Thursday, September 25, 2008

A Hearing Aid Accessory Designed To Help The Hard Of Hearing Eliminate Annoying: Sores, Squeals, Wind Noise and Discomfort

Many who are hard of hearing wear hearing aid devices (instruments) that are unsatisfactory in several ways: (1) loose fitting, (2) make whistling noises, (3) pick up feedback, (4) have wind noise, (5) produce squeals, (6) cause sores, (7) generally uncomfortable and loose to wear. This new Weber Hearing Aid Liner is designed to overcome and eliminate these problems with a new accessory: a hearing aid liner that is easy to use, is low in cost and can be washed in water for re-use.

Toms River, NJ (PRWEB) September 19, 2008 -- Terry Weber of Originals By Weber, announces immediate availability of their new product (invention): the Weber Hearing Aid Liner. This liner is designed to cover, surround and make more secure, hearing aid devices of all kinds and shapes.

Among the several benefits the liners provide for hearing aid wearers are: (1) more comfort; (2) a secure and better fit; the elimination of (3) soreness; (4) bothersome whistling; (5) wind noise as well as (6) the always-annoying feedback sounds. This is a new kind of hearing aid liner and It is an accessory to hearing aids with many valuable comfort producing benefits. It always stays soft and flexible which means it can be easily shaped and molded with the fingers for the most comfortable fit at all times.

In addition, this new accessory for hearing aids of all kinds can be re-used over and over again by simply rinsing it clean with ordinary tap water. After rinsing, the liner can be wiped dry with a towel or tissue and it is then ready to re-use immediately.

The always soft cushioning effect of the liners reduce abrasion of the tender skin of the ear that is often caused by the hard plastic of the shell of the hearing aid. Elimination of this common cause of soreness and discomfort is a major benefit of the Weber Hearing Aid Liners. In addition, the liners are designed to stop the annoying whistling sounds that can be annoying when heard by both the hearing aid wearer as well as others who are nearby. In short, the daily use of this new Weber Hearing Aid Liner takes the mess, bother and discomfort out of wearing a hearing aid.

When Weber was asked to explain the need for his new hearing aid liners he said:

" As a new wearer of an ordinary hearing aid, I was confronted with the many annoying side-effects of wearing this hearing device. That is when I decided there had to be a better way. So, because I have always been an inventor, after much research, and experimenting with several compounds, I devised this always soft, low cost, sound-reducing material (Noise reduction rating: 22 Decibels) to solve these hearing aid problems once and for all. Now, I must say: It really works!"

Weber Hearing Aid Liners are available in a package containing five Liners (Liners are discs approximately 2-inches in diameter by 1/8-inch thick). A package of five Weber Hearing Aid Liners (Model # WHA-908) is priced at: $12.95 per package (shipping is free). Trial orders are welcome. Satisfaction is guaranteed or money back.

To place an order or for more information, contact: Originals By Weber, 338 Alabama Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753. Toll Free phone: 877-309-8382.

Water is no longer the enemy of hearing aids

Anyone who has ever worn a hearing aid knows the danger that water presents to hearing aids. With this comes a great deal of frustration that such a highly sophisticated device can be damaged so easily by a little bit of water. Starkey Hearing Labs has eliminated these problems. The new Starkey zon is guaranteed to be completely waterproof. Rain, swimming pools and showers are no match for this aid!

The Starkey zon is an open fit style, receiver in the canal hearing aid that handles a wide range of hearing loss. The aid comes in three different options: zon 7, zon 5 and zon 3. The zon 7 has the most features including the ability to tell you with a human voice when it needs repair or even a new battery. All three of the aids have up to four programmable memories including automatic telecoil.

Being water-proof is not the only reason to consider the Starkey zon. The zon has some of the best feedback control in the hearing aid industry. The zon also comes with a lifetime circuit warranty, a 3 year repair warranty and a 1 year loss warranty. The Starkey zon is sold online at http://www.openfit.com/. Openfit will program the aids based on your audiogram and include a box of batteries with every hearing aid purchased.

Sonic Innovations Launches sonicBLU Bluetooth Device

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept 23, 2008 -- Sonic Innovations, Inc, the only U.S.-based publicly traded manufacturer of digital hearing aids, is introducing sonicBLU, a wireless communication device that will allow users of Sonic Innovations' Velocity(TM) hearing aids to wirelessly connect to Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones. Connectivity to sonicBLU is available for Sonic's Velocity hearing aids.

The sonicBLU device has talk time of up to four hours and a stand-by time of up to 70 hours. In addition, it has an operating range of up to 10 meters and uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (with a charging time of 1 1/2 to two hours). SonicBLU weighs 10 grams and measures 42 millimeters long by 24 millimeters wide by 12 millimeters thick.

