Patents by Inventor Yuichiro Ohmae
Yuichiro Ohmae 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: 20180003729Abstract: A sample measurement system may include: a measurement unit that measures a sample in a sample container; a transport unit that transports a rack that can hold sample containers, via the measurement unit; a collection unit that is detachably provided with a tray in which racks can be set, and that collects the rack transported from the measurement unit by the transport unit and sets the rack in the tray; a storage that stores sample identification information, rack identification information, and tray identification information in association with each other; an input part; a display part; and a controller that, in a condition in which the input part receives input of the sample identification information or the rack identification information, causes the display part to display the tray identification information stored in association with the inputted sample identification information or the inputted rack identification information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: SYSMEX CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroo TATSUTANI, Yuichiro OHMAE
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Publication number: 20180002108Abstract: A sample measurement system includes: a measurement unit that measures a sample stored in a sample container; a transport unit that transports a rack capable of holding sample containers via the measurement unit; a first transport-in/transport-out unit and a second transport-in/transport-out unit in each of which racks can be set alongside in a first direction, and that send the set racks to be transported to the measurement unit and receive the racks transported from the measurement unit; and a controller that controls the first transport-in/transport-out unit and the second transport-in/transport-out unit so that the racks are sequentially sent from the first transport-in/transport-out unit and the second transport-in/transport-out unit. The first transport-in/transport-out unit and the second transport-in/transport-out unit are disposed alongside in a second direction crossing the first direction, and each send the racks from one side in the first direction, and receive the racks from the other side.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: SYSMEX CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroo TATSUTANI, Yuichiro OHMAE, Atsushi KUMAGAI
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Publication number: 20170285053Abstract: A measurement system according to one or more embodiments may include a measurement unit that measures a sample contained in a sample container; a transport unit including a first transporter that transports a rack holding sample containers in a longitudinal direction of the rack to the measurement unit, and a second transporter that transports the rack from the measurement unit; and a rack export-import unit that sets racks thereon, that is capable of transferring each of the set racks in a lateral direction of the rack, that exports the rack to the first transporter from one end side of the rack export-import unit, and that imports the rack transported by the second transporter from another end side of the rack export-import unit. The rack export-import unit includes a transfer prevention section that prevents the rack imported from the other end side from being transferred from the one end side.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: SYSMEX CORPORATIONInventors: Yuichiro OHMAE, Hiroo TATSUTANI
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Publication number: 20170254731Abstract: The time period necessary for a staining process is shortened, and the apparatus is downsized. This smear preparation apparatus includes: a staining vessel for storing a staining liquid therein so as to allow a plurality of glass slides each having a sample smeared thereon to be immersed therein; and a transfer unit for holding and transferring each glass slide. The staining vessel includes a plurality of first holders configured to hold the glass slides. The staining vessel is configured such that a plurality of glass slides held by a plurality of the first holders are immersed in the stored staining liquid, and the transfer unit is configured to put in/take out the glass slides one by one with respect to a plurality of the first holders of the staining vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: SYSMEX CORPORATIONInventors: Yuichiro OHMAE, Seiya SHINABE, Kosuke SEKIZUKA
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Publication number: 20160349279Abstract: Transport part transports first sample container to sample aspiration position. Setting part is set second sample container that accommodates sample to be measured with priority over measurement of the sample in first sample container. Nozzle is capable of moving for aspirating sample from first sample container at sample aspiration position, and aspirating the sample from second sample container set in setting part. Detector detects components of the sample aspirated by nozzle. Controller controls transport part such that first sample container moves to position distant from sample aspiration position, when first sample container has been transported to sample aspiration position and when the sample aspiration from the second sample container using the nozzle is required. Controller executes control such that nozzle that has aspirated the sample from second sample container moves above sample aspiration position in state in which first sample container is distant from sample aspiration position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: SYSMEX CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroki KOIKE, Yousuke MATSUI, Go SENDA, Hiroo TATSUTANI, Yuichiro OHMAE, Atsushi KUMAGAI, Tomoyuki ASAHARA
