Patents by Inventor Jan Johansen

Jan Johansen 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).

  • Publication number: 20200145768
    Abstract: An earpiece for a hearing device includes: an ear canal part to be introduced into an ear canal of a user, the ear canal part comprising a first contact surface configured to contact a superior part of the ear canal of the user; a primary sensor, where the primary sensor is configured to measure signals from a skin surface of the user; and a support structure comprising a first part and a second part, wherein the first part of the support structure is attached to the ear canal part, wherein the second part of the support structure is attached to the primary sensor, and wherein the second part of the support structure is configured to position the primary sensor in an inferior concha cava of the user; wherein the support structure is configured to apply a force to press the primary sensor towards the skin surface of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Henrik NIELSEN, Jan Johansen
  • Publication number: 20200008342
    Abstract: A system 100 and a method 300 for processing soil. The system comprises a soil processing device 110, arranged to be moved on a soil surface; and a driving device 60, e.g. a vehicle, arranged to move the soil processing device 110 on a portion of the soil surface 170. The soil processing device 110 includes a frame 112, arranged to slide or roll on the portion of the soil surface 170 during operation of the system 0; and at least one substantially horizontal pipe 114, attached to the frame 112, extending along an underside of the frame 112, at a predetermined depth. The pipe 14 has a plurality of apertures 116 along its length, and is connectable to a vacuum generating device that provides an underpressure in the pipe. The system further comprises a protective cover 150 attached to an upper side of the frame 112, the portion of the soil surface 170 and the cover 120 defining a compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Finn Limseth, Kare Jan Johansen, Rune Ostigard, Arvid Laksesvela, Olav Wirgenes, Hans Kristian Westrum, Roy Stensgaard
  • Patent number: 10187735
    Abstract: A hearing aid device includes: a hearing aid housing surrounding an inner space; a frame structure arranged in the inner space, the frame structure configured for mounting at least a microphone and a signal processing unit; a sound emitter sized for being arranged in an ear canal; a conductor, wherein the sound emitter is arranged on a first end of the conductor; a connector socket arranged in the frame structure, wherein the hearing aid housing comprises a passage located in front of the connector socket; a connector plug arranged on a second end of the conductor, the connector plug configured for insertion through the passage for connection to the connector socket; a recess at an outer surface of the connector plug; and a locking plug having a first part configured to extend through a housing opening at the hearing aid housing, and engage with the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventor: Jan Johansen
  • Publication number: 20180367924
    Abstract: A hearing aid device includes: a hearing aid housing surrounding an inner space; a frame structure arranged in the inner space, the frame structure configured for mounting at least a microphone and a signal processing unit; a sound emitter sized for being arranged in an ear canal; a conductor, wherein the sound emitter is arranged on a first end of the conductor; a connector socket arranged in the frame structure, wherein the hearing aid housing comprises a passage located in front of the connector socket; a connector plug arranged on a second end of the conductor, the connector plug configured for insertion through the passage for connection to the connector socket; a recess at an outer surface of the connector plug; and a locking plug having a first part configured to extend through a housing opening at the hearing aid housing, and engage with the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventor: Jan JOHANSEN
  • Publication number: 20180296061
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for squeezing water out of a sponge board (1) having a bow handle (2) arranged on a backing plate (14), the device comprising a perforated base plate (3) and a pressure element (4), wherein the perforated base plate (3) comprises multiple drainage openings (5) for allowing water to drain from an upper surface (6) of the perforated base plate; and the pressure element (4) comprises a first end (7), a second end (8), at least one pressure surface (11) and a recess (9), the recess is arranged to accommodate the bow handle (2) when the sponge board (1) is arranged on the upper surface (6) of the perforated base plate (3), the first end (7) is pivotably connected to the perforated base plate by at least one hinge (12) and the second end (8) is distal from the first end and comprises a push handle (10), and the pressure element (4) may pivot between a first position, wherein the sponge board (1) may be arranged on the upper surface (6) of the perforated base plate (3), and a
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Jaran Rogeberg, Rune Ostigard, Kare Jan Johansen, Finn Limseth
  • Patent number: 10063979
    Abstract: A hearing aid and a method for operating a hearing aid is disclosed. The hearing aid comprises a processor configured to compensate for a hearing loss; a battery unit comprising a rechargeable battery; a wireless receiver element for receipt of a wireless power signal, the wireless receiver element configured to convert the wireless power signal to an electrical power signal; a detector assembly for provision of one or more detector signals including a first detector signal; and a power controller connected to the processor and the detector assembly, wherein the power controller is configured to select a power mode of the hearing aid from a plurality of power modes based on the first detector signal and apply the selected power mode in the hearing aid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Jan Johansen, Kim Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20170164120
