WO2010040350A1 - A retaining module for the earpiece of a hearing aid - Google Patents
A retaining module for the earpiece of a hearing aid Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2010040350A1 WO2010040350A1 PCT/DK2008/000355 DK2008000355W WO2010040350A1 WO 2010040350 A1 WO2010040350 A1 WO 2010040350A1 DK 2008000355 W DK2008000355 W DK 2008000355W WO 2010040350 A1 WO2010040350 A1 WO 2010040350A1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- retaining
- retaining member
- module according
- ear
- retaining module
- Prior art date
Links
Classifications
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
- H04R25/00—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
- H04R25/65—Housing parts, e.g. shells, tips or moulds, or their manufacture
- H04R25/652—Ear tips; Ear moulds
- H04R25/656—Non-customized, universal ear tips, i.e. ear tips which are not specifically adapted to the size or shape of the ear or ear canal
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
- H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
- H04R1/10—Earpieces; Attachments therefor ; Earphones; Monophonic headphones
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
- H04R25/00—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
- H04R25/00—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
- H04R25/65—Housing parts, e.g. shells, tips or moulds, or their manufacture
- H04R25/652—Ear tips; Ear moulds
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
- H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
- H04R1/10—Earpieces; Attachments therefor ; Earphones; Monophonic headphones
- H04R1/105—Earpiece supports, e.g. ear hooks
-
- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
- Y10T24/13—Article holder attachable to apparel or body
Definitions
- the present invention relates to hearing aids.
- the invention more specifically relates to a retaining module for retaining an earpiece in an ear, as well as to a hearing aid using such a retaining module.
- the present invention relates to a retaining module for holding an earpiece of a hearing aid at an appropriate place in the ear, e.g. in the ear canal or in the concha of the ear.
- BTE hearing aids are worn behind the ear.
- an electronics unit comprising a housing containing the major electronics parts thereof, is worn behind the ear.
- An earpiece for emitting sound to the hearing aid user is worn in the ear, e.g. in the concha or the ear canal thereof.
- a sound tube is used because the output transducer, which in hearing aid terminology is normally referred to as the receiver, is located in the housing of the electronics unit.
- a conducting member comprising electrical conductors is used, because the receiver is placed in the earpiece in the ear.
- Such hearing aids are commonly referred to as Receiver-In-The-Ear (RITE) hearing aids.
- DE-U-29718483 discloses various embodiments of a holding device for earpieces of inter alia hearing aids.
- the various embodiments are composed of C and T shaped resilient retaining members and combinations thereof, the retaining members engaging various parts of the ear allowing the earpiece to "float" freely in the concha, i.e. with only the retaining members engaging the ear.
- the various embodiments are interchangeable with respect to the earpiece, but how the earpiece is in fact connected to the holding is not disclosed.
- this object is achieved by a retaining module for retaining an earpiece in an ear, said retaining module comprising an annular sleeve having a central aperture adapted for receiving and holding at least a part of said earpiece, a first retaining member adapted for engaging at least a part of the concha of the ear, and a strut member, wherein said first retaining member has a proximal end connected to said annular member at a first location, and wherein said strut member has a proximal end connected to said annular member at a second location, and a distal end connected to the distal end of said first retaining member.
- said retaining module further comprises a second retaining member adapted for engaging at least a part of the ear spaced from the concha. Having a second retaining member further improves the resistance of the retaining module itself as well as the earpiece as such, with respect to the ear.
- said second retaining member has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of said second retaining member being connected to the distal end of said first retaining member and to the distal end of said strut member.
- said proximal end of said first retaining member and the proximal end of said strut member are connected to essentially diametrically opposite sides of said annular sleeve. Having these symmetrically arranged improves resistance of the retaining module against undesired movements and twisting of the earpiece, as the mass of the earpiece may be evenly distributed on either side of the plane, in which, according to a further embodiment, the first retaining member, said second retaining member and said strut member preferably extend.
- the central aperture of said annular sleeve has a longitudinal axis extending essentially in parallel with said common plane. This inter alia facilitates the achievement of a proper location of the mass distribution of the ear piece, but also allows the sound output port to be directed towards, but not into, the ear canal.
- said strut member has an arched section adapted for avoiding contact with the crus helicis of the ear. Avoiding contact with the cms helicis is important from a user viewpoint, as the retaining module may otherwise be uncomfortable to wear. Moreover, such curvature turns out to be advanta- geous when it comes to the rigidity of the retaining module in the plane.
- said second retaining member is adapted for engaging at least a part of the crus anti- helix of the ear.
