Patents by Inventor Baris Yagci
Baris Yagci 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).
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Publication number: 20190277545Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of controlling a payload temperature in in vitro diagnostics including: moving, using a track system, a plurality of carriers, along one or more paths between a plurality of testing stations, wherein the carrier is configured to hold one or more payloads, and limiting, using a temperature controlling device, temperature change of the one or more payloads, wherein each carrier is configured to hold one or more payloads and move the one or more payloads to one of the plurality of testing stations. Other aspects are described and claimed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Shannon Frone, Baris Yagci
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Publication number: 20190277839Abstract: Systems and methods for use in an in vitro diagnostics setting incorporating magnetic shielding to reduce exposure of any of samples, reactants, devices or people from exposure or prolonged exposure to magnetic or electromagnetic fields generated with the system. Some embodiments provide an automation system for use in an in vitro diagnostics setting comprising an automation track having a sidewall provided with magnetic shielding. In some embodiments, the magnetic shielding comprises an 80% nickel alloy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Kung-Le CHANG, Manuel LAVIN, Baris YAGCI
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Publication number: 20190237190Abstract: Systems and methods for use in an in vitro diagnostics setting incorporating existing or additional sensors in an automation system to assess the health and maintenance status of the automation system are disclosed. Such systems include any of a variety of sensors, such as Hall Effect sensors, temperature probes/thermocouples, ohm meters, volt meters, etc., which are in communication with a local or preferably remote monitoring station that can alert a user or maintenance personnel of needed service.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Shannon FRONE, Baris YAGCI
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Publication number: 20190228846Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a combination of an automation system that continuously tracks the identity and positions of all of its pucks with a single sample identification station and covers/interlocks in order to provide sample chain of custody without the need to re-identify the sample at points of interaction (aspiration, de-capping, etc.). This eliminates the need to have sample identification stations at each interaction point. This reduction of hardware allows the system to be cheaper, smaller, and more reliable. It also allows not only the automation system, but also existing pre-analytical/analytical equipment connected to the automation system, to run more efficiently.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Benjamin S. Pollack, Colin Mellars, Baris Yagci
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Patent number: 10139422Abstract: Methods and systems for performing tests in an in vitro diagnostic environment provide for a substantially optimized distribution of testing reagents amongst a plurality of analyzers. The system and method can include steps of identifying a plurality of expected tests to be performed by a plurality of analyzer modules, determining information about the capabilities of the plurality of analyzer modules, and receiving, at the processor, data reflecting which of the plurality of tests are incompatible. Further steps can include calculating a substantially optimal distribution of the plurality of expected tests amongst the plurality of analyzer modules, allocating reagents to each of the plurality of analyzer modules by facilitating distribution of a plurality of reagents to selected analyzer modules in response to the step of calculating, and automatically scheduling a plurality of samples to undergo tests at the plurality of analyzer modules.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Benjamin S. Pollack, Colin Mellars, Baris Yagci
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Patent number: 10101351Abstract: Methods and systems for processing samples in an analyzer utilizes a track system with a plurality of track portions. A queue of samples for processing can be handled on a first portion, while priority samples may be handled on another portion. An instrument in a module may process samples in queues and priority samples. The instrument may process priority samples while a queue of samples remains on the first portion and resumes processing the queue of samples along the first portion upon completion of processing the priority sample.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Samuel Pollack, Colin Mellars, Baris Yagci
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Publication number: 20180257071Abstract: An assembly for mitigating spillage of patient sample in a patient sample tube having an open top includes a patient sample in the tube and a layer of inert material floating on the sample fluid, such that the material restricts splashing movement of the sample's surface. The material can include a foam, a gel, or a disk. The disk can be approximately the diameter of the sample tube with a center opening configured to accept a pipette to provide access to the patient sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Keld Sorensen, Baris Yagci, Robert Hempton
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Patent number: 10001499Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing a work-flow, which may be in an IVD environment. A plurality of workcells can be used to perform tasks, while vessels can be automatically transported between the workcells using bulk transport trays along an inter-cell track, allowing each workcell to be independently adapted to one or more tasks in the work-flow.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Colin Mellars, Baris Yagci, Benjamin S. Pollack
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Patent number: 9927451Abstract: An integrated automation system for use in transporting samples between modules, the system can include a plurality of modules configured to be connected to one another for processing samples, each of the plurality of modules having an internal transport system. Each internal transport system includes one or more periphery track portions integrated within a respective module, each of the periphery track portions having two ends and one or more transverse track portions integrated within the respective module, the one or more transverse track portions intersecting at least one of the one or more periphery track portions. The internal transport systems can be configured to connect to one another via one end of the two ends connecting to one end of the two ends of adjacent periphery track portions, thereby forming a continuous periphery track running through and connecting the plurality of modules. Samples are transported along the continuous periphery track and the one or more transverse track portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2013Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Samuel Pollack, Colin Mellars, Baris Yagci
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Publication number: 20180019653Abstract: A mover for a linear motor system includes a magnet subassembly. The mover includes a magnetic structure disposed on at least one side of the magnet subassembly and creating with the magnetic subassembly a resultant magnetic field. The magnetic structure being centered on a detected center of the resultant magnetic field. The mover includes a body structure mounted on or with reference to the magnetic structure to position a physical center of the body structure at approximately the detected center of the resultant magnetic field.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Ilya Malyarov, Baris Yagci, David Schlatter, Thomas Devaney
