Patents by Inventor Scott Shaffer

Scott Shaffer 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: 11408211
    Abstract: Two part sleeves that fasten about existing arms of U-shaped gate latches, and bonded or slide on sleeve and cover devices, and replacement gate latches and methods for preventing injury with oar, fork and U-shaped gate latches that are pivotally attached to fixed support post next to an opening in a fence. The sleeves and covers and replacement oar, fork and U-shaped gate latches have enlarged blunt tips that can include bulbous, dome and ball shapes that prevent injury from children or adults that come into contact with the gate latches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Inventor: Scott Shaffer
  • Patent number: 11105375
    Abstract: A retention system for a bearing member includes a sleeve member and a retention member. The retention system includes an inner shoulder adapted to limit movement of the bearing member in at least one of a first axial direction and a second axial direction relative to the bore. The retention system includes an outer shoulder adapted to limit movement of at least one of the sleeve member and the retention member in at least one of the first axial direction and the second axial direction relative to the bore. The retention system includes a plurality of fasteners adapted to limit movement of each of the sleeve member and the retention member in at least one of the first axial direction and the second axial direction relative to the bore. Each of the sleeve member and the retention member is adapted to limit contact of the bearing member with the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Unger, Suresh Sappa, Scott Shaffer, Steven J. Fujan, Jacob P. Fawer
  • Publication number: 20210215203
    Abstract: A retention system for a bearing member includes a sleeve member and a retention member. The retention system includes an inner shoulder adapted to limit movement of the bearing member in at least one of a first axial direction and a second axial direction relative to the bore. The retention system includes an outer shoulder adapted to limit movement of at least one of the sleeve member and the retention member in at least one of the first axial direction and the second axial direction relative to the bore. The retention system includes a plurality of fasteners adapted to limit movement of each of the sleeve member and the retention member in at least one of the first axial direction and the second axial direction relative to the bore. Each of the sleeve member and the retention member is adapted to limit contact of the bearing member with the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Unger, Suresh Sappa, Scott Shaffer, Steven J. Fujan, Jacob P. Fawer
  • Publication number: 20210006634
    Abstract: A method and system for providing private web browsing includes a client module for transmitting a request to begin a browsing session to a server and displaying video data for the browsing session from the server. The system also includes a database that stores a browser build in a first directory including at least one executable browser file. The system also includes a server module configured for creating a temporary executable directory and copying the executable browser file to the temporary executable directory, executing the executable browser file in the temporary executable directory, starting the browsing session, wherein all browsing session files are stored in the temporary executable directory, generating video data from the browsing session and transmitting it to the client module, and, after ending the browsing session, deleting all files in the temporary executable directory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventor: Scott Shaffer
  • Patent number: 10785335
    Abstract: A method and system for providing private web browsing includes a client module for transmitting a request to begin a browsing session to a web server and displaying video data for the browsing session from the web server. The system also includes a database that stores a browser build in a non-executable directory including at least one executable browser file. The system also includes a web server module configured for creating a temporary executable directory and copying the executable browser file to the temporary executable directory, executing the executable browser file in the temporary executable directory, starting the browsing session, wherein all browsing session files are stored in the temporary executable directory, generating video data from the browsing session and transmitting it to the client module, and, after ending the browsing session, deleting all files in the temporary executable directory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: TRACEFREE CORP.
    Inventor: Scott Shaffer
  • Publication number: 20190068739
    Abstract: A method and system for providing private web browsing includes a client module for transmitting a request to begin a browsing session to a web server and displaying video data for the browsing session from the web server. The system also includes a database that stores a browser build in a non-executable directory including at least one executable browser file. The system also includes a web server module configured for creating a temporary executable directory and copying the executable browser file to the temporary executable directory, executing the executable browser file in the temporary executable directory, starting the browsing session, wherein all browsing session files are stored in the temporary executable directory, generating video data from the browsing session and transmitting it to the client module, and, after ending the browsing session, deleting all files in the temporary executable directory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventor: Scott Shaffer
  • Patent number: 9957739
    Abstract: Bonded or slide on sleeve and cover devices, and replacement gate latches and methods for preventing injury with oar, fork and U-shaped gate latches that are pivotally attached to fixed support post next to an opening in a fence. The sleeves and covers and replacement oar, fork and U-shaped gate latches have enlarged blunt tips that can include bulbous, dome and ball shapes that prevent injury from children or adults that come into contact with the gate latches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Inventor: Scott Shaffer
  • Patent number: 9144479
