Stephen J Shapiro

US Patent:

7098600, Aug 29, 2006

Filed:

Aug 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/926525

Inventors:

Xiao Feng Li - Shenzhen, CN
Stephen Shapiro - Arlington MA, US
James V. Bonnema - Middleton MA, US
Wen Der Wang - Wilmington MA, US

Assignee:

Market Reconnaissance Group, LLC - Needham MA

International Classification:

H05B 37/02
F21L 19/00
F23D 13/20

US Classification:

315149, 362161, 341253

Abstract:

A candle with a decorative light element is provided. A light emitting device is disposed within the main body of the candle, and a sensor connected to the light emitting device detects the presence of a flame on the wick. When a flame is detected by the sensor, the light emitting device is activated. The portion of the candle from which the wick projects is preferably substantially opaque, and the portion of the candle in which the light emitting device is disposed is preferably at least partially light transmissible or translucent, so that the glow of the flame does not interfere with the glow of the light emitting device within the candle.

US Patent:

7835631, Nov 16, 2010

Filed:

May 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/129502

Inventors:

Wender Wang - Wilmington MA, US
Stephen Shapiro - Arlington MA, US

Assignee:

The Schawbel Corporation - Bedford MA

International Classification:

E21B 7/15
B05B 1/24

US Classification:

392303, 239135

Abstract:

A combination lantern and insect repellent dispensing apparatus. Light is produced by light bulbs or LEDs whereas insect repellent is dispensed by heating a volatilizable insecticide. The insecticide and portable light may be used either concurrently or independently of each other.

US Patent:

8244115, Aug 14, 2012

Filed:

Nov 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/947663

Inventors:

Wender Wang - Wilmington MA, US
Stephen Shapiro - Arlington MA, US

Assignee:

The Schawbel Corporation - Bedord MA

International Classification:

E21B 7/15
B05B 1/24

US Classification:

392303, 239135

Abstract:

A combination flashlight and insect repellent dispensing apparatus. Light is produced by light bulbs or LEDs whereas insect repellent is dispensed by heating a volatilizable insecticide. The insecticide and portable light may be used either concurrently or independently of each other.

US Patent:

8389909, Mar 5, 2013

Filed:

May 1, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/434271

Inventors:

Wender Wang - Wilmington MA, US
Stephen Shapiro - Arlington MA, US

Assignee:

The Schawbel Corporation - Bedford MA

International Classification:

H05B 3/02
A01G 13/06

US Classification:

219546, 392386

Abstract:

A portable device which generates heat and which can be used alternatively as a corded, plug-in device or as a cordless, fuel-powered device. The device has dual heating capabilities—each of which is powered by a unique cartridge. For use as a plug-in device an electric cartridge that connects the device to an adapter is utilized, whereas for use as a portable device a fuel cartridge is utilized for supplying a hydrocarbon fuel to support combustion. Use of one of the cartridges prevents the use of the other.

US Patent:

20040168684, Sep 2, 2004

Filed:

Dec 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/331677

Inventors:

Stephen Shapiro - Arlington MA, US
Wen Wang - Wilmington MA, US

International Classification:

F23C001/00

US Classification:

126/265000, 126/261000, 431/344000, 126/401000

Abstract:

A portable food warmer especially suited for warming baby bottles, soups, saki, and the like is provided. A first receptacle is provided for receiving fuel, preferably a fuel cartridge of butane or other hydrocarbon fuel. A second receptacle is provided to receive a container of food, and a fuel pathway lies between the first and second receptacles; one end is in communication with the first receptacle, and the other end is in thermal communication with the second receptacle (e.g., immediately below it). A timer is coupled to the fuel pathway which selectively allows the flow of fuel along the fuel pathway from the first receptacle to the second receptacle for a predetermined period of time, where it is burned to heat the food. The warmer may utilize an electric heating element instead of fuel.

US Patent:

20130181662, Jul 18, 2013

Filed:

Dec 27, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/728336

Inventors:

The Schawbel Corporation - Bedford MA, US
Stephen J. Shapiro - Bedford MA, US

Assignee:

The Schawbel Corporation - Bedford MA

International Classification:

H02J 7/00

US Classification:

320107, 36 25 R, 36 28

Abstract:

An efficient system to heat the insole of a heated insole of a shoe in which the Intelligent Circuit (IC) for a flat lithium battery is located outside the shoe and the placement of the heater for the insole is between more efficient heat insulation and heat conducting members.

US Patent:

D3513378, Oct 11, 1994

Filed:

Feb 9, 1993

Appl. No.:

D/004611

Inventors:

James V. Bonnema - Middleton MA
Stephen J. Shapiro - Scituate MA

Assignee:

The Schawbel Corporation - Boston MA

US Classification:

D 9300

US Patent:

20180000172, Jan 4, 2018

Filed:

Dec 28, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/540286

Inventors:

- Bedford MA, US
Stephen J Shapiro - Bedford MA, US

International Classification:

A41D 13/00
A41B 1/08
A01N 25/34
A41D 1/06
A41F 1/00
A41D 27/20

Abstract:

A garment having added exterior pockets in which low temperature volatizable insect repellent mats may be carried which disperse the volatizable chemical at ambient temperature or in which an additional exothermic mat is provided to assist in the dispersion of the chemical.