Patents by Inventor James D. Hause

James D. Hause 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).

  • Sample handling system
    Patent number: 6588625
    Abstract: A sample handling system includes a loading rack for receiving carriers with a plurality of test tubes holding samples. A robotic device transports a carrier with the samples to a positioner that moves the tubes within the carrier into an aspiration position. After aspiration, the robotic device returns the carrier to the loading rack. The system provides for handling of stat samples and automatic retesting of samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Robert P. Luoma, II, David C. Arnquist, James D. Hause
  • Sample handling system
    Publication number: 20020169518
    Abstract: A sample handling system includes a loading rack for receiving carriers with a plurality of test tubes holding samples. A robotic device transports a carrier with the samples to a positioner that moves the tubes within the carrier into an aspiration position. After aspiration, the robotic device returns the carrier to the loading rack. The system provides for handling of stat samples and automatic retesting of samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Robert P. Luoma, David C. Arnquist, James D. Hause