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Patent number: 9835637Abstract: Methods and systems can implement queues for an automation system that services a plurality of modules connected to one another by a transport mechanism, a processor can determining a desired queue for a module. An IVD analyzer can include an automation system, a plurality of stations configured to interact with objects transported by the automation system, and one or more processors that maintain a plurality of queues for at least a subset of the plurality of stations in memory and assign a plurality of the objects to each of the plurality of queues. Objects assigned to each of the plurality of queues need not be located physically proximate to a station associated with each of the plurality of queues.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Samuel Pollack, Colin Mellars, Baris Yagci
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Patent number: 9726686Abstract: An automation system for an in vitro diagnostics environment includes a plurality of intelligent carriers that include onboard processing and navigation capabilities. A central scheduler can communicate wirelessly with the carriers to direct the carriers to carry a fluid sample to testing stations along a track within the automation system. The carriers can utilize landmarks and distance encoding to reach destinations accurately and quickly, including, for example within less than the time for a single operation cycle of an automated clinical analyzer. The distance encoding can include optical marks repeated at regular intervals (pitch), where the intervals are conveyed to the carriers wirelessly or via optical encoding. The pitch of the encoding can differ for different sections of track depending on the position precision desired.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Colin Mellars, Baris Yagci, Benjamin Pollack
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Patent number: 9671418Abstract: An automation system for use with in vitro diagnostics includes a track configured to provide one or more paths and a plurality of payload carriers having payload carrier types. One or more of the plurality of payload carrier types has a different payload carrier dimension in a direction of travel than another payload carrier type. The system includes a plurality of carriers configured to move along the track in the direction of travel. Each of the plurality of carriers has a substantially identical carrier dimension in the direction of travel and configured to hold any one of the plurality of payload carrier types. The system includes a controller configured to navigate the plurality of carriers along the track based on at least one of: (i) the substantially identical carrier dimension in the direction of travel; and (ii) one or more of the different payload carrier dimensions in the direction of travel.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Colin Mellars, Baris Yagci, Benjamin S. Pollack
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Patent number: 9625481Abstract: An automation system for an in vitro diagnostics environment includes a plurality of intelligent carriers that include onboard processing and navigation capabilities. The intelligent carriers can include one or more image sensors to observe the relative motion of the track as the carrier traverses it. The carriers can also observe position marks on the track surface to provide absolute position information, which can include additional data, such as routing instructions. Synchronization marks may be provided to correct errors in the observed trajectory.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Colin Mellars, Baris Yagci, Benjamin Samuel Pollack
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Patent number: 9511947Abstract: Methods and systems for managing queues of sample carriers in a bidirectional track allow queues to behave as linear FIFO queues while providing random access to samples by resorting samples in the queue. One or more storage positions to allow sample carriers to be selectively removed and reinserted into the queue, allowing the order of sample carriers to be resorted.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Samuel Pollack, Colin Mellars, Baris Yagci
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Patent number: 9469309Abstract: Power systems for an independent carrier for transport of payloads in an automation system for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) applications. The independent carrier may include an onboard power source and an onboard electrical system electrically connected to the onboard power source for controlling movement of the carrier. The independent carrier may include an onboard propulsion system electrically connected to the onboard power source for propelling the carrier and electrically connected to the onboard electrical system for receiving a command to control the movement of the carrier. Onboard power sources may include: replaceable batteries, rechargeable batteries, induction battery charging, photovoltaic power, Peltier effect power, and external combustion engines.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Baris Yagci, Colin Mellars, Benjamin Samuel Pollack
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Patent number: 9407861Abstract: Methods and systems facilitate troubleshooting or maintenance of in vitro diagnostic equipment. An operator of the equipment utilizes an app on mobile device to receive status information from the equipment and capture images of the equipment. Tutorials and interactive remote technical support can be provided utilizing this data.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Angela Huenerfauth, Benjamin Pollack, Baris Yagci
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Publication number: 20160173816Abstract: Methods and systems facilitate troubleshooting or maintenance of in vitro diagnostic equipment. An operator of the equipment utilizes an app on mobile device to receive status information from the equipment and capture images of the equipment. Tutorials and interactive remote technical support can be provided utilizing this data.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Angela Huenerfauth, Benjamin Pollack, Baris Yagci
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Patent number: 9315334Abstract: An automation system for an in vitro diagnostics environment includes a plurality of intelligent carriers that include onboard processing and navigation capabilities. A central management controller can communicate wirelessly with the carriers to direct the carriers to carry a fluid sample to testing stations along a track within the automation system. The carriers control local motion and navigate decision points, such as forks in the track, to reach the appropriate testing station independently. The carriers can utilize landmarks and distance encoding to reach destinations accurately and quickly, including, for example, within less than the time for a single operation cycle of an automated clinical analyzer.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Colin Mellars, Baris Yagci, Benjamin Pollack
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Publication number: 20150355211Abstract: An automation system for use with in vitro diagnostics includes a track configured to provide one or more paths and a plurality of payload carriers having payload carrier types. One or more of the plurality of payload carrier types has a different pay-load carrier dimension in a direction of travel than another payload carrier type. The system includes a plurality of carriers configured to move along the track in the direction of travel. Each of the plurality of carriers has a substantially identical carrier dimension in the direction of travel and configured to hold any one of the plurality of payload carrier types. The system includes a controller configured to navigate the plurality of carriers along the track based on at least one of: (i) the substantially identical carrier dimension in the direction of travel; and (ii) one or more of the different payload carrier dimensions in the direction of travel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC.Inventors: Colin Mellars, Baris Yagci, Benjamin S. Pollack