Patents by Inventor Christoph Leist

Christoph Leist 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: 10623871
    Abstract: There is provided a hearing assistance system, comprising at least a first hearing device to be worn at one ear of a user, the first hearing device comprising a 3-axes accelerometer sensor for generating an acceleration signal indicative of the acceleration of the first hearing device, and an orientation sensor for generating an orientation signal indicative of the azimuthal orientation of the first hearing device, wherein the orientation sensor is selected from the group consisting of a 3-axes magnetic compass sensor and a 3-axes gyroscope sensor, and wherein the system comprises a judgement unit for judging, by analyzing the acceleration signal and the orientation signal of the first hearing device, whether the first hearing device is presently worn at the right ear or at the left ear of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Sonova AG
    Inventors: Yves Oesch, Christoph Leist, Marius Rufenacht
  • Publication number: 20190297431
    Abstract: There is provided a hearing assistance system, comprising at least a first hearing device to be worn at one ear of a user, the first hearing device comprising a 3-axes accelerometer sensor for generating an acceleration signal indicative of the acceleration of the first hearing device, and an orientation sensor for generating an orientation signal indicative of the azimuthal orientation of the first hearing device, wherein the orientation sensor is selected from the group consisting of a 3-axes magnetic compass sensor and a 3-axes gyroscope sensor, and wherein the system comprises a judgement unit for judging, by analyzing the acceleration signal and the orientation signal of the first hearing device, whether the first hearing device is presently worn at the right ear or at the left ear of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Rochester Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Yves Oesch, Christoph Leist, Marius Rufenacht
  • Patent number: 10291992
    Abstract: Provided is a method of mounting at least one hearing device component (14) inside a hearing device shell (12). Said method comprises the steps of threading a fixture means (16) through a hole (18) formed in the wall of the hearing device shell (12) and attaching the hearing device component (14) to the end of the portion of the fixture means (16) protruding into the inside of the hearing device shell (12). The method further comprises manipulating the portion of the fixture means (16) protruding to the outside of the hearing device shell (12) such to position the hearing device component (14) in a predetermined position, and fixing the positioned hearing device component (14) to the inner wall of the hearing device shell (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Sonova AG
    Inventors: Andre Lucien Ochsenbein, Christoph Leist, Gabriel Perez
  • Patent number: 10021495
    Abstract: An antenna module for a hearing device includes a hollow core provided with an axial passageway and a winding around the core which is connectable with a hearing device. The antenna module is arranged to be at least partially contained within the ear canal of a user. This enables the antenna to be separated from sources of interference, since it can be positioned inside the ear canal away from hearing device electronics, thus reducing requirements for shielding and/or compensation. The invention further relates to an ear tip and a hearing device including such an antenna module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: SONOVA AG
    Inventors: Andi Vonlanthen, Stephan Gehring, Christoph Leist, Andreas Jakob, Daniel Probst
  • Publication number: 20180035218
    Abstract: Provided is a method of mounting at least one hearing device component (14) inside a hearing device shell (12). Said method comprises the steps of threading a fixture means (16) through a hole (18) formed in the wall of the hearing device shell (12) and attaching the hearing device component (14) to the end of the portion of the fixture means (16) protruding into the inside of the hearing device shell (12). The method further comprises manipulating the portion of the fixture means (16) protruding to the outside of the hearing device shell (12) such to position the hearing device component (14) in a predetermined position, and fixing the positioned hearing device component (14) to the inner wall of the hearing device shell (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Andre Lucien OCHSENBEIN, CHRISTOPH LEIST, GABRIEL PEREZ
  • Patent number: 9749759
    Abstract: The present invention proposes a sound tube (3) for an earpiece (1), wherein a first section (4) of an inner surface of the sound tube (3) has a structured surface, in particular a textural pattern forming a relief comprising convexities (13) and/or concavities (11). Alternatively or additionally, the sound tube (3) features a radially extending, circumferential flange (8), annular lip (8?) or collar at an outer surface of the sound tube (3). The present invention is further directed to a sound tube arrangement comprising two of the proposed sound tubes integrally formed in one piece and to an earpiece (1) with such a sound tube (3) or such a sound tube arrangement as well as to a hearing device with such an earpiece (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Sonova AG
