Patents by Inventor Charles B. Dupree

Charles B. Dupree 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).

  • Publication number: 20160113811
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclose a urine collection device. In one embodiment, a urine collection device includes a neck and a collection bag. The collection bag includes a main body disposed below the neck. The main body extends laterally away from the neck and is continuous with the neck. The urine collection device further includes a retention band that is disposed in an upper region of the neck. The retention band is formed from and circumscribes the upper region of the neck. The retention band includes a first fastening mechanism disposed on a first portion of the neck and a second fastening mechanism disposed on a second portion of the neck. The first fastening mechanism is configured to releasably mate with the second fastening mechanism when the first portion of the neck is overlapped with the second portion of the neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventor: Charles B. Dupree
  • Patent number: 9308118
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclose a urine collection device. In one embodiment, a urine collection device includes a neck and a collection bag. The collection bag includes a main body disposed below the neck. The main body extends laterally away from the neck and is continuous with the neck. The urine collection device further includes a retention band that is disposed in an upper region of the neck. The retention band is formed from and circumscribes the upper region of the neck. The retention band includes a first fastening mechanism disposed on a first portion of the neck and a second fastening mechanism disposed on a second portion of the neck. The first fastening mechanism is configured to releasably mate with the second fastening mechanism when the first portion of the neck is overlapped with the second portion of the neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Charles B. Dupree
  • Patent number: 8187238
    Abstract: A urine collection device for males suffering from incontinence comprises a collection bag worn under an inner garment. The collection bag is sized to receive the entire content of a full bladder. The open end of an integral input sleeve comprises an elastic band and hook-and-loop closure members as a means of ensuring a comfortable fit, a tight seal, and a secure retention of the device. The internal portion of the collection bag comprises absorbent, jellying, and disinfecting materials. An adhesive strip provides a means of removably attaching the collection bag onto the inside of an inner garment. The device is disposable, made of flexible bio-degradable material and is intended to be removed and discarded after each use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Charles B. Dupree