Patents by Inventor Morten Friis Karlsen
Morten Friis Karlsen 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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Patent number: 10542352Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: OTICON MEDICAL A/SInventors: Morten Friis Karlsen, Claus Tipsmark
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Patent number: 10506354Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: OTICON A/SInventors: Svend Oscar Petersen, Morten Friis Karlsen, Martin Lindebjerg
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Patent number: 10433080Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: OTICON MEDICAL A/SInventors: Morten Friis Karlsen, Claus Tipsmark, Per Petersen
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Patent number: 10264373Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: OTICON MEDICAL A/SInventors: Morten Friis Karlsen, Claus Tipsmark
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Publication number: 20190028822Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Oticon A/SInventors: Svend Oscar PETERSEN, Morten Friis KARLSEN, Martin LINDEBJERG
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Publication number: 20180343525Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Applicant: Oticon Medical A/SInventors: Morten Friis KARLSEN, Claus TIPSMARK
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Publication number: 20180343528Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Applicant: Oticon Medical A/SInventors: Morten Friis KARLSEN, Claus TIPSMARK, Per PETERSEN
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Patent number: 10129670Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: OTICON A/SInventors: Svend Oscar Petersen, Morten Friis Karlsen, Martin Lindebjerg
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Publication number: 20180014132Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Applicant: Oticon Medical A/SInventors: Morten Friis KARLSEN, Claus TIPSMARK
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Publication number: 20170366907Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: Oticon A/SInventors: Svend Oscar PETERSEN, Morten Friis KARLSEN, Martin LINDEBJERG
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Patent number: 9832580Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: OTICON A/SInventors: Svend Oscar Petersen, Morten Friis Karlsen, Martin Lindebjerg
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Publication number: 20160219384Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: Oticon A/SInventors: Svend Oscar PETERSEN, Morten Friis KARLSEN, Martin LINDEBJERG
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Patent number: 9332361Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: OTICON A/SInventors: Svend Oscar Petersen, Morten Friis Karlsen, Martin Lindebjerg
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Publication number: 20150078601Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Svend Oscar PETERSEN, Morten Friis KARLSEN, Martin LINDEBJERG
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Patent number: 8953828Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Oticon A/SInventor: Morten Friis Karlsen
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Patent number: 8864718Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Bang & Olufsen Medicom A/SInventors: Morten Friis Karlsen, Jens Andersen Gad, Bjørn Knud Andersen
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Patent number: 8848957Abstract: A hearing aid retainer accessory to be used together with a hearing aid is provided having a housing with a relatively large diameter longitudinal end face portion and a relatively smaller diameter hook-end to which a hook is attached. The hearing aid retainer accessory comprises an elongated string with a first end portion and a second portion, a first attaching means connected to the first end portion and a second attaching means connected to the second portion, wherein the first attaching means is attachable to a hook of a hearing aid, the second attaching means is attachable to a longitudinal end face portion of a housing of a hearing aid, such that a retaining ring is formed of both the geometry of a hearing aid and the elongated string.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Oticon A/SInventor: Morten Friis Karlsen
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Patent number: 8848958Abstract: A hearing aid retainer accessory is provided for use with a hearing aid having a housing with a longitudinal end face portion comprising a mechanical connection terminal and an electrical connection point. The hearing aid retainer accessory comprises a retainer element with a first end face portion having a first mechanical connection means configured to be engageable to a mechanical connection terminal of a longitudinal end face portion of a housing of a hearing aid.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Oticon A/SInventor: Morten Friis Karlsen
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Publication number: 20130294627Abstract: A hearing aid retainer accessory is provided for use with a hearing aid having a housing with a longitudinal end face portion comprising a mechanical connection terminal and an electrical connection point. The hearing aid retainer accessory comprises a retainer element with a first end face portion having a first mechanical connection means configured to be engageable to a mechanical connection terminal of a longitudinal end face portion of a housing of a hearing aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventor: Morten Friis KARLSEN
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Publication number: 20120323186Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2010Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Morten Friis Karlsen, Jens Andersen Gad, Bjørn Knud Andersen