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Patent number: 9417253Abstract: A specimen processing system comprising: a specimen measuring section for measuring specimens accommodated in specimen containers; a transport section for transporting specimen containers to the specimen measuring section; a specimen container collect section for collecting specimen containers; an obtainer for obtaining shape information on specimen containers or state information on specimens accommodated in specimen containers; a supply judger configured for determining whether specimen containers are to be supplied to the specimen measuring section on the basis of the result obtained by the obtainer; and a delivery section for delivering specimen containers, which are determined to be supplied to the specimen measuring section by the supply judger, toward the transport section, and delivering specimen containers, which are determined not to be supplied to the specimen measuring section by the supply judger, toward the specimen container collect section, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: SYSMEX CORPORATIONInventors: Yasuo Yonekura, Yuichiro Ohmae, Tokihiro Kosaka, Takaaki Nagai
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Patent number: 9329196Abstract: To provide a specimen storage device capable of preventing liquid such as immersion oil and the like attached to the specimen plate from leaking to the outside of the rack and capable of enhancing the operation efficiency by automating the supply and discharge of the rack. Provided is a specimen storage device which stores a imaged specimen plate in a bottomed-shaped rack having an opening at an upper part, the specimen storage device including a rack transport mechanism which transports the rack with the opening directed upward, and a specimen transport mechanism which transports the specimen in an up-down direction, wherein the rack transport mechanism transports the rack to a predetermined specimen storage position, and the specimen transport mechanism stores the specimen to the rack positioned at the specimen storage position from above the rack.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: SYSMEX CORPORATIONInventor: Yuichiro Ohmae
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Patent number: 9297823Abstract: A specimen transporter connected to a specimen imaging apparatus, the specimen transporter including a specimen receiving section that receives a specimen plate and a specimen storage section that stores an imaged specimen plate. Specimen transporting sections transport the specimen plate from the specimen receiving section to the specimen imaging apparatus and from the specimen imaging apparatus to the specimen storage section. A control section controls operations of the specimen transporting sections to transport the specimen plate received by the specimen receiving section to the specimen imaging apparatus and transport the imaged specimen plate received from the specimen imaging apparatus to the specimen storage section.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: SYSMEX CORPORATIONInventors: Mitsuo Yamasaki, Hidetaka Hayama, Yuichiro Ohmae, Tomoyuki Asahara, Takaaki Nagai
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Publication number: 20160060046Abstract: A transport apparatus transports sample holder racks. The apparatus employs a first transport unit that moves the rack in a path between two ends of the transport apparatus, a rack sender unit that extends in a first direction that intersects the path, a second transport unit dimensioned parallel to the first transport unit and with the rack sender unit interposed therebetween, which locates the sample container held in the rack at a sample loading position of a measurement device, and a first movable member capable of moving in the first direction between the first and the second transport units. The apparatus has movable portions that alternately stop the rack movement, and push the rack such that optimal movement is achieved whereby the rack moves beyond the rack sender unit to the second transport unit as the first movable member moves in the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Yuichiro OHMAE, Hiroo TATSUTANI, Nobuyoshi YAMAKAWA
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Publication number: 20160061851Abstract: Provided is a test system operable with a simplified structure. A test system includes a test device and a test device each of which transports and tests a sample. The test device includes a master control unit, which performs assignment of samples to the test device and the test device, and control of a transport operation of the sample assigned to the test device. The test device includes a slave control unit, which controls a transport operation of the sample assigned to the test device by the master control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Nobuyoshi YAMAKAWA, Hiroo TATSUTANI, Yuichiro OHMAE
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Patent number: 9157925Abstract: A specimen transporter for transporting a specimen plate to a specimen imaging apparatus, where one side of the smearing pate is a smearing surface. The specimen transporter including a specimen transport section that transports the specimen plate to the specimen imaging apparatus. A posture changing section receives the specimen plate from the specimen imaging apparatus with the smearing surface facing upward, and changes the posture of the specimen plate so that one end side in a longitudinal direction of the received specimen plate is positioned above the other end side. A specimen inserting section inserts the specimen plate, having the changed posture, into a plate storage rack.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: SYSMEX CORPORATIONInventors: Mitsuo Yamasaki, Hidetaka Hayama, Yuichiro Ohmae, Tomoyuki Asahara, Takaaki Nagai