    Abstract: A method for light-curing polymerizable materials to form a dental device is provided. A light-curing apparatus having at least one integrated lighting and heating source, a curing volume, and a temperature controller, preferably a fan, is used in the method. The light source and temperature controller are used to heat a first polymerizable material to temperatures within a first temperature range. A second polymerizable material is applied on or adjacent to the first polymerizable material. The light source and temperature controller are used to heat the second polymerizable material to temperatures within a second temperature range. The first temperature range has a first midpoint and the second temperature range has a second midpoint. The first midpoint temperature is at least 10° C. apart from the second midpoint temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: DENTSPLY International Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Sun, Andrew Lichkus, Scott Shaffer
  • Patent number: 9010816
    Abstract: Bonded or slide on sleeve and cover devices, and replacement gate latches and methods for preventing injury with oar, fork and U-shaped gate latches that are pivotally attached to fixed support post next to an opening in a fence. The sleeves and covers and replacement oar, fork and U-shaped gate latches have enlarged blunt tips that can include bulbous, dome and ball shapes that prevent injury from children or adults that come into contact with the gate latches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Scott Shaffer
  • Publication number: 20090278285
    Abstract: A method for light-curing polymerizable materials to form a dental device is provided. A light-curing apparatus having at least one integrated lighting and heating source, a curing volume, and a temperature controller, preferably a fan, is used in the method. The light source and temperature controller are used to heat a first polymerizable material to temperatures within a first temperature range. A second polymerizable material is applied on or adjacent to the first polymerizable material. The light source and temperature controller are used to heat the second polymerizable material to temperatures within a second temperature range. The first temperature range has a first midpoint and the second temperature range has a second midpoint. The first midpoint temperature is at least 10° C. apart from the second midpoint temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Sun, Andrew Lichkus, Scott Shaffer
  • Publication number: 20070072856
    Abstract: The invention relates to triazines and the use thereof to inhibit lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase ? (LPAAT-?) activity. The invention further relates to methods of treating cancer using said triazines. The invention also relates to methods for screening for LPAAT-? activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Applicant: Cell Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Baoqing Gong, John Tulinsky, Lynn Bonham, J. Klein, Robert Finney, David Hollenback, Scott Shaffer, Norina Tang, Thayer White, David Leung
  • Publication number: 20070018346
    Abstract: A method for light-curing polymerizable materials to form a dental device is provided. A light-curing apparatus having at least one integrated lighting and heating source, a curing volume, and a temperature controller, preferably a fan, is used in the method. The light source and temperature controller are used to heat a first polymerizable material to temperatures within a first temperature range. A second polymerizable material is applied on or adjacent to the first polymerizable material. The light source and temperature controller are used to heat the second polymerizable material to temperatures within a second temperature range. The first temperature range has a first midpoint and the second temperature range has a second midpoint. The first midpoint temperature is at least 10° C. apart from the second midpoint temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Benjamin Sun, Andrew Lichkus, Scott Shaffer
  • Publication number: 20060035896
    Abstract: The invention relates to triazines and the use thereof to inhibit lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase ? (LPMT-?) activity. The invention further relates to methods of treating cancer using said triazines. The invention also relates to methods for screening for LPAAT-? activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Applicant: Cell Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Bonham, J. Klein, Robert Finney, David Hollenback, Scott Shaffer, Norina Tang, Thayer White, David Leung, Baoqing Gong, John Tulinsky
  • Publication number: 20020117393
    Abstract: The invention provides a light curing method, including: providing a light curing apparatus having at least one light source, at least one fan and a curing volume. A first polymerizable shaped material is positioned within the curing volume. The light source and the fan are controlled to heat the first polymerizable shaped material to temperatures within a first temperature range. The light source and the fan are controlled to maintain the first polymerizable shaped material at temperatures within the first temperature range for at least 1 minute. A second polymerizable shaped material is positioned within the curing volume. The light source and the fan are controlled to heat the second polymerizable shaped material to temperatures within a second temperature range. The light source and the fan are controlled to maintain the second polymerizable shaped material at temperatures within the second temperature range for at least 1 minute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Sun, Andrew Lichkus, Scott Shaffer
  • Patent number: 5477685
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plain jet radial injection fuel nozzle for a gas turbine combustor. The nozzle includes an axially elongate middle tube having a desired diameter. The middle tube is adapted for fuel flow. A fuel exit passage is located circumferentially around the middle tube near its distal end. An axially elongate inner adapted for flow of air or gaseous fuel is inside the middle tube. An axially elongate outer tube is also adapted for flow of air or gaseous fuel. The outer tube is located outisde the middle tube, so as to create a space between the middle tube and the outer tube where fuel flowing through the middle tube and air flowing through the inner and outer tubes can mix to form a fuel/air mixture. The nozzle has an endcap at the distal end of the outer tube. The endcap includes a fuel/air exit passage that permits the fuel/air mixture to exit the nozzle. The nozzle can be adapted to attach to a quarl for providing a fuel/air mixture to a gas turbine combustor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Scott Samuelson, William Sowa, Scott Shaffer