公开(公告)号：US09364648B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13827403

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Tusker Medical, Inc.

Inventor： Rohit Girotra ,  Bernard H. Andreas ,  Alfredo Cantu ,  Nikhil Bhat ,  Mansour Saleki ,  Shrirang V. Ranade ,  Miranda Ray

IPC: A61F11/08 ,  A61M31/00 ,  A61N1/30 ,  A61F11/12

CPC classification number: A61F11/08 ,  A61F11/00 ,  A61F11/12 ,  A61F2011/085 ,  A61M31/00 ,  A61M2202/048 ,  A61N1/306

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for sealing an ear canal for retaining a solution in the ear canal. Adhesive earplugs are provided through which the solution can be delivered, and which, following delivery, retain the fluid in the ear canal. The systems and methods may also be useful for delivering an anesthetizing solution to the ear canal of a human patient and for maintaining the solution therein for use with an iontophoresis system for anesthetizing the tympanic membrane.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于密封耳道以将溶液保留在耳道中的系统和方法。 提供粘合耳塞，通过该耳塞可以输送溶液，并且在输送之后将流体保留在耳道中。 所述系统和方法还可用于将麻醉溶液递送到人类患者的耳道并且用于将其中的溶液保持在用于麻醉鼓膜的离子电渗系统中使用。

公开(公告)号：US09351881B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14323906

申请日：2014-07-03

Applicant: ReadyMax, Inc.

Inventor： Brent Crawford ,  Bill E. Brauner ,  Brad Nemeth ,  Jeff Chen ,  Robin Liu

IPC: G02C1/00 ,  A61F11/08 ,  A61F11/06 ,  G02C11/06 ,  A61F9/02 ,  A61F11/12 ,  G02C5/14 ,  G02C11/00

CPC classification number: A61F11/08 ,  A61F9/029 ,  A61F11/06 ,  A61F11/12 ,  G02C5/143 ,  G02C11/00 ,  G02C11/06

Abstract: An eyewear temple arm mounted to an eyewear device, wherein a distal portion of the elongated body member defines a parking structure. A distal edge portion of the structure defines an opening into a cavity thereof which is formed and dimensioned for free sliding, peripheral receipt of at least the proximal portion of a functional element therein between an operational condition and a parked condition. A cover member is configured to cooperate with the parking structure for movement between an opened condition and a closed condition. In the opened condition, the functional element can be moved to the operational condition, while in the closed condition, the cover member extends over the parking structure opening to substantially enclose at least the distal portion of the functional element therein.

Abstract translation: 安装在眼镜装置上的眼镜臂，其中细长主体构件的远端部分限定了停车结构。 该结构的远侧边缘部分限定了一个开口，该开口被形成并确定尺寸，用于自由滑动，至少在功能元件的近端部分在操作状态和停放状态之间接收。 盖构件构造成与停车结构协作以在打开状态和关闭状态之间移动。 在打开状态下，功能元件可以移动到操作状态，而在闭合状态下，盖构件在停车结构开口上延伸，以至少将功能元件的远端部分基本封闭在其中。

公开(公告)号：US09216113B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US14360067

申请日：2011-11-23

Applicant: Samuel Harsch

Inventor： Samuel Harsch

IPC: A61F11/08 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H04R31/00 ,  A61F11/12 ,  A61F11/14

CPC classification number: A61F11/08 ,  A61F11/12 ,  A61F2011/085 ,  A61F2011/145 ,  A61F2240/002 ,  H04R1/1083 ,  H04R31/00 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/4957

Abstract: A hearing protection earpiece having a shell shaped according to conform to the user's concha and ear canal and having an open hollow lateral portion to be inserted into the user's concha and a medial portion to be inserted into at least an outer portion of the user's ear canal, wherein the medial portion of the shell is axially adjacent to the lateral portion of the shell, wherein the lateral portion of the shell forms part of an open portion of the earpiece and the medial portion of the shell forms part of a closed portion of the earpiece, wherein the earpiece provides for a mechanical sound attenuation of at least 10 dB averaged over the audible frequency range, and wherein the lateral portion of the shell has a wall thickness of not more than 3 mm and is shaped to cover at least half of the concha area.

