Patents by Inventor Timothy D. Schnell
Timothy D. Schnell 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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Publication number: 20240007807Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for performing consumer hearing aid fittings. The system includes at least one computing device, an otoacoustic emissions (OAE) measurement device, a hearing aid, and a hearing database. The hearing database is configured to store customer hearing data. The OAE measurement device is configured to perform an OAE test to generate OAE test results. The at least one computing device is communicatively coupled to the hearing database, the OAE measurement device, and the hearing aid. The at least one computing device is configured to receive the OAE test results from the OAE measurement device, process the OAE test results and demographic information associated with the OAE test results to generate hearing aid fitting parameters, and upload the hearing aid fitting parameters to the hearing aid. The hearing aid is configured to apply the hearing aid fitting parameters to generate an acoustic output.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Dan Mapes-Riordan, Vinh Nguyen, Jill Rodriguez, Keith L. Davis, Timothy D. Schnell
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Patent number: 11665491Abstract: Face masks and attachments to accommodate hearing aids are provided herein. The face masks include a mask body, ear loops and a hearing aid holder to removably hold a hearing aid. In some configurations, a hearing aid holder which can be detachably attached to a mask is provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Team IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Timothy D. Schnell, Tal Daniel Kocen, Steve Iseberg
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Publication number: 20230104178Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for performing consumer hearing aid fittings. The system includes a computing device, an otoacoustic emissions (OAE) measurement device, a hearing aid, and a hearing database. The hearing database is configured to store customer hearing data. The OAE measurement device is configured to perform an OAE test to generate OAE test results. The computing device is communicatively coupled to the hearing database, the OAE measurement device, and the hearing aid. The computing device is configured to receive the OAE test results from the OAE measurement device, retrieve a subset of the hearing data from the hearing database, process the OAE test results and the subset of the hearing data to generate hearing aid fitting parameters, and upload the hearing aid fitting parameters to the hearing aid. The hearing aid is configured to apply the hearing aid fitting parameters to generate an acoustic output.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Dan Mapes-Riordan, Keith L. Davis, Timothy D. Schnell
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Patent number: 11622216Abstract: Systems and methods for interactive mobile fitting of hearing aids are provided. The method includes a mobile device receiving a reduced size fitting data set having a set of sampling points from a hearing aid. The method includes interpolating the reduced size fitting data set into a continuous fitting curve presented at a display of the mobile device with user interface objects that each correspond with one or more sampling points. The method includes receiving a user input manipulating a user interface object. The user input adjusts a value of sampling point(s) corresponding to the user interface object to generate an updated reduced size fitting data set that is communicated to the hearing aid. The method includes generating a substitute complete fitting data set based on the updated reduced size fitting data set for application to input audio to generate modified audio that is output from the hearing aid.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Team IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Keith L. Davis, Lingming Wang, Todd J. Palmer, Bennett Griffin, Timothy D. Schnell
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Publication number: 20220279296Abstract: Systems and methods for interactive mobile fitting of hearing aids are provided. The method includes a mobile device receiving a reduced size fitting data set having a set of sampling points from a hearing aid. The method includes interpolating the reduced size fitting data set into a continuous fitting curve presented at a display of the mobile device with user interface objects that each correspond with one or more sampling points. The method includes receiving a user input manipulating a user interface object. The user input adjusts a value of sampling point(s) corresponding to the user interface object to generate an updated reduced size fitting data set that is communicated to the hearing aid. The method includes generating a substitute complete fitting data set based on the updated reduced size fitting data set for application to input audio to generate modified audio that is output from the hearing aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Keith L. Davis, Lingming Wang, Todd J. Palmer, Bennett Griffin, Timothy D. Schnell
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Patent number: 11304426Abstract: A bacon analogue or a reconstructed bacon product having a first component with about 42% lean meat, such as a lean pork muscle and about 58% fat and a second component with at least about 85% lean meat, such as a lean pork muscle is provided. The bacon analogue may have a ratio of first to second components of between about 35:65 to about 65:35 and a total fat percentage of about 28% to about 48%. In another configuration, the ratio of first to second components is about 25:75 to about 75:25. In one approach, the bacon analogue is free from alginate binders and free of emulsified meat. In one configuration, the first and the second components are ground to a size of about 0.125-inch to 0.5-inch. After the first and second components are separately mixed and cured, the components are pumped together into a marbled slab having an appearance similar to a pork-belly, which may then be sliced.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: KRAFT FOODS GROUP BRANDS LLCInventors: Andrew A. Palmer, Daniel B. Wilke, Timothy D. Schnell, Randall J. Glynn