- crus antihelix for engagement provides further resistance of the retaining module against dislocation and also allows for a simple construction of the retaining module as the second retaining member can be made as a natural extension of the first retaining member.
- said second retaining member is adapted for engaging at least a part of the fossa of helix of the ear.
- Using the fossa of helix for engagement provides further resistance of the retaining module against dislocation and also allows for a simple construction of the retaining module as the second retaining member can be made as a further natural extension of the second retaining member in the direction away from the first retaining member.
- said second retaining member is adapted for engaging at least a part of the helix of the ear.
- Using the helix of the ear for engagement provides further resistance of the retaining module against dislocation and also allows for a simple construction of the retaining module as the second retaining member can be made as a further natural extension of the second retaining member in the direction away from the first retaining member.
- the first retaining member and the second retaining member are adapted to provide a smooth transition without any discontinuity at the point where the proximal end of said second retaining member is connected to the distal end of said first retaining member. This improves wearing comfort and fits the natural curvature of those parts of the ear, which the retaining members engage.
- at least one of the first retaining member, the second retaining member and the strut has an essentially oval or elliptical cross-section. Having an oval or elliptical cross-section, rather than e.g. a circular one, imparts in the retaining member a propensity to flex in one plane, which stabilizes the seating and improves wearing comfort. The wearing comfort is even further improved when the distal end of the second retaining member is rounded.
- the cross-sectional dimensions of at least one of the first retaining member, the second retaining member and the strut is essentially constant over the length thereof, the largest dimension of said cross section being at least 0.5 mm, not more than 2 mm, and preferably approximately 1.5 mm. This allows the retaining members and thus the entire retaining module to appear inconspicuous.
- the retaining module is manufactured in one integral piece of material. This is advanta- geous as it furthermore allows the retaining module to be manufactured by injection moulding or transfer moulding.
- the material is an elastic material with a Shore A hardness in the interval from 50 to 90, preferably approximately 80. This ensures sufficient retaining capabilities of the retaining module without compromising wearing comfort.
- fig. 1 shows a RITE hearing aid with a retaining module accord- ing to the invention mounted on the earpiece
- fig. 2 shows a first embodiment of the retaining module according to the invention
- fig. 3 shows a second embodiment of the retaining module of the invention
- fig. 4 shows the first embodiment of the invention placed in an ear
- fig. 5 shows the second embodiment of the invention placed in an ear
- fig. 6 shows a third embodiment of the invention placed in an ear
- fig. 7 shows a fourth embodiment of the invention
- fig. 8 shows a fifth embodiment of the invention
- fig. 9 shows a RITE hearing aid with the retaining module ac- cording of fig. 7 mounted on the earpiece.
- Figs. 1 and 9 both show a hearing aid 1 of the RITE type.
- the hearing aid 1 of Fig. 1 has a housing 2, which is shaped to be placed behind an ear.
- the illustrated hearing aid is of the RITE type, and it has an earpiece 3, which is connected to the electronics in the housing 1 by means of a conductor 4.
- the earpiece 3 is a part adapted to be placed at the auditory meatus, mainly in the concha and partially extending into the ear canal.
- the earpiece 3 of Fig. 1 has a bent tubular portion leading to an ear bud.
- the hearing aid 1 of Fig. 9 has a housing 2, which is shaped to be placed behind an ear.
- the illustrated hearing aid is of the RITE type, and it has an earpiece 3, which is connected to the electronics in the housing 1 by means of a conductor 4.
- the earpiece 3 is a part adapted to be placed at the auditory meatus, mainly in the concha and partially extending into the ear canal.
- the earpiece 3 of Fig. 9 is held at an angle differing from that of Fig. an does thus not have a bent tubular portion, but leads instead directly into an ear bud.
- the present invention does not relate to these parts but to a retaining module 5 mounted on the earpiece 3.
- the skilled person will thus understand that it is not important whether the earpiece is an earpiece of a BTE hearing aid 1 or a self contained hearing aid, i.e. the earpiece containing the entire hearing aid.
- the retaining module 5 will now be described in greater detail with reference to various embodiments shown in the subsequent figures, where corresponding parts of different embodiments have same reference numerals.
- Fig. 2 shows a first preferred embodiment of the retaining module 5 according to the invention.
- the retaining module 5 has an annular sleeve 6 adapted for receiving and holding at least a part of the earpiece 3 as seen in fig. 1.
- the annular sleeve has a central aperture 7 extending in the direction of a longitudinal axis A.
- the sleeve 6 receives the earpiece 3 and holds it by resilience and friction.
