ASSISTIVE SAMPLE COLLECTION AND STORAGE ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20180299354A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-18

    申请号:US14035085

    申请日:2013-09-24

    Abstract: An assistive sample collection and storage assembly for collecting, transferring and storing a biological sample includes a sample collection device having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to receive a sample collection member. The assembly includes a sample storage device comprising a sample substrate configured to receive at least a portion of the biological sample from the sample collection member. The assembly is configured to exist in a first state and a second state. The sample collection member is disposed at a determined distance from the sample substrate in the first state. At least a portion of the sample collection member is in physical contact with at least a portion of the sample substrate in the second state. The sample collection member is configured to apply a determined amount of contact force between the collection member and the sample substrate in the second state of the assembly.

    Vision-guided electromagnetic robotic system
    4.
    发明授权
    Vision-guided electromagnetic robotic system 有权
    视觉导向电磁机器人系统

    公开(公告)号:US09259844B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-16

    申请号:US14178902

    申请日:2014-02-12

    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure comprise a vision-based robotic manipulation system that identifies, singulates, and removes an individual surgical instrument from a cluttered environment. A computer-vision algorithm incorporated with the system is robust against optical challenges such as changing light conditions, specularities, and inter-reflections among various surgical instruments. The system estimates 2D pose (as opposed to a more challenging 3D pose) using a camera with normal room lighting to identify each object, including its specified data matrix barcode; and incorporates the use of a robotic arm with a compliant electromagnetic gripper to handle objects having large shape variance. The system can then relocate the objects as desired. The robot manipulator is utilized in hospital and research settings, manufacturing, and sterile environments.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例包括基于视觉的机器人操纵系统,其从杂乱的环境识别,单独和移除单个外科器械。 与系统结合的计算机视觉算法对于诸如改变各种手术器械中的光条件,镜面反射和相互反射之类的光学挑战是鲁棒的。 该系统使用具有正常房间照明的相机来估计2D姿态(与更具挑战性的3D姿势相反)来识别每个对象,包括其指定的数据矩阵条形码; 并且结合使用具有柔性电磁夹具的机器臂来处理具有大形状差异的物体。 然后,系统可以根据需要重新定位对象。 机器人操纵器用于医院和研究设施,制造和无菌环境。

    Heating assembly for a bioreactor and an associated method thereof

    公开(公告)号:US10738272B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-11

    申请号:US15193485

    申请日:2016-06-27

    Abstract: A heating assembly for a bioreactor is disclosed. The heating assembly includes a holder having a plurality of segments coupled to each other to define a unitary structure and a heating component coupled to at least one segment of the plurality of segments. The unitary structure includes a top end, a bottom end, and a side wall. The side wall extends between the top end and the bottom end and along a circumferential direction of the heating assembly to define a cavity. At least a portion of the unitary structure has a gradually varied perimeter along a direction perpendicular to a plane which intersects the side wall and is parallel to the top end and the bottom end.

    Device for separation and collection of plasma

    公开(公告)号:US10335078B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-02

    申请号:US14712290

    申请日:2015-05-14

    Abstract: A method for separating and collecting cell-free plasma by finger stick that minimizes contamination with genomic DNA from a donor. The method comprising placing a tourniquet on one of the digits of the donor's finger to apply pressure, lancing the digit to create an incision in the digit, and collecting blood from the incision from the incision site. The collected blood is placed on a separation membrane wherein the separation membrane is in contact with a collection membrane and both the separation and collection membrane are inserted into a substrate configured to provide overlap between the membranes. A kit and instructions for carrying out the method is also provided.

    Assistive sample collection and storage assembly

    公开(公告)号:US10130258B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-20

    申请号:US14035085

    申请日:2013-09-24

    Abstract: An assistive sample collection and storage assembly for collecting, transferring and storing a biological sample includes a sample collection device having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to receive a sample collection member. The assembly includes a sample storage device comprising a sample substrate configured to receive at least a portion of the biological sample from the sample collection member. The assembly is configured to exist in a first state and a second state. The sample collection member is disposed at a determined distance from the sample substrate in the first state. At least a portion of the sample collection member is in physical contact with at least a portion of the sample substrate in the second state. The sample collection member is configured to apply a determined amount of contact force between the collection member and the sample substrate in the second state of the assembly.

    BREAST IMAGING METHOD AND SYSTEM
    8.
    发明申请
    BREAST IMAGING METHOD AND SYSTEM 有权
    BREAST成像方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160166234A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-16

    申请号:US14572416

    申请日:2014-12-16

    Abstract: An ultrasound scan probe and support mechanism are provided for use in a multi-modality mammography imaging system, such as a combined tomosynthesis and ultrasound imaging system. In one embodiment, the ultrasound components may be positioned and configured so as not to interfere with the tomosynthesis imaging operation, such as to remain out of the X-ray beam path. Further, the ultrasound probe and associated components may be configured to as to move and scan the breast tissue under compression, such as under the compression provided by one or more paddles used in the tomosynthesis imaging operation.

    Abstract translation: 提供超声扫描探针和支持机构用于多模式乳房摄影成像系统,例如组合的断层合成和超声成像系统。 在一个实施例中,超声组件可被定位和配置为不干扰断层合成成像操作,例如保持在X射线束路径之外。 此外,超声探头和相关联的部件可以被配置为在压缩下移动和扫描乳房组织,例如在用于断层成像成像操作中使用的一个或多个桨叶提供的压缩下。

    APPARATUS FOR COUNTERBALANCING A ROTATING ARM IN AN IMAGING SYSTEM
    9.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS FOR COUNTERBALANCING A ROTATING ARM IN AN IMAGING SYSTEM 有权
    用于在成像系统中平衡旋转臂的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160089093A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-31

    申请号:US14502333

    申请日:2014-09-30

    CPC classification number: A61B6/4441 A61B6/447 A61B6/502 F16M11/04

    Abstract: An apparatus for balancing a statically unbalanced system, particularly useful in balancing X-ray and mammography systems having an X-ray source and detector mounted to a rotational arm, includes a spring mechanism which synchronizes the activation of the spring mechanism with the rotation of the arm of the mammography system. The balancing system reduces the amount of torque necessary to rotate the arm and decreases the overall inertia of the system by eliminating the need for counterweights to maintain balance of the system.

    Abstract translation: 用于平衡静态不平衡系统的装置,特别可用于平衡X射线和具有安装到旋转臂的X射线源和检测器的乳房X射线摄影系统,其包括弹簧机构,该弹簧机构使弹簧机构的启动与 乳腺摄影系统的手臂。 平衡系统减少了旋转臂所需的扭矩量,​​并通过消除对配重的需求来降低系统的整体惯性,从而保持系统的平衡。

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