Patents by Inventor David Shapiro

David 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).

  • System and method for programming and displaying directionally based textual wayfinding content
    Patent number: 9037402
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods related to managing and programming directional wayfinding content associated with a map. Embodiments include a system for programming directionally based textual instructions describing navigating to and from map locations along path segments between the locations. The textual instructions can then be arranged as output to a user in an order corresponding to a travel route to provide customizable textual instructions to a remote location that vary depending on the direction of the paths traversed in the route. Also disclosed are various methods and devices for delivering the textual instructions to an end user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Four Winds Interactive, LLC
    Inventor: David Shapiro Simring
  • SHROUD ASSEMBLY AND SEAL FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20150098829
    Abstract: A shroud assembly having rope seals disposed between the shroud hangers and the surrounding case structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Jonathan David Baldiga, Meghan Mary Lenihan, Jason David Shapiro
  • Food/drink container
    Patent number: 8985363
    Abstract: A food/drink container includes a receptacle, a lid removably secured to the receptacle and a handle movably coupled to the container such that the handle may move between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, at least a portion the handle is disposed below the receptacle and in the second configuration, at least a portion of the handle is rotatable with respect to receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Domenic T. Gubitosi, David Shapiro, Charlie Smith
  • Continuous ring composite turbine shroud
    Patent number: 8985944
    Abstract: A composite annular shroud supported by a support assembly including at least two single piece full 360 degree rings and at least partially disposed within an innermost one of the rings. The shroud is biased against and in sealing engagement with an inner flange of the innermost ring. A three ring assembly includes the inner ring disposed radially inwardly of a middle ring disposed radially inwardly of an outer ring and the shroud at least partially disposed within the inner ring. At least three clocking pins extend radially inwardly from the middle ring through slots in the inner ring into notches in the shroud. The middle ring may be an aft end of a support ring fixedly connected to an engine backbone. Mounting pins may be press fitted into pin holes in the middle ring and extend radially outwardly from the middle ring through radial holes in the outer ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jason David Shapiro, Jared Peter Buhler, Brian Kenneth Corsetti
  • Soft Tip for an Electronic Cigarette
    Publication number: 20140238421
    Abstract: A soft-tip for an electronic cigarette. The device is a soft mouthpiece for an electronic cigarette, having the tactile feel of a filter similar to a traditional cigarette without actually filtering or obstructing the aerosol created by the atomizer in the electronic cigarette. The device is a soft tip extending from an end of an electronic cigarette shell, the soft tip having a small vapor passage tube through it, the vapor passage tube being sealed with the body or shell of the electronic cigarette, the vapor passage tube being wrapped in sponge-like material and the sponge-like material being covered with paper or a sticker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Fin Branding Group, LLC
    Inventor: David Shapiro
  • CONTINUOUS RING COMPOSITE TURBINE SHROUD
    Publication number: 20140202168
    Abstract: A composite annular shroud supported by a support assembly including at least one ring and at least partially disposed within the ring. The shroud is biased against and in sealing engagement with an inner flange of the ring. A three ring assembly includes the inner ring disposed radially inwardly of a middle ring disposed radially inwardly of an outer ring and the shroud at least partially disposed within the inner ring. At least three clocking pins extend radially inwardly from the middle ring through slots in the inner ring into notches in the shroud. The middle ring may be an aft end of a support ring fixedly connected to an engine backbone. Mounting pins may be press fitted into pin holes in the middle ring and extend radially outwardly from the middle ring through radial holes in the outer ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventors: Jason David Shapiro, Jared Peter Buhler, Brian Kenneth Corsetti
  • System and method for producing beneficial parasites
    Patent number: 8677935
    Abstract: The system produces beneficial parasites by depositing parasite-infected cadavers adjacent to a filtering device inside an enclosed package. The parasites are then allowed to migrate from the infected cadavers, through the filtering device, and into a parasite-sustaining medium. After the migration is complete, the spent cadavers and the filtering device are removed and the package is closed. In the preferred embodiment, beneficial nematodes migrate through a screen matrix into polyacrylamide gel to create a package of beneficial nematodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: David Shapiro Ilan, W. Louis Tedders, Juan A. Morales Ramos, Maria G. Rojas
  • Food/Drink Container
    Publication number: 20140069887
    Abstract: A food/drink container includes a receptacle, a lid removably secured to the receptacle and a handle movably coupled to the container such that the handle may move between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, at least a portion the handle is disposed below the receptacle and in the second configuration, at least a portion of the handle is rotatable with respect to receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Domenic T. Gubitosi, David Shapiro, Charlie Smith
  • Cup Lid With Straw Crimping Mechanism
    Publication number: 20140069944
    Abstract: An infant cup lid includes a base, a cap, and a straw. The base contains an aperture configured to receive a straw. Furthermore, the cap is rotatably coupled to the base and also includes an opening configured to receive the straw. Moreover, the base is configured to attached to a cup or container that contains fluid for consumption by a user. Through selective rotation of the cap about the base by a user, a portion of the straw is crimped or pinched, sealing the straw. This prevents the contents of the cup from spilling or leaking out of the cup, infant cup lid, or straw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: David Shapiro, Charlie Smith
