Patents by Inventor Gail Gudmundsen

Gail Gudmundsen 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: 9989434
    Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a system and method for measurement of the force applied to a bone-conduction oscillator during application to a subject, resolving the measured force relative to a pre-determined criteria, and providing an indication to the user to specify whether an external force applied to an applied force indication system coupled with a bone-conduction oscillator is within a pre-determined acceptable range. A mechanical arrangement is prescribed which allows the full extent of the force applied to be represented onto the pressure measurement apparatus. The system and apparatus may be applied onto or integrated into bone-conduction oscillators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Iseberg, Jerrold Zdenek, James Collins, Gail Gudmundsen
  • Publication number: 20150160090
    Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a system and method for measurement of the force applied to a bone-conduction oscillator during application to a subject, resolving the measured force relative to a pre-determined criteria, and providing an indication to the user to specify whether an external force applied to an applied force indication system coupled with a bone-conduction oscillator is within a pre-determined acceptable range. A mechanical arrangement is prescribed which allows the full extent of the force applied to be represented onto the pressure measurement apparatus. The system and apparatus may be applied onto or integrated into bone-conduction oscillators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Steve Iseberg, Jerrold Zdenek, James Collins, Gail Gudmundsen
  • Publication number: 20150047651
    Abstract: The present technology relates to a compact high fidelity earplug. The earplug has a central column having a hollow sound channel. Inner and outer platforms extend radially from the central column to define a first and second chamber. Openings in the first and second platforms allow sound to enter into the first chamber, and pass into the second chamber. Sound is then directed through an opening in the central column, into the sound chamber, and towards the ear of a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Etymotic Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy Haapapuro, Viorel Drambarean, Mead C. Killion, Gail Gudmundsen, Jonathan Stewart
  • Patent number: 8625827
    Abstract: A hearing-aid device comprising a housing and circuitry module, wherein the circuitry module comprises a battery, a microphone, and a receiver, and the circuit module is inserted in the hearing aid housing. The hearing aid device further comprises a retractable battery sleeve, wherein a battery slot is exposed when the battery sleeve is retracted, and a battery can be inserted into the battery slot from either side of the battery slot with either polarity. The hearing aid housing may comprise an ear-tip, wherein a microphone is mounted in the hearing aid housing near the ear-tip and the microphone receives sounds through at least one sound inlet located on a side surface of the hearing aid housing. The ear-tip additionally comprises three flanges decreasing in size toward the flange closest to the ear canal, and the hearing aid can be inserted into the ear canal in any orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Etymotic Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Gail Gudmundsen, Viorel Drambarean, Mead C. Killion, Jonathan K. Stewart
  • Publication number: 20120213396
    Abstract: A hearing-aid device comprising a housing and circuitry module, wherein the circuitry module comprises a battery, a microphone, and a receiver, and the circuit module is inserted in the hearing aid housing. The hearing aid device further comprises a retractable battery sleeve, wherein a battery slot is exposed when the battery sleeve is retracted, and a battery can be inserted into the battery slot from either side of the battery slot with either polarity. The hearing aid housing may comprise an ear-tip, wherein a microphone is mounted in the hearing aid housing near the ear-tip and the microphone receives sounds through at least one sound inlet located on a side surface of the hearing aid housing. The ear-tip additionally comprises three flanges decreasing in size toward the flange closest to the ear canal, and the hearing aid can be inserted into the ear canal in any orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Gail Gudmundsen, Viorel Drambarean, Mead C. Killion, Jonathan K. Stewart
  • Patent number: 8184839
    Abstract: A hearing-aid device comprising a housing and circuitry module, wherein the circuitry module comprises a battery, a microphone, and a receiver, and the circuit module is inserted in the hearing aid housing. The hearing aid device further comprises a retractable battery sleeve, wherein a battery slot is exposed when the battery sleeve is retracted, and a battery can be inserted into the battery slot from either side of the battery slot with either polarity. The hearing aid housing may comprise an ear-tip, wherein a microphone is mounted in the hearing aid housing near the ear-tip and the microphone receives sounds through at least one sound inlet located on a side surface of the hearing aid housing. The ear-tip additionally comprises three flanges decreasing in size toward the flange closest to the ear canal, and the hearing aid can be inserted into the ear canal in any orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Etymotic Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Gail Gudmundsen, Mead C. Killion, Viorel Drambarean, Jonathan K. Stewart
  • Patent number: 8170250
    Abstract: A hearing-aid device comprising a housing and circuitry module, wherein the circuitry module comprises a battery, a microphone, and a receiver, and the circuit module is inserted in the hearing aid housing. The hearing aid device further comprises a retractable battery sleeve, wherein a battery slot is exposed when the battery sleeve is retracted, and a battery can be inserted into the battery slot from either side of the battery slot with either polarity. The hearing aid housing may comprise an ear-tip, wherein a microphone is mounted in the hearing aid housing near the ear-tip and the microphone receives sounds through at least one sound inlet located on a side surface of the hearing aid housing. The ear-tip additionally comprises three flanges decreasing in size toward the flange closest to the ear canal, and the hearing aid can be inserted into the ear canal in any orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Etymotic Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Gail Gudmundsen, Mead C. Killion, Viorel Drambarean
  • Patent number: 7697705
    Abstract: A programmable digital hearing aid circuit and method for operating and programming same are disclosed. The device provides a flexible means to compensate for undesirable frequency response distortion normally due to the electro-acoustical characteristics of the microphone, receiver, and sound coupling mechanisms employed in hearing aid design. Parameters of the programmable hearing aid circuit may also be set to tailor the hearing aid response characteristics for the frequency-dependent hearing loss of an individual hearing aid user. The device is intended to make available a significant improvement in audio fidelity to users of hearing aid devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Etymotic Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Mead C. Killion, John S. French, Steven Viranyi, Timothy Monroe, David Preves, Norman Matzen, Gail Gudmundsen
  • Publication number: 20050147267
    Abstract: A hearing-aid device comprising a housing and circuitry module, wherein the circuitry module comprises a battery, a microphone, and a receiver, and the circuit module is inserted in the hearing aid housing. The hearing aid device further comprises a retractable battery sleeve, wherein a battery slot is exposed when the battery sleeve is retracted, and a battery can be inserted into the battery slot from either side of the battery slot with either polarity. The hearing aid housing may comprise an ear-tip, wherein a microphone is mounted in the hearing aid housing near the ear-tip and the microphone receives sounds through at least one sound inlet located on a side surface of the hearing aid housing. The ear-tip additionally comprises three flanges decreasing in size toward the flange closest to the ear canal, and the hearing aid can be inserted into the ear canal in any orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Gail Gudmundsen, Mead Killion, Viorel Drambarean
  • Publication number: 20030086581
    Abstract: A programmable digital hearing aid circuit and method for operating and programming same are disclosed. The device provides a flexible means to compensate for undesirable frequency response distortion normally due to the electro-acoustical characteristics of the microphone, receiver, and sound coupling mechanisms employed in hearing aid design. Parameters of the programmable hearing aid circuit may also be set to tailor the hearing aid response characteristics for the frequency-dependent hearing loss of an individual hearing aid user. The device is intended to make available a significant improvement in audio fidelity to users of hearing aid devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Mead C. Killion, John S. French, Steven Viranyi, Timothy Monroe, David Preves, Norman Matzen, Gail Gudmundsen