Patents by Inventor Karl S. I. Hilding

Karl S. I. Hilding 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).

  • Acoustic headset with integrated two-way digital and analog communication components
    Patent number: 10667054
    Abstract: In some examples, an acoustic headset for providing hearing protection, includes: a first auditory cup; a second auditory cup; at least one of a stirrup or headband interconnecting the first and second auditory cups; at least one speaker integrated within at least one of the first auditory cup or the second auditory cup; a microphone that receives sound, wherein the microphone is coupled to the acoustic headset; and wherein at least one of the first and second auditory cups comprises a digital component for transmission and receipt of digital wireless audio communications, and wherein at least one of the first and second auditory cups comprises an analog component for transmission and receipt of analog wireless audio communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Karl S. I. Hilding, Marcus J. Ekblad, Petter M. Igede
  • Acoustic Headset With Integrated Two-Way Digital And Analog Communication Components
    Publication number: 20190200125
    Abstract: In some examples, an acoustic headset for providing hearing protection, includes: a first auditory cup; a second auditory cup; at least one of a stirrup or headband interconnecting the first and second auditory cups; at least one speaker integrated within at least one of the first auditory cup or the second auditory cup; a microphone that receives sound, wherein the microphone is coupled to the acoustic headset; and wherein at least one of the first and second auditory cups comprises a digital component for transmission and receipt of digital wireless audio communications, and wherein at least one of the first and second auditory cups comprises an analog component for transmission and receipt of analog wireless audio communications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Karl S. I. Hilding, Marcus J. Ekblad, Petter M. Igede