Patents by Inventor Dale Chadwick

Dale Chadwick has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6981505
    Abstract: The present invention features a device to prevent the unwanted flow of urine in incontinent human males. This penile clamp is designed to provide an external pressure applied to the underside of the penis at the base thereof to close the urethral canal. The apparatus includes a rigid projection on the lower member of the device that applies a concentrated force on the canal. The upper bar of the device provides an attachment for a pad as an integral part of an easily disinfected clamp that is hinged at one end and provided with an adjustable tensioning closure device at its other end. The closure device is easily removable to allow one hand release of the penis restriction. A screw-type adjustment is easily set and is easily disassembled by a quick-release apparatus. While the clamp can be closed over the penis of an incontinent male to prevent urination, it does not appreciably restrict blood flow therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Inventors: William R. Krause, Dale Chadwick
  • Publication number: 20020111640
    Abstract: The present invention features a device to prevent the unwanted flow of urine in incontinent human males. This penile clamp is designed to provide an external pressure applied to the underside of the penis at the base thereof to close the urethral canal. The apparatus comprises a rigid projection on the lower member of the device that applies a concentrated force on the canal. The upper bar of the device provides the means of attaching a pad as an integral part of an easily disinfected clamp that is hinged at one end and provided with an adjustable tensioning closure device at its other end. The closure device is easily removable to allow one hand release of the penis restriction. A screw-type adjustment is easily set and is easily disassembled by a quick-release apparatus. While the clamp can be closed over the penis of an incontinent male to prevent urination, it does not appreciably restrict blood flow therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: William R. Krause, Dale Chadwick
  • Patent number: 5664958
    Abstract: The present invention features a removable electrical connector or adapter for securing the contact prongs of an electric plug to a worn outlet. The connector has a housing with at least two opposing, nonconducting side portions. Each side portion has a top and a bottom. Two contact prongs are spaced apart from each other and are movably mounted to at least one of the side portions. The contact prongs extend out of the top of the housing, which housing also has at least one aperture at the bottom. Electrical plug prongs can be inserted through this aperture to make an electrical connection with the set of contact prongs. In another embodiment, the electrical connector is a self-contained plug, permanently attached to its associated electrical appliance, and having movable prongs and a spring for biasing the prongs inwardly, against the contacts of an outlet, after insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Society of American Independent Inventors
    Inventors: Dale Chadwick, Mark Levy, Gary Roden, John Schneider
  • Patent number: 5571125
    Abstract: The present invention features a device to prevent the unwanted flow of urine in incontinent human males. This penile clamp is designed to provide safety and comfort to the user, while restricting involuntary urine flow. This device includes a cushioned, easily disinfected clamp that is hinged at one end and provided with an adjustable tensioning closure device at its other end. Designed as a hinged clamshell, the penis clamp is easily openable by one-handed pressure release. This screw-type adjustment is easily set and is easily disassembled by a quick-release apparatus. While the clamp can be closed over the penis of an incontinent male to prevent urination, it does not appreciably restrict blood flow therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Inventor: Dale A. Chadwick