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).

  • Publication number: 20240076891
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory Lester Waters, Adam George Mirza, Dan William Nobbe, Matthew T. Kling, Gary Michael Shapiro, Alden Hayden Kelsey
  • Publication number: 20230196288
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Steven M. Rafferty, Rickie N. Benavidez, Alexander K. Wolfe, Michael Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20230167653
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory Lester Waters, Adam George Mirza, Dan William Nobbe, Matthew T. Kling, Gary Michael Shapiro, Alden Hayden Kelsey
  • Publication number: 20230166839
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory Lester Waters, Adam George Mirza, Dan William Nobbe, Matthew T. Kling, Gary Michael Shapiro, Alden Hayden Kelsey
  • Patent number: 11610182
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: ActiveProspect, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Rafferty, Rickie N. Benavidez, Alexander K. Wolfe, Michael Shapiro
  • Patent number: 11175978
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20210034453
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventor: MICHAEL SHAPIRO
  • Publication number: 20200184421
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Steven M. Rafferty, Rickie N. Benavidez, Alexander K. Wolfe, Michael Shapiro
  • Patent number: 10614417
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: ActiveProspect, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Rafferty, Rickie N. Benavidez, Alexander K. Wolfe, Michael Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20180082337
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20170095990
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventor: Allen Michael Shapiro
  • Patent number: 9527259
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: ATM, LLC
    Inventor: Allen Michael Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20150165715
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Allen Michael Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20130260332
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Michael Shapiro
  • Patent number: 8479567
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Technion Research & Development Foundation Limited
    Inventors: Peter Vainshtein, Michael Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20130022295
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: Allen Michael Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20120290491
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: ActiveProspect, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Rafferty, Rickie N. Benavidez, Alexander K. Wolfe, Michael Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20120281114
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: IVI MEDIA LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Michael Shapiro, Jack Maley, Paul Rosenfeld, Roger Nelson
  • Publication number: 20110255807
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Allen Michael Shapiro, James W. Abel
  • Publication number: 20100192678
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Technion Research & Development Foundation Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter VAINSHTEIN, Michael Shapiro