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Patent number: 9103807Abstract: A rack collecting unit including: a transport path capable of transporting a sample rack in a first direction; a transport path capable of transporting the sample rack in a second direction opposite to the first direction; a storing section for storing therein the sample rack; and a transferring section for transferring the sample rack carried onto the transport paths to the storing section.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: SYSMEX CORPORATIONInventors: Nobuhiro Kitagawa, Yuichiro Ohmae
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Patent number: 8864030Abstract: A sample analyzer comprising: a measurement unit for measuring a sample contained in a sample container; a barcode reader; a rotating section; and a controller is disclosed. The controller controls the rotating section and the barcode reader so that the barcode reader repeatedly reads the barcode over the range of a predetermined rotation angle; and obtains identification information of the sample contained in the sample container on the basis of reading results obtained as a result of the repeated reading of the barcode by the barcode reader. Method of obtaining sample identification information and a sample identification information obtaining apparatus are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Sysmex CorporationInventor: Yuichiro Ohmae
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Publication number: 20140093423Abstract: To provide a specimen transporter that can be suitably used by being connected to a specimen imaging apparatus that does not have a function of collecting an imaged specimen plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Sysmex CorporationInventors: Mitsuo YAMASAKI, Hidetaka HAYAMA, Yuichiro OHMAE, Tomoyuki ASAHARA, Takaaki NAGAI
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Publication number: 20140093967Abstract: A specimen transporter for transporting a specimen plate, one side of which is a smearing surface, to a specimen imaging apparatus, the specimen transporter comprising: a specimen transport section that transports the specimen plate to the specimen imaging apparatus; a posture changing section that receives the specimen plate from the specimen imaging apparatus with the smearing surface facing upward, and changes the posture of the specimen plate so that one end side in a longitudinal direction of the received specimen plate is positioned above the other end side; and a specimen inserting section that inserts the specimen plate, which posture is changed, into a plate storage rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Sysmex CorporationInventors: Mitsuo YAMASAKI, Hidetaka HAYAMA, Yuichiro OHMAE, Tomoyuki ASAHARA, Takaaki NAGAI
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Publication number: 20140093425Abstract: To provide a specimen storage device capable of preventing liquid such as immersion oil and the like attached to the specimen plate from leaking to the outside of the rack and capable of enhancing the operation efficiency by automating the supply and discharge of the rack. Provided is a specimen storage device which stores a imaged specimen plate in a bottomed-shaped rack having an opening at an upper part, the specimen storage device including a rack transport mechanism which transports the rack with the opening directed upward, and a specimen transport mechanism which transports the specimen in an up-down direction, wherein the rack transport mechanism transports the rack to a predetermined specimen storage position, and the specimen transport mechanism stores the specimen to the rack positioned at the specimen storage position from above the rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Sysmex CorporationInventor: Yuichiro OHMAE
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Publication number: 20110215149Abstract: A sample analyzer comprising: a measurement unit for measuring a sample contained in a sample container; a barcode reader; a rotating section; and a controller is disclosed. The controller controls the rotating section and the barcode reader so that the barcode reader repeatedly reads the barcode over the range of a predetermined rotation angle; and obtains identification information of the sample contained in the sample container on the basis of reading results obtained as a result of the repeated reading of the barcode by the barcode reader. Method of obtaining sample identification information and a sample identification information obtaining apparatus are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventor: Yuichiro Ohmae
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Patent number: D701972Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Sysmex CorporationInventor: Yuichiro Ohmae
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Patent number: D704348Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Sysmex CorporationInventors: Fumie Shibata, Yuichiro Ohmae, Hidetaka Hayama
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Patent number: D714460Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Sysmex CorporationInventors: Fumie Shibata, Yuichiro Ohmae, Hidetaka Hayama