- the sleeve is permanently joined with the earpiece by gluing or welding. In another modified embodiment the sleeve is cast integrally with an outer portion of the earpiece.
- a first retaining member 8 extends from one side of the outer surface of the annular sleeve 6, the proximal end 9 of the first retaining member 8 being connected to the annular sleeve 6. Also, from the outer surface of the annular sleeve 6, a strut member 10 extends, the proxi- mal end 11 of the strut member 10 being connected to the annular sleeve 6. Preferably, the proximal end 9 of the first retaining member 8 and the proximal end 11 of the strut member are located diametrically opposite each other on the annular sleeve 6.
- the distal end 12 of the first retaining member 8 and the distal end 13 of the strut member 10 are connected to each other, so as to form a closed loop including the annular sleeve 6.
- a second retaining member 14 extends from the closed loop, the proximal end of the second retaining member being connected to both the distal end 12 of the first retaining member 8 and the distal end of the strut member.
- the distal end 15 of the second retaining member is free.
- the distal end 15 of the second retaining member is rounded to improve wearing comfort.
- the first retaining member 8, the strut member 10 and the second retaining member 14, preferably all lie in the same plane.
- the axis A also lies in this plane.
- the proximal end 9 of the first retaining member 8 and the proximal end 11 of the strut member 10 are located diametrically opposite each other on the annular sleeve 6, the annular sleeve 6 extends symmetrically out of the plane.
- the mass of the earpiece to be held in the central aperture 7 will also largely be evenly distributed on either side of the plane and thus have a reduced tendency to wobble.
- the entire retaining module 5 is made as one integral piece by a suitable process such as injection moulding or transfer mould- ing.
- the material is an elastic biocompatible material such as silicone, fluorosilicone or thermoplastic elastomere (TPE), but the skilled person will know alternative materials to these.
- Elastic in this context means that the material has a Shore A hardness in the interval from 50 to 90, preferably approximately 80. Lower hardness gives a softer retainer and lower bias in the seat in the ear.
- the cross-sections of the first retaining member 8, the strut member 10 and the second retaining member 14 are identical.
- the cross-section may be circular but is preferably oval or elliptical as this turns out to improve wearing comfort.
- the largest cross sectional dimension is at least 0.5 mm, at most 2 mm, and preferably approximately 1.5 mm. This renders the appearance of the retaining member quite inconspicuous, in particular when the retaining module is made of a transparent material such as silicone.
- the particular dimension will be selected depending on the material and as appropriate to achieve the desired flexibility, larger cross sections yielding a sturdier retainer.
- One preferred embodiment has a retainer with a cross section of 1.5 mm and a material with a hardness of 80 Shore A.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a second embodiment of the retaining module according to the invention. It differs however only from the embodiment of fig. 2 in that the second retaining member is longer. The reason for this will be explained further below. Turning now to Fig.
- the first retaining member 8 has a curvature, which adapts it for engaging the concha 16 of the ear, more specifically the edge thereof.
- the strut member 10 has a curvature in the same direction.
- the curvature of the strut member has two functions. One is to provide a spring bias for keeping the distal end 9 and proximal end 12 of the first retaining member at fixed positions with respect to each other. Thus, when inserting the retaining module 5 in the concha 16 the distal end 12 and the proximal end 9 are pressed towards each other. At the same time the distal end 12 and the proximal end 11 of the strut member 10 are also pressed towards each other.
- the inherent elastic properties of the first retaining member 8 When released in the ear, the inherent elastic properties of the first retaining member 8 will try to return it to its natural relaxed shape, thereby forcing it into engagement with the concha 16 of the ear.
- the strut member 10 thus aids in forcing the first retaining member 8 into engagement with the concha 16 of the ear.
- the other reason for the curvature is to avoid contact between the strut member 10 and the crus helicis 17 of the ear, so as improve wearing comfort.
- the second retaining member 14 is adapted to provide a smooth extension of the first retaining member 8, and has a curvature allowing it to press slightly against the concha 16 in the inserted position.
- the second retaining member 14 may extend further allowing it to engage the helix 18 of the ear or the adapted for engaging at least a part of the crus antihelix 19 of the ear, preferably in the fossa of helix 20 of the ear, where it can lie in an incon- spicuous way.
- the second retaining member 14 may be bent backwardly in shape, so as to point in the opposite direction when it is in engagement with the concha 16 of the ear, as compared to fig. 4.
- the second retaining member 14 may also have a backwardly bent shape so as to emerge from the fossa of helix 19 into the fossa triangularis 21.
- Figs. 7 and 8 show different embodiments of the invention suited for earpieces that are adapted for a seat somewhat deeper in the auditory canal.
