公开(公告)号：US09369816B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13404496

申请日：2012-02-24

Applicant: Molly Yoong ,  Gerald Shamla ,  Wei Li Lin

Inventor： Molly Yoong ,  Gerald Shamla ,  Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/654 ,  Y10T29/49572

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for mitigating foreign material buildup for hearing assistance device components. The present subject matter includes a hearing assistance device transducer barrier device configured to resist accumulation and passage of foreign materials, the barrier device comprising a plug adapted to fit within a receiver opening. In various embodiments, the plug includes a membrane that is coated with oleophobic and hydrophobic materials, the membrane adapted to include an aperture, wherein the barrier is acoustically transparent but prevents the accumulation and passage of unwanted materials. Other barriers, such as a plug with a plurality of holes are described. In some embodiments a molded plastic plug including a plurality of holes provides the barrier.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于减轻听力辅助装置部件的异物堆积的方法和装置。 本主题包括被配置为阻止异物的积聚和通过的助听装置换能器阻挡装置，所述阻挡装置包括适于装配在接收器开口内的插头。 在各种实施方案中，塞子包括被疏油疏水材料涂覆的膜，该膜适于包括孔，其中阻挡层是声学透明的，但防止不想要的物质的积聚和通过。 描述了诸如具有多个孔的塞子的其它障碍物。 在一些实施例中，包括多个孔的模制塑料塞提供了屏障。

公开(公告)号：US09071918B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13408826

申请日：2012-02-29

Applicant: Sidney A. Higgins ,  Wei Li Lin ,  David Tourtelotte

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  Wei Li Lin ,  David Tourtelotte

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/10

CPC classification number: H04R25/65 ,  H04R1/025 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/652 ,  Y10T29/49572

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods to provide improved connections for components of hearing assistance devices. Various embodiments include an apparatus including a receiver case configured to house a hearing assistance device receiver, the receiver case including a spherical receiver spout having an opening. The apparatus also includes a receptacle housing having a spherical socket adapted to mate with the spherical receiver spout to form a ball and socket connection. An insert within the spherical socket is configured to establish a retained interference fit with the opening of the receiver spout when the connection is formed so as to create an acoustic seal therebetween.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于为助听器件的组件提供改进的连接的装置和方法。 各种实施例包括一种包括被配置为容纳助听装置接收器的接收器壳体的装置，该接收器壳体包括具有开口的球形接收器喷口。 该装置还包括具有适于与球形接收器喷口配合以形成球窝连接的球形插座的插座壳体。 球形插座内的插入件被构造成当形成连接件时在接收器喷口的开口处建立保持的过盈配合，以便在其间形成声学密封。

公开(公告)号：US20150016648A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US13939026

申请日：2013-07-10

Applicant: Farhad Kazemzadeh ,  Robert Jacobi ,  Gerald Shamla ,  Brian Dobson ,  Richard Huynh ,  Wei Li Lin

Inventor： Farhad Kazemzadeh ,  Robert Jacobi ,  Gerald Shamla ,  Brian Dobson ,  Richard Huynh ,  Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/652 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/77 ,  Y10T29/49572

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for mitigating foreign material buildup for hearing assistance device components. The present subject matter includes a hearing assistance device transducer barrier layer configured to resist accumulation and passage of foreign materials. In various embodiments, the barrier layer includes a membrane that is coated with oleophobic and hydrophobic materials, wherein the barrier is acoustically transparent but prevents the accumulation and passage of unwanted materials.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于减轻听力辅助装置部件的异物堆积的方法和装置。 本主题包括被配置为防止异物积聚和通过的助听器件换能器阻挡层。 在各种实施方案中，阻挡层包括被疏油疏水材料涂覆的膜，其中阻挡层是声学透明的，但防止不需要的材料的积聚和通过。

公开(公告)号：US08845931B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US13279394

申请日：2011-10-24

Applicant: Jiang-Jen Lin ,  Ying-Nan Chan ,  Wei-Li Lin

Inventor： Jiang-Jen Lin ,  Ying-Nan Chan ,  Wei-Li Lin

IPC: H01B1/02 ,  H01B1/22 ,  B05D5/12

CPC classification number: B05D5/12 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C09D5/24 ,  H01B1/22 ,  Y10T428/249921

Abstract: A method for preparing a nanometal-polymer composite conductive film includes the steps of (1) mixing a metal oxide with a polymer solution; (2) coating a substrate with a solution resulting from step (1), followed by drying the resultant solution to form a film; (3) performing thermal treatment on the film formed in step (2); and (4) sintering the film thermally treated in step (3). The method dispenses with any reducing agent or dispersing agent but allows nanometallic particles to be formed in situ and thereby reduces surface resistance of the polymer film efficiently.

