Patents by Inventor Matthias STADLER

Matthias STADLER 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).

  • Patent number: 11368773
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hearing device housing including at least one opening. The method includes the steps of: designing a pre-model of the hearing device housing by 3D-modelling software, the pre-model including a protective structure covering the opening, the protective structure being prepared for removal; producing a preform of the hearing device housing based on the pre-model; and removing the protective structure thus providing the hearing device housing with the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: SONOVA AG
    Inventors: Matthias Stadler, Natasha Thumm
  • Patent number: 11240614
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of sealing a module (14) in a hearing device housing. The method comprises the steps of preparing the module (14) and the hearing device housing, and applying a sealing material (28) into a space, said space being formed between the module (14) and the hearing device housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Sonova AG
    Inventors: Natasha Thumm, Christian Frei, Matthias Stadler, André Lucien Ochsenbein, Tobias Balmer, Fiona Pacifico
  • Patent number: 11159898
    Abstract: A module of a hearing device is removably connectable with a housing of the hearing device, the module being prepared for insertion of a removal tool. The module includes at least two side walls opposing each other. The side walls are provided with a first engagement means, and the side walls are deformable such to allow engagement of the first engagement means and a second engagement means formed on an anchoring portion of the removal tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: SONOVA AG
    Inventors: Christian Frei, Matthias Stadler, Andre Lucien Ochsenbein, Tobias Balmer
  • Publication number: 20210144493
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of sealing a module (14) in a hearing device housing. The method comprises the steps of preparing the module (14) and the hearing device housing, and applying a sealing material (28) into a space, said space being formed between the module (14) and the hearing device housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Natasha Thumm, Christian Frei, Matthias Stadler, André Lucien Ochsenbein, Tobias Balmer, Fiona Pacifico
  • Publication number: 20210085199
    Abstract: An anatomical manometry catheter system, comprising a plurality of balloons on the distal end and being configured to be inflatable and/or deflatable. The system includes a connector assembly coaxially aligned with the catheter assembly, the connector assembly being connectable to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may have a connector interface connected to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may include a manifold comprising a plurality of channels configured to deliver the pressure transmission medium therethrough toward a respective catheter lumen for inflating one or more balloons. The connector assembly may include a charging mechanism fluidly coupled to the catheter that facilitates inflating each balloon of the plurality of balloons by a common actuating mechanism so as to simultaneously charge each balloon of the plurality of balloons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Peter Schlumpf, Ing Han Goping, Matthias Stadler, Tristan Zimmermann, Bryce Smith
  • Publication number: 20200236478
    Abstract: A module of a hearing device is removably connectable with a housing of the hearing device, the module being prepared for insertion of a removal tool. The module includes at least two side walls opposing each other. The side walls are provided with a first engagement means, and the side walls are deformable such to allow engagement of the first engagement means and a second engagement means formed on an anchoring portion of the removal tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Christian FREI, Matthias STADLER, Andre Lucien OCHSENBEIN, Tobias BALMER
  • Publication number: 20200007969
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hearing device housing including at least one opening. The method includes the steps of: designing a pre-model of the hearing device housing by 3D-modelling software, the pre-model including a protective structure covering the opening, the protective structure being prepared for removal; producing a preform of the hearing device housing based on the pre-model; and removing the protective structure thus providing the hearing device housing with the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Matthias Stadler, Natasha Thumm
  • Publication number: 20190282109
    Abstract: An anatomical manometry catheter system, comprising a plurality of balloons on the distal end and being configured to be inflatable and/or deflatable. The system includes a connector assembly coaxially aligned with the catheter assembly, the connector assembly being connectable to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may have a connector interface connected to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may include a manifold comprising a plurality of channels configured to deliver the pressure transmission medium therethrough toward a respective catheter lumen for inflating one or more balloons. The connector assembly may include a charging mechanism fluidly coupled to the catheter that facilitates inflating each balloon of the plurality of balloons by a common actuating mechanism so as to simultaneously charge each balloon of the plurality of balloons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Peter Schlumpf, Ing Han Goping, Matthias Stadler, Tristan Zimmermann, Bryce Smith
