Patents by Inventor Paul Portmann
Paul Portmann 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: 11128964Abstract: A filter for a microphone system of a miniature electronic device. The filter includes a sound inlet and a sound outlet, wherein the filter is adapted to be mounted on a surface of a printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: SONOVA AGInventors: Manuel Weibel, Paul Portmann, Axel Schlesinger
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Publication number: 20200059739Abstract: A filter for a microphone system of a miniature electronic device. The filter includes a sound inlet and a sound outlet, wherein the filter is adapted to be mounted on a surface of a printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Manuel Weibel, Paul Portmann, Axel Schlesinger
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Patent number: 9143874Abstract: A hearing device comprising a locking mechanism for connecting an external component to the hearing device, the locking mechanism comprising a part (2) arranged at or in the housing wall (1) of the hearing device, moveable from or out of the housing wall such that by moving the part back towards the housing wall a section of the part is fixing a connecting element of the external component to the hearing device or housing of the hearing device respectively.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: PHONAK AGInventors: Jan Angst, Erich Dittli, Paul Portmann, Marius Rufenacht, Andreas Uhlman
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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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Publication number: 20140079262Abstract: A hearing device comprising a locking mechanism for connecting an external component to the hearing device, the locking mechanism comprising a part (2) arranged at or in the housing wall (1) of the hearing device, moveable from or out of the housing wall such that by moving the part back towards the housing wall a section of the part is fixing a connecting element of the external component to the hearing device or housing of the hearing device respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2011Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: PHONAK AGInventors: Jan Angst, Erich Dittli, Paul Portmann, Marius Rufenacht, Andreas Uhlman
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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: 8401211Abstract: In a hearing device with an audio signal processing stage (3, 7, 5) and an Rf signal processing stage (9, 11) the Rf signal processing stage is realized in one module (13a), whereas the audio signal processing stage is realized in a second module (13b). The two modules are releasably interlinked by means of a releasable positive locking link (15).Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Phonak AGInventors: Jan Angst, Erich Dittli, Paul Portmann
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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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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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Publication number: 20100202644Abstract: Smallest electronic device such as e.g. a hearing instrument being operated by means of a battery which comprises a battery compartment (1) or the at least one battery (3) for power supply of the device. The battery (3) is locked in the compartment (2) to prevent removal or falling out of the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2007Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: PHONAK AGInventors: Jan Angst, Erich Dittli, Paul Portmann
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Publication number: 20100172525Abstract: In a hearing device with an audio signal processing stage (3, 7, 5) and an Rf signal processing stage (9, 11) the Rf signal processing stage is realized in one module (13a), whereas the audio signal processing stage is realized in a second module (13b). The two modules are releasably interlinked by means of a releasable positive locking link (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: PHONAK AGInventors: Jan Angst, Erich Dittli, Paul Portmann
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Patent number: 7515726Abstract: The inventive control element is provided with a mechanical actuator (8) and an electrical or electromechanical switching element (3;4), whereby the switching element (3;4) comprising of at least one push button (5;6) reacting upon pressure. Thereby, the actuator (8) is arranged elastically or resiliently relocatable or tiltable with respect to the switching element (3;4) or the push button (5;6) respectively and an actuating cam (10;11) is further provided at the actuator (8) facing the push button (5;6), whereby the actuator (8) and the switching element (3;4) are not directly connected to each other. The dividing of the control element into two parts, one mechanical actuating part (8) and one electrical switching part (3;4), permits the replacement or exchange only of the mechanical actuating (8) part without any influence to the electrical switching part (3;4).Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2004Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Phonak AGInventor: Paul Portmann
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Publication number: 20050226448Abstract: The inventive control element is provided with a mechanical actuator (8) and an electrical or electromechanical switching element (3;4), whereby the switching element (3;4) comprising of at least one push button (5;6) reacting upon pressure. Thereby, the actuator (8) is arranged elastically or resiliently reloctable or tiltable with respect to the switching element (3;4) or the push button (5;6) respectively and an actuating cam (10;11) is further provided at the actuator (8) facing the push button (5;6), whereby the actuator (8) and the switching element (3;4) are not directly connected to each other. The dividing of the control element into two parts, one mechanical actuating part (8) and one electrical switching part (3;4), permits the replacement or exchange only of the mechanical actuating (8) part without any influence to the electrical switching part (3;4).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2004Publication date: October 13, 2005Applicant: Phonak AGInventor: Paul Portmann
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Patent number: 6818845Abstract: The switching element (1) of the switch per this invention is closely enveloped, at least in the area of its free end, by an elastic diaphragm (5) which also encloses, at a distance, the contact surfaces (2) facing the switching element (1) and which is tightly connected to the switch housing (4; 6). This tightly seals the contact region against the external environment of the switch and thus reliably prevents contamination and oxidation of the contact surfaces. As another advantageous feature, the number of switch components is thus reduced, a mechanical spring is not needed for retaining the switching element (1) in its engaged position, and the design permits miniaturization.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2001Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Phonak AGInventor: Paul Portmann
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Publication number: 20030057075Abstract: The switching element (1) of the switch per this invention is closely enveloped, at least in the area of its free end, by an elastic diaphragm (5) which also encloses, at a distance, the contact surfaces (2) facing the switching element (1) and which is tightly connected to the switch housing (4; 6). This tightly seals the contact region against the external environment of the switch and thus reliably prevents contamination and oxidation of the contact surfaces. As another advantageous feature, the number of switch components is thus reduced, a mechanical spring is not needed for retaining the switching element (1) in its engaged position, and the design permits miniaturization.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventor: Paul Portmann
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Patent number: D516216Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Inventor: Paul Portmann
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Patent number: D615205Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Phonak AGInventors: Britta Pukall, Therese Naef, Florian Wassermann, Jan Angst, Erich Dittli, Paul Portmann
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Patent number: D634434Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Phonak AGInventors: Britta Pukall, Therese Naef, Florian Wassermann, Jan Angst, Erich Dittli, Paul Portmann