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Publication number: 20210368281Abstract: Face masks and attachments to accommodate hearing aids are provided herein. The face masks include a mask body, ear loops and a hearing aid holder to removably hold a hearing aid. In some configurations, a hearing aid holder which can be detachably attached to a mask is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Timothy D. Schnell, Tal Daniel Kocen, Steve Iseberg
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Patent number: 10757512Abstract: Apparatus and methods for multi-source audio amplification and ear protection devices are provided herein. In certain configurations, an audio amplification and ear protection device includes at least one microphone that generates an ambient sound signal based on detecting ambient sound, at least one speaker, and an electrical system that controls sound outputted by the at least one speaker based on amplifying the ambient sound signal and a secondary sound source signal. The electrical system receives a first user-controlled volume signal that is operable to control an amount of amplification provided to the ambient sound signal, and a second user-controlled volume signal that is operable to control an amount of amplification provided to the secondary sound source signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Team IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Timothy D. Schnell, Doug Mann
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Patent number: 10701473Abstract: Apparatus and methods for audio amplification devices are provided herein. In certain configurations, an audio amplification device includes a device body, at least one speaker, an electrical system housed in the device body, and one or more light elements integrated into the device body. The electrical system is configured to control an output of sound to the at least one speaker. Additionally, the electrical system controls the one or more light elements, such as by controlling light intensity, flashing rate, and/or color, to thereby enhance safety to the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: TEAM IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Gary Boyer, Timothy D. Schnell
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Publication number: 20200154188Abstract: Apparatus and methods for headsets, such as multi-source audio amplification and ear protection devices, are provided herein. In certain configurations, protection headset system includes a removable growth band that fills the gap of the user and a headband of the device. The device may optionally have at least one microphone that generates an ambient sound signal based on detecting ambient sound, at least one speaker, and an electrical system that controls sound outputted by the at least one speaker based on amplifying the ambient sound signal and a secondary sound source signal. The electrical system receives a user-controlled volume signal that is operable to control an amount of amplification provided to the ambient sound signal, and/or an amount of amplification provided to the secondary sound source signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Gary Boyer, Timothy D. Schnell
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Patent number: 10334351Abstract: Apparatus and methods for headsets, such as multi-source audio amplification and ear protection devices, are provided herein. In certain configurations, protection headset system includes a removable growth band that fills the gap of the user and a headband of the device. The device may optionally have at least one microphone that generates an ambient sound signal based on detecting ambient sound, at least one speaker, and an electrical system that controls sound outputted by the at least one speaker based on amplifying the ambient sound signal and a secondary sound source signal. The electrical system receives a user-controlled volume signal that is operable to control an amount of amplification provided to the ambient sound signal, and/or an amount of amplification provided to the secondary sound source signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Team IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Gary Boyer, Timothy D. Schnell
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Publication number: 20190116430Abstract: Apparatus and methods for multi-source audio amplification and ear protection devices are provided herein. In certain configurations, an audio amplification and ear protection device includes at least one microphone that generates an ambient sound signal based on detecting ambient sound, at least one speaker, and an electrical system that controls sound outputted by the at least one speaker based on amplifying the ambient sound signal and a secondary sound source signal. The electrical system receives a first user-controlled volume signal that is operable to control an amount of amplification provided to the ambient sound signal, and a second user-controlled volume signal that is operable to control an amount of amplification provided to the secondary sound source signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Timothy D. Schnell, Doug Mann
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Patent number: 10111014Abstract: Apparatus and methods for multi-source audio amplification and ear protection devices are provided herein. In certain configurations, an audio amplification and ear protection device includes at least one microphone that generates an ambient sound signal based on detecting ambient sound, at least one speaker, and an electrical system that controls sound outputted by the at least one speaker based on amplifying the ambient sound signal and a secondary sound source signal. The electrical system receives a first user-controlled volume signal that is operable to control an amount of amplification provided to the ambient sound signal, and a second user-controlled volume signal that is operable to control an amount of amplification provided to the secondary sound source signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Team IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Timothy D. Schnell, Doug Mann