Abstract translation: 一种听力保护听筒，其具有根据使用者的耳和耳道而形状的外壳，并且具有插入到使用者的耳朵中的开放的中空侧向部分和插入使用者耳道的至少外部部分的中间部分 ，其中所述壳体的中间部分轴向地邻近所述壳体的侧部，其中所述壳体的侧向部分形成所述听筒的开口部分的一部分，并且所述壳体的中间部分形成所述壳体的封闭部分的一部分 耳机，其中耳机提供在可听频率范围上平均至少10dB的机械声衰减，并且其中壳体的侧部具有不大于3mm的壁厚，并且被成形为覆盖至少一半的 外套区域。

公开(公告)号：US09186277B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US14702428

申请日：2015-05-01

Applicant: GBS Ventures LLC

Inventor： David George ,  George Buckler ,  David Brice Sullivan

IPC: A61F11/00 ,  A61F11/12 ,  H04R1/42

CPC classification number: A61H23/02 ,  A61F11/12 ,  A61F2250/0069 ,  A61H9/0071 ,  A61H21/00 ,  A61H23/04 ,  A61H2201/0153 ,  A61H2201/1207 ,  A61H2201/5071 ,  A61H2205/027 ,  A61M13/003 ,  A61M2205/3344 ,  A61M2205/362 ,  A61M2210/0662 ,  H04R1/42

Abstract: An external ear canal pressure regulation device including a fluid flow generator and an earpiece having a first axial earpiece conduit fluidicly coupled to the fluid flow generator, whereby the earpiece has a compliant earpiece external surface configured to sealably engage an external ear canal as a barrier between an external ear canal pressure and an ambient pressure.

Abstract translation: 一种外耳道压力调节装置，包括流体流发生器和耳机，其具有流体耦合到流体流发生器的第一轴向听筒导管，由此听筒具有顺应性听筒外表面，该外表面构造成可将外耳道密封地接合作为 外耳道压力和环境压力。

公开(公告)号：US20150000678A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14292469

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: GBS Ventures LLC

Inventor： George Buckler ,  David George ,  David Brice Sullivan

IPC: A61F11/08 ,  A61F11/00

CPC classification number: A61F11/12 ,  A61F11/00 ,  A61F11/08 ,  A61F2011/085 ,  A61F2250/0013 ,  A61H9/0007 ,  A61H9/005 ,  A61H9/0071 ,  A61H21/00 ,  A61H2201/0153 ,  A61H2201/0207 ,  A61H2201/0214 ,  A61H2201/10 ,  A61H2201/105 ,  A61H2205/027

Abstract: A method for external ear canal pressure regulation to alleviate one or more symptoms associated with a disorder or treat one or more disorders, the method including providing a fluid transfer device which generates a fluid flow of a fluid through an earplug, the earplug having an earplug external surface configured to sealably engage an external ear canal wall as a barrier between an external ear canal pressure and an ambient pressure; sealably engaging the earplug of the fluid transfer device with the external ear canal wall as the barrier between the external ear canal pressure and the ambient pressure; and operating the fluid transfer device to generate the fluid flow of the fluid through the earplug to achieve an external ear canal pressure differential between the external ear canal pressure and the ambient pressure effective to alleviate a disorder symptom or treat a disorder.