  • Sippy Cup Soft Spout and Method of Forming the Same
    Publication number: 20140069947
    Abstract: A lid of a beverage container includes a base portion, a spout framework extending from the base portion, a valve positioned at the end of the spout framework, and a soft spout overmold that leaves the valve exposed. The soft spout overmold is sealingly engaged with the base portion and spout framework to prevent leaking of the contents of a beverage container which may be coupled to the lid. The valve is in fluid communication with the contents of a beverage container which may be coupled to the lid. The valve may contain a slit and when deformed, the slit transforms into an opening to allow contents of an attached beverage container to flow out of the beverage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Charlie Smith, David Shapiro, Domenic T. Gubitosi
  • Cup With Repositionable Handles
    Publication number: 20140069945
    Abstract: An infant cup includes a container, and at least one handle with a first distal end, a second distal end, and a gripping portion. The distal ends of the at least one handle are coupled to the container, and the handle is repositionable between a deployed position and a stored position. When the handle is configured to the stored position, the gripping portion of the handle is positioned proximate to the container. When the handle is configured to the deployed position, the gripping portion is positioned away from container. In addition, the infant cup may include a second handle that also contains a deployed position and a stored position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Domenic T. Gubitosi, David Shapiro, Charlie Smith
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROGRAMMING AND DISPLAYING DIRECTIONALLY BASED TEXTUAL WAYFINDING CONTENT
    Publication number: 20140032110
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods related to managing and programming directional wayfinding content associated with a map. Embodiments include a system for programming directionally based textual instructions describing navigating to and from map locations along path segments between the locations. The textual instructions can then be arranged as output to a user in an order corresponding to a travel route to provide customizable textual instructions to a remote location that vary depending on the direction of the paths traversed in the route. Also disclosed are various methods and devices for delivering the textual instructions to an end user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: David Shapiro Simring
  • Pharmaceutical combination
    Publication number: 20130237549
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical combination which may be useful for the treatment of diseases which involve cell proliferation, which involve migration or apoptosis of myeloma cells, which involve angiogenesis or which involve fibrosis. The invention also relates to a method for the treatment of said diseases, comprising simultaneous, separate or sequential administration of effective amounts of specific active compounds and/or co-treatment with radiation therapy, in a ratio which provides an additive and synergistic effect, and to the combined use of these specific compounds and/or radiotherapy for the manufacture of corresponding pharmaceutical combination preparations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Martin Friedrich STEFANIC, Frank HILBERG, Rolf KAISER, David SHAPIRO
  • LOW-DUCTILITY TURBINE SHROUD
    Publication number: 20130156556
    Abstract: A shroud segment for a gas turbine engine, the shroud segment constructed from a composite material including reinforcing fibers embedded in a matrix, and having a cross-sectional shape defined by opposed forward and aft walls, and opposed inner and outer walls, the walls extending between opposed first and second end faces, wherein the inner wall defines an arcuate inner flowpath surface; and wherein a compound fillet is disposed at a junction between first and second ones of the walls, the compound fillet including first and second portions, the second portion having a concave curvature extending into the first one of the walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael John Franks, Jason David Shapiro, Samuel Ross Rulli, Roger Lee Doughty, Joshua Brian Jamison
  • MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR LOW-DUCTILITY TURBINE SHROUD
    Publication number: 20130156550
    Abstract: A shroud apparatus for a gas turbine engine includes: an annular metallic hanger; a shroud segment disposed inboard of the hanger, comprising low-ductility material and having a cross-sectional shape defined by opposed forward and aft walls, and opposed inner and outer walls, the walls extending between opposed first and second end faces, wherein the inner wall defines an arcuate inner flowpath surface; and a retainer mechanically coupled to the hanger which engages the shroud segment to retain the shroud segment to the hanger while permitting movement of the shroud segment in a radial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael John Franks, Jason David Shapiro, Samuel Ross Rulli, Roger Lee Doughty
  • Organ transporter
    Patent number: D672466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Lifeline Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: David Kravitz, Aaron Randall Ferber, Ross Lockwood, Rodney Hal Monson, Evan David Shapiro
  • Coolant container
    Patent number: D691734
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Lifeline Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Steinman, David Pettinato, Robert J. Allen, Frank P. Nanna, Matthew Copithorne, Brian L Otts, Peter Demuylder, Aaron Randall Ferber, Ross Lockwood, Rodney Hal Monson, Evan David Shapiro
  • Coolant container
    Patent number: D692572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Lifeline Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Steinman, David Pettinato, Robert J. Allen, Frank P. Nanna, Matthew Copithorne, Brian L Otts, Peter Demuylder, Aaron Randall Ferber, Ross Lockwood, Rodney Hal Monson, Evan David Shapiro
  • Base for an infant support structure
    Patent number: D728290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: David Shapiro, Domenic T. Gubitosi
  • Motion sensing device
    Patent number: D728395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Scout Security, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Roberts, David Shapiro, David Hull