Patents by Inventor Kevin Hahn
Kevin Hahn 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: 11964731Abstract: A bicycle with an electric pedal assist motor capable of driving a chainring independent of cranks includes wheel speed sensors and crank cadence sensors. The wheel speed sensors and the crank cadence sensors measure wheel speed and crank cadence, respectively, and provide the measured wheel speed and crank cadence to controller of the bicycle. The controller activates motor overdrive based on the measured wheel speed and/or the measured crank cadence.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: SRAM, LLCInventors: Sage Hahn, Brian Jordan, Kevin Wesling
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Publication number: 20230375582Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn, Connor Doolan, Karl Hauke, Guangwei Ji, Tyler Yost
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Patent number: 11668724Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Elemental Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn, Connor Doolan, Karl Hauke, Guangwei Ji, Tyler Yost
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Patent number: 11498725Abstract: A cap assembly includes a base cap, a chemical resistant sheet, and a closure assembly. The closure assembly is configured for carrying the chemical resistant sheet. The closure assembly is mounted in the base cap. The base cap and the closure assembly together define a central cap assembly aperture therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Elemental Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Field, Kevin Hahn, Daniel R. Wiederin
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Patent number: 11493523Abstract: Systems and methods for safe collection and transportation of fluid samples for analysis are described to avoid exposure of hazardous materials to personnel during collection and transfer of samples to laboratory processing equipment. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample module including an enclosure configured to separate a sample from an external environment; a filling station defining a compartment into which the sample module can be received, the filling station configured to direct a fluid sample into the sample module and to rinse fluid connections between the filling station and the sample module prior to decoupling of the sample module from the filling station; and a sample transfer station configured to receive the sample module and to transfer sample from the sample module and direct the sample into a sample container.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Elemental Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Field, Kevin Hahn
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Publication number: 20220163550Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn, Connor Doolan, Karl Hauke, Guangwei Ji, Tyler Yost
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Patent number: 11175297Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Elemental Scientific Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn, Connor Doolan, Karl Hauke, Guangwei Ji, Tyler Yost
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Publication number: 20210033631Abstract: Systems and methods for safe collection and transportation of fluid samples for analysis are described to avoid exposure of hazardous materials to personnel during collection and transfer of samples to laboratory processing equipment. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample module including an enclosure configured to separate a sample from an external environment; a filling station defining a compartment into which the sample module can be received, the filling station configured to direct a fluid sample into the sample module and to rinse fluid connections between the filling station and the sample module prior to decoupling of the sample module from the filling station; and a sample transfer station configured to receive the sample module and to transfer sample from the sample module and direct the sample into a sample container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Michael P. Field, Kevin Hahn
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Publication number: 20200355711Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn, Connor Doolan, Karl Hauke, Guangwei Ji, Tyler Yost
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Patent number: 10684296Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling and dispensing device is described. In an example implementation, the sample identification system includes a sample probe configured to contact a sample positioned within a sample vessel. Further, the sample identification system includes an identifier capture device configured to measure a sample identifier associated with the sample vessel and generate a data signal in response thereto, where the data signal corresponds to an identity of the at least one sample. During operation, the identifier capture device scans a sample holder, a sample vessel, or a table top of the automated sampling and dispensing device to measure the sample identifier and to generate the data signal in response thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC, INC.Inventors: Tyler Yost, David Diaz, Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn
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Publication number: 20200105384Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a sample preparation and analysis system based on detected unique sample identities and locations is described. A method embodiment includes, but is not limited to, storing on a sample analysis information system a sample type and a sample type protocol for execution by a sample preparation system via a sample data manager; storing on the sample analysis information system an association between a unique identifier positioned on a sample container and the sample type with a sample logging manager; identifying the unique identifier at the sample preparation system with an identifier capture device of the sample preparation system; accessing from the sample analysis information system the sample type protocol based on the sample type associated with the unique identifier; and queuing a sampling procedure to execute the sample type protocol based on a sample order assigned to the sample type via the sample data manager.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Michael P. Field, Daniel R. Wiederin, Guosheng Zhang, Kevin Hahn, Liang Zhang, Michael Le, Karl Hauke
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Publication number: 20200105383Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a sample preparation and analysis system based on detected unique sample identities and locations is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample analysis information system communicatively connected with each of a sample data manager, a sample logging manager, and a sample preparation system, wherein the sample data manager stores on the sample analysis information system a sample type with a sample type protocol for execution by the sample preparation system, the sample logging manager assigns the sample type with a unique identifier positioned on a sample container, and the sample preparation system includes an identifier capture device to identify the unique identifier, access the sample type protocol from the sample analysis information system, and execute the sample type protocol responsive to a queue associated with a sample order assigned to the sample type via the sample data manager.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Michael P. Field, Daniel R. Wiederin, Guosheng Zhang, Kevin Hahn, Liang Zhang, Michael Le, Karl Hauke
