Patents Assigned to Hearing Components, Inc.
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Patent number: 10321219Abstract: Earbud adapter and earbud tip devices are discussed in the present disclosure. In one exemplary embodiment, an adapter may be configured to be detachably coupled to an earbud-type sound device or other sound device. The adapter may comprise a hollow adapter body extending from a proximal end to a distal end along a central longitudinal axis having a proximal portion including a lead in face that aids in placement of a tip on an earbud device and a distal portion having at least one retention member extending radially inward where, in combination, the features can allow positioning and adequate retention of an earbud tip on various configurations of earbuds.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: HEARING COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Thaddeus W. Olson, Justin C. Peskar, Martin Ganser
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Patent number: 9902127Abstract: A composite foam cushion for a sound control device. The cushion includes a core formed of a polymeric foam material and a polymeric coating overlying at least a portion of the core of polymeric foam material. The polymeric coating includes an outer coating layer and an inner polymeric coating layer bonded to the core of polymeric foam material. The inner coating layer may provide the cushion with strength, while providing a high degree of flexibility and suppleness to closely conform around contours and obstructions. The outer coating layer may provide the cushion with enhanced abrasion resistance and/or chemical resistance while having an aesthetically pleasing feel and appearance.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Hearing Components, Inc.Inventors: Justin C. Peskar, William L. Parish
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Publication number: 20170188133Abstract: Earbud adapter and earbud tip devices are discussed in the present disclosure. In one exemplary embodiment, an adapter may be configured to be detachably coupled to an earbud-type sound device or other sound device. The adapter may comprise a hollow adapter body extending from a proximal end to a distal end along a central longitudinal axis having a proximal portion including a lead in face that aids in placement of a tip on an earbud device and a distal portion having at least one retention member extending radially inward where, in combination, the features can allow positioning and adequate retention of an earbud tip on various configurations of earbuds.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2016Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: HEARING COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: THADDEUS W. OLSON, JUSTIN C. PESKAR, MARTIN GANSER
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Publication number: 20170136733Abstract: A composite foam cushion for a sound control device. The cushion includes a core formed of a polymeric foam material and a polymeric coating overlying at least a portion of the core of polymeric foam material. The polymeric coating includes an outer coating layer and an inner polymeric coating layer bonded to the core of polymeric foam material. The inner coating layer may provide the cushion with strength, while providing a high degree of flexibility and suppleness to closely conform around contours and obstructions. The outer coating layer may provide the cushion with enhanced abrasion resistance and/or chemical resistance while having an aesthetically pleasing feel and appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: HEARING COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: JUSTIN C. PESKAR, WILLIAM L. PARISH
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Patent number: 9555598Abstract: A composite foam cushion for a sound control device. The cushion includes a core formed of a polymeric foam material and a polymeric coating overlying at least a portion of the core of polymeric foam material. The polymeric coating includes an outer coating layer and an inner polymeric coating layer bonded to the core of polymeric foam material. The inner coating layer may provide the cushion with strength, while providing a high degree of flexibility and suppleness to closely conform around contours and obstructions. The outer coating layer may provide the cushion with enhanced abrasion resistance and/or chemical resistance while having an aesthetically pleasing feel and appearance.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Hearing Components, Inc.Inventors: Justin C. Peskar, William L. Parish