- the embodiments of figs. 7 and 8 essentially differ only from the previously described embodiments in that the annular sleeve 6 has been turned 90 degrees, that is the central axis »A of the annular sleeve is perpendicular to the plane in which the first retaining member 8, the second retaining member 14 and the strut member 10 lie. Accordingly, all other features of the previously described embodiments may freely be implemented in these embodiments too.
- earpieces 3 comprising earplugs as illustrated in fig. 9 adapted to be inserted into the ear canal of the user.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
- Signal Processing (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Neurosurgery (AREA)
- Otolaryngology (AREA)
- Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
- Headphones And Earphones (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Claims
Priority Applications (9)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
JP2011513875A JP2011524703A (en) | 2008-10-10 | 2008-10-10 | Hearing aid earpiece retention module |
KR1020117008470A KR20110065518A (en) | 2008-10-10 | 2008-10-10 | A retaining module for the earpiece of a hearing aid |
EP08801389.1A EP2332343B1 (en) | 2008-10-10 | 2008-10-10 | A retaining module for the earpiece of a hearing aid |
PCT/DK2008/000355 WO2010040350A1 (en) | 2008-10-10 | 2008-10-10 | A retaining module for the earpiece of a hearing aid |
CN2008801308385A CN102742296A (en) | 2008-10-10 | 2008-10-10 | A retaining module for the earpiece of a hearing aid |
CA2740006A CA2740006A1 (en) | 2008-10-10 | 2008-10-10 | A retaining module for the earpiece of a hearing aid |
DK08801389.1T DK2332343T3 (en) | 2008-10-10 | 2008-10-10 | A retaining module for the earpiece of a hearing aid |
AU2008362609A AU2008362609A1 (en) | 2008-10-10 | 2008-10-10 | A retaining module for the earpiece of a hearing aid |
US13/080,634 US8873786B2 (en) | 2008-10-10 | 2011-04-05 | Retaining module for the earpiece of a hearing aid |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/DK2008/000355 WO2010040350A1 (en) | 2008-10-10 | 2008-10-10 | A retaining module for the earpiece of a hearing aid |
Related Child Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US13/080,634 Continuation-In-Part US8873786B2 (en) | 2008-10-10 | 2011-04-05 | Retaining module for the earpiece of a hearing aid |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
WO2010040350A1 true WO2010040350A1 (en) | 2010-04-15 |
WO2010040350A8 WO2010040350A8 (en) | 2010-07-29 |
Family
ID=40679652
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/DK2008/000355 WO2010040350A1 (en) | 2008-10-10 | 2008-10-10 | A retaining module for the earpiece of a hearing aid |
Country Status (9)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US8873786B2 (en) |
EP (1) | EP2332343B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2011524703A (en) |
KR (1) | KR20110065518A (en) |
CN (1) | CN102742296A (en) |
AU (1) | AU2008362609A1 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2740006A1 (en) |
DK (1) | DK2332343T3 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2010040350A1 (en) |
Cited By (17)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
WO2012024482A1 (en) * | 2010-08-20 | 2012-02-23 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining structure |
WO2012024226A1 (en) * | 2010-08-16 | 2012-02-23 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining structure |
USD655693S1 (en) | 2010-08-20 | 2012-03-13 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece |
USD659117S1 (en) | 2010-08-10 | 2012-05-08 | Bose Corporation | Set of headphones |
EP2521379A4 (en) * | 2011-02-25 | 2013-05-22 | Panasonic Corp | Hearing aid |
WO2013016336A3 (en) * | 2011-07-28 | 2013-07-11 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece passive noise attenuating |
US20140105438A1 (en) * | 2010-09-27 | 2014-04-17 | Intricon Corporation | Hearing Aid Positioning System And Structure |
EP2853193A1 (en) | 2013-09-30 | 2015-04-01 | Canon Kabushiki Kaisha | Object information acquiring apparatus |
