Patents by Inventor Michael Shapiro
Michael 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).
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Publication number: 20240076891Abstract: A system for basing drones is described. A network of geographically diverse hangars provides storage and charging locations as well as backhaul communications infrastructure and video monitoring. As drones are needed, a central command point tasks an available drone, which may or may not already be located in proximity to a target. If additional drones are needed, drones can be flown to the area of interest and continuous coverage provided by charging drones while an active drone is conducting the mission, then rotating charged drones into the active mission. Structures for the hangars, the overall system, and methods of operation are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Gregory Lester Waters, Adam George Mirza, Dan William Nobbe, Matthew T. Kling, Gary Michael Shapiro, Alden Hayden Kelsey
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Publication number: 20230196288Abstract: A system and a method provide a lead verification service. A lead generator contacts a verification server when a visitor lands on a hosting site of the lead generator to enter lead information into a form. The verification server issues a reference key (token) to the lead generator and collects information about the visitor and the hosting site of the lead generator, using the reference key to identify the collected information. When the visitor submits the form, the lead generator sends the form data, which includes the entered lead information and the reference key received from the verification server, to at least one interested party. When the verification server receives a request for the collected information from the interested party, the collected information is retrieved based on the reference key included in the request and sent to the requesting interested party.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Steven M. Rafferty, Rickie N. Benavidez, Alexander K. Wolfe, Michael Shapiro
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Publication number: 20230167653Abstract: A system for basing drones is described. A network of geographically diverse hangars provides storage and charging locations as well as backhaul communications infrastructure and video monitoring. As drones are needed, a central command point tasks an available drone, which may or may not already be located in proximity to a target. If additional drones are needed, drones can be flown to the area of interest and continuous coverage provided by charging drones while an active drone is conducting the mission, then rotating charged drones into the active mission. Structures for the hangars, the overall system, and methods of operation are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Gregory Lester Waters, Adam George Mirza, Dan William Nobbe, Matthew T. Kling, Gary Michael Shapiro, Alden Hayden Kelsey
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Publication number: 20230166839Abstract: A system for basing drones is described. A network of geographically diverse hangars provides storage and charging locations as well as backhaul communications infrastructure and video monitoring. As drones are needed, a central command point tasks an available drone, which may or may not already be located in proximity to a target. If additional drones are needed, drones can be flown to the area of interest and continuous coverage provided by charging drones while an active drone is conducting the mission, then rotating charged drones into the active mission. Structures for the hangars, the overall system, and methods of operation are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Gregory Lester Waters, Adam George Mirza, Dan William Nobbe, Matthew T. Kling, Gary Michael Shapiro, Alden Hayden Kelsey
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Patent number: 11610182Abstract: A system and a method provide a lead verification service. A lead generator contacts a verification server when a visitor lands on a hosting site of the lead generator to enter lead information into a form. The verification server issues a reference key (token) to the lead generator and collects information about the visitor and the hosting site of the lead generator, using the reference key to identify the collected information. When the visitor submits the form, the lead generator sends the form data, which includes the entered lead information and the reference key received from the verification server, to at least one interested party. When the verification server receives a request for the collected information from the interested party, the collected information is retrieved based on the reference key included in the request and sent to the requesting interested party.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: ActiveProspect, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Rafferty, Rickie N. Benavidez, Alexander K. Wolfe, Michael Shapiro
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Patent number: 11175978Abstract: An error in content generated by a first electronic device can be detected by a second electronic device. The second electronic device receives, in one or more messages, first message content and second message content generated by integrated circuit logic within the first electronic device. The second electronic device compares the first message content with predetermined message content. Based on detecting a mismatch between the first message content and the predetermined message content, the second electronic device initiates error recovery for the one or more messages. Initiating error recovery can include, for example, logging an error in the integrated circuit logic, requesting for the first electronic device to regenerate the first message content and second message content, or initiating execution of a program that detects and corrects programming errors in the integrated circuit logic.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Michael Shapiro
