Patents by Inventor Michael Mahar
Michael Mahar 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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Patent number: 11006160Abstract: Live-action event data is received during a live-action event from an event reporting computing system via a computer network interface. The live-action event data is provided to a machine-learning prediction machine previously trained with previously-completed event data to output a prediction for an upcoming aspect of the live-action event. The prediction is sent to a client computing system via the computer network interface prior to commencement of the upcoming aspect to enhance a live-action event experience provided by the client computing system.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: William Robert Schnurr, Cameron McRae, Myvictor Tran, Michael Mahar, Preetinderpal Singh Mangat
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Patent number: 10407253Abstract: An automated method and system for distributing prescription vials from upstream locations of a pharmacy to various downstream destinations using a stacked configuration of outbound lanes so that vials will enter the first outbound lane that is not blocked. The distribution table of the present invention has a lower portion having outbound lanes and an upper portion having outbound lanes and where the table is adapted to move vials in a loop pattern around the lower and upper portions.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Humana Inc.Inventor: Michael Mahar
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Publication number: 20190084774Abstract: An automated method and system for distributing prescription vials from upstream locations of a pharmacy to various downstream destinations using a stacked configuration of outbound lanes so that vials will enter the first outbound lane that is not blocked. The distribution table of the present invention has a lower portion having outbound lanes and an upper portion having outbound lanes and where the table is adapted to move vials in a loop pattern around the lower and upper portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventor: Michael Mahar
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Patent number: 10223070Abstract: An automated method and system for a conveyor holding system for holding vials of a multi-vial order in a holding pattern until all vials of the order have been filled by an automatic pill counter. The system uses RFID information to divert vials off the conveyor into the conveyor holding loop if all vials of the multi-vial order have not been filled. The system is adapted to divert the vials of the multi-vial order out of the holding loop when all vials of the multi-vial order have been filled.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Humana Inc.Inventors: Atin Kapadia, Michael Mahar, Anu Payyapilly, Andrew Bihnam
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Patent number: 10118773Abstract: An automated method and system for distributing prescription vials from upstream locations of a pharmacy to various downstream destinations using a stacked configuration of outbound lanes so that vials will enter the first outbound lane that is not blocked. The distribution table of the present invention has a lower portion having outbound lanes and an upper portion having outbound lanes and where the table is adapted to move vials in a loop pattern around the lower and upper portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Humana Inc.Inventor: Michael Mahar
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Publication number: 20180285075Abstract: An automated method and system for a conveyor holding system for holding vials of a multi-vial order in a holding pattern until all vials of the order have been filled by an automatic pill counter. The system uses RFID information to divert vials off the conveyor into the conveyor holding loop if all vials of the multi-vial order have not been filled. The system is adapted to divert the vials of the multi-vial order out of the holding loop when all vials of the multi-vial order have been filled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Atin Kapadia, Michael Mahar, Anu Payyapilly, Andrew Bihnam
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Publication number: 20180257875Abstract: An automated method and system for distributing prescription vials from upstream locations of a pharmacy to various downstream destinations using a stacked configuration of outbound lanes so that vials will enter the first outbound lane that is not blocked. The distribution table of the present invention has a lower portion having outbound lanes and an upper portion having outbound lanes and where the table is adapted to move vials in a loop pattern around the lower and upper portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: Michael Mahar
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Patent number: 10062455Abstract: A pharmaceutical order verification system and method for an automated pharmacy system is disclosed. A computerized line control application controls a dispensing line, facilitates automated dispensing of drugs into vials, and collects and records data for dispensed drug as well as each verification step performed by a pharmacist. In an example embodiment, pharmacist verification occurs in connection with replenishing the drugs in automated tablet counters and in connection with verifying a specified percentage of orders for each automated tablet counter. During the replenishment process, the pharmacist verifies that a replenishment canister has been loaded with the correct drug in the appropriate dosage and strength. During the order verification step, a pharmacist verifies the contents of vial matches the prescription order data.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: HUMANA INC.Inventors: Michael Mahar, Atin Kapadia
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Publication number: 20180211721Abstract: A pharmaceutical order verification system and method for an automated pharmacy system is disclosed. A computerized line control application controls a dispensing line, facilitates automated dispensing of drugs into vials, and collects and records data for dispensed drug as well as each verification step performed by a pharmacist. In an example embodiment, pharmacist verification occurs in connection with replenishing the drugs in automated tablet counters and in connection with verifying a specified percentage of orders for each automated tablet counter. During the replenishment process, the pharmacist verifies that a replenishment canister has been loaded with the correct drug in the appropriate dosage and strength. During the order verification step, a pharmacist verifies the contents of vial matches the prescription order data.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Michael Mahar, Atin Kapadia
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Patent number: 10017331Abstract: An automated method and system for distributing vials to downstream locations in an automated pharmacy. More specifically, the present invention is a conveyor table having two U-shaped configurations for moving vials in a loop until the vials enter an open outbound lane. A barrier portion on the table guides vials from the conveyor table on an outbound lane for transport to a downstream location, such as a packing station. The outbound lane is operationally connected to a lane of stations, and the system is adapted to guide the vials to the first station that is open.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Humana Inc.Inventor: Michael Mahar