Abstract translation: 一种外耳道压力调节方法，用于减轻与病症相关的一种或多种症状或治疗一种或多种病症，所述方法包括提供流体转移装置，其通过耳塞产生流体的流体流，所述耳塞具有耳塞 外表面构造成可将外耳道壁作为外耳道压力和环境压力之间的屏障密封地接合; 密封地将流体输送装置的耳塞与外耳道壁作为外耳道压力和环境压力之间的屏障接合; 并且操作流体输送装置以产生通过耳塞的流体的流体流动，以实现外耳道压力和环境压力之间的外耳道压差，以有效地减轻无序症状或治疗病症。

公开(公告)号：US20140321660A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US14360067

申请日：2011-11-23

Applicant: Samuel Harsch

Inventor： Samuel Harsch

IPC: A61F11/08 ,  H04R31/00 ,  H04R1/10

CPC classification number: A61F11/08 ,  A61F11/12 ,  A61F2011/085 ,  A61F2011/145 ,  A61F2240/002 ,  H04R1/1083 ,  H04R31/00 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/4957

Abstract: A hearing protection earpiece having a shell shaped according to conform to the user's concha and ear canal and having an open hollow lateral portion to be inserted into the user's concha and a medial portion to be inserted into at least an outer portion of the user's ear canal, wherein the medial portion of the shell is axially adjacent to the lateral portion of the shell, wherein the lateral portion of the shell forms part of an open portion of the earpiece and the medial portion of the shell forms part of a closed portion of the earpiece, wherein the earpiece provides for a mechanical sound attenuation of at least 10 dB averaged over the audible frequency range, and wherein the lateral portion of the shell has a wall thickness of not more than 3 mm and is shaped to cover at least half of the concha area.

Abstract translation: 一种听力保护听筒，其具有根据使用者的耳和耳道而形状的外壳，并且具有插入到使用者的耳朵中的开放的中空侧向部分和插入使用者耳道的至少外部部分的中间部分 ，其中所述壳体的中间部分轴向地邻近所述壳体的侧部，其中所述壳体的侧向部分形成所述听筒的开口部分的一部分，并且所述壳体的中间部分形成所述壳体的封闭部分的一部分 耳机，其中耳机提供在可听频率范围上平均至少10dB的机械声衰减，并且其中壳体的侧部具有不大于3mm的壁厚，并且被成形为覆盖至少一半的 外套区域。

公开(公告)号：US20140041091A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13959615

申请日：2013-08-05

Applicant: David Bret Sternlight

Inventor： David Bret Sternlight

IPC: A61F9/04

CPC classification number: A61F9/04 ,  A47C7/383 ,  A61F11/12 ,  B60N2/882 ,  B60N2/885 ,  B60N2002/899

Abstract: An eye mask for a person includes a forward portion adapted to cover the person's eyes and having a malleable nose bridge, and two side straps each fixed with the forward portion and terminating at strap ends each having at least one part of a first two-part mechanical fastener. At least one of the side straps may include a first part of a second two-part mechanical fastener for attachment to a seat retention strap adapted to encircle a portion of a seat. Other adjustable attachment means that include a plurality of different straps for encircling the seat or headrest of a seat are included for retaining the person's head against the seat. Each side strap may include a pocket formed therein for holding an ear plug.

Abstract translation: 用于人的眼罩包括适于覆盖人的眼睛并具有可延展的鼻梁的前部，以及两个侧带，每个侧带均固定有前部，并终止于带端，每个带末端具有至少一部分第一两部分 机械紧固件。 侧带中的至少一个可以包括用于附接到适于环绕座椅的一部分的座椅保持带的第二两部分机械紧固件的第一部分。 包括用于围绕座椅的座椅或头枕的多个不同的带子的其他可调节的附接装置被包括用于将人的头部保持抵靠座椅。 每个侧带可以包括形成在其中的用于保持耳塞的口袋。

公开(公告)号：US08638963B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US12789942

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: John W. Parkins

Inventor： John W. Parkins

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R5/02 ,  A61F11/06 ,  G10K11/16

CPC classification number: H04R1/1083 ,  A61F11/12 ,  A61F11/14 ,  A61F2011/145 ,  H04R1/08 ,  H04R1/1008 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1058 ,  H04R2201/023

Abstract: A hearing protection system with talk-through having a pair of rigid earcups enclosing a microphone, amplifier and speaker. A concha simulator, having a volume simulating that of the concha of a human ear, is acoustically coupled to the microphone, and also to the outside through an opening in the earcup. By coupling the microphone to the concha simulator, instead of directly to the outside, the acoustic response of the talk-through more accurately represents the hearing of a user.

