Patents by Inventor William L. Hanright

William L. Hanright 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).

  • Door-dependent system for enabling and adjusting options on hearing aids
    Patent number: 6088465
    Abstract: A programmable hearing aid circuit is programmed by making electrical connections between contacts that are connected to the circuit. The connections are made by conductive region(s) located on the body of the battery door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Hanright, Sunil Chojar
  • Modularized hearing aid circuit structure
    Patent number: 5915031
    Abstract: A support structure for use in a hearing aid has a plurality of support stations where circuit boards may be mechanically supported. The structure is mounted to the faceplate of the aid in front of the opening where the battery is inserted. The support structure is formed by two assemblies; each assembly is made up of a circuit board and a battery terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: William L. Hanright
  • Binaural hearing aid with integrated retrieval line and microphone
    Patent number: 5875254
    Abstract: One microphone of a binaural Completely-In-Canal ("CIC") hearing aid is located at the distal end of the retrieval line. This reduces coupling between the microphones and receiver. Additionally, by locating the microphone at the distal end of the retrieval line, the faceplate need not be enlarged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: William L. Hanright
  • Beside-the-door programming system for programming hearing aids
    Patent number: 5799095
    Abstract: A system for programming hearing aids uitilizes a multi-electrode programming strip. The strip is inserted into the aid through a narrow slot in the faceplate; the slot is bounded by the faceplate and by one of the edges of the battery door. When the door is closed, the strip (and the electrodes thereon) is urged against corresponding terminals that are located inside the aid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: William L. Hanright