公开(公告)号：US20130106607A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13281588

申请日：2011-10-26

Applicant: Wesley J. Clement ,  Steven M. Tethrake

Inventor： Wesley J. Clement ,  Steven M. Tethrake

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G06K7/10366 ,  A01N1/0236 ,  A01N1/0273 ,  A61B10/0096 ,  B01L3/545 ,  B01L2200/147 ,  B01L2200/18 ,  G06K19/07758 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/22

Abstract: Intelligent portable carrier device for supporting movement in product tracking and monitoring of regulated products, such as tissue and biologics. Embodiments of the invention use product identification technology, such as radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags and readers, to uniquely identify the regulated products as they are added to or removed from the intelligent portable carrier device. Embodiments of the invention may also be configured to monitor and report temperature and other environmental conditions associated with the intelligent portable carrier device.

Abstract translation: 智能便携式载体装置，用于支持产品跟踪和监控调节产品如组织和生物制品的运动。 本发明的实施例使用诸如射频识别（RFID）标签和读取器的产品识别技术，以便在被添加到智能便携式载体装置中或从智能便携式载体装置移除时唯一地识别被调节的产品。 本发明的实施例还可以被配置为监视和报告与智能便携式载体设备相关联的温度和其它环境条件。

公开(公告)号：US20110187534A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-04

申请号：US13074130

申请日：2011-03-29

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 factor, 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，其中发射机适于无线地传送识别数据。

公开(公告)号：US07837694B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US11116379

申请日：2005-04-28

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

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

IPC: A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61B90/00 ,  A61B50/33 ,  A61B90/98

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying surgical instruments by use of radio-frequency identification tags (RFID) are disclosed. In the systems and methods, each of a plurality of surgical instruments is provided with at least one RFID transponder tag storing identification information associated with the corresponding instrument. The tag may be adhered to, embedded, or potted within a portion of the instrument. Using an RFID reading device, a user may interrogate the tag, thereby identifying the particular instrument. This identification information may be used to index a database and retrieve a data record unique to that instrument. The systems and methods allow a user to track, inspect, and verify inbound and outbound surgical instruments, to assess, for example, the surgical instruments' duty life cycle usage.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过使用射频识别标签（RFID）识别手术器械的系统和方法。 在系统和方法中，多个外科器械中的每一个设置有存储与相应仪器相关联的识别信息的至少一个RFID应答器标签。 标签可以粘附到，嵌入或封装在器械的一部分内。 使用RFID读取装置，用户可以询问标签，从而识别特定的仪器。 该识别信息可以用于索引数据库并检索该仪器唯一的数据记录。 系统和方法允许用户跟踪，检查和验证入站和出站手术器械，以评估例如外科器械的职责生命周期使用。

公开(公告)号：US07227469B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-05

申请号：US10993487

申请日：2004-11-22

Applicant: Robert Varner ,  Steven M. Tethrake ,  Jeffrey H. Nycz

Inventor： Robert Varner ,  Steven M. Tethrake ,  Jeffrey H. Nycz

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G08B13/2462 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: A surgical instrument tray shipping tote identification system is provided. During transit to or from a medical facility, processing center, distribution center or other location, multiple surgical instruments trays are placed in an instrument tray shipping tote. Each instrument tray includes at least one RFID transponder tag storing identification information about that tray. The shipping tote has a bar coded shipping label affixed to one surface generated at the point of origin. When the tote arrives at the distribution center, it is placed on a conveyor system that includes a reading station having an RFID transceiver and a bar code reader. Information read from the RFID transponder tags and the bar code label is transmitted by a controller to an external database to check for any off-nominal status indicators. Once this check is performed, an indication is sent back to the controller and an appropriate indicator on the identification system is activated.

Abstract translation: 提供外科器械托盘运输手提箱识别系统。 在往返医疗设施，加工中心，配送中心或其他位置的过境期间，多个手术器械托盘放置在仪器托盘运送手提箱内。 每个仪器托盘包括至少一个存储关于该托盘的识别信息的RFID应答器标签。 运输手提包有一个条形码的运输标签贴在原点生成的一个表面上。 当手提箱到达配送中心时，它被放置在包括具有RFID收发器和条形码读取器的读取站的输送机系统上。 从RFID应答器标签读取的信息和条形码标签由控制器发送到外部数据库，以检查任何非标称状态指示符。 一旦执行此检查，将指示发送回控制器，并且识别系统上的适当指示器被激活。

公开(公告)号：US20100108761A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12618190

申请日：2009-11-13

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

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

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06Q10/00

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：US07492261B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-17

申请号：US11530105

申请日：2006-09-08

Applicant: Christopher David Cambre ,  Chad Wendel Chun ,  Robert Varner ,  Amy Shettler ,  Steven M. Tethrake

Inventor： Christopher David Cambre ,  Chad Wendel Chun ,  Robert Varner ,  Amy Shettler ,  Steven M. Tethrake

