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Elk Grove Village, IL, United States of America

Etymotic Research, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 130

% Expired Patents = 18.5

EPO Patents = 4

Trademarks = 25

Forward Citations = 3,201

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68 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Mead C Killion (83 out of 101 patents)

Viorel Drambarean (37 out of 38 patents)

Andrew J Haapapuro (21 out of 21 patents)

4. Timothy Scott Monroe (20 out of 21 patents)

5. Stephen Drake Julstrom (16 out of 25 patents)

6. Steve Iseberg (15 out of 18 patents)

7. Robert B Schulein (15 out of 27 patents)

8. Jonathan K Stewart (14 out of 14 patents)

9. Steven J Iseberg (11 out of 13 patents)

10. John Stuhr French (8 out of 11 patents)

11. Norman P Matzen (8 out of 8 patents)

12. Donald L Wilson (8 out of 13 patents)

13. Steve Viranyi (7 out of 7 patents)

14. Matthew J Roberts (6 out of 6 patents)

15. Don Wilson (6 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Electronic Earplug

Noise Reduction

Audiometric Testing

Directional Microphone

Hearing Aid

Speech Intelligibility

Eartip

Hearing Screening

Acoustic Resistor

Dosimeter

Telecoil Filter

Hearing Test

130 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11095965 - System and method for reducing wind noise in an electronic hearing protector (2021-08-17),

2. 10779069 - System and method for reducing wind noise in an electronic hearing protector (2020-09-15),

3. 10624562 - Hearing testing probe apparatus with digital interface (2020-04-21),

4. 10505640 - Sliding bias method and system for reducing idling current while maintaining maximum undistorted output capability in a single-ended pulse modulated driver (2019-12-10),

5. 10476609 - Telecoil hum filter (2019-11-12),

6. 10357402 - Method and system for determining the occlusion effect in an earpiece (2019-07-23),

7. 10306375 - Speech intelligibility enhancement system (2019-05-28),

8. 10085677 - System and method for performing a hearing screening (2018-10-02),

9. 9989434 - System and method for providing an applied force indication (2018-06-05),

10. 9867572 - Method and system for rapidly determining and displaying the depth of ear tip placement to improve the reliability of hearing tests (2018-01-16),

11. 9859990 - Telecoil hum filter (2018-01-02),

12. 9566023 - Audiometry earphone insert (2017-02-14),

13. 9432760 - Conformable eartip (2016-08-30),

14. 9232292 - Electronic earplug windscreen (2016-01-05),

15. 9222827 - Method and system for an ultra low power dosimeter (2015-12-29),

Company Overview

Etymotic Research, Inc., based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, specializes in advanced hearing technology solutions. The company is renowned for its development of electronic earplugs and noise reduction devices, enhancing auditory experiences in various environments. Etymotic's expertise extends to audiometric testing, directional microphones, and hearing aids, focusing on improving speech intelligibility and facilitating effective hearing screening. Their innovations cater to both consumer and professional markets, emphasizing quality and performance in hearing health.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

130 Patents

#2 in Elk Grove Village, IL

#179 in Illinois

#2,986 in US

#6,189 in the World

Elk Grove Village, IL, United States of America

Etymotic Research, Inc.

Forward Citations = 3,201

68 inventors:

Mead C Killion (83 out of 101 patents)

Viorel Drambarean (37 out of 38 patents)

Andrew J Haapapuro (21 out of 21 patents)

4. Timothy Scott Monroe (20 out of 21 patents)

5. Stephen Drake Julstrom (16 out of 25 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Etymotic Research, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/etymotic-research

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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