WO2016036922A1 (en) * | 2014-09-05 | 2016-03-10 | Bose Corporation | Retaining structure for an earpiece |
US9462366B2 (en) | 2014-03-27 | 2016-10-04 | Bose Corporation | Earpieces having flexible flaps |
US9900681B2 (en) | 2015-03-05 | 2018-02-20 | Inca Street Sound, LLC | Earbud headphone adapter |
USD814443S1 (en) | 2012-07-27 | 2018-04-03 | Freebit As | Sub tragus ear unit |
US9955249B2 (en) | 2014-09-05 | 2018-04-24 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece with movable joint |
US10291980B2 (en) | 2006-06-30 | 2019-05-14 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining |
US10524036B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2019-12-31 | Sony Corporation | Wearable device |
US10812887B2 (en) | 2007-06-01 | 2020-10-20 | Freebit As | Earpiece |
US20220150614A1 (en) * | 2020-11-12 | 2022-05-12 | Gn Hearing A/S | Retaining member for earpiece of hearing device |
Families Citing this family (29)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US8616214B2 (en) | 2011-04-06 | 2013-12-31 | Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. | Earplug having a resilient core structure |
US9247353B2 (en) * | 2012-02-21 | 2016-01-26 | Cochlear Limited | Acoustic coupler |
US20160100676A1 (en) * | 2012-07-27 | 2016-04-14 | Freebit As | Ear-mounted device |
EP2753101A1 (en) * | 2013-01-07 | 2014-07-09 | Oticon A/s | Hearing aid with an in-the-ear component |
CN105122841A (en) * | 2013-03-20 | 2015-12-02 | 唯听助听器公司 | Behind the ear hearing aid |
WO2016130641A1 (en) | 2015-02-10 | 2016-08-18 | Phazon Inc. | Wireless earbud |
KR20170139512A (en) * | 2015-03-23 | 2017-12-19 | 프리비트 에이에스 | Ear-mounted device |
USD768599S1 (en) | 2015-04-17 | 2016-10-11 | Skullcandy, Inc. | Portion of a headphone |
USD812587S1 (en) | 2015-04-17 | 2018-03-13 | Skullcandy, Inc. | Portion of a headphone |
CN104853273A (en) * | 2015-05-29 | 2015-08-19 | 上海佑刻网络科技有限公司 | Customized Bluetooth earphone and manufacturing method thereof |
US9716937B2 (en) * | 2015-09-16 | 2017-07-25 | Apple Inc. | Earbuds with biometric sensing |
US10856068B2 (en) | 2015-09-16 | 2020-12-01 | Apple Inc. | Earbuds |
USD797079S1 (en) | 2015-10-20 | 2017-09-12 | Phazon Inc. | Wireless earbud |
USD794613S1 (en) | 2016-03-05 | 2017-08-15 | Inca Street Sound, LLC | Earbud headphone adapter |
KR101824557B1 (en) | 2016-05-17 | 2018-03-14 | 주식회사 써키트 플렉스 | Manufacturing method for LED package type FPCB using Copper plate, and LED package produced thereby |
WO2018048846A1 (en) | 2016-09-06 | 2018-03-15 | Apple Inc. | Earphone assemblies with wingtips for anchoring to a user |
USD839243S1 (en) * | 2017-09-22 | 2019-01-29 | Surefire, Llc | Earpiece |
CN207665175U (en) * | 2018-01-18 | 2018-07-27 | 史彩红 | A kind of earphone earflap |
US10999670B2 (en) | 2019-01-07 | 2021-05-04 | Bose Corporation | Ear tip sealing structure |
US10820084B2 (en) * | 2019-01-07 | 2020-10-27 | Bose Corporation | Ear tip sealing structure |
JP7153334B2 (en) * | 2019-01-10 | 2022-10-14 | 株式会社バイオエコーネット | Holder and ear thermometer using the holder |
US11166093B2 (en) | 2019-03-19 | 2021-11-02 | Logitech Europe S.A. | Earphone device support and case |
USD954019S1 (en) | 2020-06-05 | 2022-06-07 | Sonos, Inc. | Headphone |
USD991214S1 (en) * | 2020-10-08 | 2023-07-04 | Sonos, Inc. | Headphone ear cushion attachment mechanism |
CN216531736U (en) | 2020-10-08 | 2022-05-13 | 搜诺思公司 | Audio playback earphone system |
USD1002583S1 (en) | 2020-12-02 | 2023-10-24 | Logitech Europe S.A. | Combined earphone and earphone case |
USD969772S1 (en) | 2020-12-02 | 2022-11-15 | Logitech Europe S.A. | Earphone |
USD974038S1 (en) | 2020-12-02 | 2023-01-03 | Logitech Europe S.A. | Earphone case |
EP4064722A1 (en) * | 2021-03-23 | 2022-09-28 | Sonova AG | Ear level part for a hearing device |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
DE29718483U1 (en) | 1997-10-17 | 1999-02-18 | Lux-Wellenhof, Gabriele, 65830 Kriftel | Holding device for attaching otological devices such as hearing aids, tinitus maskers and noise generators |
DE10050766A1 (en) * | 1999-10-14 | 2001-05-03 | Hoergeraete Seifert Gmbh | Plastic insert that fits into ear cavity for a behind the ear hearing aid and has an inset sound tube |
