Patents by Inventor Diep H. Ngo

Diep H. Ngo 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).

  • Semi-permanent canal hearing device and insertion method
    Patent number: 8538055
    Abstract: A semi-permanent hearing device is disclosed which is adapted to be completely positioned within the ear canal of an individual for long-term use. The device comprises a sealing retainer substantially positioned in the bony region of the ear canal and a core assembly including a receiver assembly coaxially positioned within the sealing retainer. When the device is inserted into its completely-in-the-canal position, the core assembly extends from the sealing retainer to the cartilaginous region of the ear canal in a non-occluding fashion, thereby minimizing interference in the ear canal. The hearing device is inserted in the ear canal past the aperture thereof and in close proximity to the eardrum by a physician or a hearing aid dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: InSound Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Adnan Shennib, Richard C. Urso, Diep H. Ngo
  • Semi-permanent canal hearing device
    Patent number: 7424124
    Abstract: A semi-permanent hearing device is disclosed which is adapted to be completely positioned within the ear canal of an individual for long-term use. The device comprises a sealing retainer substantially positioned in the bony region of the ear canal and a core assembly including a receiver assembly coaxially positioned within the sealing retainer. When the device is inserted into its completely-in-the-canal position, the core assembly extends from the sealing retainer to the cartilaginous region of the ear canal in a non-occluding fashion, thereby minimizing interference with hair and earwax production present in the cartilaginous region. In a preferred embodiment of the device, the core assembly comprises a battery assembly conforming substantially to the shape and dimensions of the battery enclosed within the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Insound Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Adnan Shennib, Richard C. Urso, Diep H. Ngo
  • SEMI-PERMANENT CANAL HEARING DEVICE AND INSERTION METHOD
    Publication number: 20080137892
    Abstract: A semi-permanent hearing device is disclosed which is adapted to be completely positioned within the ear canal of an individual for long-term use. The device comprises a sealing retainer substantially positioned in the bony region of the ear canal and a core assembly including a receiver assembly coaxially positioned within the sealing retainer. When the device is inserted into its completely-in-the-canal position, the core assembly extends from the sealing retainer to the cartilaginous region of the ear canal in a non-occluding fashion, thereby minimizing interference in the ear canal. The hearing device is inserted in the ear canal past the aperture thereof and in close proximity to the eardrum by a physician or a hearing aid dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: InSound Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Adnan Shennib, Richard C. Urso, Diep H. Ngo
  • Inconspicuous semi-permanent hearing device
    Patent number: 7310426
    Abstract: A semi-permanent hearing device is disclosed which is adapted to be completely positioned within the ear canal of an individual for long-term use. The device comprises a sealing retainer substantially positioned in the bony region of the ear canal and a core assembly including a receiver assembly coaxially positioned within the sealing retainer. When the device is inserted into its completely-in-the-canal position, the core assembly extends from the sealing retainer to the cartilaginous region of the ear canal in a non-occluding fashion, thereby minimizing interference with hair and earwax production present in the cartilaginous region. In a preferred embodiment of the device, the core assembly comprises a battery assembly conforming substantially to the shape and dimensions of the battery enclosed within the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: InSound Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Adnan Shennib, Richard C. Urso, Diep H. Ngo
  • Semi-permanent canal hearing device
    Patent number: 6940988
    Abstract: A semi-permanent hearing device is disclosed which is adapted to be completely positioned within the ear canal of an individual for long-term use. The device comprises a sealing retainer substantially positioned in the bony region of the ear canal and a core assembly including a receiver assembly coaxially positioned within the sealing retainer. When the device is inserted into its completely-in-the-canal position, the core assembly extends from the sealing retainer to the cartilaginous region of the ear canal in a non-occluding fashion, thereby minimizing interference with hair and earwax production present in the cartilaginous region. In a preferred embodiment of the device, the core assembly comprises a battery assembly conforming substantially to the shape and dimensions of the battery enclosed within the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: InSound Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Adnan Shennib, Richard C. Urso, Diep H. Ngo