Patents by Inventor Keith Guggenberger
Keith Guggenberger 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).
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Publication number: 20210377508Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein include a first scanner comprising an inflatable membrane configured to be inflated with a medium to conform an exterior surface of the inflatable membrane to an interior shape of a cavity, the medium attenuating, at a first rate per unit length, light having a first optical wavelength, and attenuating, at a second rate per unit length, light having a second optical wavelength; an emitter configured to illuminate an interior surface of the inflatable membrane; a detector configured to receive light from the interior surface; a processor configured to generate a first electronic representation of the interior shape based on the received light; and a design computer configured to modify the first electronic representation into a three-dimensional shape by correlating pixels of the first electronic representation with corresponding distance information from the first scanner to the inflatable membrane for each pixel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Robert J. Fei, Michael L. Rishton, Jonathan Aguilar, Lydia Gregoret, Keith Guggenberger, Brett Zubiate, Brian J. Fligor, Xiaowei Chen, David J. Wilfert
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Patent number: 11122255Abstract: A system includes a first scanner comprising an inflatable membrane configured to be inflated with a medium to conform an exterior surface of the inflatable membrane to an interior shape of a cavity, the medium attenuating, at a first rate per unit length, light having a first optical wavelength, and at a second rate per unit length, light having a second optical wavelength. The system comprises an emitter and detector configured to generate and receive light from the interior surface of the inflatable membrane, respectively. A processor is configured to generate a first electronic representation of the interior shape and a second electronic representation of a second shape based on the received light. A design computer is configured to combine the first and second electronic representation into a combined electronic representation corresponding to at least a portion of the interior shape based on at least one or more native references.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Lantos Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Fei, Michael L. Rishton, Jonathan Aguilar, Lydia Gregoret, Keith Guggenberger, Brett Zubiate, Brian J. Fligor, Xiaowei Chen, David J. Wilfert
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Publication number: 20200236341Abstract: A system includes a first scanner comprising an inflatable membrane configured to be inflated with a medium to conform an exterior surface of the inflatable membrane to an interior shape of a cavity, the medium attenuating, at a first rate per unit length, light having a first optical wavelength, and at a second rate per unit length, light having a second optical wavelength. The system comprises an emitter and detector configured to generate and receive light from the interior surface of the inflatable membrane, respectively. A processor is configured to generate a first electronic representation of the interior shape and a second electronic representation of a second shape based on the received light. A design computer is configured to combine the first and second electronic representation into a combined electronic representation corresponding to at least a portion of the interior shape based on at least one or more native references.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Robert J. Fei, Michael L. Rishton, Jonathan Aguilar, Lydia Gregoret, Keith Guggenberger, Brett Zubiate, Brian J. Fligor, Xiaowei Chen, David J. Wilfert
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Patent number: 10616560Abstract: A system includes a first scanner having an inflatable membrane configured to be inflated with a medium to conform an exterior surface of the inflatable membrane to an interior shape of a cavity. The medium attenuates, at first rate per unit length, light having a first optical wavelength, and attenuates, at a second rate per unit length, light having a second optical wavelength. An emitter is configured to generate light to illuminate the interior surface and a detector is configured to receive light from the interior surface. The scanner further includes a processor configured to generate a first electronic representation of the interior shape based on the light. A design computer is configured to modify the first electronic representation into a three-dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of the interior shape and a fabricator configured to fabricate, based at least on the modified first electronic representation, an earbud.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: LANTOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Robert J. Fei, Michael L. Rishton, Jonathan Aguilar, Lydia Gregoret, Keith Guggenberger, Brett Zubiate, Brian J. Fligor, Xiaowei Chen, David J. Wilfert
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Publication number: 20190014309Abstract: A system includes a first scanner having an inflatable membrane configured to be inflated with a medium to conform an exterior surface of the inflatable membrane to an interior shape of a cavity. The medium attenuates, at first rate per unit length, light having a first optical wavelength, and attenuates, at a second rate per unit length, light having a second optical wavelength. An emitter is configured to generate light to illuminate the interior surface and a detector is configured to receive light from the interior surface. The scanner further includes a processor configured to generate a first electronic representation of the interior shape based on the light. A design computer is configured to modify the first electronic representation into a three-dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of the interior shape and a fabricator configured to fabricate, based at least on the modified first electronic representation, an earbud.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Robert J. Fei, Michael L. Rishton, Jonathan Aguilar, Lydia Gregoret, Keith Guggenberger, Brett Zubiate, Brian J. Fligor, Xiaowei Chen, David J. Wilfert
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Patent number: 10122989Abstract: A system includes a first scanner having an inflatable membrane configured to be inflated with a medium to conform an exterior surface of the inflatable membrane to an interior shape of a cavity. The medium attenuates, at first rate per unit length, light having a first optical wavelength, and attenuates, at a second rate per unit length, light having a second optical wavelength. An emitter is configured to generate light to illuminate the interior surface and a detector is configured to receive light from the interior surface. The scanner further includes a processor configured to generate a first electronic representation of the interior shape based on the light. A design computer is configured to modify the first electronic representation into a three-dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of the interior shape and a fabricator configured to fabricate, based at least on the modified first electronic representation, an earbud.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Lantos Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Fei, Michael L. Rishton, Jonathan Aguilar, Lydia Gregoret, Keith Guggenberger, Brett Zubiate, Brian J. Fligor, Xiaowei Chen, David J. Wilfert
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Publication number: 20170104977Abstract: A system includes a first scanner having an inflatable membrane configured to be inflated with a medium to conform an exterior surface of the inflatable membrane to an interior shape of a cavity. The medium attenuates, at first rate per unit length, light having a first optical wavelength, and attenuates, at a second rate per unit length, light having a second optical wavelength. An emitter is configured to generate light to illuminate the interior surface and a detector is configured to receive light from the interior surface. The scanner further includes a processor configured to generate a first electronic representation of the interior shape based on the light. A design computer is configured to modify the first electronic representation into a three-dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of the interior shape and a fabricator configured to fabricate, based at least on the modified first electronic representation, an earbud.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: ROBERT J. FEI, Michael L. Rishton, Jonathan Aguilar, Lydia Gregorette, Keith Guggenberger, Brett Zubiate, Brian J. Fligor, Xiaowei Chen, David J. Wilfert
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Publication number: 20160353216Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are systems and methods for in-the-ear retention for hearing assistance devices. One aspect of the present subject matter includes a hearing assistance device configured to compensate for hearing losses of a user. The hearing assistance device includes an in-the-ear portion configured to be worn in an ear of a wearer, and an adjustable detachable rigid arm configured to connect to the in-the-ear portion. According to various embodiments, the arm is configured to provide a retention fit for the in-the-ear portion using bends in an ear canal of the ear.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Jerome C. Ruzicka, Keith Guggenberger, Brian Michael Harden
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Patent number: 5099947Abstract: Hearing aids, particularly hearing aids of the type embodying an ear-fitted housing having an interior receiver at the receiver tube leading from the interior receiver to the exterior of the housing. Particularly, a wax guard in the form of a coil of wire which is interference-fitted within the receiver to provide a restrictive path for ear wax and, thus protect the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1990Date of Patent: March 31, 1992Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Keith A. Guggenberger, Jerome C. Ruzicka