Patents by Inventor Bruno Gabathuler
Bruno Gabathuler 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).
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Patent number: 10587965Abstract: An adaptable/adjustable hearing device charging port (10) for a hearing device charger (7) that can adapt/adjust in size to accommodate and hold hearing devices (2) of different sizes and/or shapes. The adjustable hearing device charging port (10) adapts elastically so that hearing devices (2) of different sizes can be inserted into the hearing device charging port (10) and can be hold in a charging position in the hearing device charger (7), in which charging position hearing device charging contacts (6) of the hearing device (2) are electrically contacted with charger contacts (8) in the hearing device charger (7).Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Sonova AGInventors: Josef Mueller, Jonas Meyer, Bruno Gabathuler
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Publication number: 20190239004Abstract: An adaptable/adjustable hearing device charging port (10) for a hearing device charger (7) that can adapt/adjust in size to accommodate and hold hearing devices (2) of different sizes and/or shapes. The adjustable hearing device charging port (10) adapts elastically so that hearing devices (2) of different sizes can be inserted into the hearing device charging port (10) and can be hold in a charging position in the hearing device charger (7), in which charging position hearing device charging contacts (6) of the hearing device (2) are electrically contacted with charger contacts (8) in the hearing device charger (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Josef Mueller, Jonas Meyer, Bruno Gabathuler
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Patent number: 9832579Abstract: The present invention relates to an encapulated hearing device (50), e.g. for long-term wear, in which an electronics module (10) is encapsulated into a thermoformed hull (30) by means of an appropriate adhesive (41). This thermoformed hull (30) acts as an improved barrier between the electronics module (10) and the environment of the inner ear, reducing the risk of moisture reaching electrical components.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2012Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Sonova AGInventors: Erdal Karamuk, Bruno Gabathuler, Andi Vonlanthen, Stephanie Thomas, Markus Muller
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Publication number: 20150249896Abstract: The present invention relates to an encapulated hearing device (50), e.g. for long-term wear, in which an electronics module (10) is encapsulated into a thermoformed hull (30) by means of an appropriate adhesive (41). This thermoformed hull (30) acts as an improved barrier between the electronics module (10) and the environment of the inner ear, reducing the risk of moisture reaching electrical components.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2012Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Erdal Karamuk, Bruno Gabathuler, Andi Vonlanthen, Stephanie Thomas, Markus Muller
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Patent number: 8978885Abstract: The present invention provides a system that allows an easy and quick exchange of small batteries of hearing devices as well as a method for exchanging a battery of a hearing device that combines the installation of a new battery into the hearing device with the deinstallation of the battery to be replaced from the hearing device in a single action using a single mechanism. The inventive battery exchange system comprises a carrier module 1, which features a hearing device receiving means shaped to receive a part of a hearing device 4 and a battery passage that traverses the carrier module 1, a battery dispensing module 2 adapted to accommodate at least one battery 7 and a battery ejection means 3 adapted to eject a battery 7 from the battery dispensing module 2 into the battery passage of the carrier module 1.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2010Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Phonak AGInventor: Bruno Gabathuler
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Patent number: 8781144Abstract: A hearing device with a connecting portion (15) for the connection of a hook or acoustic tube comprises an inside thread (21) or internal thread portion at the connecting portion intended for the attachment of a hook or acoustic tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Phonak AGInventors: Bruno Gabathuler, Paul Portmann, Erich Dittli
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Patent number: 8651895Abstract: For the connection of a programming device to a hearing device an insertable plate (21) into the casing or frame of the hearing device is provided, comprising on one side contacts (29) to the hearing device electronics and on the other side contact pins (27), provided for the connection of a contact adapter/cable system of the programming device.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Phonak AGInventors: Paul Portmann, Erich Dittli, Bruno Gabathuler, Erdal Karamuk
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Patent number: 8437488Abstract: A hearing instrument comprises an openable cover lid, the cover lid comprising at least one electrical input element and at least one lid contact terminal arranged to physically and electrically contact at least one corresponding device contact terminal when the lid is in a closed position. The cover lid further comprises at least two electrical input, each of the at least two input elements being functionally associated with the impedance between the lid contact terminal and a further terminal, and the hearing instrument comprises means to infer the state of the input elements from said impedance. In a preferred embodiment, the number of input elements is equal to or larger than the number of lid contact terminals. In a further embodiment, the lid is the lid of a battery compartment of the hearing instrument, and in a closed position of the lid at least one of the input elements is in electrical contact with one of the terminals of a battery lying in the battery compartment.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Phonak AGInventors: Ivo Hasler, Andi Vonlanthen, Bruno Gabathuler
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Patent number: 8437489Abstract: A hearing instrument with at least one microphone and signal processing includes at least two receivers having a different frequency response. At least a first one of the receivers can be placed outside the ear canal, for example in a behind-the-ear component. A behind-the-ear component and an external component can be provided for being placed in the user's ear canal or in the user's ear with a connection link between the behind-the-ear component and the external component. The sound processing means can feed the first receiver with a first signal of a first central frequency and the second receiver with a second signal of a second central frequency. The signal processing means can be one or two signal processing units. A frequency separating filter can have an input operatively connected to an output of the signal processing unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Phonak AGInventors: Sven von Dombrowski, Hans Leysieffer, Bruno Gabathuler
