Patents by Inventor Karsten Videbaek

Karsten Videbaek 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: 20040258264
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a hearing aid insert module comprising a socket module, and a substantially closed-loop frame comprising electrically conductive portions, the closed-loop frame further comprising engaging means adapted to releasably coupling the hearing aid insert module to a faceplate of a hearing aid. The invention is of advantage in that releasable coupling of the faceplate to the socket module via the frame is capable of rendering the insert module easier to manufacture, to user-customize and to repair. The frame is arranged to impart a majority of structural rigidity to the faceplate when inserted therein. Such rigidity is of benefit in that the faceplate is capable in use of applying a flexural component to the frame which could damage the frame if not of sufficiently substantial rigidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Martin Bondo Jorgensen, Karsten Videbaek
  • Publication number: 20040215053
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a receiver module adapted to be positioned in an ear canal. The receiver module comprises a receiver having a receiver housing and expansible means surrounding at least part of the receiver housing, the expansible means having a first opening aligned with an output port of the receiver housing so as to allow for generated acoustic waves to propagate away from the receiver module and into the ear canal, the receiver module further comprising encapsulation means partly encircling the expansible means, the encapsulation means being adapted to provide, in an expanded state of the expansible means, a second opening aligned with the output port of the receiver housing so as to allow for the generated outgoing acoustic waves to propagate away from the receiver module and into the ear canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Matin Bondo Jorgensen, Karsten Videbaek
  • Publication number: 20040173442
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a combined roller and push switch assembly, comprising a substantially hollow wheel-like roller member being displaceable from an initial position to a displaced position. The combined roller and push switch assembly further comprises means for returning the roller member from the displaced position to the initial position, the returning means comprising a resilient member being at least partly encircled by the roller member, and means for detecting rotation of the roller member in relation to an associated frame. In particular, the combined roller and push switch assembly further comprising switching means for indicating when the roller member is in the displaced position, the switching means being at least partly encircled by the roller member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Martin Bondo Jorgensen, Soren Ravnkilde, Karsten Videbaek, Morten Bjorn Wagner
  • Patent number: 6589688
    Abstract: A battery holder for a microelectronic device, said holder comprising a frame having a substantially circular base and a curved portion with an upper and a lower surface. The curved portion encloses at least part of the substantially circular base, and the frame is adapted to hold a battery. A first conductor extends from a first part of the curved portion to a second part of the curved portion, and wherein a first end of the first conductor is positioned within the first part of the curved portion and wherein a second end of the first conductor is positioned within the second part of the curved portion. A movable member is positioned on the curved portion and adapted to provide an electrical connection between the second end of the first conductor and a point of contact within the second part of the curved portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: SonionMicrotronic A/S
    Inventors: Martin Bondo Jørgensen, Karsten Videbæk
  • Publication number: 20030095584
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a digital pulse generator being adapted to be integrated in electronic equipment, such as hearing instruments, mobile phones and/or audio equipment. In particular, the present invention relates to a digital pulse generator being capable of providing an output signal on two or more terminals. The digital pulse generator according to the present invention requires a minimum of electrical components, so as to provide a cheaper and easier assembling process, and to provide a digital pulse generator that is shock resistant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Soren Ravnkilde, Karsten Videbaek
  • Publication number: 20030024799
    Abstract: The present invention relates to switch or volume control assemblies, in particular to switch or volume control assemblies to be mounted in e.g. hearing aids, said assembly comprising a movable member, such as a wheel-like member positioned between at least two detachable parts defining the exterior of a housing, the movable member having a part extending out of the housing, the movable member engaging a contact member so as to move the contact member with the movable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Martin Bondo Jorgensen, Karsten Videbaek
  • Publication number: 20020196958
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a receiver module being adapted to be positioned in an ear canal, the receiver module comprising a receiver having a receiver housing, said receiver being adapted to receive a time dependent electrical signal, said receiver further being adapted to generate outgoing acoustic waves via an output port in the receiver housing in response to the received time dependent electrical signal, and expansible means surrounding at least part of the receiver housing, said expansible means having an opening aligned with the output port of the receiver housing so as to allow the generated outgoing acoustic waves to penetrate away from the receiver module and into the ear canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Aart Zeger van Halteren, Martin Bondo Jorgensen, Karsten Videbaek, Theodorus Gerardus Maria Brouwer, Paulus Teun Spaanderman, Dennis Jacobus Mattheus Mocking, Jeroen Pieter Johannes Augustijn
  • Publication number: 20010041287
    Abstract: A battery holder for a microelectronic device, said holder comprising a frame having a substantially circular base and a curved portion with an upper and a lower surface. The curved portion encloses at least part of the substantially circular base, and the frame is adapted to hold a battery. A first conductor extends from a first part of the curved portion to a second part of the curved portion, and wherein a first end of the first conductor is positioned within the first part of the curved portion and wherein a second end of the first conductor is positioned within the second part of the curved portion. A movable member is positioned on the curved portion and adapted to provide an electrical connection between the second end of the first conductor and a point of contact within the second part of the curved portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventors: Martin Bondo Jorgensen, Karsten Videbaek