Patents by Inventor Brent G. Carman

Brent G. Carman 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).

  • Sub-lethal, wireless projectile and accessories
    Patent number: 7096792
    Abstract: The invention is a circuit capable of being positioned in a variety of wireless projectile and of delivering a series of pulsed electric discharges in two wave frequencies so as to stun and disable a target individual. The projectiles are adapted to be discharged from a different types of devices and powered by explosive, pneumatic, or manual means. At least one mode includes the ability to deliver a stunning physical blow in addition to the electric shock. The device is sub-lethal, but totally disabling in effects on a target individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventor: Brent G. Carman
  • Intraurethral device for treating or detecting various diseases or infections of the urinary system
    Patent number: 6899703
    Abstract: An intraurethral device for use in a female urinary tract is provided. The intraurethral device comprises a urethral element that contains a chemical compound capable of treating or detecting the presence or absence of a disorder or disease. In one embodiment, the intraurethral device also contains outer and inner insertion elements that are in operative communication with the urethral element to facilitate the insertion of the urethral element into the urethra without substantially contaminating the chemical compound prior to insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Clemson University
    Inventors: Robert A. Latour, Jr., Brent G. Carman
  • Sub-lethal, wireless projectile and accessories
    Patent number: 6880466
    Abstract: The invention is a circuit capable of being positioned in a variety of wireless projectile and of delivering a series of pulsed electric discharges in two wave frequencies so as to stun and disable a target individual. The projectiles are adapted to be discharged from a different types of devices and powered by explosive, pneumatic, or manual means. At least one mode includes the ability to deliver a stunning physical blow in addition to the electric shock. The device is sub-lethal, but totally disabling in effects on a target individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Inventor: Brent G. Carman
  • Intraurethral device for treating or detecting various diseases or infections of the urinary system
    Publication number: 20020156458
    Abstract: An intraurethral device for use in a female urinary tract is provided. The intraurethral device comprises a urethral element that contains a chemical compound capable of treating or detecting the presence or absence of a disorder or disease. In one embodiment, the intraurethral device also contains outer and inner insertion elements that are in operative communication with the urethral element to facilitate the insertion of the urethral element into the urethra without substantially contaminating the chemical compound prior to insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: Clemson University
    Inventors: Robert A. Latour, Brent G. Carman