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Company Information:

Name: Hearing Components, Inc.
Address: 420 HAYWARD AVE NO.
OAKDALE, MN 55128-
Located in HUBZone: No
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
URL: N/A
Phone: (651) 739-9427

Award Totals:

Program/Phase Award Amount ($) Number of Awards
SBIR Phase I $376,755.00 6
SBIR Phase II $2,462,001.00 4

Award List:

DELIVERY OF SOUND DEEPER INTO THE DYNAMIC HUMAN EAR

Award Year / Program / Phase: 1992 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency: HHS
Principal Investigator: Robert J Oliveira
Award Amount: $50,000.00

DELIVERY OF SOUND DEEPER INTO THE DYNAMIC HUMAN EAR

Award Year / Program / Phase: 1996 / SBIR / Phase II
Agency: HHS
Principal Investigator: Robert J Oliveira
Award Amount: $750,000.00
Abstract:
Hearing aid users describe the occlusion effect and jaw motion induced feedback problems as major causes for hearing aid dissatisfaction. the work would define groundwork for a thorough understanding of the human ear canal and the design of a safe and effective deeper insertion earpiece that has… More

IMPROVED HEARING PROTECTION

Award Year / Program / Phase: 1998 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency: HHS
Principal Investigator: Oliveira, Robert J
Award Amount: $99,810.00

INEXPENSIVE HEARING DEVICE BASED ON EAR CANAL GEOMETRY

Award Year / Program / Phase: 2001 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency: HHS
Principal Investigator: Robert J. Oliveira
Award Amount: $0.00
Abstract:
DESCRIPTION: We believe there is a need for a high quality inexpensive " reading glasses for your ears" device. This starter device would allow extreme large number of entry-level hearing loss people to experience hearing help earlier. … More

INEXPENSIVE HEARING DEVICE BASED ON EAR CANAL GEOMETRY

Award Year / Program / Phase: 2001 / SBIR / Phase II
Agency: HHS
Principal Investigator: Robert J. Oliveira
Award Amount: $107,000.00
Abstract:
DESCRIPTION: We believe there is a need for a high quality inexpensive " reading glasses for your ears" device. This starter device would allow extreme large number of entry-level hearing loss people to experience hearing help earlier. … More

INEXPENSIVE HEARING DEVICE BASED ON EAR CANAL GEOMETRY

Award Year / Program / Phase: 2002 / SBIR / Phase II
Agency: HHS
Principal Investigator: Robert J. Oliveira
Award Amount: $802,500.00
Abstract:
DESCRIPTION: We believe there is a need for a high quality inexpensive " reading glasses for your ears" device. This starter device would allow extreme large number of entry-level hearing loss people to experience hearing help earlier. … More

INEXPENSIVE HEARING DEVICE BASED ON EAR CANAL GEOMETRY

Award Year / Program / Phase: 2002 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency: HHS
Principal Investigator: Robert J. Oliveira
Award Amount: $0.00
Abstract:
DESCRIPTION: We believe there is a need for a high quality inexpensive " reading glasses for your ears" device. This starter device would allow extreme large number of entry-level hearing loss people to experience hearing help earlier. … More

Hearing in Noise with Improved Noise Reduction Foam

Award Year / Program / Phase: 2004 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency: HHS
Principal Investigator: Vasant Kolpe
Award Amount: $118,195.00
Abstract:
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Large numbers of individuals are exposed to high noise environments during their workday compromising hearing, safety and effective communication. The health, safety of individuals and ability to communicate in high noise environments is increased with… More

Hearing in Noise With Improved Noise Reduction Foam

Award Year / Program / Phase: 2005 / SBIR / Phase II
Agency: HHS
Principal Investigator: Vasant Kolpe
Award Amount: $802,501.00
Abstract:
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Large numbers of individuals are exposed to high noise environments during their normal day compromising hearing, safety and effective communication. The health and safety of individuals and their ability to communicate in high noise environments is increased… More

Improved Noise Attenuation Foam for In the Ear Hearing and Noise Devices

Award Year / Program / Phase: 2011 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency: HHS
Principal Investigator: William Parish – 651-739-9427
Award Amount: $108,750.00
Abstract:
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Viscoelastic foam earplugs are commonly used for personal hearing protection to help reduce the incidence of hearing loss; however, many work environments exist where the protection from currently available earplugsis insufficient. In addition, the ability of… More