Abstract translation: 制备纳米金属 - 聚合物复合导电膜的方法包括以下步骤：（1）将金属氧化物与聚合物溶液混合; （2）用步骤（1）得到的溶液涂布基材，然后干燥所得溶液以形成薄膜; （3）对在步骤（2）中形成的膜进行热处理; 和（4）烧结步骤（3）中热处理的薄膜。 该方法分配任何还原剂或分散剂，但允许在原位形成纳米金属颗粒，从而有效降低聚合物膜的表面电阻。

公开(公告)号：US08792665B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-29

申请号：US12980672

申请日：2010-12-29

Applicant: Wei Li Lin

Inventor： Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/658 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R2225/63

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for mitigating foreign material buildup for hearing assistance device components. The present subject matter includes coating of at least one surface of a hearing assistance device, such as a hearing aid, with an omniphobic coating, a hydrophilic coating, or a combination of omniphobic and hydrophilic coatings designed to reduce the unwanted effects of wax, moisture and other foreign materials. In various embodiments at least one surface of a receiver with a wax trap or waxceptor in a receiver tube is coated with an omniphobic coating. In various embodiments the present subject matter includes an internal barrier disposed near a receiver in the receiver tube in addition to the wax trap or waxceptor. In various embodiments the internal barrier is coated with an omniphobic coating. In various embodiments at least one surface includes a hydrophilic coating.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于减轻听力辅助装置部件的异物堆积的方法和装置。 目前的主题包括助听器的至少一个表面的涂覆，例如助听器，其具有全能涂层，亲水性涂层或全能涂层和亲水性涂层的组合，以减少蜡，水分的不希望的影响 和其他异物。 在各种实施方案中，在接收管中具有蜡捕获器或蜡感受器的接收器的至少一个表面涂覆有全向涂层。 在各种实施例中，除了蜡捕获器或蜡感受器之外，本主题包括设置在接收管中的接收器附近的内部屏障。 在各种实施方案中，内部屏障涂覆有无所不在的涂层。 在各种实施方案中，至少一个表面包括亲水涂层。

公开(公告)号：US08571224B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US12537908

申请日：2009-08-07

Applicant: Karrie LaRae Recker ,  Tao Zhang ,  Wei Li Lin

Inventor： Karrie LaRae Recker ,  Tao Zhang ,  Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R29/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/121

Abstract: In various embodiments, a system is used to provide an apparatus configured to measure sound in an ear canal of a wearer's ear at a distance from a tympanic membrane of the ear. The sound is measured and received by the apparatus to produce a signal. A frequency analysis is performed on the signal to determine output as a function of the frequency and to determine the frequency of the minima (null). Further, a distance equal to a quarter wavelength of the null frequency is calculated. A correction factor associated with the quarter wavelength is retrieved and applied to the output to generate a corrected output. An estimated sound pressure level at the tympanic membrane from the corrected output is produced.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，系统用于提供被配置为在与耳朵的鼓膜距离一定距离处测量佩戴者耳朵的耳道中的声音的装置。 声音由设备测量和接收以产生信号。 对信号执行频率分析，以根据频率确定输出，并确定最小值（零）的频率。 此外，计算等于零频率的四分之一波长的距离。 检索与四分之一波长相关联的校正因子并将其应用于输出以产生校正输出。 产生来自校正输出的鼓膜的声压级。

公开(公告)号：US20130016862A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

申请号：US13179784

申请日：2011-07-11

Applicant: James R. Newton ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Wei Li Lin

Inventor： James R. Newton ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/658 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H04R25/43 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R25/558 ,  H04R2225/31 ,  H04R2225/61

Abstract: A hearing aid includes a magnetostrictive electroactive (ME) sensor that generates an electrical signal in response to a magnetic field or a mechanical pressure. In various embodiments, the ME sensor is used for cordless charging of a rechargeable battery in the hearing aid by generating an electrical signal in response to a magnetic field generated for power transfer, magnetic sound signal reception, and/or detection of user commands by sensing a magnetic field or a pressure applied to the hearing aid.

