Patents by Inventor Mahmoud Janbakhsh
Mahmoud Janbakhsh 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: 11226280Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for automated slide assessments made in conjunction with digital image-based microscopy. Automated methods of acquiring patient information and specimen information from prepared slides, and digitally linking such information into patient-tagged specimen data, are provided. Also provided are methods that include automatically identifying an optimal area for morphological assessment of a blood smear on a hematological slide, including methods for triggering the analysis of such an area, e.g., using an automated digital image-based hematology system. The present disclosure also provides devices, systems and computer readable media for use in performing processes of the herein described methods.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Svitlana Y. Berezhna, Rene Nieves Alicea, Kam Lin Wong, Damian John Verdnik, Leigh Whiting, Mahmoud Janbakhsh
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Publication number: 20210123839Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for the automated control of aspects of slide preparation in an automated slide preparation instrument. Aspects of the methods include automated assessments of reagent amounts, quality and performance as well as automated adjustments of reagents based on such assessments, including the adjustment of reagent amounts, e.g., as present in reagent baths, the adjustment of reagent compositions and the replacement of reagents. Devices and systems useful in performing the described methods are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Svitlana Y. Berezhna, Mahmoud Janbakhsh, Ema C. Olah, Robert Langsner
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Patent number: 10983305Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for automatically focusing a microscope on a specimen and collecting a focused image of the specimen are provided. Aspects of the methods include detecting the presence of a substrate in a microscope, determining whether the substrate is in a correct orientation for imaging, focusing the microscope on a specimen that is placed on the substrate, and collecting one or more images of the specimen. Systems and devices for carrying out the subject methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Trevor David Shields, Robert John Fahey, Damian J. Verdnik, Svitlana Y. Berezhna, Mahmoud Janbakhsh, Koshy T. Chacko
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Patent number: 10871426Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for the automated control of aspects of slide preparation in an automated slide preparation instrument. Aspects of the methods include automated assessments of reagent amounts, quality and performance as well as automated adjustments of reagents based on such assessments, including the adjustment of reagent amounts, e.g., as present in reagent baths, the adjustment of reagent compositions and the replacement of reagents. Devices and systems useful in performing the described methods are also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Svitlana Y. Berezhna, Mahmoud Janbakhsh, Ema C. Olah, Robert Langsner
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Publication number: 20200309802Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include systems and methods. According to certain embodiments, provided is an integrated analysis system that includes a first module including a sample analysis component and a first internal container conveyor system. The integrated analysis system further includes a second module including a second internal container conveyor system. The first and second modules are positioned adjacent each other such that the first and second internal container conveyor systems are aligned and adapted to transport containers from the first module to the second module. Also provided are methods of analyzing and preparing samples (e.g., blood and body fluid samples), as well as components that find use within the analysis systems of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Roger W. Accurso, Jiong Wu, Richard G. Kendall, James A. Janik, Ronald J. Shanafelter, Robert Fahey, Svitlana Y. Berezhna, Trevor David Shields, Mahmoud Janbakhsh, Daryl Wong, Jorge Haro, Michael J. Kennedy
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Patent number: 10648995Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include systems and methods. According to certain embodiments, provided is an integrated analysis system that includes a first module including a sample analysis component and a first internal container conveyor system. The integrated analysis system further includes a second module including a second internal container conveyor system. The first and second modules are positioned adjacent each other such that the first and second internal container conveyor systems are aligned and adapted to transport containers from the first module to the second module. Also provided are methods of analyzing and preparing samples (e.g., blood and body fluid samples), as well as components that find use within the analysis systems of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Roger W. Accurso, Jiong Wu, Richard G. Kendall, James A. Janik, Ronald J. Shanafelter, Robert Fahey, Svitlana Y. Berezhna, Trevor D. Shields, Mahmoud Janbakhsh, Daryl Wong, Jorge Haro, Michael J. Kennedy
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Publication number: 20200003990Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for automatically focusing a microscope on a specimen and collecting a focused image of the specimen are provided. Aspects of the methods include detecting the presence of a substrate in a microscope, determining whether the substrate is in a correct orientation for imaging, focusing the microscope on a specimen that is placed on the substrate, and collecting one or more images of the specimen. Systems and devices for carrying out the subject methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Trevor David Shields, Robert John Fahey, Damian J. Verdnik, Svitlana Y. Berezhna, Mahmoud Janbakhsh, Koshy T. Chacko
