Abstract: An in-ear hearing device including an adjustable cable assembly is disclosed. The cable assembly includes a shape-configurable portion between an end portion connected an in-ear unit and a flexible end portion adjustably connected to a behind-the-ear (BTE) unit. The flexible end portion is retractably insertable into a housing of the BTE unit to adjust a length of the cable assembly between the in-ear unit and BTE unit. A cable-retention member of the BTE unit is engageable with the flexible end portion of the cable assembly to fix the cable assembly relative to the BTE unit.

Abstract: An ear-worn hearing device comprises a housing comprising an end portion configured for at least partial insertion into a user's ear, the housing comprises an opening at the end portion. A removable acoustic transducer assembly is disposed in the opening at the end portion. The transducer assembly is configured for removal from the end portion of the ear-worn hearing device housing. The transducer assembly comprises an acoustic transducer, a support structure mechanically coupled to the acoustic transducer, the open portion of the acoustic transducer acoustically coupled with an opening of the support structure; and a releasable retention structure configured to removably retain the transducer assembly in a cavity of the ear-worn hearing device housing. In some implementations a vibration isolation structure isolates the acoustic transceiver from vibration. In certain implementations, the transducer assembly includes an extraction feature that allows extraction from the end portion of the ear-worn device.

Abstract: A balanced armature receiver including a diaphragm with an elastomer surround is disclosed. The surround is fastened to multiple surfaces of the diaphragm and can be a siloxane-based material. In one implementation, the diaphragm includes a paddle flexibly coupled to a frame and the surround covers a gap between the frame and the paddle.

Abstract: A sound-producing balanced armature receiver, as disclosed, includes a receiver housing with a first internal volume, a second internal volume, and a sound outlet. The receiver includes a first diaphragm separating the first internal volume into a first front volume and a first back volume and a second diaphragm separating the second internal volume into a second front volume and a second back volume.

Abstract: A one-piece sound port adapter for a microphone assembly includes a body member configured to be fitted over a sound port of the microphone assembly. The body member includes an acoustic channel defined in part by a cavity having a sound inlet and a sound outlet, where the sound outlet is acoustically coupled to the sound port. A wall portion of the body member extends into the cavity and configured to modify an acoustic property of the acoustic channel. When mounted, the one-piece sound port adapter converts the microphone assembly from a top or bottom port microphone assembly to a side-port microphone assembly.

Abstract: Coil bobbins for balanced armature receivers are disclosed. The balanced armature receiver bobbin includes a coil support member, at least two flanges, and a shoulder. The coil support member has an armature passage extending between a first end and a second end thereof. The flanges extending radially from the coil support member such that the first flange extends from the coil support member proximate the first end and the second flange extends from the coil support member proximate the second end. The shoulder extends from the first flange, with the first flange located between the shoulder and the coil support member. The shoulder has a plurality of conductive coil pads disposed on a bottom portion thereof.

Abstract: A hearing device and subassembly therefor includes a sleeve member configured for at least partial insertion into a user's ear canal, the sleeve member defining a cavity that receives and retains at least a portion of a sound-producing electroacoustic transducer. The sleeve member includes a cable interface, wherein an electrical interface of a sound-producing electroacoustic transducer received in the cavity is accessible via the cable interface. The device also includes on or more sensors integrated with the sleeve member and positioned to sense a biomarker or other condition when the sleeve member is at least partially inserted into the user's ear canal. The hearing device includes conductive traces integrated with the sleeve member, where at least one conductive trace is electrically connected to the sensor and electrically connectable via the cable interface.

Abstract: Sound-producing acoustic receivers and hearing devices implementing such receivers are disclosed. The acoustic receiver includes a receiver housing, an output port, a receiver motor assembly, and a transducer. The receiver housing includes a diaphragm that separates the receiver housing into a back volume and a front volume. The output port is located on the receiver housing and acoustically coupled to the front volume of the receiver housing. The receiver motor assembly is disposed in the back volume and is mechanically coupled to the diaphragm. The transducer is fastened to the receiver housing.

Abstract: A balanced armature receiver including a diaphragm with an elastomer surround is disclosed. The surround is fastened to multiple surfaces of the diaphragm and can be a siloxane-based material. In one implementation, the diaphragm includes a paddle flexibly coupled to a frame and the surround covers a gap between the frame and the paddle.

Abstract: Coil bobbins for balanced armature receivers are disclosed. The balanced armature receiver bobbin includes a coil support member, at least two flanges, and a shoulder. The coil support member has an armature passage extending between a first end and a second end thereof. The flanges extending radially from the coil support member such that the first flange extends from the coil support member proximate the first end and the second flange extends from the coil support member proximate the second end. The shoulder extends from the first flange, with the first flange located between the shoulder and the coil support member. The shoulder has a plurality of conductive coil pads disposed on a bottom portion thereof.

Abstract: An ear tip for a hearing device includes a body member having a receiver retention portion that is communicably coupled to a sound port. The receiver retention portion is configured to receive and capture a receiver such as a balanced armature receiver. An electrical interface of the receiver is accessible via an opening in the receiver retention portion. The ear tip also includes an ear interface portion that is disposed at least partially about the body member. The ear interface portion is configured to be disposed in a user's ear canal. The ear interface portion and the body member are integrally formed as a unitary member.