"By introducing sonicBLU, Sonic Innovations is taking yet another step in continually updating and upgrading our products to match the active lifestyles of our customers. We are confident that sonicBLU will become one of our best-selling accessory products," said Sonic Innovations Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sam Westover.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Unique Hearing Aid Receives Patent Protection


SHELTON, Conn., Sept 02, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Vivatone(R) Hearing Systems received a U.S. patent today on its revolutionary new open-ear hearing device.

Hearing aids traditionally have been bulky devices that plugged up the ear canal, causing a person's voice to sound like they are in a barrel when speaking. Vivatone(R) revolutionized the hearing aid industry in April, 2004 with the introduction of its open-ear hearing aid. Vivatone(R)'s small microphone and digital sound processor fit comfortably behind the ear and connect to the miniature speaker in the center of the person's ear canal.

Because the Vivatone(R) hearing aid leaves the ear canal open, natural sound continues to flow into the ear around the speaker. In addition to the hearing enhancement provided by the digital sound processor, the wearer enjoys the natural sound of their residual hearing. The tiny device is cosmetically appealing and on most people it's almost invisible.

Vivatone(R)'s chairman, Leon C. Hirsch, stated that, "The acceptance of this totally new concept was remarkable. Vivatone(R) was the first company to introduce an open fit, receiver-in-the-ear hearing aid system and patent its development. Subsequently, other companies recognized the value of receiver-in-the-ear and copied Vivatone(R)'s invention. It is gratifying to know that after more than two years of other companies copying Vivatone(R) products, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has validated Vivatone(R)'s claims for patent protection on its unique product line."

The growth potential in the hearing aid market is significant. Ten percent of the population of the industrialized world suffers from some form of impairment that can be helped by hearing aids. Despite the potential benefit to these sufferers, 80% of these potential users do not wear hearing aids. Even with only 20% penetration in the United States, annual hearing aid sales are in the billions.

Vivatone(R) markets a full line of speaker-in-the-ear, open-ear products for sale in the U.S., and throughout the world. In addition to its newly-issued U.S. patent, the company has patent protection in Japan and has been notified that a European patent will issue shortly.

Monday, September 8, 2008

GHI Simplicity Select Hearing Aid Review

The Simplicity Select hearing aid is an open fit ready to use hearing aid priced at around $330 each.

While we don't have any complaints about GHI products to speak of, we do recommend a less expensive model made by a major manufacturer. The Rosebud Open Fit is an open fit hearing aid of the highest quality and priced at about $100 less per ear than the GHI model.

Rosebud's Speech Enhancement / Noise Reduction switch processes millions of digital calculations per second. While many other instruments suffer from a lack of "punch" or perceived power, the Rosebud hearing aid delivers. This feature accents the sounds you need to hear most in order to deliver clarity and discriminate speech.

The Rosebud Open Fit comes with a 45 day trial and a 1 year warranty. The RosebudOpen Fit is available for $299 at PerfectHearingAids.com.

Open fit hearing aids are an extremely fast growing phenomenon in America, especially among Baby Boomers. Open fit hearing aids are designed to boost the high frequency sounds, resulting in the better understanding of human speech, even in loud places like restaurants and shopping malls. High frequency loss of hearing is the most common type of hearing loss among Baby Boomers.

Open Fit Hearing Aids - The Affordable, Discreet Choice For Baby Boomers


Open Fit Hearing Aids have been the talk of the industry since they first hit the market in 2005. The main advantages of Open Fit Hearing Aids are their greater comfort, discreet appearance, and affordability. Open Fit Hearing Aids are generally pre-programmed for moderate to severe high pitch hearing loss, the exact problem of most baby boomers. That means you will be able to understand conversations much more clearly, even in loud settings such as restaurants and shopping malls.

Greater Comfort

Most Open Fit Hearing Aids have air passages in their earpieces. This allows sound and air to move freely within the ear. This is important for two reasons; 1) it virtually eliminates occlusion, which is a complaint by some wearers that their own voice sounds like they are speaking in a barrel; and 2) your ear canal moves when you talk and when you chew. Hard molded acrylic earpieces do not give and therefore can feel uncomfortable when talking and chewing.

You can see for yourself by placing your fingers in your ears. Notice the movement inside your ear when you move your jaw around. And when you talk, it sounds like your head is in a barrel. Open Fit earpieces move with your ear and allow the air and sound to pass through.

Discreet Appearance

Open Fit Hearing Aids are lightweight, tiny, and nearly invisible. Unlike the older and bulkier behind the ear (BTE) models, Open Fits generally sit over the ear (OTE) and are designed to withstand an active lifestyle.

Affordability

Direct vendors such as PerfectHearingAids.com make it possible to buy Open Fit Hearing Aids at a price much less than what you would get from an audiologist. In fact, most customers at PerfecthearingAids.com report a savings of up to thousands of dollars. An example is the site's most popular model, the Tango 3P Open Fit, which costs less than $280.