Patents by Inventor Brian Fideler
Brian Fideler 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: 20140016810Abstract: One embodiment of the present subject matter provides an apparatus for disposition between a pinna and a head of a user, the apparatus including a behind-the-ear housing, the housing having a first lateral side located adjacent the user's ear and a second lateral side located adjacent the side of the user's head when the apparatus is worn as directed, hearing assistance electronics disposed in the behind-the-ear housing, and a control disposed on at least one lateral side of the behind-the-ear housing, the control coupled to the hearing assistance electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Brian Fideler, Sidney A. Higgins, Michael Karl Sacha, Thomas Howard Burns
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Patent number: 8565462Abstract: One embodiment of the present subject matter provides an apparatus for disposition between a pinna and a head of a user, the apparatus including a behind-the-ear housing, the housing having a first lateral side located adjacent the user's ear and a second lateral side located adjacent the side of the user's head when the apparatus is worn as directed, hearing assistance electronics disposed in the behind-the-ear housing, and a control disposed on at least one lateral side of the behind-the-ear housing, the control coupled to the hearing assistance electronics.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Brian Fideler, Sidney A. Higgins, Michael Karl Sacha, Thomas Howard Burns
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Patent number: 8428282Abstract: A method and apparatus for a modular hearing aid for a user having a hearing canal, including a microphone connected to signal processing electronics and a power supply, a housing shaped for use in at least a portion of the hearing canal and including at least one opening and a microphone hood detachably connected to the opening in the housing, wherein the microphone hood includes one or more external ports linked to an internal port such that air may flow between the one or more external ports and the internal port. In various examples, a microphone housing is adapted to mount to the housing and to fit within the at least one access port, and to connect to the microphone, the signal processing electronics and the power supply. In one variant, the apparatus includes a receiver connected to the signal processing electronics, and a fastener as a unitary connector of the cover and microphone housing to the housing. Other variations are presented herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Brian Fideler
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Patent number: 8374370Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a hearing assistance device housing for use in real ear measurements. The methods and apparatus for configuration of a hearing assistance device using an apparatus including an opening to receive a sound tube for real ear measurements and providing an opening for connection of a sound hook to a housing of the hearing assistance device.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Tao Zhang, Brian Fideler
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Patent number: 8180084Abstract: The present subject matter includes a switch and an operator to interface with the switch, the operator in a battery door of a hearing assistance device. One embodiment includes a housing, hearing assistance electronics disposed in the housing, a hinge electrically connected to the hearing assistance electronics, and a battery door coupled to the hinge, the battery door includes a switch comprising an operator and at least one contact connected to the hinge.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Sidney A. Higgins, Brian Fideler
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Patent number: 8055002Abstract: A method and apparatus for a modular hearing aid for a user having a hearing canal, including a housing adapted to fit within at least a portion of the hearing canal, and having at least one access port, a cover adapted for at least partially covering the at least one access port, and signal processing electronics connected to a microphone and a power supply. In various examples, a microphone housing is adapted to mount to the housing and to fit within the at least one access port, and to connect to the microphone, the signal processing electronics and the power supply. In one variant, the apparatus includes a receiver connected to the signal processing electronics, and a fastener as a unitary connector of the cover and microphone housing to the housing. Other variations are presented herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Brian Fideler
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Publication number: 20090245560Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a hearing assistance device housing for use in real ear measurements. The methods and apparatus for configuration of a hearing assistance device using an apparatus including an opening to receive a sound tube for real ear measurements and providing an opening for connection of a sound hook to a housing of the hearing assistance device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Tao Zhang, Brian Fideler
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Publication number: 20090016554Abstract: A method and apparatus for a modular hearing aid for a user having a hearing canal, including a microphone connected to signal processing electronics and a power supply, a housing shaped for use in at least a portion of the hearing canal and including at least one opening and a microphone hood detachably connected to the opening in the housing, wherein the microphone hood includes one or more external ports linked to an internal port such that air may flow between the one or more external ports and the internal port. In various examples, a microphone housing is adapted to mount to the housing and to fit within the at least one access port, and to connect to the microphone, the signal processing electronics and the power supply. In one variant, the apparatus includes a receiver connected to the signal processing electronics, and a fastener as a unitary connector of the cover and microphone housing to the housing. Other variations are presented herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Brian Fideler
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Publication number: 20080304685Abstract: A method and apparatus for a modular hearing aid for a user having a hearing canal, including a housing adapted to fit within at least a portion of the hearing canal, and having at least one access port, a cover adapted for at least partially covering the at least one access port, and signal processing electronics connected to a microphone and a power supply. In various examples, a microphone housing is adapted to mount to the housing and to fit within the at least one access port, and to connect to the microphone, the signal processing electronics and the power supply. In one variant, the apparatus includes a receiver connected to the signal processing electronics, and a fastener as a unitary connector of the cover and microphone housing to the housing. Other variations are presented herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Brian Fideler
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Patent number: 7443992Abstract: A method and apparatus for a modular hearing aid for a user having a hearing canal, including a housing adapted to fit within at least a portion of the hearing canal, and having at least one access port, a cover adapted for at least partially covering the at least one access port, and signal processing electronics connected to a microphone and a power supply. In various examples, a microphone housing is adapted to mount to the housing and to fit within the at least one access port, and to connect to the microphone, the signal processing electronics and the power supply. In one variant, the apparatus includes a receiver connected to the signal processing electronics, and a fastener as a unitary connector of the cover and microphone housing to the housing. Other variations are presented herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2004Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Brian Fideler
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Publication number: 20080232627Abstract: One embodiment of the present subject matter provides an apparatus for disposition between a pinna and a head of a user, the apparatus including a behind-the-ear housing, the housing having a first lateral side located adjacent the user's ear and a second lateral side located adjacent the side of the user's head when the apparatus is worn as directed, hearing assistance electronics disposed in the behind-the-ear housing, and a control disposed on at least one lateral side of the behind-the-ear housing, the control coupled to the hearing assistance electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Brian Fideler, Sidney A. Higgins, Michael Karl Sacha, Thomas Howard Burns
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Publication number: 20080232622Abstract: The present subject matter includes a switch and an operator to interface with the switch, the operator in a battery door of a hearing assistance device. One embodiment includes a housing, hearing assistance electronics disposed in the housing, a hinge electrically connected to the hearing assistance electronics, and a battery door coupled to the hinge, the battery door includes a switch comprising an operator and at least one contact connected to the hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Sidney A. Higgins, Brian Fideler
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Publication number: 20050232453Abstract: A method and apparatus for a modular hearing aid for a user having a hearing canal, including a housing adapted to fit within at least a portion of the hearing canal, and having at least one access port, a cover adapted for at least partially covering the at least one access port, and signal processing electronics connected to a microphone and a power supply. In various examples, a microphone housing is adapted to mount to the housing and to fit within the at least one access port, and to connect to the microphone, the signal processing electronics and the power supply. In one variant, the apparatus includes a receiver connected to the signal processing electronics, and a fastener as a unitary connector of the cover and microphone housing to the housing. Other variations are presented herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2004Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventor: Brian Fideler
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Patent number: 6144749Abstract: A battery enclosure for a small electronic device includes a flexible strip connecting an enclosure door with an inside surface of the device body. When the door is open, the strip forms a sling across the enclosure opening. The strip also forms a living hinge to hold the door to the device body. A button type battery is inserted into the opening against the strip and the door is pushed into the opening. Catchments hold the door within the opening. When the door is opened and the strip is pulled outward by the strip provides a force to push the battery out of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1998Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Brian Fideler