Patents by Inventor Benjamin Shapiro

Benjamin Shapiro 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: 20250082952
    Abstract: A method for treating a patient includes providing a delivery device capable of generating a magnetic field, placing the device above or below the skin, and directing the agent into the patient's skin via the device. The therapeutic agent is directed to a treatment site through the skin. Systems for directing agents are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventor: Benjamin Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20250065092
    Abstract: A device and method for directing an agent that is magnetic or magnetizable having a magnetic configuration in which a first magnet has a first magnetization that is opposite to a second magnetization of the second magnet. The first magnet and the second magnet define a minimal convex set and the push node is outside the convex set. The first magnetic field and the second magnetic create a combined field and a pushing force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Otomagnetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin SHAPIRO
  • Publication number: 20240418969
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for enabling small high-magnification cameras to operate in low-light (e.g., night-time) conditions. These camera systems can include use of polarizing beamsplitters, waveplates, and reflectors to enable a long path of light in a camera. Also described are methods to enable a single camera to operate at two light paths and two focal lengths simultaneously. Two focal lengths (two magnifications) can be supported within a single camera or imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Lumenuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Edo Waks, Benjamin Shapiro, David Barsic
  • Publication number: 20240407947
    Abstract: A method, system, and device for magnetically pushing agents into an eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin Shapiro, Aleksandar Nacev
  • Patent number: 12125180
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for reducing image aberrations in high magnification photography with partial reflectors. In particular, by an imaging device or camera that is built into or is included in a cell phone, smart phone, tablet, laptop or any other mobile device. The systems and methods include a light passing through a lens, a portion of said light then undergoes a number of partial reflections in-between two partial reflectors, and a portion of said light then reaches an imaging sensor. The partial reflections enable a longer light path to reach the imaging sensor, thus enabling a longer focal length to be used, which enables higher magnification. Described are methods and embodiments to select the physical parameters of optical elements in systems with partial reflectors, in order to create images with reduced image aberrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Lumenuity Inc.
    Inventors: Edo Waks, Benjamin Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20240156660
    Abstract: A medical cart for administering a magnetic agent to a patient through the ear canal is disclosed. The medical cart comprises a magnet assembly array that is configured to direct a magnetic agent into the middle ear space of the patient's ear. The magnet assembly is further configured to produce magnetic force that directs the magnetic agent to a second administration ear and opposes the force of gravity to hold the magnetic agent in the first administration ear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventor: Benjamin Shapiro
  • Patent number: 11980466
    Abstract: An actuated magnetic field is generated at a plurality of distinct frequencies that at least partially cancels an outside magnetic field at the plurality of distinct frequencies, thereby yielding a total residual magnetic field. The total residual magnetic field is coarsely detected and a plurality of coarse error signals are respectively output. The total residual magnetic field is finely detected and a plurality of fine error signals are respectively output. The actuated magnetic field is controlled respectively at the plurality of distinct frequencies at least partially based on at least one of the plurality of coarse error signals, and finely controlled respectively at the plurality of distinct frequencies at least partially based on at least one of the plurality of fine error signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: HI LLC
    Inventors: Micah Ledbetter, Ricardo Jimenez-Martinez, Julian Kates-Harbeck, Benjamin Siepser, Benjamin Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20240139535
    Abstract: A system and method for determining magnetization and force directions for a plurality of magnetic elements that makes up a magnetic assembly on a medical cart. The magnetic assembly may be configured to generate magnetic forces that create pushing and/or pulling force on a magnetic therapeutic agent at specific locations relative to a simulated patient on the medical cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventor: Benjamin Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20240082594
    Abstract: A method for treating a patient includes providing a delivery device capable of generating a magnetic field, placing the device above or below the skin, and directing the agent into the patient's skin via the device. The therapeutic agent is directed to a treatment site through the skin. Systems for directing agents arm also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventor: Benjamin Shapiro
  • Patent number: 11890226
    Abstract: A method, system, and device for magnetically pushing agents into an eye. The agents are magnetic or magnetizable or magnetically responsive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: University of Maryland, College Park
    Inventors: Benjamin Shapiro, Aleksandar Nacev
  • Patent number: 11872042
    Abstract: A calibration system for a magnetometer having an unknown gain is disclosed. A calibration magnetic field is generated at a calibration frequency of a known amplitude at the magnetometer. A measurement of the calibrating magnetic field is reported by the magnetometer. A ratio of an amplitude of the calibration magnetic field measurement reported by the magnetometer and the known amplitude of the calibrating magnetic field at the magnetometer is computed. The unknown gain of the magnetometer is determined at least partially based on computed ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: HI LLC
    Inventors: Julian Kates-Harbeck, Vincent Maurice, Ricardo Jimenez-Martinez, Jamu Alford, Benjamin Shapiro
  • Patent number: 11801003
    Abstract: At least one magnetic field actuator is configured for generating an actuated magnetic field that at least partially cancels an outside magnetic field, thereby yielding a total residual magnetic field. A plurality of magnetometers are configured for taking measurements of the total residual magnetic field. The magnetometers include a plurality of coarse magnetometers and a plurality of fine magnetometers. A processor is configured for acquiring the total residual magnetic field measurements from the coarse magnetometers, estimating the total residual magnetic field at the fine magnetometers based on total residual magnetic field measurements acquired from the plurality of coarse magnetometers, and controlling the actuated magnetic field at least partially based on the total residual magnetic field estimates at the fine magnetometers in a manner that suppresses the total residual magnetic field at the fine magnetometers to a baseline level, such that at least one of the fine magnetometers is in-range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: HI LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Shapiro, Ricardo Jimenez-Martinez, Julian Kates-Harbeck, Zachary Bednarke, Jamu Alford
