Patents by Inventor Ryan Shafer

Ryan Shafer 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).

  • Patent number: 11810133
    Abstract: A musician discovery system is provided. The musician discovery system includes a first interface for displaying a plurality of musicians organized according to a musical characteristic. The system includes a second interface for presenting multimedia information about a first musician from the plurality of musicians displayed on the first interface. The system includes means for comparing a second plurality of musicians with the first musician using the multimedia information presented on the second interface about the first musician. Furthermore, the system includes a third interface for recommending a second musician from the second plurality of musicians based on the comparing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Peter Kay, Mark Mezrich, Ryan Shafer, Daniel Shearer
  • Publication number: 20230206258
    Abstract: A musician discovery system is provided. The musician discovery system includes a first interface for displaying a plurality of musicians organized according to a musical characteristic. The system includes a second interface for presenting multimedia information about a first musician from the plurality of musicians displayed on the first interface. The system includes means for comparing a second plurality of musicians with the first musician using the multimedia information presented on the second interface about the first musician. Furthermore, the system includes a third interface for recommending a second musician from the second plurality of musicians based on the comparing means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Peter KAY, Mark MEZRICH, Ryan SHAFER, Daniel SHEARER
  • Patent number: 11620661
    Abstract: A musician discovery system is provided. The musician discovery system includes a first interface for displaying a plurality of musicians organized according to a musical characteristic. The system includes a second interface for presenting multimedia information about a first musician from the plurality of musicians displayed on the first interface. The system includes means for comparing a second plurality of musicians with the first musician using the multimedia information presented on the second interface about the first musician. Furthermore, the system includes a third interface for recommending a second musician from the second plurality of musicians based on the comparing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Peter Kay, Mark Mezrich, Daniel Shearer, Ryan Shafer
  • Patent number: 10004851
    Abstract: A self-injection device includes a visual indicator for visually indicating that a main body and a cartridge holder are properly connected to each other. In one embodiment, the visual indicator includes a visual marking on the cartridge holder and a visual marking on the main body, such that when the cartridge holder and the main body are properly connected, the visual markings are aligned with each other. A self-injection device that includes an indicator for a dose window is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Jared Schneider, Mark Guarraia, Margaux Boyaval, Ryan Shafer
  • Publication number: 20170046724
    Abstract: A musician discovery system is provided. The musician discovery system includes a first interface for displaying a plurality of musicians organized according to a musical characteristic. The system includes a second interface for presenting multimedia information about a first musician from the plurality of musicians displayed on the first interface. The system includes means for comparing a second plurality of musicians with the first musician using the multimedia information presented on the second interface about the first musician. Furthermore, the system includes a third interface for recommending a second musician from the second plurality of musicians based on the comparing means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Peter KAY, Mark MEZRICH, Daniel SHEARER, Ryan SHAFER
  • Patent number: 9522231
    Abstract: A safety feature for a wearable infusion device is disclosed. The safety feature is configured to prevent accidental activation of the infusion device by protecting the activation button of the infusion device prior to and after the actuation of the activation button. The safety feature includes a wall section that protrudes from the main body of the infusion device in the vicinity of the activation button. A cover device covers the activation button prior to the actuation of the activation button. The cover device slides on the main body of the infusion device. When the cover covers the activation button, movement of the cover is restricted by the protruding wall section adjacent to the activation button, to hold the cover in position over the activation button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Jared Schneider, Mark Guarraia, Margaux Boyaval, Ryan Shafer, Richard Cronenberg
  • Patent number: 9514476
    Abstract: A musician discovery system is provided. The musician discovery system includes a first interface for displaying a plurality of musicians organized according to a musical characteristic. The system includes a second interface for presenting multimedia information about a first musician from the plurality of musicians displayed on the first interface. The system includes means for comparing a second plurality of musicians with the first musician using the multimedia information presented on the second interface about the first musician. Furthermore, the system includes a third interface for recommending a second musician from the second plurality of musicians based on the comparing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Peter Kay, Mark Mezrich, Daniel Shearer, Ryan Shafer
  • Publication number: 20150080807
    Abstract: A self-injection device includes a visual indicator for visually indicating that a main body and a cartridge holder are properly connected to each other. In one embodiment, the visual indicator includes a visual marking on the cartridge holder and a visual marking on the main body, such that when the cartridge holder and the main body are properly connected, the visual markings are aligned with each other. A self-injection device that includes an indicator for a dose window is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Jared Schneider, Mark Guarraia, Margaux Boyaval, Ryan Shafer
  • Publication number: 20150080799
    Abstract: A safety feature for a wearable infusion device is disclosed. The safety feature is configured to prevent accidental activation of the infusion device by protecting the activation button of the infusion device prior to and after the actuation of the activation button. The safety feature includes a wall section that protrudes from the main body of the infusion device in the vicinity of the activation button. A cover device covers the activation button prior to the actuation of the activation button. The cover device slides on the main body of the infusion device. When the cover covers the activation button, movement of the cover is restricted by the protruding wall section adjacent to the activation button, to hold the cover in position over the activation button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Jared Schneider, Mark Guarraia, Margaux Boyaval, Ryan Shafer, Richard Cronenberg