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Publication number: 20120312833Abstract: The present invention provides a system that allows an easy and quick exchange of small batteries of hearing devices as well as a method for exchanging a battery of a hearing device that combines the installation of a new battery into the hearing device with the deinstallation of the battery to be replaced from the hearing device in a single action using a single mechanism. The inventive battery exchange system comprises a carrier module 1, which features a hearing device receiving means shaped to receive a part of a hearing device 4 and a battery passage that traverses the carrier module 1, a battery dispensing module 2 adapted to accommodate at least one battery 7 and a battery ejection means 3 adapted to eject a battery 7 from the battery dispensing module 2 into the battery passage of the carrier module 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2010Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: PHONAK AGInventor: Bruno Gabathuler
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Patent number: 8284973Abstract: The hearing device comprises at least one microphone (2) arranged within the housing (3) of the hearing device, with its sound inlet aperture (2?) being connected via a canal (7) to the outside of the housing (3) and a sound permeable cover (10) serving as microphone protection that is arranged in the region of the outlet opening of said canal (7). The canal (7) of the hearing device is provided as a blind hole and the microphone (2) is arranged at the side of said canal (7) and at least one opening or channel (9) is provided connecting said canal (7) with said sound inlet aperture (2?) of said microphone (2). By providing the canal (7) as a blind hole, all dirt eventually intruding the canal (7) will be collected at the bottom (7?) of canal (7) and will therefore not reach directly the microphone (2) or the sound inlet openings of the microphone (2) respectively.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Phonak AGInventors: Bruno Gabathuler, Andre Lucien Ochsenbein
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Publication number: 20120202371Abstract: For the connection of a programming device to a hearing device an insertable plate (21) into the casing or frame of the hearing device is provided, comprising on one side contacts (29) to the hearing device electronics and on the other side contact pins (27), provided for the connection of a contact adapter/cable system of the programming device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: PHONAK AGInventors: Paul Portmann, Erich Dittli, Bruno Gabathuler, Erdal Karamuk
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Patent number: 8229150Abstract: The present hearing device with at least one microphone (1) arranged within the housing of the hearing device, wherein the microphone (1) is arranged within a mounting plate (4) of the hearing device, an opening (3) for receiving the microphone (1) is inventively provided within said mounting plate (4) and further elastic material (2) is arranged in at least a part area between said microphone (1) and the wall of said opening (3) facing said microphone (1). The elastic material (2) is providing a clamping action or friction fit that reliably fixes the microphone (1) in its built-in position within the mounting plate (4) or the opening (3) respectively.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Phonak AGInventors: Andi Vonlanthen, Bruno Gabathuler
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Publication number: 20120148079Abstract: A hearing device with a connecting portion (15) for the connection of a hook or acoustic tube comprises an inside thread (21) or internal thread portion at the connecting portion intended for the attachment of a hook or acoustic tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2009Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: PHONAK AGInventors: Bruno Gabathuler, Paul Portmann, Erich Dittli
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Patent number: 8031044Abstract: A switch element (1) for actuating a setting parameter on an electronic microdevice, such as a hearing aid, is characterized by a rotary element (7) having peripherally at least three contact points (9), said contact points being connected to one another in electrically conductive fashion. Furthermore, the switch element has an elastically mounted reset element connected with the rotary element as well as at least two electric leader contacts (3, 5), which can be switched into electrically conducting contact by turning the rotary element via the contact points.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2006Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Phonak AGInventors: Bruno Gabathuler, Andi Vonlanthen
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Publication number: 20110091061Abstract: A hearing instrument with at least one microphone and signal processing includes at least two receivers having a different frequency response. At least a first one of the receivers can be placed outside the ear canal, for example in a behind-the-ear component. A behind-the-ear component and an external component can be provided for being placed in the user's ear canal or in the user's ear with a connection link between the behind-the-ear component and the external component. The sound processing means can feed the first receiver with a first signal of a first central frequency and the second receiver with a second signal of a second central frequency. The signal processing means can be one or two signal processing units. A frequency separating filter can have an input operatively connected to an output of the signal processing unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: Phonak AGInventors: Sven von Dombrowski, Hans Leysieffer, Bruno Gabathuler
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Publication number: 20110091060Abstract: A hearing instrument includes a behind-the-ear component and an external component for being placed in the user's ear canal or in the user's ear and a connection link between the behind-the-ear component and the external component. The connection link is reversibly pluggable to the behind-the-ear component and/or the in-the-ear-canal component and has a length that is reversibly adjustable. Fixation means is provided for reversibly fixing the adjusted length of the connection link. The in-the-ear-canal component may be connected to the fixation means and detached therefrom when the same is in the ear canal. An in-the-ear-canal component to be placed in a user's ear canal can have fixation means for fixing it in the ear canal. The fixation means includes an outer shell shaped to fit in the user's ear canal and a mounting structure for holding the in-the-ear-canal component. The outer shell is preferably resilient, with an elasticity allowing temporal deformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: PHONAK AGInventors: Sven von Dombrowski, Hans Leysieffer, Bruno Gabathuler
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Patent number: D762305Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: SONOVA AGInventors: Bruno Gabathuler, Erich Dittli, Richard Niccolai, Hans Georg Meier, Katja Dietrich
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Patent number: D804034Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: SONOVA AGInventors: Bruno Gabathuler, Erich Dittli, Richard Niccolai, Hans Georg Meier, Katja Dietrich
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Patent number: D804035Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: SONOVA AGInventors: Bruno Gabathuler, Erich Dittli, Richard Niccolai, Hans Georg Meier, Katja Dietrich