    Abstract: A hearing aid and a method for operating a hearing aid is disclosed. The hearing aid comprises a processor configured to compensate for a hearing loss; a battery unit comprising a rechargeable battery; a wireless receiver element for receipt of a wireless power signal, the wireless receiver element configured to convert the wireless power signal to an electrical power signal; a detector assembly for provision of one or more detector signals including a first detector signal; and a power controller connected to the processor and the detector assembly, wherein the power controller is configured to select a power mode of the hearing aid from a plurality of power modes based on the first detector signal and apply the selected power mode in the hearing aid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: GN ReSound A/S
    Inventors: Jan JOHANSEN, Kim RASMUSSEN
  • Patent number: 9578430
    Abstract: A hearing aid includes: a receiver having a side face with a sound outlet, and wherein a primary direction of the sound outlet is perpendicular to the side face; a hearing aid housing having an outer surface and an internal cavity configured for containing the receiver; a filter socket coupled to the hearing aid housing; and a filter releasably attached to the filter socket; wherein the filter socket defines a direction of detachment of the filter from the filter socket, and wherein the direction of detachment is arranged obliquely with respect to the primary direction of the sound outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Nielsen, Jan Johansen
  • Publication number: 20160227334
    Abstract: A hearing aid device includes: a hearing aid housing surrounding an inner space; a frame structure arranged in the inner space, the frame structure configured for mounting at least a microphone and a signal processing unit; a sound emitter sized for being arranged in an ear canal; a conductor, wherein the sound emitter is arranged on a first end of the conductor; a connector socket arranged in the frame structure, wherein the hearing aid housing comprises a passage located in front of the connector socket; a connector plug arranged on a second end of the conductor, the connector plug configured for insertion through the passage for connection to the connector socket; a recess at an outer surface of the connector plug; and a locking plug having a first part configured to extend through a housing opening at the hearing aid housing, and engage with the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: GN RESOUND A/S
    Inventor: Jan JOHANSEN
  • Patent number: 9398383
    Abstract: A battery assembly for powering a hearing device includes: a main part having at least a first surface and a second surface, the main part comprising a first electrode formed as an inductive coil; a first attachment member on at least a primary part of the first surface for attaching the main part to a hearing device housing of the hearing device; a second attachment member for attaching a direct current source to the main part; and an electronic circuit having a first input terminal and a second input terminal connectable to a first output terminal and a second output terminal, respectively, of the direct current source, wherein the electronic circuit is connected to the first electrode, and wherein the electronic circuit is configured for converting direct current from the direct current source to alternating current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: GN RESOUND A/S
    Inventor: Jan Johansen
  • Patent number: 9392385
    Abstract: A hearing aid includes: a hearing aid housing; a receiver; and a filter; wherein the hearing aid housing comprises an outer surface, a housing opening at the outer surface, and an internal cavity configured for containing the receiver; wherein the filter is insertable into the housing opening and is releasably mounted to the hearing aid housing; and wherein the housing opening is configured to provide sound emitted from the receiver, and wherein the housing opening and the receiver are relatively sized in order to allow for insertion of the receiver through the housing opening into the internal cavity for containment of the receiver in the internal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: GN ReSound A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Nielsen, Jan Johansen
  • Patent number: 9386383
    Abstract: A receiver for a hearing aid includes: a receiver housing having a side face with a sound opening; and a filter holder with a filter, wherein the filter holder is fastened to the receiver housing; wherein the filter holder has a bottom face, a first opening at the bottom face, a second opening configured for releasably mounting the filter to the filter holder, and a sound channel located between the first and second openings and aligned with the first opening; and wherein the bottom face of the filter holder abuts the side face of the receiver housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: GN ReSound A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Nielsen, Jan Johansen
  • Publication number: 20150296314
    Abstract: A hearing aid includes: a hearing aid housing; a receiver with a receiver housing, wherein the hearing aid housing comprises an internal cavity configured for containing the receiver; and an adapter having first mounting surfaces configured for holding the receiver, and second mounting surfaces configured for releasably attaching the adapter to a part of the hearing aid housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: GN ReSound A/S
    Inventors: Henrik NIELSEN, Jan JOHANSEN
  • Publication number: 20150296313