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Publication number: 20160152000Abstract: A composite foam cushion for a sound control device. The cushion includes a core formed of a polymeric foam material and a polymeric coating overlying at least a portion of the core of polymeric foam material. The polymeric coating includes an outer coating layer and an inner polymeric coating layer bonded to the core of polymeric foam material. The inner coating layer may provide the cushion with strength, while providing a high degree of flexibility and suppleness to closely conform around contours and obstructions. The outer coating layer may provide the cushion with enhanced abrasion resistance and/or chemical resistance while having an aesthetically pleasing feel and appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: HEARING COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: JUSTIN C. PESKAR, WILLIAM L. PARISH
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Patent number: 9254227Abstract: A composite foam cushion for a sound control device. The cushion includes a core formed of a polymeric foam material and a polymeric coating overlying at least a portion of the core of polymeric foam material. The polymeric coating includes an outer coating layer and an inner polymeric coating layer bonded to the core of polymeric foam material. The inner coating layer may provide the cushion with strength, while providing a high degree of flexibility and suppleness to closely conform around contours and obstructions. The outer coating layer may provide the cushion with enhanced abrasion resistance and/or chemical resistance while having an aesthetically pleasing feel and appearance.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Hearing Components, Inc.Inventors: Justin C. Peskar, William L. Parish
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Patent number: 8960366Abstract: A composite foam cushion for a sound control device. The cushion includes a core formed of a polymeric foam material and a polymeric coating overlying at least a portion of the core of polymeric foam material. The polymeric coating includes an outer coating layer and an inner polymeric coating layer bonded to the core of polymeric foam material. The inner coating layer may provide the cushion with strength, while providing a high degree of flexibility and suppleness to closely conform around contours and obstructions. The outer coating layer may provide the cushion with enhanced abrasion resistance and/or chemical resistance while having an aesthetically pleasing feel and appearance.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Hearing Components, Inc.Inventors: Justin C. Peskar, William L. Parish
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Publication number: 20140326532Abstract: A composite foam cushion for a sound control device. The cushion includes a core formed of a polymeric foam material and a polymeric coating overlying at least a portion of the core of polymeric foam material. The polymeric coating includes an outer coating layer and an inner polymeric coating layer bonded to the core of polymeric foam material. The inner coating layer may provide the cushion with strength, while providing a high degree of flexibility and suppleness to closely conform around contours and obstructions. The outer coating layer may provide the cushion with enhanced abrasion resistance and/or chemical resistance while having an aesthetically pleasing feel and appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: Hearing Components, Inc.Inventors: Justin C. Peskar, WIlliam L. Parish
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Patent number: 8746397Abstract: A composite foam cushion for a sound control device. The cushion includes a core formed of a polymeric foam material and a polymeric coating overlying at least a portion of the core of polymeric foam material. The polymeric coating includes an outer coating layer and an inner polymeric coating layer bonded to the core of polymeric foam material. The inner coating layer may provide the cushion with strength, while providing a high degree of flexibility and suppleness to closely conform around contours and obstructions. The outer coating layer may provide the cushion with enhanced abrasion resistance and/or chemical resistance while having an aesthetically pleasing feel and appearance.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Hearing Components, Inc.Inventors: Justin C. Peskar, William L. Parish
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Publication number: 20130087404Abstract: A composite foam cushion for a sound control device. The cushion includes a core formed of a polymeric foam material and a polymeric coating overlying at least a portion of the core of polymeric foam material. The polymeric coating includes an outer coating layer and an inner polymeric coating layer bonded to the core of polymeric foam material. The inner coating layer may provide the cushion with strength, while providing a high degree of flexibility and suppleness to closely conform around contours and obstructions. The outer coating layer may provide the cushion with enhanced abrasion resistance and/or chemical resistance while having an aesthetically pleasing feel and appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: Hearing Components, Inc.Inventor: Hearing Components, Inc.