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Patent number: 10545160Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC, INC.Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn, Connor Doolan, Karl Hauke, Guangwei Ji, Tyler Yost
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Publication number: 20190234974Abstract: An identification system for an automated sampling device is disclosed that includes container identifiers to monitor container contaminate levels independently for each container. The containers can include caps having unique identifiers to monitor cap contaminate levels independent from container contaminate levels. The system can include one or more identifier capture devices configured to detect the container and cap identifiers and generate a data signal in response thereto. The data signal can correspond to an identity of each of the container and the cap to store in conjunction with trace elemental analysis of the fluids within the container to monitor contaminate levels of each container and cap. The container and cap identifiers can be laser-marked directly onto one or more surfaces of the container and the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Jae Seok Lee, Kevin Hahn, Tom Wiederin
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Patent number: 10352952Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling and dispensing device is described. In an example implementation, the sample identification system includes a sample probe configured to contact a sample positioned within a sample vessel. Further, the sample identification system includes an identifier capture device configured to measure a sample identifier associated with the sample vessel and generate a data signal in response thereto, where the data signal corresponds to an identity of the at least one sample. During operation, the identifier capture device scans a sample holder, a sample vessel, or a table top of the automated sampling and dispensing device to measure the sample identifier and to generate the data signal in response thereto.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC, INC.Inventors: Tyler Yost, David Diaz, Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn
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Publication number: 20190137529Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling and dispensing device is described. In an example implementation, the sample identification system includes a sample probe configured to contact a sample positioned within a sample vessel. Further, the sample identification system includes an identifier capture device configured to measure a sample identifier associated with the sample vessel and generate a data signal in response thereto, where the data signal corresponds to an identity of the at least one sample. During operation, the identifier capture device scans a sample holder, a sample vessel, or a table top of the automated sampling and dispensing device to measure the sample identifier and to generate the data signal in response thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Tyler Yost, David Diaz, Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn
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Patent number: 10073106Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling and dispensing device is described. In an example implementation, the sample identification system includes a sample probe configured to contact a sample positioned within a sample vessel. Further, the sample identification system includes an identifier capture device configured to measure a sample identifier associated with the sample vessel and generate a data signal in response thereto, where the data signal corresponds to an identity of the at least one sample. During operation, the identifier capture device scans a sample holder, a sample vessel, or a table top of the automated sampling and dispensing device to measure the sample identifier and to generate the data signal in response thereto.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Elemental Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Tyler Yost, David Diaz, Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn
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Patent number: 9772340Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling and dispensing device is described. In an example implementation, the sample identification system includes a sample probe configured to contact a sample positioned within a sample vessel. Further, the sample identification system includes an identifier capture device configured to measure a sample identifier associated with the sample vessel and generate a data signal in response thereto, where the data signal corresponds to an identity of the at least one sample. During operation, the identifier capture device scans a sample holder, a sample vessel, or a table top of the automated sampling and dispensing device to measure the sample identifier and to generate the data signal in response thereto.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Elemental Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Tyler Yost, David Diaz, Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn
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Publication number: 20170038402Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling device is described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, a sample holder having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of sample vessels therein, the sample holder having one or more corresponding sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder; and an identifier capture device configured to detect the one or more sample holder identifiers positioned proximate to the sample holder and generate a data signal in response thereto, the data signal corresponding to at least an orientation of the sample holder relative to a surface on which the sample holder is positioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn, Connor Doolan, Karl Hauke, Guangwei Ji, Tyler Yost
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Patent number: 9523700Abstract: A sample identification system for an automated sampling and dispensing device is described. In an example implementation, the sample identification system includes a sample probe configured to contact a sample positioned within a sample vessel. Further, the sample identification system includes an identifier capture device configured to measure a sample identifier associated with the sample vessel and generate a data signal in response thereto, where the data signal corresponds to an identity of the at least one sample. During operation, the identifier capture device scans a sample holder, a sample vessel, or a table top of the automated sampling and dispensing device to measure the sample identifier and to generate the data signal in response thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Elemental Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Tyler Yost, David Diaz, Daniel R. Wiederin, Kevin Hahn