing aid, with a long-stretched out removal device and a guide for the removal device, wherein the guide is embodied on or within the hearing aid device and the removal device is accommodated displaceably in the guide. The invention further relates to a hearing aid device set, in particular an in-the-ear hearing aid set, with a hearing aid device according to the invention and an electrical recharging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Hanisch, Benjamin Schmidt, Erwin Singer, Roland Weigert
  • Publication number: 20120067123
    Abstract: A micromechanical rotation rate sensor, in particular for use in motor vehicles, includes a substrate, at least one seismic mass, which is arranged in a sprung manner on the substrate, drive means for production of a periodic movement of the seismic mass, force detection means for detection of a Coriolis force, which acts on the seismic mass as a result of rotation about a rotation axis which is at right angles to the excitation direction, and measurement means, wherein the measurement means are designed for measurement of structural deviations of the rotation rate sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Mirko Hattass, Benjamin Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8126178
    Abstract: A smaller and more reliable rechargeable in-the-ear (ITE) hearing device is provided. The ITE hearing device includes a housing, which has a housing surface which points outwards in the worn state, an accumulator in the housing, at least one charging contact for charging the accumulator and a gripping element, which is arranged on the housing surface. The gripping element can be moved from a non-operational position into an operational position. The charging contact is concealed by the gripping element or the housing when the gripping element is in the non-operational position and is not concealed when the gripping element is in the operational position. As a result of the charging contact being concealable, the hearing device's reliability is improved. If the charging contact is fastened to the gripping element, the gripping element achieves an additional functionality resulting in a smaller design overall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Benjamin Schmidt, Erwin Singer, Roland Weigert
  • Patent number: 8087472
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a power tool comprising a housing, an electric motor, a tool holder for supporting a tool bit and a conversion mechanism for converting the rotational movement of the output shaft of the motor into a reciprocating movement of the tool bit when being supporting in the tool holder, wherein oscillations of an element of the power tool are detected, wherein a quantity characterizing the oscillations is monitored and wherein the rotational speed of the electric motor is controlled such that the quantity does not exceed a preset value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Alan Usselman, Benjamin Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8050438
    Abstract: The manufacture of housing parts of a hearing apparatus and in particular a hearing device is to be simplified. To this end, provision is made to also efficiently use a so-called tumbling process for the surface treatment of housing. On account of this, a closure element is proposed for closing openings of housing parts for a hearing apparatus of this type during a tumbling process. The closure element has a disk-like center part, a first column section, which protrudes from the one side of the disk-like center part and has a first swelling on its free end, and a second column section, which protrudes from the other side of the disk-like center part and has a second swelling on its free end. A closure element of this type allows openings of housing parts, which are attached to the column sections, to be closed and protected for a tumbling process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter Nikles, Erika Radick, Benjamin Schmidt, Christian Schmitt, Erwin Singer, Cornelia Wiedenbrüg
  • Patent number: 8027497
    Abstract: A hearing device that is operated with a rechargeable battery pack has at least one contact element that is fashioned to accept a charging current in electrical connection with an external charging device. The contact element is resiliently mounted at the hearing device and can be pressed onto a charging contact of the external charging device during a charging state under the application of a positive force. The contact element is located in a first position in an operating state or rest state of the hearing device, and is moved into a second position in the charging state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH
    Inventors: Harald Klemenz, Thomas Lotter, Benjamin Schmidt, Herve Schulz, Erwin Singer, Roland Weigert
  • Publication number: 20110077760
    Abstract: The production of a hearing aid housing shell or ear mold that can be worn in the ear should be simplified and improved. For this, a prefabricated component, such as a frame for holding an electronics module or a receiver adapter, is positioned in a rapid prototyping instrument. There, the component is integrated into the housing shell or ear mold by the subsequent production of the housing shell or ear mold. This avoids connecting the component to the housing shell or ear mold in a further method step after producing the housing shell or ear mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: SIEMENS MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Benjamin Schmidt, Erwin Singer
  • Publication number: 20110024144
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a power tool comprising a housing, an electric motor, a tool holder for supporting a tool bit and a conversion mechanism for converting the rotational movement of the output shaft of the motor into a reciprocating movement of the tool bit when being supporting in the tool holder, wherein oscillations of an element of the power tool are detected, wherein a quantity characterizing the oscillations is monitored and wherein the rotational speed of the electric motor is controlled such that the quantity does not exceed a preset value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: BLACK AND DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Robert Alan Usselman, Benjamin Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20090208046
    Abstract: A smaller and more reliable rechargeable in-the-ear (ITE) hearing device is provided. The ITE hearing device includes a housing, which has a housing surface which points outwards in the worn state, an accumulator in the housing, at least one charging contact for charging the accumulator and a gripping element, which is arranged on the housing surface. The gripping element can be moved from a non-operational position into an operational position. The charging contact is concealed by the gripping element or the housing when the gripping element is in the non-operational position and is not concealed when the gripping element is in the operational position. As a result of the charging contact being concealable, the hearing device's reliability is improved. If the charging contact is fastened to the gripping element, the gripping element achieves an additional functionality resulting in a smaller design overall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Benjamin Schmidt, Erwin Singer, Roland Weigert
  • Publication number: 20090175475
    Abstract: Hearing apparatuses and in particular hearing devices are to be designed to be smaller. To this end, provision is made for an assembly device for fastening a component in the housing of a hearing apparatus with a first arm for retaining the component and a second arm, which can be plugged at least partially into/onto a corresponding fastening element on the interior of the housing. A hinge connects the two arms in a pivotable fashion. After connecting the assembly device to the fastening element, the two arms are snapped onto one another by pivoting about the hinge and thus adopt a final assembly position. This retractable mechanism also allows the use of space below a cover segment of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Peter Nikles, Benjamin Schmidt, Christian Schmitt, Erwin Singer
  • Publication number: 20090161898
    Abstract: An energy storage means holding device and an associated housing module for a hearing device are provided. The holding device includes a holding module and a contact arranged in the holding module for connection to an energy charging device. A gripping is embodied in the holding module and cover the contact such that the contact can be contacted outside but cannot however be reached by human fingers when inserting the holding device into a housing module of the hearing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Uwe Rass, Joseph Sauer, Benjamin Schmidt, Christian Schmitt