Patents by Inventor Gordon Berkholcs

Gordon Berkholcs 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).

  • Zinc-air dry cell holder and hearing aid that uses it
    Patent number: 5724431
    Abstract: A holder hermetically seals less than all of the air holes in a zinc-air dry cell and allows air to reach at least of the air holes. This greatly lengthens the lifespan of a zinc-air dry cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Reiter, Gordon Berkholcs
  • Hybrid behind-the-ear and completely-in-canal hearing aid
    Patent number: 5606621
    Abstract: A hybrid BTE and CIC hearing aid has a BTE component which is worn behind the patient's ear and a CIC component which is worn in the bony portion of the patient's ear canal. The BTE and CIC components are connected together with a wire cable. Electroacoustic feedback is reduced or eliminated, allowing gain to be increased. The patient is not disturbed by the occlusion effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Reiter, Gordon Berkholcs