WO2006056198A2 (en) * | 2004-11-26 | 2006-06-01 | Gn Resound A/S | Holder and method for shaping a sound tube |
US20070116309A1 (en) | 2005-10-11 | 2007-05-24 | Smith Richard C | Earpiece with extension |
Family Cites Families (17)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US1753817A (en) | 1928-09-14 | 1930-04-08 | John C Aber | Audiphone |
DE29918139U1 (en) * | 1999-10-14 | 2000-05-25 | Hörgeräte Seifert GmbH, 81377 München | Otoplasty for behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids |
US5712453A (en) | 1994-04-28 | 1998-01-27 | Plantronics, Inc. | Concha headset stabilizer |
ITNA20000001A1 (en) | 2000-01-05 | 2001-07-05 | Angelo Alfonso Carillo | UNIVERSAL SNAIL WITH CONICAL APPENDIX, WITHOUT HEARING CONDUCT AND GEOMETRIC PROCEDURE FOR ITS OBTAINING. |
JP2001333484A (en) * | 2000-05-24 | 2001-11-30 | Yoshitaka Watanabe | Earphone |
NO312989B3 (en) | 2000-11-01 | 2007-07-04 | Metafax As | Device for wireless transmission between a microphone / earphone and a mobile phone, telephone, switchboard or the like |
US7536008B2 (en) * | 2002-03-02 | 2009-05-19 | Logitech Europe S.A. | Antihelix-conforming ear-mount for personal audio-set |
US7394910B2 (en) * | 2003-01-30 | 2008-07-01 | Surefire, Llc | Ambidextrous earpiece |
CN100512335C (en) | 2003-05-09 | 2009-07-08 | 丹麦尖端移动通信 | Audio earphone |
JP4619410B2 (en) * | 2004-09-07 | 2011-01-26 | ヴェーデクス・アクティーセルスカプ | Hearing aid earpiece and hearing aid |
DK1819500T3 (en) * | 2004-11-26 | 2011-05-16 | Gn Resound As | Holder and method for forming a sound tube |
WO2006104981A2 (en) * | 2005-03-28 | 2006-10-05 | Sound Id | Non-occluding ear module for a personal sound system |
US8792663B2 (en) * | 2005-08-01 | 2014-07-29 | Gn Resound A/S | Hearing device with an open earpiece having a short vent |
WO2008095489A1 (en) * | 2007-02-08 | 2008-08-14 | Widex A/S | Receiver in the ear (rite) component for a hearing aid |
NO328038B1 (en) | 2007-06-01 | 2009-11-16 | Freebit As | Improved uncleanness |
US20090041279A1 (en) * | 2007-08-08 | 2009-02-12 | Davis John W | Acoustic ear tube retainer spring |
DE102008047520B4 (en) | 2008-09-16 | 2021-10-14 | Sennheiser Electronic Gmbh & Co. Kg | In-ear headphones and extension adapter |
-
2008
- 2008-10-10 WO PCT/DK2008/000355 patent/WO2010040350A1/en active Application Filing
- 2008-10-10 EP EP08801389.1A patent/EP2332343B1/en active Active
- 2008-10-10 KR KR1020117008470A patent/KR20110065518A/en active IP Right Grant
- 2008-10-10 DK DK08801389.1T patent/DK2332343T3/en active
- 2008-10-10 AU AU2008362609A patent/AU2008362609A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2008-10-10 CN CN2008801308385A patent/CN102742296A/en active Pending
- 2008-10-10 JP JP2011513875A patent/JP2011524703A/en active Pending
- 2008-10-10 CA CA2740006A patent/CA2740006A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2011
- 2011-04-05 US US13/080,634 patent/US8873786B2/en active Active
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
DE29718483U1 (en) | 1997-10-17 | 1999-02-18 | Lux-Wellenhof, Gabriele, 65830 Kriftel | Holding device for attaching otological devices such as hearing aids, tinitus maskers and noise generators |
DE10050766A1 (en) * | 1999-10-14 | 2001-05-03 | Hoergeraete Seifert Gmbh | Plastic insert that fits into ear cavity for a behind the ear hearing aid and has an inset sound tube |
WO2006056198A2 (en) * | 2004-11-26 | 2006-06-01 | Gn Resound A/S | Holder and method for shaping a sound tube |
US20070116309A1 (en) | 2005-10-11 | 2007-05-24 | Smith Richard C | Earpiece with extension |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
---|
See also references of EP2332343A1 * |
Cited By (61)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US10291980B2 (en) | 2006-06-30 | 2019-05-14 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining |
US11259111B2 (en) | 2006-06-30 | 2022-02-22 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining |
US10812887B2 (en) | 2007-06-01 | 2020-10-20 | Freebit As | Earpiece |
US11290799B2 (en) | 2007-06-01 | 2022-03-29 | Freebit As | Earpiece |