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08

Abstract: A control system for an RFID-based system for assembling and verifying outbound surgical equipment corresponding to a particular surgery. A user enters a identification number of a surgery. The control system queries a database of surgery information and outputs a list of required surgical equipment, such as surgical instrument sets. An operator uses the list to pick instrument sets for loading into a shipping tote. Each set is tagged with an RFID inventory tag that stores identification information for that set such as a set name and ID number. The shipping tote is passed through an RFID reader and identification data read from the tags is compared against the identification data for sets required for that surgery. A status indicator is activated to alert a user as to whether the surgery is complete that is, all expected sets are present, or that exception handling is required. The control system updates a database such as an ERP system to reflect that the surgery including the required sets has shipped—and the sets are inventoried out to the intended recipient.

Abstract translation: 用于基于RFID的系统的控制系统，用于组装和验证对应于特定手术的出站外科设备。 用户输入手术的识别号码。 控制系统查询手术信息的数据库，并输出所需手术器械的列表，如外科手术器械。 操作员使用列表选择装载到运输手提箱中的仪器组。 每个集合都标记有RFID清单标签，该标签存储该集合的标识信息，例如集合名称和ID号。 运送手提箱通过RFID阅读器，并将从标签读取的识别数据与该手术所需的组的识别数据进行比较。 激活状态指示器以提醒用户手术是否完成，所有预期的组都存在，或需要异常处理。 控制系统更新诸如ERP系统之类的数据库，以反映包括所需集合在内的手术已发货 - 并将集合库存到预期收件人。

公开(公告)号：US20070284428A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

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: G06F17/00

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：US07118029B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-10

申请号：US10927475

申请日：2004-08-27

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

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

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: A61B50/33 ,  A61B90/98

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically identifying the contents of an instrument tray by use of a radio-frequency tag (RFID) is disclosed. The method, apparatus, and system enable the instrument tray to receive an interrogation signal from a reader and to respond to the interrogation signal with a code comprised of its identifying information as well as its contents of radio frequency tagged instruments. Both the instrument tray and/or the reader may be coupled by a proximity electromagnetic field, an inductive coupling, or may be units of a wireless LAN system such as a wireless fidelity local area network. The interrogation signal interrogates the tray to ascertain its contents, and the tray in turn transmits a signal to the reader to inform the reader of its contents. The method, apparatus, and system can track, inspect, and verify inbound and outbound surgical instrument trays and kits, to assess, for example, the surgical instruments' and trays' duty life cycle usage.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过使用射频标签（RFID）来自动识别仪器盘的内容的方法和装置。 方法，装置和系统使得仪器托盘能够从读取器接收询问信号，并用包含其标识信息的代码以及其无线电频率标签的仪器的内容来响应询问信号。 仪器盘和/或读取器可以通过接近电磁场，感应耦合耦合，或者可以是诸如无线保真局域网的无线LAN系统的单元。 询问信号询问托盘以确定其内容物，并且托盘又将信号发送到读取器以通知读者其内容。 方法，设备和系统可以跟踪，检查和验证入站和出站手术器械托盘和试剂盒，以评估例如手术器械和托盘的使用寿命周期。

公开(公告)号：US08082192B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-20

申请号：US12618190

申请日：2009-11-13

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

Inventor： Jeffrey H Nycz ,  Steven M Tethrake ,  Mark J 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：US07705733B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-27

申请号：US11326460

申请日：2006-01-06

Applicant: Steven M. Tethrake ,  Robert Varner ,  Jeffrey H. Nycz

Inventor： Steven M. Tethrake ,  Robert Varner ,  Jeffrey H. Nycz

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G06K19/04 ,  G06K19/07758

Abstract: A coiled RFID tag that includes an RFID transponder circuit that is formed over a generally cylindrically-shaped substrate core so that portions of the antenna of the transponder circuit circumscribe the substrate core. With this configuration, the tag may be applied to objects without regard to antenna orientation. The transponder circuit and substrate core are encased in a protective material that will prevent ingress of moisture and dust, insulate from heat and cold but will allow radio frequency waves to pass without significant attenuation. The tag may be attached various items by an overmolding process in the formation of a grip of other portions. Alternatively, the tag may be attached to objects by forming it into a flexible sleeve-like portion that is pulled over objects and maintained in position by the resilient properties of the sleeve.

Abstract translation: 一种卷绕的RFID标签，其包括在大致圆柱形的衬底芯上形成的RFID应答器电路，使得应答器电路的天线的一部分围绕衬底芯。 利用这种配置，可以不考虑天线方向将标签应用于对象。 应答器电路和基板芯被封装在防止水分和灰尘进入的保护材料中，防止热和冷，但将允许射频波通过而没有显着的衰减。 标签可以通过包覆成型工艺在形成其它部分的把手中附接各种物品。 替代地，标签可以通过将其形成柔性的套筒状部分而附接到物体上，该部分被拉过物体并通过套筒的弹性保持在适当的位置。