  • Patent number: 10238307
    Abstract: An anatomical manometry catheter system, comprising a plurality of balloons on the distal end and being configured to be inflatable and/or deflatable. The system includes a connector assembly coaxially aligned with the catheter assembly, the connector assembly being connectable to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may have a connector interface connected to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may include a manifold comprising a plurality of channels configured to deliver the pressure transmission medium therethrough toward a respective catheter lumen for inflating one or more balloons. The connector assembly may include a charging mechanism fluidly coupled to the catheter that facilitates inflating each balloon of the plurality of balloons by a common actuating mechanism so as to simultaneously charge each balloon of the plurality of balloons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Laborie Medical Technologies Canada ULC
    Inventors: Peter Schlumpf, Ing Han Goping, Matthias Stadler, Tristan Zimmerman, Bryce Smith
  • Patent number: 10231068
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hearing device (1) for being worn at least partly within an ear canal of a user of the hearing device (1), the hearing device (1) comprising a shell (2) with a wall and an opening (4), wherein the wall has a rim (11) at the opening (4), and wherein the wall is thickened along at least part of the rim (11). Furthermore, a method for manufacturing such a hearing device (1) is specified, especially comprising determining an area of a bonding surface (12) at the rim (11) for bonding a face plate (3) to the shell at the opening (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Sonova AG
    Inventors: Christian Frei, Natasha Oatman, Thomas Winkler, Matthias Stadler
  • Publication number: 20180227686
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hearing device (1) for being worn at least partly within an ear canal of a user of the hearing device (1), the hearing device (1) comprising a shell (2) with a wall and an opening (4), wherein the wall has a rim (11) at the opening (4), and wherein the wall is thickened along at least part of the rim (11). Furthermore, a method for manufacturing such a hearing device (1) is specified, especially comprising determining an area of a bonding surface (12) at the rim (11) for bonding a face plate (3) to the shell at the opening (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Christian FREI, Natasha OATMAN, Thomas WINKLER, Matthias STADLER
  • Publication number: 20170280260
    Abstract: A method for producing a hearing device shell includes producing a 3D-model of the shell by using ear canal measurement data; deriving a first set of data from the 3D-model; manufacturing a hearing device shell preform based on the first set of data such to assume an outer surface designed larger than the targeted final shape of the hearing device shell; calculating a second set of data from the 3D-model; and machining the surface of the hearing device shell preform based on the second set of data resulting in the hearing device shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Matthias Stadler, Daniel Probst
  • Patent number: 9774962
    Abstract: A shell (10) for a hearing device, and a method of producing the same. The shell (10) comprises a sub-shell (11) produced by a generative method, and a thermoformed hull (12) covering the subshell (11). The sub-shell (11) comprises lateral openings (13) covered by the thermoformed hull (12) so as to render the shell (10) more flexible in the region of the openings (13), and thereby to relieve pressure exerted by the shell (10) due to dynamic changes in the shape of the wearer's ear canal during jaw movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Sonova AG
    Inventors: Erdal Karamuk, Matthias Stadler, Thomas Winkler, Markus Mueller, Daniel Probst
  • Publication number: 20170265762
    Abstract: An anatomical manometry catheter system, comprising a plurality of balloons on the distal end and being configured to be inflatable and/or deflatable. The system includes a connector assembly coaxially aligned with the catheter assembly, the connector assembly being connectable to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may have a connector interface connected to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may include a manifold comprising a plurality of channels configured to deliver the pressure transmission medium therethrough toward a respective catheter lumen for inflating one or more balloons. The connector assembly may include a charging mechanism fluidly coupled to the catheter that facilitates inflating each balloon of the plurality of balloons by a common actuating mechanism so as to simultaneously charge each balloon of the plurality of balloons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Peter Schlumpf, Ing Han Goping, Matthias Stadler, Tristan Zimmermann, Bryce Smith
  • Publication number: 20150358749
    Abstract: A shell (10) for a hearing device, and a method of producing the same. The shell (10) comprises a sub-shell (11) produced by a generative method, and a thermoformed hull (12) covering the subshell (11). The sub-shell (11) comprises lateral openings (13) covered by the thermoformed hull (12) so as to render the shell (10) more flexible in the region of the openings (13), and thereby to relieve pressure exerted by the shell (10) due to dynamic changes in the shape of the wearer's ear canal during jaw movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Erdal KARAMUK, Matthias STADLER, Thomas WINKLER, Markus MUELLER, Daniel PROBST