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Publication number: 20210034453Abstract: An error in content generated by a first electronic device can be detected by a second electronic device. The second electronic device receives, in one or more messages, first message content and second message content generated by integrated circuit logic within the first electronic device. The second electronic device compares the first message content with predetermined message content. Based on detecting a mismatch between the first message content and the predetermined message content, the second electronic device initiates error recovery for the one or more messages. Initiating error recovery can include, for example, logging an error in the integrated circuit logic, requesting for the first electronic device to regenerate the first message content and second message content, or initiating execution of a program that detects and corrects programming errors in the integrated circuit logic.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventor: MICHAEL SHAPIRO
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Publication number: 20200184421Abstract: A system and a method provide a lead verification service. A lead generator contacts a verification server when a visitor lands on a hosting site of the lead generator to enter lead information into a form. The verification server issues a reference key (token) to the lead generator and collects information about the visitor and the hosting site of the lead generator, using the reference key to identify the collected information. When the visitor submits the form, the lead generator sends the form data, which includes the entered lead information and the reference key received from the verification server, to at least one interested party. When the verification server receives a request for the collected information from the interested party, the collected information is retrieved based on the reference key included in the request and sent to the requesting interested party.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Steven M. Rafferty, Rickie N. Benavidez, Alexander K. Wolfe, Michael Shapiro
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Patent number: 10614417Abstract: A system and a method provide a lead verification service. A lead generator contacts a verification server when a visitor lands on a hosting site of the lead generator to enter lead information into a form. The verification server issues a reference key (token) to the lead generator and collects information about the visitor and the hosting site of the lead generator, using the reference key to identify the collected information. When the visitor submits the form, the lead generator sends the form data, which includes the entered lead information and the reference key received from the verification server, to at least one interested party. When the verification server receives a request for the collected information from the interested party, the collected information is retrieved based on the reference key included in the request and sent to the requesting interested party.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: ActiveProspect, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Rafferty, Rickie N. Benavidez, Alexander K. Wolfe, Michael Shapiro
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Publication number: 20180082337Abstract: The present disclosure provides revenue sharing reporting systems. In some instances, the revenue sharing may be split between multiple entities to allow for a payment distribution platform. The present system may also allow for the issuing of refunds, deductions, and other calculations to be performed. Such calculations are performed and, in some instances, split amongst various entities according to system defined parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventor: Michael Shapiro
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Publication number: 20170095990Abstract: The present invention concerns a gusseted flexible bag, a method of manufacturing the bag, and apparatus for manufacture of said bags, closure devices for such bags and method of sealing the bag. In one embodiment, the flexible bag of the present invention is formed from the tube of material having a front side and a rear side. A pair of laterally disposed opposing gusset folds are formed in the tube along its sides. Each of the folds has a longitudinal crease. The bag further has a rear side flap extending from the rear side of the bag across the width of the tube which is folded over onto and hot air sealed to the front side of the tube of material. The gussets each have a slit approximate a first end of the tube thereby forming a front side flap. A front side flap may also be manufactured, if desired, which is then folded over when the rear side flap is folded so that the front side flat rests under the rear side flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Allen Michael Shapiro
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Patent number: 9527259Abstract: The present invention concerns a gusseted flexible bag, a method of manufacturing the bag, and apparatus for manufacture of said bags, closure devices for such bags and method of sealing the bag. In one embodiment, the flexible bag of the present invention is formed from the tube of material having a front side and a rear side. A pair of laterally disposed opposing gusset folds are formed in the tube along its sides. Each of the folds has a longitudinal crease. The bag further has a rear side flap extending from the rear side of the bag across the width of the tube which is folded over onto and hot air sealed to the front side of the tube of material. The gussets each have a slit approximate a first end of the tube thereby forming a front side flap. A front side flap may also be manufactured, if desired, which is then folded over when the rear side flap is folded so that the front side flat rests under the rear side flap.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: ATM, LLCInventor: Allen Michael Shapiro
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Publication number: 20150165715Abstract: The present invention concerns a gusseted flexible bag, a method of manufacturing the bag, and apparatus for manufacture of said bags, closure devices for such bags and method of sealing the bag. In one embodiment, the flexible bag of the present invention is formed from the tube of material having a front side and a rear side. A pair of laterally disposed opposing gusset folds are formed in the tube along its sides. Each of the folds has a longitudinal crease. The bag further has a rear side flap extending from the rear side of the bag across the width of the tube which is folded over onto and hot air sealed to the front side of the tube of material. The gussets each have a slit approximate a first end of the tube thereby forming a front side flap. A front side flap may also be manufactured, if desired, which is then folded over when the rear side flap is folded so that the front side flat rests under the rear side flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventor: Allen Michael Shapiro