Abstract translation: 具有通话的听力保护系统具有一对包围麦克风，放大器和扬声器的刚性耳罩。 具有模拟人耳的耳朵的体积的耳塞模拟器被声学耦合到麦克风，并且还通过耳罩中的开口传播到外部。 通过将麦克风耦合到耳塞模拟器，而不是直接到外部，通话的声学响应更准确地表示用户的听力。

公开(公告)号：US08590539B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US12565304

申请日：2009-09-23

Applicant: Laurent Froissard

Inventor： Laurent Froissard

IPC: A61F11/00 ,  A61F11/12 ,  A61F9/00

CPC classification number: A61F11/12 ,  A61F9/029 ,  A61F11/08 ,  G02C5/143 ,  G02C11/10

Abstract: A headgear-earwear assembly and a method of assembling the same. The headgear-earwear assembly can include an earwear and a headgear adapted to be coupled together. The earwear can include an elongated member, such as a cord, and an earpiece coupled to the elongated member. The headgear can include a major surface and a channel oriented substantially along the major surface of the headgear. The channel can be configured to removably house at least a portion of the length of the elongated member. The headgear can further include an aperture positioned adjacent the channel and open to the channel. The aperture can include an undulating shape along at least a portion of its length. The method can include positioning at least a portion of the elongated member in the channel, such that at least a portion of the length of the elongated member is removably housed in the channel.

Abstract translation: 一种头戴耳套组合件及其组装方法。 头戴耳套组件可以包括适于联接在一起的耳饰和头带。 耳罩可以包括细长构件，例如绳索，以及耦合到细长构件的耳机。 头带可以包括主表面和基本上沿着头带的主表面定向的通道。 通道可以构造成可移除地容纳细长构件的长度的至少一部分。 头带还可以包括邻近通道定位并且通向通道的孔。 该孔可沿其长度的至少一部分包括起伏的形状。 该方法可以包括将细长构件的至少一部分定位在通道中，使得细长构件的长度的至少一部分可移除地容纳在通道中。

公开(公告)号：US20120272974A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13066871

申请日：2011-04-26

Applicant: Mark Magidson ,  Crest Turdjian ,  Fred Ryan

Inventor： Mark Magidson ,  Crest Turdjian ,  Fred Ryan

IPC: A61F11/08 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: A61F11/08 ,  A61F11/12 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of making a corded earplug including a flexible cord material having a particular cross-section. An earplug having a nose portion for insertion into the ear and a handle portion extending from the nose portion and lying outside of the ear when the nose portion is inserted into the ear. The handle portion including at least two openings physically displaced from each other. At least one of the openings extends within the handle portion and with at least one of the openings having a cross-section different than the cross-section of the cord material. A end portion of the flexible cord material is inserted into the at least one opening extending within the handle portion. The end portion of the flexible cord material is then inserted into the other opening in the handle portion so that the end portion of the flexible cord material is frictionally engaged along its length to lock the flexible cord material to the rear portion of the earplug because of the difference in cross-section between the cord and the at least one opening having a cross-section different than the cross-section of the cord material.

Abstract translation: 一种制造有线耳塞的装置和方法，其包括具有特定横截面的柔性帘线材料。 一种耳塞，其具有用于插入耳朵中的鼻部部分，以及当鼻部插入耳朵时，从鼻部部分延伸并位于耳朵外侧的手柄部分。 所述手柄部分包括彼此物理上移位的至少两个开口。 至少一个开口在手柄部分内延伸，并且至少一个开口具有与帘线材料的横截面不同的横截面。 柔性帘线材料的端部插入在手柄部分内延伸的至少一个开口中。 然后将柔性帘线材料的端部插入手柄部分中的另一个开口中，使得柔性帘线材料的端部沿其长度摩擦接合，以将柔性帘线材料锁定到耳塞的后部，因为 所述帘线与所述至少一个开口之间的横截面与所述帘线材料的横截面不同的截面的差异。