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Patent number: 9969563Abstract: An automated method and system for transitioning a bottle from a horizontal belt conveyor to the entrance of an air conveyor, and vice versa, from an air conveyor to a horizontal belt conveyor. An indexer in a circular arrangement moves around 180 degrees clockwise until the bottle drops into the air conveyor (e.g., pneumatic tube). This motion controls the bottle's movement; otherwise, the bottle would free-fall off the conveyor. The indexer rotary device provides control of the vial transition, keeping it vertical so it goes into the tube in a controlled manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2017Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: HUMANA INC.Inventors: Michael Mahar, Toan Trinh
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Publication number: 20180086569Abstract: An automated method and system for transitioning a bottle from a horizontal belt conveyor to the entrance of an air conveyor, and vice versa, from an air conveyor to a horizontal belt conveyor. An indexer in a circular arrangement moves around 180 degrees clockwise until the bottle drops into the air conveyor (e.g., pneumatic tube). This motion controls the bottle's movement; otherwise, the bottle would free-fall off the conveyor. The indexer rotary device provides control of the vial transition, keeping it vertical so it goes into the tube in a controlled manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Michael Mahar, Toan Trinh
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Patent number: 9922171Abstract: A pharmaceutical order verification system and method for an automated pharmacy system is disclosed. A computerized line control application controls a dispensing line, facilitates automated dispensing of drugs into vials, and collects and records data for dispensed drug as well as each verification step performed by a pharmacist. In an example embodiment, pharmacist verification occurs in connection with replenishing the drugs in automated tablet counters and in connection with verifying a specified percentage of orders for each automated tablet counter. During the replenishment process, the pharmacist verifies that a replenishment canister has been loaded with the correct drug in the appropriate dosage and strength. During the order verification step, a pharmacist verifies the contents of vial matches the prescription order data.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Humana Inc.Inventors: Michael Mahar, Atin Kapadia
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Patent number: 9914594Abstract: An automated method and system for distributing vials to downstream locations in an automated pharmacy. More specifically, the present invention is a conveyor table having two U-shaped configurations for moving vials in a loop until the vials enter an open outbound lane. A barrier portion on the table guides vials from the conveyor table on an outbound lane for transport to a downstream location, such as a packing station. The outbound lane is operationally connected to a lane of stations, and the system is adapted to guide the vials to the first station that is open.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Humana Inc.Inventor: Michael Mahar
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Patent number: 9846566Abstract: An automated method and system for a conveyor holding system for holding vials of a multi-vial order in a holding pattern until all vials of the order have been filled by an automatic pill counter. The system uses RFID information to divert vials off the conveyor into the conveyor holding loop if all vials of the multi-vial order have not been filled. The system is adapted to divert the vials of the multi-vial order out of the holding loop when all vials of the multi-vial order have been filled.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: HUMANA INC.Inventors: Atin Kapadia, Michael Mahar, Anu Payyapilly, Andrew Bihnam
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Publication number: 20170327364Abstract: An integrated conveyor line system for placing safety and non-safety caps onto bottles traveling on the same conveyor line. A network of sensors and RFID readers determine the location of bottles and ensure that the right cap is placed on each bottle. The processing system controlling the hardware components instructs the appropriate components to divert bottles to a reject holding queue when the system detects a bottle having the wrong type of cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Michael Mahar, Atin Kapadia
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Patent number: 9802804Abstract: An automated method and system for transitioning a bottle from a horizontal belt conveyor to the entrance of an air conveyor, and vice versa, from an air conveyor to a horizontal belt conveyor. An indexer in a circular arrangement moves around 180 degrees clockwise until the bottle drops into the air conveyor (e.g., pneumatic tube). This motion controls the bottle's movement; otherwise, the bottle would free-fall off the conveyor. The indexer rotary device provides control of the vial transition, keeping it vertical so it goes into the tube in a controlled manner.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Humana Inc.Inventors: Michael Mahar, Toan Trinh
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Patent number: 9776754Abstract: An integrated conveyor line system for placing safety and non-safety caps onto bottles traveling on the same conveyor line. A network of sensors and RFID readers determine the location of bottles and ensure that the right cap is placed on each bottle. The processing system controlling the hardware components instructs the appropriate components to divert bottles to a reject holding queue when the system detects a bottle having the wrong type of cap.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: HUMANA INC.Inventors: Michael Mahar, Atin Kapadia
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Patent number: 9679271Abstract: A system and method for delivering a product such as a pharmacy bottle from a conveyor system to a delivery container via a delivery chute. A sensor is placed at a top opening of the chute to sense for product in the chute area and to provide instructions to complete the delivery order if the chute area is clear.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Humana Inc.Inventors: Prateek Sharma, Sean Guthrie, Toan Trinh, Atin Kapadia, Michael Mahar
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Publication number: 20170109691Abstract: A system and method for delivering a product such as a pharmacy bottle from a conveyor system to a delivery container via a delivery chute. A sensor is placed at a top opening of the chute to sense for product in the chute area and to provide instructions to complete the delivery order if the chute area is clear.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Prateek Sharma, Sean Guthrie, Toan Trinh, Atin Kapadia, Michael Mahar