    Abstract: A hearing aid includes: a receiver having a side face with a sound outlet, and wherein a primary direction of the sound outlet is perpendicular to the side face; a hearing aid housing having an outer surface and an internal cavity configured for containing the receiver; a filter socket coupled to the hearing aid housing; and a filter releasably attached to the filter socket; wherein the filter socket defines a direction of detachment of the filter from the filter socket, and wherein the direction of detachment is arranged obliquely with respect to the primary direction of the sound outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: GN ReSound A/S
    Inventors: Henrik NIELSEN, Jan JOHANSEN
  • Publication number: 20150296315
    Abstract: A receiver for a hearing aid includes: a receiver housing having a side face with a sound opening; and a filter holder with a filter, wherein the filter holder is fastened to the receiver housing; wherein the filter holder has a bottom face, a first opening at the bottom face, a second opening configured for releasably mounting the filter to the filter holder, and a sound channel located between the first and second openings and aligned with the first opening; and wherein the bottom face of the filter holder abuts the side face of the receiver housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: GN ReSound A/S
    Inventors: Henrik NIELSEN, Jan JOHANSEN
  • Publication number: 20150296316
    Abstract: A hearing aid includes: a hearing aid housing; a receiver; and a filter; wherein the hearing aid housing comprises an outer surface, a housing opening at the outer surface, and an internal cavity configured for containing the receiver; wherein the filter is insertable into the housing opening and is releasably mounted to the hearing aid housing; and wherein the housing opening is configured to provide sound emitted from the receiver, and wherein the housing opening and the receiver are relatively sized in order to allow for insertion of the receiver through the housing opening into the internal cavity for containment of the receiver in the internal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: GN ReSound A/S
    Inventors: Henrik NIELSEN, Jan JOHANSEN
  • Publication number: 20150131833
    Abstract: A battery assembly for powering a hearing device includes: a main part having at least a first surface and a second surface, the main part comprising a first electrode formed as an inductive coil; a first attachment member on at least a primary part of the first surface for attaching the main part to a hearing device housing of the hearing device; a second attachment member for attaching a direct current source to the main part; and an electronic circuit having a first input terminal and a second input terminal connectable to a first output terminal and a second output terminal, respectively, of the direct current source, wherein the electronic circuit is connected to the first electrode, and wherein the electronic circuit is configured for converting direct current from the direct current source to alternating current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: GN RESOUND A/S
    Inventor: Jan JOHANSEN
  • Patent number: 8737657
    Abstract: A suspension for a hearing device having a receiver includes a first part, a second part, and a vibration isolator positioned between the first and the second parts, and mechanically coupled to the first and second parts, wherein the first part is configured to at least partly enclose the receiver, wherein the second part is configured to at least partly enclose a sound outlet of the hearing device, wherein the vibration isolator comprises an acoustic passage part and a damping part enclosing the acoustic passage, wherein the acoustic passage part provides an acoustic passage between the first and second parts, wherein the damping part of the vibration isolator is asymmetrical along a longitudinal, a transverse axis, or both the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis, of the vibration isolator, and wherein the vibration isolator is freely suspended between the first and second parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: GN Resound A/S
    Inventors: Morten Birkmose Søndergaard, Jan Johansen
  • Publication number: 20140056456
    Abstract: A BTE hearing aid includes: a hearing aid housing configured to be worn behind a pinna of a user; and an elongated securing member having a first end coupled to the hearing aid housing proximate a sound output at the hearing aid housing, and a second end, the second end being a free end, wherein the elongated securing member is configured to be in abutment with an outer surface of an auricular sulcus for improved retention of the hearing aid housing when the hearing aid housing is worn in its intended position behind the pinna of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: GN ReSound A/S
    Inventor: Jan Johansen
  • Publication number: 20140050343
    Abstract: A BTE hearing aid includes: a hearing aid housing configured to be worn behind a pinna; a sound signal transmission member for transmission of a hearing loss compensated output signal from a first end of the sound signal transmission member to an ear canal of a user at a second end of the sound signal transmission member; a connector at the first end of the sound signal transmission member for coupling the sound signal transmission member with the housing; and an elongated securing member with a first end coupled with the hearing aid housing, and a second end, the second end of the elongated securing member being a free end; wherein the elongated securing member extends from its first end along at least a part of the hearing aid housing, and is for improved retention of the hearing aid housing in its intended position behind the pinna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: GN ReSound A/S
    Inventors: Hans Henrik Bjorstrup, Jan Johansen, Brian Jeppesen