USD659117S1 (en) | 2010-08-10 | 2012-05-08 | Bose Corporation | Set of headphones |
CN106028198A (en) * | 2010-08-16 | 2016-10-12 | 伯斯有限公司 | Earpiece positioning and retaining structure |
EP2816815A3 (en) * | 2010-08-16 | 2015-03-11 | Bose Corporation | Earphone |
US8254621B2 (en) | 2010-08-16 | 2012-08-28 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining |
US8311253B2 (en) | 2010-08-16 | 2012-11-13 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining |
US10045113B2 (en) | 2010-08-16 | 2018-08-07 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining |
JP2019050616A (en) * | 2010-08-16 | 2019-03-28 | ボーズ・コーポレーションBose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining structure |
CN103155588A (en) * | 2010-08-16 | 2013-06-12 | 伯斯有限公司 | Earpiece positioning and retaining |
US11330355B2 (en) | 2010-08-16 | 2022-05-10 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining |
JP2013534393A (en) * | 2010-08-16 | 2013-09-02 | ボーズ・コーポレーション | Earpiece positioning and holding structure |
EP3481080A1 (en) | 2010-08-16 | 2019-05-08 | Bose Corporation | Earphone |
EP3481079A1 (en) | 2010-08-16 | 2019-05-08 | Bose Corporation | Earphone |
CN102378077A (en) * | 2010-08-16 | 2012-03-14 | 伯斯有限公司 | Earpiece positioning and retaining |
CN102378078A (en) * | 2010-08-16 | 2012-03-14 | 伯斯有限公司 | Earpiece positioning and retaining |
CN104185108A (en) * | 2010-08-16 | 2014-12-03 | 伯斯有限公司 | Earpiece Positioning and Retaining |
EP2816815A2 (en) | 2010-08-16 | 2014-12-24 | Bose Corporation | Earphone |
US8249287B2 (en) | 2010-08-16 | 2012-08-21 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining |
US8989426B2 (en) | 2010-08-16 | 2015-03-24 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining |
EP3223534A1 (en) | 2010-08-16 | 2017-09-27 | Bose Corporation | Earphone |
JP2015228694A (en) * | 2010-08-16 | 2015-12-17 | ボーズ・コーポレーションBosecorporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining structure |
US10785555B2 (en) | 2010-08-16 | 2020-09-22 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining |
EP3487186A1 (en) | 2010-08-16 | 2019-05-22 | Bose Corporation | Earphone |
WO2012024226A1 (en) * | 2010-08-16 | 2012-02-23 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining structure |
US10034078B2 (en) | 2010-08-16 | 2018-07-24 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining |
EP3223535A1 (en) | 2010-08-16 | 2017-09-27 | Bose Corporation | Earphone |
JP2017143563A (en) * | 2010-08-16 | 2017-08-17 | ボーズ・コーポレーションBose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and holding structure |
USD655693S1 (en) | 2010-08-20 | 2012-03-13 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece |
WO2012024482A1 (en) * | 2010-08-20 | 2012-02-23 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece positioning and retaining structure |
CN103141118A (en) * | 2010-08-20 | 2013-06-05 | 伯斯有限公司 | Earpiece positioning and retaining structure |
US9571939B2 (en) * | 2010-09-27 | 2017-02-14 | Intricon Corporation | Hearing aid positioning system and structure |
US20140105438A1 (en) * | 2010-09-27 | 2014-04-17 | Intricon Corporation | Hearing Aid Positioning System And Structure |
EP2521379A4 (en) * | 2011-02-25 | 2013-05-22 | Panasonic Corp | Hearing aid |
CN103733640A (en) * | 2011-07-28 | 2014-04-16 | 伯斯有限公司 | Earpiece passive noise attenuating |
US11234065B2 (en) | 2011-07-28 | 2022-01-25 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece passive noise attenuating |
US11889254B2 (en) | 2011-07-28 | 2024-01-30 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece passive noise attenuating |
WO2013016336A3 (en) * | 2011-07-28 | 2013-07-11 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece passive noise attenuating |
EP3852386A1 (en) | 2011-07-28 | 2021-07-21 | Bose Corporation | Eartip for an in-ear earpiece |
US8737669B2 (en) | 2011-07-28 | 2014-05-27 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece passive noise attenuating |
CN107277658A (en) * | 2011-07-28 | 2017-10-20 | 伯斯有限公司 | Earphone passive Noise decays |
