Patents by Inventor Daniel Dugas

Daniel Dugas 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: 10149780
    Abstract: A compression undergarment to relief the symptoms of menstrual cramping may comprise a first and second pad both capable of conforming to a female user's hips. Each pad is tapered having two part construction. Such construction may include a pliable exterior panel of resilient material and an interior panel made of compressible material. The second component of the apparatus is a compression undergarment having a first and corresponding second annular sleeve. Such compression undergarment includes a front side, back side, first leg portion and second leg portion, such that positioned above the first leg portion and second leg portion is a top portion which connects both leg portions. The compression undergarment also includes a first annular sleeve capable of receiving the first pad and the second annual sleeve capable of receiving the second pad. The third component is a compression band that fits around both pads and the compression undergarment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: ZIIVAA IP, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen D. Lee, Glenn Akhavein, Robert Brady, Daniel Dugas
  • Patent number: 8191550
    Abstract: An apparatus to relieve menstrual cramping includes one or more tapered pads having an inner and outer side, each outer side being semi-rigid and each inner side being flexible. The outer side of each pad is connected to one or more straps having first and second ends. A fastener is attached to the first end of each strap and a corresponding second fastener attaches to the second end of each strap. The apparatus includes a variable compression drive located proximate to one pad to create a compression force through each strap when the first and corresponding second fasteners connect. The drive includes an outer drum shell, an inner rotator having an inner diameter that is treaded, a motor which communications with the inner rotator, and a threaded shaft which engages the inner diameter of the inner rotator. A tab attaches the threaded shaft to the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Embrace, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen D. Lee, Glenn Akhavein, Robert Brady, Daniel Dugas
  • Publication number: 20110041839
    Abstract: A compression undergarment to relief the symptoms of menstrual cramping may comprise a first and second pad both capable of conforming to a female user's hips. Each pad is tapered having two part construction. Such construction may include a pliable exterior panel of resilient material and an interior panel made of compressible material. The second component of the apparatus is a compression undergarment having a first and corresponding second annular sleeve. Such compression undergarment includes a front side, back side, first leg portion and second leg portion, such that positioned above the first leg portion and second leg portion is a top portion which connects both leg portions. The compression undergarment also includes a first annular sleeve capable of receiving the first pad and the second annual sleeve capable of receiving the second pad. The third component is a compression band that fits around both pads and the compression undergarment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: EMBRACE, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen D. Lee, Glenn Akhavein, Robert Brady, Daniel Dugas
  • Publication number: 20110015708
    Abstract: An apparatus to relieve menstrual cramping includes one or more tapered pads having an inner and outer side, each outer side being semi-rigid and each inner side being flexible. The outer side of each pad is connected to one or more straps having first and second ends. A fastener is attached to the first end of each strap and a corresponding second fastener attaches to the second end of each strap. The apparatus includes a variable compression drive located proximate to one pad to create a compression force through each strap when the first and corresponding second fasteners connect. The drive includes an outer drum shell, an inner rotator having an inner diameter that is treaded, a motor which communications with the inner rotator, and a threaded shaft which engages the inner diameter of the inner rotator. A tab attaches the threaded shaft to the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: EMBRACE, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen D. Lee, Glenn Akhavein, Robert Brady, Daniel Dugas
  • Patent number: D708345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Zivaa IP, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Brady, Erik Holmen, Joel Chartier, Ryan Donahue, Daniel Dugas