Eric P Jaeger

US Patent:

6422991, Jul 23, 2002

Filed:

Jul 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/613901

Inventors:

Eric M. Jaeger - Redwood City CA

Assignee:

Symphonix Devices, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

H04R 2500

US Classification:

600 25

Abstract:

This invention relates to an implantable microphone device. The implantable microphone device typically comprises a housing defining an internal chamber. It typically further comprises a microphone arrangement on the housing, the microphone arrangement having a first cavity, a second cavity, and a membrane separating the first and second cavities such that vibrations entering the first cavity causes the membrane to vibrate, and to transmit vibrations into the second cavity. The implantable microphone device further comprises at least one vent extending between the second cavity of the microphone arrangement and the internal chamber of the housing so as to permit the vibrations to pass from the second cavity of the microphone arrangement into the internal chamber of the housing.

US Patent:

6475134, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Jan 14, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/231851

Inventors:

Geoffrey R. Ball - Sunnyvale CA
August C. Pombo - San Jose CA
Christopher A. Julian - Los Gatos CA
Eric M. Jaeger - Redwood City CA
Timothy G. Dietz - Fremont CA
Bob H. Katz - Los Gatos CA

Assignee:

Symphonix Devices, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

A61F 1743

US Classification:

600 25, 29605

Abstract:

A dual coil floating mass transducer for assisting a persons hearing is provided. Inertial vibration of the housing of the floating mass transducer produces vibrations in the inner ear. A magnet is disposed within the housing biased by silicone springs so that friction is reduced between the magnet and the interior surface of the housing. Two coils reside within grooves in the exterior of the housing which cause the magnet to vibrate when an electrical signal is applied to the coils.

US Patent:

6626822, Sep 30, 2003

Filed:

Jul 12, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/615414

Inventors:

Eric M. Jaeger - Redwood City CA
Geoffrey R. Ball - Sunnyvale CA
Duane E. Tumlinson - San Jose CA

Assignee:

Symphonix Devices, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

H04R 2500

US Classification:

600 25, 381326, 607 57

Abstract:

Implantable microphone devices that may be utilized in hearing systems are provided. An implantable microphone device allows the implantable microphones frequency response and sensitivity to be selected. A microphone device with an increased membrane flexibility and a decreased acoustic compliance of the sealed cavity. Vibrations of a membrane are transmitted through a primary air cavity and through an aperture of a microphone. Keeping a flexible membrane and decreasing the sealed air cavity compliance are the preferred way to simultaneously increase overall sensitivity of the device, and move the resonance peak to higher frequencies.

US Patent:

6676592, Jan 13, 2004

Filed:

Nov 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/286070

Inventors:

Geoffrey R. Ball - Sunnyvale CA
August C. Pombo - San Jose CA
Christopher A. Julian - Los Gatos CA
Eric M. Jaeger - Redwood City CA
Timothy G. Dietz - Castro Valley CA
Bob H. Katz - Los Gatos CA

Assignee:

Symphonix Devices, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

H04R 2500

US Classification:

600 25

Abstract:

A dual coil floating mass transducer for assisting a persons hearing is provided. Inertial vibration of the housing of the floating mass transducer produces vibrations in the inner ear. A magnet is disposed within the housing biased by silicone springs so that friction is reduced between the magnet and the interior surface of the housing. Two coils reside within grooves in the exterior of the housing which cause the magnet to vibrate when an electrical signal is applied to the coils.

US Patent:

7322930, Jan 29, 2008

Filed:

Aug 5, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/635325

Inventors:

Eric M. Jaeger - Redwood City CA, US
Geoffrey R. Ball - Sunnyvale CA, US
Duane E. Tumlinson - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

Vibrant Med-El Hearing Technology, GmbH - Innsbruck

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

US Classification:

600 25

Abstract:

Implantable microphone devices that may be utilized in hearing systems are provided. An implantable microphone device allows the implantable microphone's frequency response and sensitivity to be selected. A microphone device with an increased membrane flexibility and a decreased acoustic compliance of the sealed cavity. Vibrations of a membrane are transmitted through a primary air cavity and through an aperture of a microphone. Keeping a flexible membrane and decreasing the sealed air cavity compliance are the preferred way to simultaneously increase overall sensitivity of the device, and move the resonance peak to higher frequencies.

US Patent:

7955250, Jun 7, 2011

Filed:

Jan 3, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/968825

Inventors:

Eric M. Jaeger - Redwood City CA, US
Geoffrey R. Ball - Sunnyvale CA, US
Duane E. Tumlinson - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

Med-El Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH - Innsbruck

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

US Classification:

600 25

Abstract:

Implantable microphone devices that may be utilized in hearing systems are provided. An implantable microphone device allows the implantable microphone's frequency response and sensitivity to be selected. A microphone device with an increased membrane flexibility and a decreased acoustic compliance of the sealed cavity. Vibrations of a membrane are transmitted through a primary air cavity and through an aperture of a microphone. Keeping a flexible membrane and decreasing the sealed air cavity compliance are the preferred way to simultaneously increase overall sensitivity of the device, and move the resonance peak to higher frequencies.

US Patent:

61742783, Jan 16, 2001

Filed:

Dec 28, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/222257

Inventors:

Eric Jaeger - Redwood City CA
Jerod Goldstein - Soquel CA
Harry S. Robbins - Saratoga CA

Assignee:

Symphonix Devices, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

A61F 558

US Classification:

600 23

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to methods for amplifying vocal (i. e. , speech) and other sounds produced by humans and other animals. The present invention provides implantable microphones and sound amplification systems suitable for use in diagnostic and research settings, as well as for use by subject's in need of assistance to vocalize.

US Patent:

58881875, Mar 30, 1999

Filed:

Mar 27, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/826303

Inventors:

Eric Jaeger - Redwood City CA
Jerod Goldstein - Soquel CA
Harry S. Robbins - Saratoga CA

Assignee:

Symphonix Devices, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

H04R 2500
A61F 120

US Classification:

600 23

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to methods for amplifying vocal (i. e. , speech) and other sounds produced by humans and other animals. The present invention provides implantable microphones and sound amplification systems suitable for use in diagnostic and research settings, as well as for use by subject's in need of assistance to vocalize.