Patents by Inventor Stephen Rizzo

Stephen Rizzo 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: 8917890
    Abstract: A system and method for relieving tinnitus, hyperacusis, and/or hearing loss is described. One method described includes manipulating an audio signal, associating an audio signal with synchronization information, and transmitting the audio signal and associated synchronization information to a first ear level device and a second ear level device. The method further includes outputting the audio signal substantially simultaneously in the first ear level device and the second ear level device, based at least in part on the synchronization information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Sanuthera, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. DiGiovanni, Stephen Rizzo
  • Publication number: 20140363007
    Abstract: A wearable device and computerized system and method for configuring a wearable device for use in the treatment of tinnitus, hyperacusis, and/or hearing loss is disclosed. A software application for use by an audiologist facilitates the diagnosis and assessment of a patient's needs and programming of the wearable device with customized settings and/or audio signals specific to the patient's needs. The customized settings and audio signals may form a part of a tinnitus retraining therapy treatment regime for a patient. The wearable device may further comprise customized settings and sounds for treating hyperacusis and/or hearing loss in a patient. The customized settings can be modified by the audiologist during the fitting process to ensure the patient is fitted with a device that provides appropriate relief for the patient's specific needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. DiGiovanni, Stephen Rizzo
  • Publication number: 20140044289
    Abstract: A system and method for relieving tinnitus, hyperacusis, and/or hearing loss is described. One method described includes manipulating an audio signal, associating an audio signal with synchronization information, and transmitting the audio signal and associated synchronization information to a first ear level device and a second ear level device. The method further includes outputting the audio signal substantially simultaneously in the first ear level device and the second ear level device, based at least in part on the synchronization information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. DiGiovanni, Stephen Rizzo
  • Patent number: 8306248
    Abstract: A system and method for relieving tinnitus, hyperacusis, and/or hearing loss is described. One method described includes manipulating an audio signal, associating an audio signal with synchronization information, and transmitting the audio signal and associated synchronization information to a first ear level device and a second ear level device. The method further includes outputting the audio signal substantially simultaneously in the first ear level device and the second ear level device, based at least in part on the synchronization information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. DiGiovanni, Stephen Rizzo
  • Publication number: 20070133832
    Abstract: A system and method for relieving tinnitus, hyperacusis, and/or hearing loss is described. One method described includes manipulating an audio signal, associating an audio signal with synchronization information, and transmitting the audio signal and associated synchronization information to a first ear level device and a second ear level device. The method further includes outputting the audio signal substantially simultaneously in the first ear level device and the second ear level device, based at least in part on the synchronization information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey DiGiovanni, Stephen Rizzo