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Patent number: 8327973Abstract: Disclosed are foam compositions with enhanced sound attenuation characteristics for use in earpieces, for example, user-disposable foam members such as foam tips for sound control devices including sound transmission devices and earplugs in which a relationship between the size of the pores and the volume of the cells of the polymeric may be controlled.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Hearing Components, Inc.Inventors: William Parish, Vasant V. Kolpe
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Patent number: 8111864Abstract: Adapters for use with sound devices and methods for making and using the same. In some embodiments, an example adapter may include an adapter body having a first side, a port or projection extending from the first side, and a second side. The second side is generally configured to be attachable to a sound device such as an earbud or earbud-type of headphone. The projection may include a sleeve attached thereto. The projection and sleeve are generally configured to at least in part extend into the ear canal of a user during use.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Hearing Components, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Oliveira, Michael T. Venem, Martin P. Babcock
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Patent number: 8111863Abstract: Adapters for use with sound devices and methods for making and using the same. In some embodiments, an example adapter may include an adapter body having a first side, a port or projection extending from the first side, and a second side. The second side is generally configured to be attachable to a sound device such as an earbud or earbud-type of headphone. The projection may include a sleeve attached thereto. The projection and sleeve are generally configured to at least in part extend into the ear canal of a user during use.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Hearing Components, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Oliveira, Michael T. Venem, Martin P. Babcock
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Publication number: 20110031059Abstract: Disclosed are foam compositions with enhanced sound attenuation characteristics for use in earpieces, for example, user-disposable foam members such as foam tips for sound control devices including sound transmission devices and earplugs in which a relationship between the size of the pores and the volume of the cells of the polymeric may be controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: HEARING COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: William Parish, Vasant V. Kolpe
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Patent number: 7864973Abstract: User disposable sleeves for use with sound controlling structures having a non-constant radial profile can include an inner portion adapted to releasably attach to the sound controlling structure and an outer portion adapted to fit within a user's ear canal. The user disposable sleeve can include holding means configured to releasably secure the sleeve to the elongate sound controlling structure and fitment means configured to conform to an inner surface of an ear. The fitment means can be fixedly disposed over the holding means.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Hearing Components, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Oliveira, Michael T. Venem, Martin P. Babcock
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Patent number: 7600604Abstract: A user-disposable member for placement and retention within the auditory anatomy, such as an ear canal. The user-disposable member includes a polymeric foam material, wherein the user-disposable member has a first portion having a peripheral outer surface having a first coefficient of friction, and a second portion having a peripheral outer surface having a second coefficient of friction different from the first coefficient of friction.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Hearing Components, Inc.Inventors: Martin P. Babcock, Robert J. Oliveira, William Parish, Vasant V. Kolpe, Michael T. Venem
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Publication number: 20090232342Abstract: An adapter configured to be detachably coupled to an earbud-type sound device or other sound device is disclosed. The adapter includes an adapter body having a top portion, a bottom portion which is configured to be detachably coupled to a sound device, and a projection extending from the top portion at a junction region between the projection and the top portion of the adapter body. The projection includes a sound conduit extending from an opening in the top portion of the adapter body. Furthermore, the junction region includes a multi-directional positioning component allowing the projection to be positioned at a plurality of angular positions relative to the top portion of the adapter body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: HEARING COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Robert J. Oliveira, Martin P. Babcock, Michael T. Venem
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Publication number: 20080226114Abstract: Adapters for use with sound devices and methods for making and using the same. An adapter may include an adapter body including a wall having a first surface and a second surface, and a projection extending from the wall. The adapter is generally configured to be attachable to a sound device such as an earbud or earphone. A sleeve configured to at least in part extend into the ear canal of a user during use may be attached to the projection. The adapter may additionally include one or more unobstructed orifices extending through the wall of the adapter between the first surface and the second surface. The one or more unobstructed orifices may allow leakage of acoustical energy from the adapter, thus modifying the level of sound energy at certain frequencies transmitted to the ear canal of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: HEARING COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Steven Thompson, Michael T. Venem, Martin P. Babcock, William Parish, Robert J. Oliveira
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Publication number: 20080144870Abstract: Adapters for use with sound devices and methods for making and using the same. In some embodiments, an example adapter may include an adapter body having a first side, a port or projection extending from the first side, and a second side. The second side is generally configured to be attachable to a sound device such as an earbud or earbud-type of headphone. The projection may include a sleeve attached thereto. The projection and sleeve are generally configured to at least in part extend into the ear canal of a user during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2008Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: HEARING COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Robert J. Oliveira, Michael T. Venem, Martin P. Babcock