Patents by Inventor Charles Shapiro

Charles 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: 20230277335
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Charles Shapiro, Richard Lane, Matt Ryan
  • Patent number: 11633293
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: OrthAlign, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Charles Shapiro, Richard Lane, Matt Ryan
  • Publication number: 20210186711
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Charles Shapiro, Richard Lane, Matt Ryan
  • Patent number: 10869771
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: OrthAlign, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Charles Shapiro, Richard Lane, Matt Ryan
  • Publication number: 20190328549
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Charles Shapiro, Richard Lane, Matt Ryan
  • Publication number: 20190122258
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting and mitigating abuse and fraud on advertising platforms using artificial intelligence is disclosed, the system and method including a advertising platform built upon blockchain technologies storing records of transactions, and a discovery system that periodically audits records stored against website code and website image data to automatically identify suspicious transactions. The suspicious transactions are identified to establish a blacklist of identities who are then prevented from interacting with the blockchain technologies in respect of available transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Chiron Richard BRAMBERGER, Jonathan Michael GILLHAM, Daniel Charles SHAPIRO
  • Patent number: 10238510
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: OrthAlign, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Charles Shapiro, Richard Lane, Matt Ryan
  • Publication number: 20180168826
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Charles Shapiro, Richard Lane, Matt Ryan
  • Patent number: 9775725
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: OrthAlign, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Charles Shapiro, Richard Lane, Matt Ryan
  • Publication number: 20160278943
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Charles Shapiro, Richard Lane, Matt Ryan
  • Patent number: 9339226
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: OrthAlign, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Charles Shapiro, Matt Ryan, Sean Nash
  • Patent number: 9271756
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: OrthAlign, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas van der Walt, Charles Shapiro, Richard Lane, Matt Ryan
  • Publication number: 20150359305
    Abstract: A covering device wraps around a mobility aid, such as a walking cane, to display a decorative design. The device includes at least one panel that can be triggered to form a tensioned grip on a mobility aid and display a decoration, message, or image on a portion of the mobility aid. A spring layer having a slight curve and woven metal coils creates a tension therebetween. The tension is released upon contact with the mobility aid to enable the panel to wrap around the mobility aid and form a snug grip. The panel also utilizes a mounting layer having a frictional polyurethane composition creating friction with the mobility aid and creating a non-slip surface. While joined with the mobility aid, the covering device displays a decoration, message, label, or symbol in the form of a decorative portion, like rhinestones, enabling personal expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Charles Shapiro, Mary Lou Shapiro
  • Patent number: 9009488
    Abstract: A security interface system creates plausible deniability, and consists of a security interface device having a port for a releasable connection to a PC and to a memory key containing an encrypted operating system, the interface device containing logic to decrypt the memory key and a plaintext bootloader, and a further port for a memory card containing a key. The key is entirely encrypted and appears as random data when inspected. The interface device may have a port(s) for a keyboard and mouse. An encryption and decryption method is described, for decrypting a ciphertext into one of two plaintexts by choice of a key, the choice of which plaintext depending on whether the secret is to be revealed or remain confidential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventors: Dong Liang She, Daniel Charles Shapiro, Jonathan Marc Parri
  • Publication number: 20120331304
    Abstract: A security interface system creates plausible deniability, and consists of a security interface device having a port for a releasable connection to a PC and to a memory key containing an encrypted operating system, the interface device containing logic to decrypt the memory key and a plaintext bootloader, and a further port for a memory card containing a key. The key is entirely encrypted and appears as random data when inspected. The interface device may have a port(s) for a keyboard and mouse. An encryption and decryption method is described, for decrypting a ciphertext into one of two plaintexts by choice of a key, the choice of which plaintext depending on whether the secret is to be revealed or remain confidential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Dong Liang She, Daniel Charles Shapiro, Jonathan Marc Parri
  • Publication number: 20120316567
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: ORTHALIGN, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob Gross, Richard Lane, Sean Nash, Matt Ryan, Charles Shapiro, Nicholas van der Walt
  • Publication number: 20110208093
    Abstract: Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: OrthAlign, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Gross, Richard Lane, Sean Nash, Matt Ryan, Charles Shapiro, Nicholas van der Walt
  • Patent number: 5897412
    Abstract: The present invention provides a shoe repair composite material having a cloth layer bonded to the bottom of a shoe with a bonding adhesive layer. The cloth layer has a thickness of approximately 0.020 inches and is impregnated with a contact cement sold under the trademark DAP WELDWOOD.TM.. The bonding adhesive layer is made of double sided specialty coated tape sold under the trademark TESAFIX.TM., type 4964 Textile Fixing and Splicing Tape, having a thickness of approximately 0.020 inches. These two layers are bonded together and then covered with peel-removable paper to protect the contact cement and the bonding adhesive. In an alternative embodiment, the cloth layer is covered with a vinyl layer having a thickness of approximately 0.020 inches to provide a tough, inelastic and scuff-resistant outer layer. This vinyl layer provides a plurality of approximately 700 embossed protrusions per square inch to provide scuff-resistance and increased traction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Inventor: Charles Shapiro