Patents by Inventor Paul Portmann

Paul Portmann 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: 11128964
    Abstract: A filter for a microphone system of a miniature electronic device. The filter includes a sound inlet and a sound outlet, wherein the filter is adapted to be mounted on a surface of a printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: SONOVA AG
    Inventors: Manuel Weibel, Paul Portmann, Axel Schlesinger
  • Publication number: 20200059739
    Abstract: A filter for a microphone system of a miniature electronic device. The filter includes a sound inlet and a sound outlet, wherein the filter is adapted to be mounted on a surface of a printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Manuel Weibel, Paul Portmann, Axel Schlesinger
  • Patent number: 9143874
    Abstract: A hearing device comprising a locking mechanism for connecting an external component to the hearing device, the locking mechanism comprising a part (2) arranged at or in the housing wall (1) of the hearing device, moveable from or out of the housing wall such that by moving the part back towards the housing wall a section of the part is fixing a connecting element of the external component to the hearing device or housing of the hearing device respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: PHONAK AG
    Inventors: Jan Angst, Erich Dittli, Paul Portmann, Marius Rufenacht, Andreas Uhlman
  • Patent number: 8781144
    Abstract: A hearing device with a connecting portion (15) for the connection of a hook or acoustic tube comprises an inside thread (21) or internal thread portion at the connecting portion intended for the attachment of a hook or acoustic tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Phonak AG
    Inventors: Bruno Gabathuler, Paul Portmann, Erich Dittli
  • Publication number: 20140079262
    Abstract: A hearing device comprising a locking mechanism for connecting an external component to the hearing device, the locking mechanism comprising a part (2) arranged at or in the housing wall (1) of the hearing device, moveable from or out of the housing wall such that by moving the part back towards the housing wall a section of the part is fixing a connecting element of the external component to the hearing device or housing of the hearing device respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: PHONAK AG
    Inventors: Jan Angst, Erich Dittli, Paul Portmann, Marius Rufenacht, Andreas Uhlman
  • Patent number: 8651895
    Abstract: For the connection of a programming device to a hearing device an insertable plate (21) into the casing or frame of the hearing device is provided, comprising on one side contacts (29) to the hearing device electronics and on the other side contact pins (27), provided for the connection of a contact adapter/cable system of the programming device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Phonak AG
    Inventors: Paul Portmann, Erich Dittli, Bruno Gabathuler, Erdal Karamuk
  • Patent number: 8401211
    Abstract: In a hearing device with an audio signal processing stage (3, 7, 5) and an Rf signal processing stage (9, 11) the Rf signal processing stage is realized in one module (13a), whereas the audio signal processing stage is realized in a second module (13b). The two modules are releasably interlinked by means of a releasable positive locking link (15).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Phonak AG
    Inventors: Jan Angst, Erich Dittli, Paul Portmann
  • Publication number: 20120202371
    Abstract: For the connection of a programming device to a hearing device an insertable plate (21) into the casing or frame of the hearing device is provided, comprising on one side contacts (29) to the hearing device electronics and on the other side contact pins (27), provided for the connection of a contact adapter/cable system of the programming device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: PHONAK AG
    Inventors: Paul Portmann, Erich Dittli, Bruno Gabathuler, Erdal Karamuk
  • Publication number: 20120148079
    Abstract: A hearing device with a connecting portion (15) for the connection of a hook or acoustic tube comprises an inside thread (21) or internal thread portion at the connecting portion intended for the attachment of a hook or acoustic tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: PHONAK AG
    Inventors: Bruno Gabathuler, Paul Portmann, Erich Dittli
  • Publication number: 20100202644
    Abstract: Smallest electronic device such as e.g. a hearing instrument being operated by means of a battery which comprises a battery compartment (1) or the at least one battery (3) for power supply of the device. The battery (3) is locked in the compartment (2) to prevent removal or falling out of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: PHONAK AG
    Inventors: Jan Angst, Erich Dittli, Paul Portmann
  • Publication number: 20100172525
    Abstract: In a hearing device with an audio signal processing stage (3, 7, 5) and an Rf signal processing stage (9, 11) the Rf signal processing stage is realized in one module (13a), whereas the audio signal processing stage is realized in a second module (13b). The two modules are releasably interlinked by means of a releasable positive locking link (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: PHONAK AG
    Inventors: Jan Angst, Erich Dittli, Paul Portmann
  • Patent number: 7515726
    Abstract: The inventive control element is provided with a mechanical actuator (8) and an electrical or electromechanical switching element (3;4), whereby the switching element (3;4) comprising of at least one push button (5;6) reacting upon pressure. Thereby, the actuator (8) is arranged elastically or resiliently relocatable or tiltable with respect to the switching element (3;4) or the push button (5;6) respectively and an actuating cam (10;11) is further provided at the actuator (8) facing the push button (5;6), whereby the actuator (8) and the switching element (3;4) are not directly connected to each other. The dividing of the control element into two parts, one mechanical actuating part (8) and one electrical switching part (3;4), permits the replacement or exchange only of the mechanical actuating (8) part without any influence to the electrical switching part (3;4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Phonak AG
    Inventor: Paul Portmann
  • Publication number: 20050226448
    Abstract: The inventive control element is provided with a mechanical actuator (8) and an electrical or electromechanical switching element (3;4), whereby the switching element (3;4) comprising of at least one push button (5;6) reacting upon pressure. Thereby, the actuator (8) is arranged elastically or resiliently reloctable or tiltable with respect to the switching element (3;4) or the push button (5;6) respectively and an actuating cam (10;11) is further provided at the actuator (8) facing the push button (5;6), whereby the actuator (8) and the switching element (3;4) are not directly connected to each other. The dividing of the control element into two parts, one mechanical actuating part (8) and one electrical switching part (3;4), permits the replacement or exchange only of the mechanical actuating (8) part without any influence to the electrical switching part (3;4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Applicant: Phonak AG
    Inventor: Paul Portmann
  • Patent number: 6818845
    Abstract: The switching element (1) of the switch per this invention is closely enveloped, at least in the area of its free end, by an elastic diaphragm (5) which also encloses, at a distance, the contact surfaces (2) facing the switching element (1) and which is tightly connected to the switch housing (4; 6). This tightly seals the contact region against the external environment of the switch and thus reliably prevents contamination and oxidation of the contact surfaces. As another advantageous feature, the number of switch components is thus reduced, a mechanical spring is not needed for retaining the switching element (1) in its engaged position, and the design permits miniaturization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Phonak AG
    Inventor: Paul Portmann
  • Publication number: 20030057075
    Abstract: The switching element (1) of the switch per this invention is closely enveloped, at least in the area of its free end, by an elastic diaphragm (5) which also encloses, at a distance, the contact surfaces (2) facing the switching element (1) and which is tightly connected to the switch housing (4; 6). This tightly seals the contact region against the external environment of the switch and thus reliably prevents contamination and oxidation of the contact surfaces. As another advantageous feature, the number of switch components is thus reduced, a mechanical spring is not needed for retaining the switching element (1) in its engaged position, and the design permits miniaturization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: Paul Portmann
  • Patent number: D516216
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Paul Portmann
  • Patent number: D615205
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Phonak AG
    Inventors: Britta Pukall, Therese Naef, Florian Wassermann, Jan Angst, Erich Dittli, Paul Portmann
  • Patent number: D634434
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Phonak AG
    Inventors: Britta Pukall, Therese Naef, Florian Wassermann, Jan Angst, Erich Dittli, Paul Portmann