Abstract translation: 助听器包括响应于磁场或机械压力产生电信号的磁致伸缩电活动（ME）传感器。 在各种实施例中，ME传感器用于通过响应于通过感测产生的用于功率传递，磁声信号接收和/或用户命令检测的磁场产生电信号而在助听器中对可再充电电池进行无线充电 施加到助听器的磁场或压力。

公开(公告)号：US20120237065A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13408826

申请日：2012-02-29

Applicant: Sidney A. Higgins ,  Wei Li Lin ,  David Tourtelotte

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  Wei Li Lin ,  David Tourtelotte

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29D22/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/65 ,  H04R1/025 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/652 ,  Y10T29/49572

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods to provide improved connections for components of hearing assistance devices. Various embodiments include an apparatus including a receiver case configured to house a hearing assistance device receiver, the receiver case including a spherical receiver spout having an opening. The apparatus also includes a receptacle housing having a spherical socket adapted to mate with the spherical receiver spout to form a ball and socket connection. An insert within the spherical socket is configured to establish a retained interference fit with the opening of the receiver spout when the connection is formed so as to create an acoustic seal therebetween.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于为助听器件的组件提供改进的连接的装置和方法。 各种实施例包括一种包括被配置为容纳助听装置接收器的接收器壳体的装置，该接收器壳体包括具有开口的球形接收器喷口。 该装置还包括具有适于与球形接收器喷口配合以形成球窝连接的球形插座的插座壳体。 球形插座内的插入件被构造成当形成连接件时在接收器喷口的开口处建立保持的过盈配合，以便在其间形成声学密封。

公开(公告)号：US08649541B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US13179784

申请日：2011-07-11

Applicant: James R. Newton ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Wei Li Lin

Inventor： James R. Newton ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/658 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H04R25/43 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R25/558 ,  H04R2225/31 ,  H04R2225/61

Abstract: A hearing aid includes a magnetostrictive electroactive (ME) sensor that generates an electrical signal in response to a magnetic field or a mechanical pressure. In various embodiments, the ME sensor is used for cordless charging of a rechargeable battery in the hearing aid by generating an electrical signal in response to a magnetic field generated for power transfer, magnetic sound signal reception, and/or detection of user commands by sensing a magnetic field or a pressure applied to the hearing aid.

Abstract translation: 助听器包括响应于磁场或机械压力产生电信号的磁致伸缩电活动（ME）传感器。 在各种实施例中，ME传感器用于通过响应于通过感测产生的用于功率传递，磁声信号接收和/或用户命令检测的磁场产生电信号而在助听器中对可再充电电池进行无线充电 施加到助听器的磁场或压力。

公开(公告)号：US20120279352A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：US13549417

申请日：2012-07-14

Applicant: Jiang-Jen Lin ,  Wei-Cheng Tsai ,  Chao-Po Hsu ,  Wei-Li Lin ,  Yueh-Hsien Wu

Inventor： Jiang-Jen Lin ,  Wei-Cheng Tsai ,  Chao-Po Hsu ,  Wei-Li Lin ,  Yueh-Hsien Wu

IPC: B22F9/16 ,  B82Y40/00

CPC classification number: B22F9/24 ,  B22F1/0018 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  Y10S977/896

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing silver nanoparticles by employing ethanolamine. The method of this invention can be easily operated and no organic solvent is required. Ethanolamine first reacts with copolymers of poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) (abbreviated as SMA) to generate polymeric polymers. The polymeric polymers then reduce silver ions to silver atoms which are dispersed in the form of silver nanoparticles. Functional groups of the polymeric polymers can chelate with silver ions and be stably compatible with water or organic solvents, whereby the silver nanoparticles can be stably dispersed without aggregation and the produced silver nanoparticles.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供使用乙醇胺制造银纳米粒子的方法。 本发明的方法可以容易地操作，不需要有机溶剂。 乙醇胺首先与聚（苯乙烯 - 共 - 马来酸酐）（缩写为SMA）的共聚物反应生成聚合物聚合物。 聚合物聚合物然后将银离子还原成以银纳米颗粒形式分散的银原子。 聚合物聚合物的官能团可以与银离子螯合并与水或有机溶剂稳定地相容，由此可以稳定地分散银纳米颗粒而不会聚集，并且所制备的银纳米颗粒。