Patents by Inventor Morten Friis

Morten Friis 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: 20240209889
    Abstract: A screw having a head and a tip at opposite ends, and a shank extending between the head and the tip, the head including: a top portion, and a frustoconical portion arranged between the top portion and the shank, wherein the frustoconical portion includes a step defining an annular recess towards the shank; and at least one radial rib arranged in the recess and extending towards the shank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventor: Morten Friis
  • Publication number: 20220072687
    Abstract: A fastener setting tool for installing a fastener into a board structure, comprising a tool body having a bottom surface and a longitudinal axis; a spacer assembly, comprising a first abutment member, having a first engagement surface, and a second abutment member, having a second engagement surface opposingly spaced apart from said first engagement surface, each one of said first and second abutment member extending away from and in a direction normal to said bottom surface of said tool body, said spacer assembly being configured to cooperatingly positioningly engage the board structure; at least one fastener guide operably coupled to any one of said first and second abutment member, and configured to guidingly receive a fastener for the board structure; and a spacer adjustment mechanism, adapted to selectively lockingly move at least one of said first and second abutment member in a direction along said longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Morten Friis, Anders Nissen
  • Patent number: 10542352
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid unit is disclosed. The unit includes a housing comprising a hollow inner section defined by an enclosed wall surface made of a single inseparable unit, an electronic module, and an ear hook that is permanently or detachably attached to the housing. The housing extends completely along a single curved axis running along the enclosed wall surface from a first end of the housing comprising the ear hook and a second end of the housing opposite to the ear hook. The housing comprises an inlet opening at the second end, wherein the inlet opening is adapted to receive the electronic module in the hollow inner section and the electronic module is adapted to move from the inlet opening along the single curved axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: OTICON MEDICAL A/S
    Inventors: Morten Friis Karlsen, Claus Tipsmark
  • Patent number: 10506354
    Abstract: A replaceable filter member for a hearing aid device is disclosed. The filter member comprising an unit with a housing configured to be inserted into the ear canal of a user of the hearing aid device. The filter member is configured to prevent ear wax from entering an opening in the housing. The filter member is a one-piece body that is configured to cover several openings in the unit while being attached to the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: OTICON A/S
    Inventors: Svend Oscar Petersen, Morten Friis Karlsen, Martin Lindebjerg
  • Patent number: 10433080
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a hearing aid is disclosed. The hearing aid includes a housing, a light guide member, a first light source, and a second light source. The housing includes electronic components configured to generate a perceivable modulated signal in response to a received sound. The perceivable modulated signal is configured to produce a hearing sensation to a user of the hearing aid. The light guide member is arranged proximal to and/or within the housing. The first light source configured to emit a first colored light and a second light source configured to emit a second colored light. The first light source and the second light source are positioned within the housing and arranged in relation to the light guide member such that a substantial amount of the first colored light and a substantial amount of the second colored light are adapted to travel through the light guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: OTICON MEDICAL A/S
    Inventors: Morten Friis Karlsen, Claus Tipsmark, Per Petersen
  • Patent number: 10264373
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a hearing aid is disclosed. The hearing aid includes a first functional unit and a second functional unit. The second functional unit is configured to removably couple with the first functional unit. The coupling provides at least a mechanical connection between the first functional unit and the second functional unit. The first functional unit includes a moveable element that is configured to move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the moveable element is contained entirely within the first functional unit. In the second position, a part of the moveable element is configured to protrude out of the first functional unit. The second functional unit includes a recess configured to receive the part of the moveable element that protrudes out of the first functional unit such that the first functional unit and the second functional unit are immovably locked with respect to each other in response to the moveable element is received in the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: OTICON MEDICAL A/S
    Inventors: Morten Friis Karlsen, Claus Tipsmark
  • Publication number: 20190028822
    Abstract: A replaceable filter member for a hearing aid device is disclosed. The filter member comprising an unit with a housing configured to be inserted into the ear canal of a user of the hearing aid device. The filter member is configured to prevent ear wax from entering an opening in the housing. The filter member is a one-piece body that is configured to cover several openings in the unit while being attached to the unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Oticon A/S
    Inventors: Svend Oscar PETERSEN, Morten Friis KARLSEN, Martin LINDEBJERG
  • Publication number: 20190001133
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrotherapy stimulation device having at least three fully programmable multipurpose electrodes in fixed positions and the use of such device for achieving various cognitive effects such as those involved in creative problem solving. The electrodes of the present invention are multipurpose electrodes designed so each electrode can selectively serve multiple functions such as, but not limited to, as anode, cathode or ground of a stimulation circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Balder Onarheim, Morten Friis-Olivarius, Ian Jørgensen, Mads Ring, Simon Madsen, Nanna Jordahn Kristoffersen
  • Publication number: 20180343528
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a hearing aid is disclosed. The hearing aid includes a housing, a light guide member, a first light source, and a second light source. The housing includes electronic components configured to generate a perceivable modulated signal in response to a received sound. The perceivable modulated signal is configured to produce a hearing sensation to a user of the hearing aid. The light guide member is arranged proximal to and/or within the housing. The first light source configured to emit a first colored light and a second light source configured to emit a second colored light. The first light source and the second light source are positioned within the housing and arranged in relation to the light guide member such that a substantial amount of the first colored light and a substantial amount of the second colored light are adapted to travel through the light guide member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Oticon Medical A/S
