Abstract: A portable airtight electronic component dryer device includes a container having an interior portion for receiving one or more electronic components for drying and a removable lid for the container. A desiccant is disposed in the interior portion of the container. The removable lid contains a disinfecting light source and a power source for providing power to the disinfecting light source. Light generated by the disinfecting light source is directed into the interior portion of the container.

Abstract: A dryer and sanitizer unit for rechargeable electronic devices, including a drying chamber formed by a base and a repositionable lid that covers the base, the drying chamber configured to enclose one or more rechargeable electronic devices and one or more electronic charger units associated with the one or more electronic devices, the drying chamber including one or more passages through which electric cords associated with the one or more electronic charger units may pass out of the drying chamber; and one or more disinfecting light sources located within the drying chamber.

Abstract: A method for programming a hearing assistance device includes entering an audiogram into the memory of a mobile computing device, wherein the audiogram indicates a hearing loss profile of a user of the hearing assistance device. Based on the audiogram, the mobile computing device determines a preferred hearing correction algorithm for the user and transfers the preferred algorithm to the memory of the hearing assistance device, which also contains one or more preloaded hearing correction algorithms. During an initial setup procedure, the user listens to sounds amplified by the hearing assistance device while switching between the preferred algorithm and the preloaded algorithms, and selects the algorithm that sounds best for continued use in the hearing assistance device.

Abstract: A method for programming a hearing assistance device includes entering an audiogram into the memory of a mobile computing device, wherein the audiogram indicates a hearing loss profile of a user of the hearing assistance device. Based on the audiogram, the mobile computing device determines a preferred hearing correction algorithm for the user and transfers the preferred algorithm to the memory of the hearing assistance device, which also contains one or more preloaded hearing correction algorithms. During an initial setup procedure, the user listens to sounds amplified by the hearing assistance device while switching between the preferred algorithm and the preloaded algorithms, and selects the algorithm that sounds best for continued use in the hearing assistance device.

Abstract: A dryer and sanitizer unit for rechargeable electronic devices includes a drying chamber formed by a base attached to a housing and a repositionable lid that covers the base. The drying chamber is configured to enclose one or more rechargeable electronic devices and one or more electronic charger units associated with the one or more electronic devices. The drying chamber includes one or more passages through which electric cords associated with the one or more electronic charger units may pass out of the drying chamber. One or more disinfecting light sources are located within the drying chamber.

Abstract: A portable airtight electronic component dryer device includes a container having an interior portion for receiving one or more electronic components for drying and a removable lid for the container. A desiccant is disposed in the interior portion of the container. The removable lid contains a disinfecting light source and a power source for providing power to the disinfecting light source. Light generated by the disinfecting light source is directed into the interior portion of the container.

Abstract: A dryer and sanitizer unit for rechargeable electronic devices, including a drying chamber formed by a base and a repositionable lid that covers the base, the drying chamber configured to enclose one or more rechargeable electronic devices and one or more electronic charger units associated with the one or more electronic devices, the drying chamber including one or more passages through which electric cords associated with the one or more electronic charger units may pass out of the drying chamber; and one or more disinfecting light sources located within the drying chamber.

Abstract: A dryer and sanitizer unit for rechargeable electronic devices includes a drying chamber formed by a base attached to a housing and a repositionable lid that covers the base. The drying chamber is configured to enclose one or more rechargeable electronic devices and one or more electronic charger units associated with the one or more electronic devices. The drying chamber includes one or more passages through which electric cords associated with the one or more electronic charger units may pass out of the drying chamber. An air inlet is provided in the housing in gas flow communication with the drying chamber and a filter is associated with the air inlet. One or more disinfecting light sources located within the drying chamber.

Abstract: A hearing aid maintenance system including a housing for receiving a hearing aid to be charged and dried and a hearing aid charging port, a fan, and a heater for heating air to assist in drying the hearing aid. The system includes circuitry for controlling the hearing aid charging port to selectively charge the hearing aid, for controlling the heater to maintain a battery charging temperature within a predetermined range, and for controlling the fan to provide a flow of air to dry the hearing aid.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for forming a decorative faceplate for attachment to an ear insert. An impression medium is first inserted into an ear for forming an impression of at least a portion of the ear concha and ear canal. An initial ear insert is formed based on the impression, which insert has an inner portion configured for insertion into the ear canal and an outer portion configured to be disposed in the ear concha and to face outward away from the ear. The outer portion further includes a faceplate attachment area having a perimeter edge that is configured to receive a faceplate. A model of the perimeter edge is generated, and a faceplate is formed from a faceplate material using the model as a guide. A final ear insert is formed, and the faceplate is attached to the faceplate attachment area of the final ear insert.

Abstract: A tandem casket system includes two caskets disposed side by side. Interconnecting the two caskets is a passageway in which the hands of occupants of the caskets can be joined.

Abstract: A tandem casket system includes two caskets disposed side by side. Interconnecting the two caskets is a passageway in which the hands of occupants of the caskets can be joined.

Abstract: An earplug and earplug kit having an ear insert, one or more filters that are interchangeable and that may be removably mounted to the insert for filtering various levels and types of sounds, and one or more decorative sound blocking members that are interchangeable and that may be removably mounted to the insert for reflecting or absorbing at least a portion of sounds directed toward a user's ear.