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Publication number: 20180262825Abstract: Apparatus and methods for headsets, such as multi-source audio amplification and ear protection devices, are provided herein. In certain configurations, protection headset system includes a removable growth band that fills the gap of the user and a headband of the device. The device may optionally have at least one microphone that generates an ambient sound signal based on detecting ambient sound, at least one speaker, and an electrical system that controls sound outputted by the at least one speaker based on amplifying the ambient sound signal and a secondary sound source signal. The electrical system receives a user-controlled volume signal that is operable to control an amount of amplification provided to the ambient sound signal, and/or an amount of amplification provided to the secondary sound source signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Gary Boyer, Timothy D. Schnell
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Publication number: 20180152781Abstract: Apparatus and methods for audio amplification devices are provided herein. In certain configurations, an audio amplification device includes a device body, at least one speaker, an electrical system housed in the device body, and one or more light elements integrated into the device body. The electrical system is configured to control an output of sound to the at least one speaker. Additionally, the electrical system controls the one or more light elements, such as by controlling light intensity, flashing rate, and/or color, to thereby enhance safety to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Gary Boyer, Timothy D. Schnell
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Publication number: 20170354165Abstract: A bacon analogue or a reconstructed bacon product having a first component with about 42% lean meat, such as a lean pork muscle and about 58% fat and a second component with at least about 85% lean meat, such as a lean pork muscle is provided. The bacon analogue may have a ratio of first to second components of between about 35:65 to about 65:35 and a total fat percentage of about 28% to about 48%. In another configuration, the ratio of first to second components is about 25:75 to about 75:25. In one approach, the bacon analogue is free from alginate binders and free of emulsified meat. In one configuration, the first and the second components are ground to a size of about 0.125-inch to 0.5-inch. After the first and second components are separately mixed and cured, the components are pumped together into a marbled slab having an appearance similar to a pork-belly, which may then be sliced.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Andrew A. Palmer, Daniel B. Wilke, Timothy D. Schnell, Randall J. Glynn
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Patent number: 9756417Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for attracting animals. A game call speaker system having a body portion, first speaker unit configured to rotate about a first axis, a second speaker unit configured to rotate about a second axis and a memory comprising one or more stored game calls is provided. Rotation of the first speaker unit may be independent of rotation of the second speaker unit. The first axis may be substantially parallel to the second axis. In some embodiments, the game call speaker system is configured to emit the stored game calls over a relatively wide angle (e.g., 360 degrees) relative to the body portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: IP HOLDINGS, INC.Inventor: Timothy D. Schnell
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Publication number: 20170048609Abstract: Apparatus and methods for multi-source audio amplification and ear protection devices are provided herein. In certain configurations, an audio amplification and ear protection device includes at least one microphone that generates an ambient sound signal based on detecting ambient sound, at least one speaker, and an electrical system that controls sound outputted by the at least one speaker based on amplifying the ambient sound signal and a secondary sound source signal. The electrical system receives a first user-controlled volume signal that is operable to control an amount of amplification provided to the ambient sound signal, and a second user-controlled volume signal that is operable to control an amount of amplification provided to the secondary sound source signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Timothy D. Schnell, Doug Mann
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Publication number: 20160050879Abstract: A portable livestock support system can be provided for supporting a suckling animal relative to a mother. The system is adjustable in multiple dimensions to accommodate animals of varying sizes. The system supports the animal during positioning for suckling and during suckling. A method of using the system also is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Timothy D. Schnell, Paul H. Petersen
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Publication number: 20110059213Abstract: A method for producing a processed meat product begins at the supplier, where whole muscle meat is reduced into whole muscle meat pieces and the pieces may be macerated to increase their surface area. Prior to shipment of the whole muscle meat from the supplier to the meat processing plant, the whole muscle meat pieces are mixed with an initial ingredient mixture to create a raw base mixture and then packed into a container. The containers are shipped to a meat processing plant, whereby upon receipt of the raw base mixture at the processing plant, the raw base mixture is mixed with a customized ingredient mix to create a processed whole muscle mixture. The processed whole muscle mixture may then be stuffed and thermally processed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLCInventors: Jennifer J. Anderson, Jose C. Rojo, David L. Moen, Timothy D. Schnell, William T. Paulos, Mark E. Malenke