  • Publication number: 20230336858
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for reducing image aberrations in high magnification photography with partial reflectors. In particular, by an imaging device or camera that is built into or is included in a cell phone, smart phone, tablet, laptop or any other mobile device. The systems and methods include a light passing through a lens, a portion of said light then undergoes a number of partial reflections in-between two partial reflectors, and a portion of said light then reaches an imaging sensor. The partial reflections enable a longer light path to reach the imaging sensor, thus enabling a longer focal length to be used, which enables higher magnification. Described are methods and embodiments to select the physical parameters of optical elements in systems with partial reflectors, in order to create images with reduced image aberrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Edo WAKS, Benjamin SHAPIRO
  • Publication number: 20230333184
    Abstract: A system and method include an analysis control unit configured to receive nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) data of a sample. A reference database is in communication with the analysis control unit. The reference database stores standard data including information regarding a plurality of standards for chemical compounds, and may also store information regarding quantum mechanical spectral analysis (QMSA) model data and test method data. The analysis control unit is further configured to compare the NMR data with the standard data to determine if the NMR data is associated with one of the plurality of standards, and identify one or more differences between the NMR data and the one of the plurality of standards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIAL CONVENTION
    Inventors: Yang Liu, Benjamin Shapiro, Michael Levy, Pekka Laatikainen, Reino Olavi Laatikainen
  • Patent number: 11750907
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for taking high-magnification photographs confined to a small physical volume. In some embodiments the system is composed of at least one lens, one or more partially reflective elements, and a sensor. The partial reflectors reflect a portion of the light back and forth between them to allow a long path length for a portion of the light from the lens to the sensor which enables a high magnification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Inventors: Edo Waks, Benjamin Shapiro
  • Patent number: 11717696
    Abstract: A method for treating a patient includes providing a delivery device capable of generating a magnetic field, placing the device above or below the skin, and directing the agent into the patient's skin via the device. The therapeutic agent is directed to a treatment site through the skin. Systems for directing agents are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Otomagnetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin Shapiro
  • Patent number: 11625874
    Abstract: A system and method for inserting a composited image or otherwise generated graphic into a selected video by way of a programmatic process. According to some embodiments, a system may comprise an Automated Placement Opportunity Identification (APOI) engine, a Placement Insertion Interface (PII) engine, a preview system, and an automated compositing service. The system finalizes a graphic composite into a video and provides a user with a preview for final export or further manipulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Triple Lift, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun T. Zacharia, Samuel Benjamin Shapiro, Alexander Prokofiev, Luis Manuel Bracamontes Hernandez
  • Patent number: 11604236
    Abstract: An active shield magnetometry system comprises at least one magnetic field actuator configured for generating an actuated magnetic field that at least partially cancels an outside magnetic field, thereby yielding a total residual magnetic field. The active shield magnetometry system further comprises a plurality of magnetometers respectively configured for measuring the total residual magnetic field and outputting a plurality of total residual magnetic field measurements. The active shield magnetometry system further comprises at least one feedback control loop comprising at least one optimal linear controller configured for controlling the actuated magnetic field at least partially based on at least one of the plurality of total residual magnetic field measurements respectively output by at least one of the plurality of magnetometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: HI LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Shapiro, Ricardo Jimenez-Martinez, Julian Kates-Harbeck
  • Patent number: 11604237
    Abstract: A magnetic field measurement system includes a magnetometer having at least one vapor cell, at least one light source to direct at least two light beams through the vapor cell(s), and at least one detector; at least one magnetic field generator to modify an external magnetic field experienced by the vapor cell(s); and at least one processor configured for: applying a first modulation pattern, bmod(t), to the magnetic field generator(s) to modulate a magnetic field at the vapor cell(s), where bmod(t)=[cx cos(?t)+sx sin(?t), cy cos(?t)+sy sin(?t), cz cos(?t)+sz sin(?t)], where cx, sx, cy, sy, cz, and sz are amplitudes and ? is a frequency; directing the light source(s) to direct the light beams through the vapor cell(s); receiving signals from the detector(s); and determining three orthogonal components of the external magnetic field using the received signals. Multi-frequency modulation patterns can alternatively be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: HI LLC
    Inventors: Micah Ledbetter, Benjamin Shapiro, Ethan Pratt, Ricardo Jimenez-Martinez, Argyrios Dellis, Kayla Wright-Freeman, Geoffrey Iwata, Michael Romalis
  • Publication number: 20220397618
    Abstract: A magnetic field measurement system includes a magnetometer having at least one vapor cell, at least one light source to direct at least two light beams through the vapor cell(s), and at least one detector; at least one magnetic field generator to modify an external magnetic field experienced by the vapor cell(s); and at least one processor configured for: applying a first modulation pattern, bmod(t), to the magnetic field generator(s) to modulate a magnetic field at the vapor cell(s), where bmod(t)=[cx cos(?t)+sx sin(?t), cy cos(?t)+sy sin(?t), cz cos(?t)+sz sin(?t)], where cx, sx, cy, sy, cz, and sz are amplitudes and ? is a frequency; directing the light source(s) to direct the light beams through the vapor cell(s); receiving signals from the detector(s); and determining three orthogonal components of the external magnetic field using the received signals. Multi-frequency modulation patterns can alternatively be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Micah Ledbetter, Benjamin Shapiro, Ethan Pratt, Ricardo Jimenez-Martinez, Argyrios Dellis, Kayla Wright-Freeman, Geoffrey Iwata, Michael Romalis