Abstract: A one-piece sound port adapter for a microphone assembly includes a body member configured to be fitted over a sound port of the microphone assembly. The body member includes an acoustic channel defined in part by a cavity having a sound inlet and a sound outlet, where the sound outlet is acoustically coupled to the sound port. A wall portion of the body member extends into the cavity and configured to modify an acoustic property of the acoustic channel. When mounted, the one-piece sound port adapter converts the microphone assembly from a top or bottom port microphone assembly to a side-port microphone assembly.

Abstract: Sound-producing acoustic receivers and hearing devices implementing such receivers are disclosed. The acoustic receiver includes a receiver housing, an output port, a receiver motor assembly, and a transducer. The receiver housing includes a diaphragm that separates the receiver housing into a back volume and a front volume. The output port is located on the receiver housing and acoustically coupled to the front volume of the receiver housing. The receiver motor assembly is disposed in the back volume and is mechanically coupled to the diaphragm. The transducer is fastened to the receiver housing.

Abstract: An ear tip for a hearing device includes a body member having a receiver retention portion that is communicably coupled to a sound port. The receiver retention portion is configured to receive and capture a receiver such as a balanced armature receiver. An electrical interface of the receiver is accessible via an opening in the receiver retention portion. The ear tip also includes an ear interface portion that is disposed at least partially about the body member. The ear interface portion is configured to be disposed in a user's ear canal. The ear interface portion and the body member are integrally formed as a unitary member.

Abstract: A hearing device and subassembly therefor includes a sleeve member configured for at least partial insertion into a user's ear canal, the sleeve member defining a cavity that receives and retains at least a portion of a sound-producing electroacoustic transducer. The sleeve member includes a cable interface, wherein an electrical interface of a sound-producing electroacoustic transducer received in the cavity is accessible via the cable interface. The device also includes on or more sensors integrated with the sleeve member and positioned to sense a biomarker or other condition when the sleeve member is at least partially inserted into the user's ear canal. The hearing device includes conductive traces integrated with the sleeve member, where at least one conductive trace is electrically connected to the sensor and electrically connectable via the cable interface.

Abstract: An acoustic receiver diaphragm includes a frame with an opening extending therethrough. A paddle is disposed in the opening, and a gap extends between portions of the paddle and the frame. A hinge connects the paddle to the frame. The hinge has a coined portion, and the paddle is movable relative to the frame upon flexing the coined portion of the hinge. A portion of the frame, the paddle, and the hinge form an unassembled, single-piece substantially planar member.

Abstract: An ear tip for coupling to an acoustic device includes a body member having an acoustic passage. The passage has an acoustic input and an acoustic output. An ear interface is disposed at least partially about the body member. The ear interface is formed of a resilient material and is configured to be disposed at least partially in a user's ear canal. An acoustically transmissive barrier is coupled to the body member and is disposed across the acoustic passage. In some embodiments, a grate is optionally disposed across the acoustic passage with the grate being located closer to the acoustic output than the acoustically transmissive barrier. A retention structure is disposed on a surface of the acoustic passage. The retention structure is configured to removably fasten the ear tip to the acoustic device, where sound propagates through the acoustic passage and across the acoustically transmissive barrier.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a microphone and a gasket. The microphone includes a base having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface is generally parallel with the outer surface. The base has a port extending from the outer surface to the inner surface. The microphone includes a micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) transducer coupled to the inner surface of the base over the port. The microphone has a cover coupled to the base and the cover encloses the MEMS transducer. The gasket is coupled to the outer surface of the base and forms a channel. The channel has a first end and a second end. The first end communicates with the port of the microphone, and the second end of the channel is generally aligned with an edge of the base.

Abstract: An audio device is provided, such as a receiver-in-canal hearing aid, which includes an in-the-ear component, a behind-the-ear component, and a cable connecting the in-the-ear component and the behind-the-ear component. The cable includes a reinforcing backbone having a bulbous end portion anchored to one of the in-the-ear component and the behind-the-ear component. The bulbous end portion includes fibers that have been splayed apart which provides larger surface area for adhesively bonding the bulbous end portion to the in-the ear component or the behind-the-ear component. In one form, the reinforcing backbone includes ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.

Abstract: An acoustic apparatus includes a mechanical shell, a first electronic component, a first connector, and a receiver. The mechanical shell is generally cylindrical in shape and forms a cavity, the shell having an inner surface, the inter surface in communication with the cavity. The first electronic component is disposed in the cavity. The first connector includes electrical contacts and is disposed on the inner surface of the shell. A first electrical connection electrically couples the microphone to the first connector. The receiver is disposed in the cavity, and the receiver has a second connector. An electrical connection is formed between the first electronic component and the receiver via the first connector and the second connector. A rotation of the shell causes the electrical contacts to rotate within or with respect to the second connector such that the rotation does not cause the electrical connection between the first connector and the second connector to be broken.