公开(公告)号：US07965185B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-21

申请号：US11423786

申请日：2006-06-13

Applicant: Christopher Cambre ,  Steven M. Tethrake ,  Robert Varner

Inventor： Christopher Cambre ,  Steven M. Tethrake ,  Robert Varner

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G09B23/28

Abstract: An apparatus including a device having a slot formed on an exterior wall and a slot wall within the slot. A form factor may be insertable into the slot. The form factor also may include a transmitter embedded in the form factors wherein the transmitter is adapted to wirelessly communicate identification data.

Abstract translation: 一种装置，包括具有形成在外壁上的槽和槽内的槽壁的装置。 外形尺寸可插入插槽。 形状因子还可以包括嵌入在形状因子中的发射器，其中发射器适于无线地传送识别数据。

公开(公告)号：US07644016B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-05

申请号：US10924897

申请日：2004-08-25

Applicant: Jeffrey H. Nycz ,  Steven M. Tethrake ,  Mark Pelo

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Nycz ,  Steven M. Tethrake ,  Mark Pelo

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  A01K5/02 ,  G08C19/04

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0875 ,  A61B50/33 ,  A61B90/98 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: An apparatus and method for interrogating and automatically identifying a radio-frequency tagged surgical instrument tray and its contents of RFID-tagged surgical instruments are disclosed. The surgical instrument tray and its contents come into contact with an RF signal transmitted by the RFID reader, and as a result, the RFID tags affixed on the instrument tray and the surgical instruments respond by transmitting back to the RFID reader data pertaining to the history of the surgical instruments. A data terminal, which is connected to the RFID reader, may contain data pertaining to the radio frequency tagged surgical instruments during packaging, and during the return of the surgical instrument trays to the packager, identifies the surgical instruments.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于询问并自动识别射频标记的外科器械托盘及其RFID标签的外科器械的内容物的装置和方法。 手术器械托盘及其内容物与RFID读取器发送的RF信号接触，结果，固定在仪器托盘上的RFID标签和外科器械通过向RFID读取器发送与历史有关的数据的响应 的手术器械。 连接到RFID读取器的数据终端可以包含与打包期间的无线电频率标记的手术器械有关的数据，并且在将外科器械托盘返回到包装机期间，识别外科器械。

公开(公告)号：US07474223B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-06

申请号：US11108130

申请日：2005-04-18

Applicant: Jeffrey H. Nycz ,  Steven M. Tethrake ,  Mark Pelo ,  Robert Varner ,  Paul Elliott

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Nycz ,  Steven M. Tethrake ,  Mark Pelo ,  Robert Varner ,  Paul Elliott

IPC: A61B5/05 ,  G08B13/14

CPC classification number: A61B90/98 ,  A61B17/8605 ,  A61B90/90 ,  A61F2/32 ,  A61F2/34 ,  A61F2/3662 ,  A61F2/367 ,  A61F2/38 ,  A61F2/3859 ,  A61F2/3877 ,  A61F2/389 ,  A61F2002/3067 ,  A61F2002/3071 ,  A61F2002/3611 ,  A61F2002/4632 ,  A61F2002/488 ,  A61F2250/0002 ,  A61F2250/0085 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G16H10/65

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically identifying surgical implants by use of a radio-frequency tag (RFID) is disclosed. The method, apparatus, and system enable a radio-frequency tagged implant to receive an interrogation signal from a reader and to respond to the interrogation signal with identifying information about the tagged implants. The interrogation signal interrogates the implant to ascertain its information, and the RFID tag affixed on the implant in turn transmits a signal back to the reader. The method, apparatus, and system can track, inspect, and verify surgical implants, to assess, for example, any wear and tear on implants, and/or positional displacement of components of the implant.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过使用射频标签（RFID）自动识别外科植入物的方法和装置。 方法，装置和系统使得射频标记的植入物能够从读取器接收询问信号，并且通过识别关于标记植入物的信息来响应询问信号。 询问信号询问植入物以确定其信息，并且固定在植入物上的RFID标签又将信号发送回读取器。 方法，装置和系统可以跟踪，检查和验证手术植入物，以评估例如植入物上的任何磨损和/或植入物的部件的位置位移。

公开(公告)号：US07253736B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-07

申请号：US10926299

申请日：2004-08-26

Applicant: Steven M. Tethrake ,  Jeffrey H. Nycz ,  Mark Pelo

Inventor： Steven M. Tethrake ,  Jeffrey H. Nycz ,  Mark Pelo

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G06K19/07749 ,  A61B90/90 ,  A61B90/98

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary implementations of an instrument having an RFID tag formed in or on the material of its handle. One or more antenna segments of the RFID tag may be formed from conductive material printed on or otherwise applied to a surface of the material or they may be formed from a conductive foil or other preformed material applied to the surface of the elastic material of the instrument handle. The antenna segments may be configured to represent at least a portion of a graphic, such as a company logo, for viewing by a user or handler of the instrument. At least a portion of the RFID tag and surrounding of the instrument handle may be covered by a protective material to prevent damage to the RFID tag as a result of repeated handling or subjection of the instrument to autoclaving, sterilization or caustic materials.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有形成在其手柄的材料中或其上的RFID标签的仪器的示例性实施方式。 RFID标签的一个或多个天线段可以由印刷在材料表面上或以其它方式施加到材料表面的导电材料形成，或者它们可以由施加到仪器的弹性材料的表面的导电箔或其它预成型材料形成 处理。 天线段可以被配置为表示诸如公司标志的图形的至少一部分，以供用户或处理器查看。 RFID标签的至少一部分和仪器手柄的周围可以被保护材料覆盖，以防止由于将仪器重复处理或取代于高压灭菌，灭菌或苛性物质而导致对RFID标签的损坏。