  • Publication number: 20120096011
    Abstract: A musician discovery system is provided. The musician discovery system includes a first interface for displaying a plurality of musicians organized according to a musical characteristic. The system includes a second interface for presenting multimedia information about a first musician from the plurality of musicians displayed on the first interface. The system includes means for comparing a second plurality of musicians with the first musician using the multimedia information presented on the second interface about the first musician. Furthermore, the system includes a third interface for recommending a second musician from the second plurality of musicians based on the comparing means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Viacom International Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Kay, Mark Mezrich, Daniel Shearer, Ryan Shafer
  • Patent number: 7980779
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to dividers with tabs adjustable along at least two edges of the binder. One embodiment is directed to a divider for use in a binder. The divider comprises a panel, the panel comprising a binding edge and a plurality of non-binding edges, and a tab. The panel comprises at least one binding feature adjacent the binding edge and at least one tab mating feature adjacent at least first and second edges of the plurality of non-binding edges. The tab is configured to mate with the at least one tab mating feature. The at least one tab mating feature is configured such that the tab is positionable in at least two longitudinal positions along the first non-binding edge and in at least two longitudinal positions along the second non-binding edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Staples The Office Superstore, LLC
    Inventors: Sasha Barausky, Ryan Shafer, Irene Wong, Tom Lutzow, Matthew Chace Carpenter
  • Patent number: 7950738
    Abstract: A child restraint including a juvenile seat configured to be mounted on a seat base. The seat base includes a seat support and a LATCH system including first and second anchor belts for anchoring the seat support to the seat of a vehicle. The seat base includes a storage compartment for storing free ends of the anchor belts when the anchor belts are detached from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Shafer, David Amirault
  • Publication number: 20110041245
    Abstract: An infant apparatus operable to swing manually or automatically. The infant apparatus includes a frame assembly, a lock assembly, and a cradle assembly. The frame assembly includes a housing and a plurality of legs that extend from the housing. The housing includes motor, a first moveable member supported by the housing and coupled to the motor, and a second moveable member supported by the housing and coupled to the first moveable member, the second moveable member including a plurality of nibs. The lock assembly includes a slideable member supported by the housing and adapted to move between a first position and a second position, and a third moveable member coupled to the slideable member, the third moveable member adapted to engage the plurality of nibs when the slideable member is in the second position. The cradle assembly is coupled to the second moveable member and is adapted to swing when the slideable member is in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Ryan Shafer, Joe Langley, Mark Kelly, Joseph Brewin, Bryan Hotaling
  • Patent number: 7850233
    Abstract: An infant carrier includes a shell and a carry handle coupled to the shell. The carry handle includes first and second side arms coupled to the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Shafer, David Amirault
  • Publication number: 20100209177
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to dividers with tabs adjustable along at least two edges of the binder. One embodiment is directed to a divider for use in a binder. The divider comprises a panel, the panel comprising a binding edge and a plurality of non-binding edges, and a tab. The panel comprises at least one binding feature adjacent the binding edge and at least one tab mating feature adjacent at least first and second edges of the plurality of non-binding edges. The tab is configured to mate with the at least one tab mating feature. The at least one tab mating feature is configured such that the tab is positionable in at least two longitudinal positions along the first non-binding edge and in at least two longitudinal positions along the second non-binding edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Staples The Office Superstore, LLC
    Inventors: Sasha Barausky, Ryan Shafer, Irene Wong, Tom Lutzow, Matthew Chace Carpenter
  • Patent number: 7731442
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to dividers with tabs adjustable along at least two edges of the binder. One embodiment is directed to a divider for use in a binder. The divider comprises a panel, the panel comprising a binding edge and a plurality of non-binding edges, and a tab. The panel comprises at least one binding feature adjacent the binding edge and at least one tab mating feature adjacent at least first and second edges of the plurality of non-binding edges. The tab is configured to mate with the at least one tab mating feature. The at least one tab mating feature is configured such that the tab is positionable in at least two longitudinal positions along the first non-binding edge and in at least two longitudinal positions along the second non-binding edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Staples The Office Superstore, LLC
    Inventors: Sasha Barausky, Ryan Shafer, Irene Wong, Tom Lutzow, Matthew Chace Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20100119292
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to dividers with tabs adjustable along at least two edges of the binder. One embodiment is directed to a divider for use in a binder. The divider comprises a panel, the panel comprising a binding edge and a plurality of non-binding edges, and a tab. The panel comprises at least one binding feature adjacent the binding edge and at least one tab mating feature adjacent at least first and second edges of the plurality of non-binding edges. The tab is configured to mate with the at least one tab mating feature. The at least one tab mating feature is configured such that the tab is positionable in at least two longitudinal positions along the first non-binding edge and in at least two longitudinal positions along the second non-binding edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Staples The Office Superstore, LLC
    Inventors: Sasha Barausky, Ryan Shafer, Irene Wong, Tom Lutzow, Matthew Chace Carpenter
  • Patent number: D602524
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Staples The Office Superstore, LLC
    Inventors: Irene Wong, Tom Lutzow, Ryan Shafer, Matthew Chace Carpenter
  • Patent number: D608390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Staples The Office Superstore, LLC
    Inventors: Irene Wong, Tom Lutzow, Ryan Shafer, Matthew Chace Carpenter
  • Patent number: D608391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Staples The Office Superstore, LLC
    Inventors: Irene Wong, Tom Lutzow, Ryan Shafer, Matthew Chace Carpenter