Patents by Inventor Manfred Stoifl

Manfred Stoifl 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).

  • Systems, devices and methods for fitting hearing assistance devices
    Patent number: 12101604
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to systems, devices and methods for fitting hearing assistance devices. In a first aspect, a method of fitting a hearing assistance device is included, the method including providing an audio sample to a hearing assistance device wearer, receiving input from the hearing assistance device wearer regarding a preferred sound volume or perceived loudness, receiving input from the hearing assistance device wearer with the external device regarding a bass/treble balance, and determining a maximum power output of the hearing assistance device that does not exceed a loudness discomfort level (LDL). Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Austin, David Alan Fabry, Justin R. Burwinkel, Jeffrey Paul Solum, Chris Howes, Manfred Stoifl
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FITTING HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20220369053
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to systems, devices and methods for fitting hearing assistance devices. In a first aspect, a method of fitting a hearing assistance device is included, the method including providing an audio sample to a hearing assistance device wearer, receiving input from the hearing assistance device wearer regarding a preferred sound volume or perceived loudness, receiving input from the hearing assistance device wearer with the external device regarding a bass/treble balance, and determining a maximum power output of the hearing assistance device that does not exceed a loudness discomfort level (LDL). Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: William F. Austin, David Alan Fabry, Justin R. Burwinkel, Jeffrey Paul Solum, Chris Howes, Manfred Stoifl