Patents by Inventor Søren Davids

Søren Davids 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: 11202157
    Abstract: A method of configuring a custom insert of a charger, wherein the custom insert is for aligning a receiver charging element of a hearing device and a transmitter charging element of a charger, includes: obtaining a digital three-dimensional hearing device model comprising a representation of the receiver charging element, wherein the digital three-dimensional hearing device model is based on a digital scan of an ear; obtaining a digital three-dimensional charger model comprising a representation of the transmitter charging element; obtaining a generic digital three-dimensional insert model; obtaining a digital cavity representing a cavity in the custom insert; and creating a custom digital three-dimensional insert model based on the digital cavity and the generic digital three-dimensional insert model, such that the representation of the receiver charging element in the digital three-dimensional hearing device model and the representation of the transmitter charging element in the three-dimensional charger mo
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Nielsen, Søren Davids, Thomas John Chappell, Anders Hjermø Michaelsen
  • Publication number: 20210385591
    Abstract: A method of configuring a custom insert of a charger, wherein the custom insert is for aligning a first charging element of a hearing device and a transmitter charging element of a charger, includes: obtaining a digital three-dimensional hearing device model comprising a representation of the first charging element; obtaining a digital three-dimensional charger model comprising a representation of the transmitter charging element; obtaining a digital three-dimensional insert model; obtaining a digital cavity representing a cavity in the custom insert; and creating a custom digital three-dimensional insert model based on the digital cavity and the digital three-dimensional insert model, such that the representation of the first charging element in the digital three-dimensional hearing device model and the representation of the transmitter charging element in the three-dimensional charger model, are aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Henrik NIELSEN, Søren DAVIDS, Thomas John CHAPPELL, Anders Hjermø MICHAELSEN
  • Publication number: 20210168536
    Abstract: A method of configuring a custom insert of a charger, wherein the custom insert is for aligning a receiver charging element of a hearing device and a transmitter charging element of a charger, includes: obtaining a digital three-dimensional hearing device model comprising a representation of the receiver charging element, wherein the digital three-dimensional hearing device model is based on a digital scan of an ear; obtaining a digital three-dimensional charger model comprising a representation of the transmitter charging element; obtaining a generic digital three-dimensional insert model; obtaining a digital cavity representing a cavity in the custom insert; and creating a custom digital three-dimensional insert model based on the digital cavity and the generic digital three-dimensional insert model, such that the representation of the receiver charging element in the digital three-dimensional hearing device model and the representation of the transmitter charging element in the three-dimensional charger mo
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Henrik NIELSEN, Søren DAVIDS, Thomas John CHAPPELL, Anders Hjermø MICHAELSEN
  • Publication number: 20210168537
    Abstract: A hearing instrument charger device for charging an individually shaped hearing instrument, includes: a charger casing; a charger power supply within the charger casing; a first charger coil connected to the charger power supply; charger electronics for controlling charging of the hearing instrument; and a holder configured for receiving the hearing instrument, the holder located within the charger casing; wherein the holder for the hearing instrument has a shape that is specific for the individually shaped hearing instrument, such that when the individually shaped hearing instrument is received in the holder, a second charger coil of the individually shaped hearing instrument is in an operative position for receiving charging power from the first charger coil of the hearing instrument charger device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Henrik NIELSEN, Søren DAVIDS, Thomas John CHAPPELL
  • Publication number: 20210152959
    Abstract: A button structure for a hearing device, includes: a first microphone, the first microphone being configured to receive sound via a first microphone input; an elastic member comprising a first part and a second part, the first part comprising a user interface surface, the second part comprising a first opening, the first opening being aligned with the first microphone input; a switch component, wherein the user interface surface is configured to be operated by a user to activate the switch component; and an outer shielding comprising a shield opening and a second opening, wherein at least a portion of the first part of the elastic member extends through the shield opening, wherein the second opening of the outer shield is aligned with the first opening of the second part of the elastic member, and wherein the outer shielding is in contact with the elastic member to create a seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Nielsen, Søren Davids, Thomas John Chappell
  • Patent number: D834562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: SENNHEISER COMMUNICATIONS A/S
    Inventor: Søren Davids