    Inventors: Jonas Meyer, Martin Rahn, Christoph Leist, Roland Hug, Sven Keller, Marco Breitler
  • Publication number: 20160330555
    Abstract: An antenna module for a hearing device includes a hollow core provided with an axial passageway and a winding around the core which is connectable with a hearing device. The antenna module is arranged to be at least partially contained within the ear canal of a user. This enables the antenna to be separated from sources of interference, since it can be positioned inside the ear canal away from hearing device electronics, thus reducing requirements for shielding and/or compensation. The invention further relates to an ear tip and a hearing device including such an antenna module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Andi Vonlanthen, Stephan Gehring, Christoph Leist, Andreas Jakob, Daniel Probst
  • Publication number: 20160269839
    Abstract: The present invention proposes a sound tube (3) for an earpiece (1), wherein a first section (4) of an inner surface of the sound tube (3) has a structured surface, in particular a textural pattern forming a relief comprising convexities (13) and/or concavities (11). Alternatively or additionally, the sound tube (3) features a radially extending, circumferential flange (8), annular lip (8?) or collar at an outer surface of the sound tube (3). The present invention is further directed to a sound tube arrangement comprising two of the proposed sound tubes integrally formed in one piece and to an earpiece (1) with such a sound tube (3) or such a sound tube arrangement as well as to a hearing device with such an earpiece (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Jonas Meyer, Martin RAHN, Christoph LEIST, Roland HUG, Sven KELLER, Marco BREITLER
  • Patent number: 9426588
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an antenna module for a hearing device. The antenna module comprises a hollow core provided with an axial passageway and a winding around the core which is connectable with a hearing device. The antenna module is arranged to be at least partially contained within the ear canal of a user. This enables the antenna to be separated from sources of interference, since it can be positioned inside the ear canal away from hearing device electronics, thus reducing requirements for shielding and/or compensation. The invention further relates to an ear tip and a hearing device comprising such an antenna module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: SONOVA AG
    Inventors: Andi Vonlanthen, Stephan Gehring, Christoph Leist, Andreas Jakob, Daniel Probst
  • Publication number: 20150146900
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an antenna module for a hearing device. The antenna module comprises a hollow core provided with an axial passageway and a winding around the core which is connectable with a hearing device. The antenna module is arranged to be at least partially contained within the ear canal of a user. This enables the antenna to be separated from sources of interference, since it can be positioned inside the ear canal away from hearing device electronics, thus reducing requirements for shielding and/or compensation. The invention further relates to an ear tip and a hearing device comprising such an antenna module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: Phonak AG
    Inventors: Andi Vonlanthen, Stephan Gehring, Christoph Leist, Andreas Jakob, Daniel Probst
  • Patent number: 8311252
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a hearing device with a main housing (10) to be worn behind the ear, a secondary housing (20) separated thereof and to be arranged partly or completely within the ear and a speaker, and a connecting element (30) being arranged between the main housing (10). The secondary housing (20), includes at least an electrical and/or an acoustical connection between the speaker and the main housing (10). According to the present invention, at least one damping element (44) is arranged between the main housing (10) and the secondary housing (20). The damping element (44) reduces or prevents the transfer of vibrations between the microphone (15) and the speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Phonak AG
    Inventors: Erich Dittli, Daniel Mueller, Christoph Leist
  • Publication number: 20100111341
    Abstract: The hearing device with a main housing (10) to be worn behind the ear, a secondary housing (20) separated thereof and to be arranged partly or completely within the ear and comprising a speaker, and a connecting element (30) being arranged between the main housing (10) and the secondary housing (20), comprises at least an electrical and/or an acoustical connection between the speaker and the main housing (10). According to the present invention, at least one damping element (44) is arranged between the main housing (10) and the secondary housing (20). The damping element (44) reduces or prevents the transfer of vibrations between the microphone (15) and the speaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: PHONAK AG
    Inventors: Erich Dittli, Daniel Mueller, Christoph Leist