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Publication number: 20130260332Abstract: An oral hygiene appliance is provided having an upper and lower appliance member formed of an arcuate channel for placement over a wearer's upper and lower teeth and gum lines. The channels are comprised of an inner and outer layer sandwiching an internal pathway for routing a pressurized cleaning solution therethrough. The pathway is a network of tubules or a formed pathway between the channel layers, the pathway having a main conduit, branches, and outlets through the channel inner layers. The frontal portion of the appliance connects to at least one lead tube. The lead tubes further connect to an external fluid pump and reservoir of cleaning solution, which is pumped into the pathways of the upper and lower appliance and exit the outlets to spray remove plaque, tarter, and food particles. The device may be used in replacement of or in addition to traditional toothbrush cleaning routines.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventor: Michael Shapiro
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Patent number: 8479567Abstract: A method of focusing a plurality of discrete particles. The method comprises establishing a flow of a fluid medium carrying a plurality of discrete particles within a capillary having a plurality of separate walls and a longitudinal axis. The method further includes vibrating the plurality of separate walls to apply an acoustic field having a central axis substantially along the longitudinal axis to focus the plurality of discrete particles substantially along the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Technion Research & Development Foundation LimitedInventors: Peter Vainshtein, Michael Shapiro
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Publication number: 20130022295Abstract: The present invention concerns a gusseted flexible bag In one embodiment, the flexible bag of the present invention is formed from the tube of material having a front side and a rear side. A pair of laterally disposed opposing gusset folds are formed in the tube along its sides. Each of the folds has a longitudinal crease. The bag further has a rear side flap extending from the rear side of the bag across the width of the tube which is folded over onto and hot air sealed to the front side of the tube of material. The gussets each have a slit approximate a first end of the tube thereby forming a front side flap. A front side flap may also be manufactured, if desired, which is then folded over when the rear side flap is folded so that the front side flat rests under the rear side flap. The rear side flap is hot air sealed to the front side of the bag with the front side flap being sealed therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventor: Allen Michael Shapiro
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Publication number: 20120290491Abstract: A system and a method provide a lead verification service. A lead generator contacts a verification server when a visitor lands on a hosting site of the lead generator to enter lead information into a form. The verification server issues a reference key (token) to the lead generator and collects information about the visitor and the hosting site of the lead generator, using the reference key to identify the collected information. When the visitor submits the form, the lead generator sends the form data, which includes the entered lead information and the reference key received from the verification server, to at least one interested party. When the verification server receives a request for the collected information from the interested party, the collected information is retrieved based on the reference key included in the request and sent to the requesting interested party.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: ActiveProspect, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Rafferty, Rickie N. Benavidez, Alexander K. Wolfe, Michael Shapiro
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Publication number: 20120281114Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for providing an adaptive interactive media experience are described. Aspects of the invention provide instruction for an actor performing in a virtual studio. The actor and a video capture device are directed using one or more specified video templates. The templates may be associated with a particular clip, such that the actor is inserted into the particular clip upon completion of the performance. Additional aspects of the invention provide for an adaptive media device for capturing the video and providing instructions, and a method for generating one or more templates.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: IVI MEDIA LLCInventors: Jeffrey Michael Shapiro, Jack Maley, Paul Rosenfeld, Roger Nelson
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Publication number: 20110255807Abstract: A polymer bag including a layer of a woven polymer and a method of sealing the gusseted bag by utilizing plasma treatment for sealing at least a pinch bottom of the bag, and additionally, profile strips for reclosably opening and closing the top of the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Allen Michael Shapiro, James W. Abel
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Publication number: 20100192678Abstract: A method of focusing a plurality of discrete particles. The method comprises establishing a flow of a fluid medium carrying a plurality of discrete particles within a capillary having a plurality of separate walls and a longitudinal axis. The method further includes vibrating the plurality of separate walls to apply an acoustic field having a central axis substantially along the longitudinal axis to focus the plurality of discrete particles substantially along the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Technion Research & Development Foundation Ltd.Inventors: Peter VAINSHTEIN, Michael Shapiro