Patents by Inventor Ian A. HEYMAN

Ian A. HEYMAN 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: 12193920
    Abstract: A hygienic article structured to inhibit soiling of clothing from intermittent or sporadic leakage of urine from a penis over time is provided. The hygienic article provides secure and dynamically variable fit, unobtrusive appearance, and airflow to the skin. The hygienic article according to this disclosure may be as little as one eighth of the surface area of conventional male incontinence guard or shield products, and as little as one quarter of the size of other male incontinence guard products used only over a penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Dermasteel, Ltd.
    Inventor: Ian A. Heyman
  • Publication number: 20200261280
    Abstract: A hygienic article structured to inhibit soiling of clothing from intermittent or sporadic leakage of urine from a penis over time is provided. The hygienic article provides secure and dynamically variable fit, unobtrusive appearance, and airflow to the skin. The hygienic article according to this disclosure may be as little as one eighth of the surface area of conventional male incontinence guard or shield products, and as little as one quarter of the size of other male incontinence guard products used only over a penis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Ian A. Heyman
  • Publication number: 20150209194
    Abstract: A hygienic article for a male is disclosed. The hygienic article includes a water resistant tube having an open first end and a closed second end, wherein the first end defines an opening configured to receive a limp penis within an interior of the tube, and an absorbent material disposed within a portion of the interior of the tube configured to absorb urine, wherein the second end is configured to provide radial support to the tube to reduce axial force tending to remove the hygienic article from the penis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Ian A. HEYMAN
  • Patent number: 8961482
    Abstract: A hygienic article for a male is disclosed. The hygienic article includes a tube having a first end adapted to receive a limp penis and a closed second end, the elasticized tube being formed of breathable material, a retaining portion adjacent the first end of the tube adapted to retain the hygienic article on the penis without substantially constricting blood flow, and an absorbent material extending at least within the second end of the tube adapted to absorb fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: Ian A. Heyman
  • Publication number: 20130030401
    Abstract: A hygienic article for a male is disclosed. The hygienic article includes a tube having a first end adapted to receive a limp penis and a closed second end, the elasticized tube being formed of breathable material, a retaining portion adjacent the first end of the tube adapted to retain the hygienic article on the penis without substantially constricting blood flow, and an absorbent material extending at least within the second end of the tube adapted to absorb fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Ian A. HEYMAN