    Inventors: Morten Friis KARLSEN, Claus TIPSMARK, Per PETERSEN
  • Publication number: 20180343525
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid unit is disclosed. The unit includes a housing comprising a hollow inner section defined by an enclosed wall surface made of a single inseparable unit, an electronic module, and an ear hook that is permanently or detachably attached to the housing. The housing extends completely along a single curved axis running along the enclosed wall surface from a first end of the housing comprising the ear hook and a second end of the housing opposite to the ear hook. The housing comprises an inlet opening at the second end, wherein the inlet opening is adapted to receive the electronic module in the hollow inner section and the electronic module is adapted to move from the inlet opening along the single curved axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Oticon Medical A/S
    Inventors: Morten Friis KARLSEN, Claus TIPSMARK
  • Patent number: 10129670
    Abstract: A replaceable filter member for a hearing aid device is disclosed. The filter member comprising an unit with a housing configured to be inserted into the ear canal of a user of the hearing aid device. The filter member is configured to prevent ear wax from entering an opening in the housing. The filter member is a one-piece body that is configured to cover several openings in the unit while being attached to the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: OTICON A/S
    Inventors: Svend Oscar Petersen, Morten Friis Karlsen, Martin Lindebjerg
  • Publication number: 20180014132
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a hearing aid is disclosed. The hearing aid includes a first functional unit and a second functional unit. The second functional unit is configured to removably couple with the first functional unit. The coupling provides at least a mechanical connection between the first functional unit and the second functional unit. The first functional unit includes a moveable element that is configured to move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the moveable element is contained entirely within the first functional unit. In the second position, a part of the moveable element is configured to protrude out of the first functional unit. The second functional unit includes a recess configured to receive the part of the moveable element that protrudes out of the first functional unit such that the first functional unit and the second functional unit are immovably locked with respect to each other in response to the moveable element is received in the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: Oticon Medical A/S
    Inventors: Morten Friis KARLSEN, Claus TIPSMARK
  • Publication number: 20170366907
    Abstract: A replaceable filter member for a hearing aid device is disclosed. The filter member comprising an unit with a housing configured to be inserted into the ear canal of a user of the hearing aid device. The filter member is configured to prevent ear wax from entering an opening in the housing. The filter member is a one-piece body that is configured to cover several openings in the unit while being attached to the unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Oticon A/S
    Inventors: Svend Oscar PETERSEN, Morten Friis KARLSEN, Martin LINDEBJERG
  • Patent number: 9832580
    Abstract: A replaceable filter member for a hearing aid device is disclosed. The filter member comprising an unit with a housing configured to be inserted into the ear canal of a user of the hearing aid device. The filter member is configured to prevent ear wax from entering an opening in the housing. The filter member is a one-piece body that is configured to cover several openings in the unit while being attached to the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: OTICON A/S
    Inventors: Svend Oscar Petersen, Morten Friis Karlsen, Martin Lindebjerg
  • Publication number: 20160219384
    Abstract: A replaceable filter member for a hearing aid device is disclosed. The filter member comprising an unit with a housing configured to be inserted into the ear canal of a user of the hearing aid device. The filter member is configured to prevent ear wax from entering an opening in the housing. The filter member is a one-piece body that is configured to cover several openings in the unit while being attached to the unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Oticon A/S
    Inventors: Svend Oscar PETERSEN, Morten Friis KARLSEN, Martin LINDEBJERG
  • Patent number: 9332361
    Abstract: A replaceable filter member for a hearing aid device is disclosed. The filter member comprising an unit with a housing configured to be inserted into the ear canal of a user of the hearing aid device. The filter member is configured to prevent ear wax from entering an opening in the housing. The filter member is a one-piece body that is configured to cover several openings in the unit while being attached to the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: OTICON A/S
    Inventors: Svend Oscar Petersen, Morten Friis Karlsen, Martin Lindebjerg
  • Publication number: 20150078601
    Abstract: A replaceable filter member for a hearing aid device is disclosed. The filter member comprising an unit with a housing configured to be inserted into the ear canal of a user of the hearing aid device. The filter member is configured to prevent ear wax from entering an opening in the housing. The filter member is a one-piece body that is configured to cover several openings in the unit while being attached to the unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Svend Oscar PETERSEN, Morten Friis KARLSEN, Martin LINDEBJERG
  • Patent number: 8953828
    Abstract: A hearing aid retainer accessory for use with a hearing aid that comprises a battery compartment to be fitted with a battery drawer, wherein the hearing aid retainer accessory comprises a retainer portion with a connection section that is adapted to be engaged with a hearing aid via a battery drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Oticon A/S
    Inventor: Morten Friis Karlsen
  • Patent number: 8864718
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an auto injector, e.g. a disposable auto injector, that can be safely operated for automatic injection of a dose of medication by the recipient of the medication, having a housing for accommodation of a container with at least one compartment for accommodation of a medicament to be injected and a needle mounting site for user mounting of a needle covered by a needle cap before injection, and a needle shield that is accommodated in the housing in a retracted position before mounting of the needle and that is configured to be automatically moved forward to a protruded position by a needle shield driver upon mounting of the needle and removal of the needle cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Bang & Olufsen Medicom A/S
    Inventors: Morten Friis Karlsen, Jens Andersen Gad, Bjørn Knud Andersen
  • Patent number: D1011256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Morten Friis, Anders Nissen