US11218792B2 (en) | 2011-07-28 | 2022-01-04 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece passive noise attenuating |
JP2016048931A (en) * | 2011-07-28 | 2016-04-07 | ボーズ・コーポレーションBosecorporation | Earpiece passive noise attenuation |
US10334344B2 (en) | 2011-07-28 | 2019-06-25 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece passive noise attenuating |
CN107277658B (en) * | 2011-07-28 | 2019-07-19 | 伯斯有限公司 | The earphone of passive Noise decaying is provided |
JP2014524219A (en) * | 2011-07-28 | 2014-09-18 | ボーズ・コーポレーション | Earpiece passive noise attenuation |
USD814443S1 (en) | 2012-07-27 | 2018-04-03 | Freebit As | Sub tragus ear unit |
US10602255B2 (en) | 2012-07-27 | 2020-03-24 | Freebit As | Sub tragic ear unit |
USD822644S1 (en) | 2012-07-27 | 2018-07-10 | Freebit As | Sub tragus ear unit |
EP2853193A1 (en) | 2013-09-30 | 2015-04-01 | Canon Kabushiki Kaisha | Object information acquiring apparatus |
US9462366B2 (en) | 2014-03-27 | 2016-10-04 | Bose Corporation | Earpieces having flexible flaps |
WO2016036922A1 (en) * | 2014-09-05 | 2016-03-10 | Bose Corporation | Retaining structure for an earpiece |
US9955249B2 (en) | 2014-09-05 | 2018-04-24 | Bose Corporation | Earpiece with movable joint |
US10009680B2 (en) | 2014-09-05 | 2018-06-26 | Bose Corporation | Retaining structure for an earpiece |
US9900681B2 (en) | 2015-03-05 | 2018-02-20 | Inca Street Sound, LLC | Earbud headphone adapter |
US10735844B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2020-08-04 | Sony Corporation | Wearable device |
US10524036B2 (en) | 2016-02-23 | 2019-12-31 | Sony Corporation | Wearable device |
US20220150614A1 (en) * | 2020-11-12 | 2022-05-12 | Gn Hearing A/S | Retaining member for earpiece of hearing device |
US11863928B2 (en) | 2020-11-12 | 2024-01-02 | Gn Hearing A/S | Retaining member for earpiece of hearing device |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
KR20110065518A (en) | 2011-06-15 |
AU2008362609A1 (en) | 2010-04-15 |
US20110182454A1 (en) | 2011-07-28 |
DK2332343T3 (en) | 2016-04-18 |
CA2740006A1 (en) | 2010-04-15 |
US8873786B2 (en) | 2014-10-28 |
CN102742296A (en) | 2012-10-17 |
EP2332343B1 (en) | 2016-03-16 |
EP2332343A1 (en) | 2011-06-15 |
JP2011524703A (en) | 2011-09-01 |
WO2010040350A8 (en) | 2010-07-29 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
EP2332343B1 (en) | A retaining module for the earpiece of a hearing aid | |
US7590255B2 (en) | Retaining member for an earpiece | |
US7720244B2 (en) | Earpiece for a hearing aid and a hearing aid | |
US8855347B2 (en) | Hearing device with a vent extension and method for manufacturing such a hearing device | |
US7027608B2 (en) | Behind the ear hearing aid system | |
US7412068B2 (en) | Otoplasty for behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids | |
US9774963B1 (en) | Ear-wing | |
AU2005282055B2 (en) | Earpiece for a hearing aid and a hearing aid | |
KR101340921B1 (en) | Flexible general type interior ear audiphone | |
US20140056456A1 (en) | Bte hearing aid with an elongated securing member | |
US20230007416A1 (en) | Multiple flexible tips for a hearing assistance device | |
EP1763284A2 (en) | Behind the ear hearing system |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 200880130838.5 Country of ref document: CN |
|
121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application |
Ref document number: 08801389 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A1 |
|
DPE1 | Request for preliminary examination filed after expiration of 19th month from priority date (pct application filed from 20040101) | ||
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2011513875 Country of ref document: JP |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2008801389 Country of ref document: EP |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2740006 Country of ref document: CA |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 20117008470 Country of ref document: KR Kind code of ref document: A |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 2008362609 Country of ref document: AU Date of ref document: 20081010 Kind code of ref document: A |