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Publication number: 20190301999Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for automated slide assessments made in conjunction with digital image-based microscopy. Automated methods of acquiring patient information and specimen information from prepared slides, and digitally linking such information into patient-tagged specimen data, are provided. Also provided are methods that include automatically identifying an optimal area for morphological assessment of a blood smear on a hematological slide, including methods for triggering the analysis of such an area, e.g., using an automated digital image-based hematology system. The present disclosure also provides devices, systems and computer readable media for use in performing processes of the herein described methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Svitlana Y. Berezhna, Rene Nieves Alicea, Kam Lin Wong, Damian John Verdnik, Leigh Whiting, Mahmoud Janbakhsh
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Patent number: 10393997Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for automatically focusing a microscope on a specimen and collecting a focused image of the specimen are provided. Aspects of the methods include detecting the presence of a substrate in a microscope, determining whether the substrate is in a correct orientation for imaging, focusing the microscope on a specimen that is placed on the substrate, and collecting one or more images of the specimen. Systems and devices for carrying out the subject methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Trevor David Shields, Robert John Fahey, Damian John Verdnik, Svitlana Y. Berezhna, Mahmoud Janbakhsh, Koshy Thekkadathu Chacko
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Patent number: 10345218Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for automated slide assessments made in conjunction with digital image-based microscopy. Automated methods of acquiring patient information and specimen information from prepared slides, and digitally linking such information into patient-tagged specimen data, are provided. Also provided are methods that include automatically identifying an optimal area for morphological assessment of a blood smear on a hematological slide, including methods for triggering the analysis of such an area, e.g., using an automated digital image-based hematology system. The present disclosure also provides devices, systems and computer readable media for use in performing processes of the herein described methods.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Svitlana Y. Berezhna, Rene Nieves Alicea, Kam Lin Wong, Damian John Verdnik, Leigh Whiting, Mahmoud Janbakhsh
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Publication number: 20180156713Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for automated slide assessments made in conjunction with digital image-based microscopy. Automated methods of acquiring patient information and specimen information from prepared slides, and digitally linking such information into patient-tagged specimen data, are provided. Also provided are methods that include automatically identifying an optimal area for morphological assessment of a blood smear on a hematological slide, including methods for triggering the analysis of such an area, e.g., using an automated digital image-based hematology system. The present disclosure also provides devices, systems and computer readable media for use in performing processes of the herein described methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Svitlana Y. Berezhna, Rene Nieves Alicea, Kam Lin Wong, Damian John Verdnik, Leigh Whiting, Mahmoud Janbakhsh
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Publication number: 20180143111Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for the automated control of aspects of slide preparation in an automated slide preparation instrument. Aspects of the methods include automated assessments of reagent amounts, quality and performance as well as automated adjustments of reagents based on such assessments, including the adjustment of reagent amounts, e.g., as present in reagent baths, the adjustment of reagent compositions and the replacement of reagents. Devices and systems useful in performing the described methods are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Svitlana Y. Berezhna, Mahmoud Janbakhsh, Ema C. Olah, Robert Langsner
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Publication number: 20170176481Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include systems and methods. According to certain embodiments, provided is an integrated analysis system that includes a first module including a sample analysis component and a first internal container conveyor system. The integrated analysis system further includes a second module including a second internal container conveyor system. The first and second modules are positioned adjacent each other such that the first and second internal container conveyor systems are aligned and adapted to transport containers from the first module to the second module. Also provided are methods of analyzing and preparing samples (e.g., blood and body fluid samples), as well as components that find use within the analysis systems of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Roger W. Accurso, Jiong Wu, Richard G. Kendall, James A. Janik, Ronald J. Shanafelter, Roger Tabey, Svitlana Y. Berezhna, Trevor D. Shields, Mahmoud Janbakhsh, Daryl Wong, Jorge Haro, Michael J. Kennedy
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Publication number: 20160238826Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for automatically focusing a microscope on a specimen and collecting a focused image of the specimen are provided. Aspects of the methods include detecting the presence of a substrate in a microscope, determining whether the substrate is in a correct orientation for imaging, focusing the microscope on a specimen that is placed on the substrate, and collecting one or more images of the specimen. Systems and devices for carrying out the subject methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Trevor David Shields, Robert John Fahey, Damian John Verdnik, Svitlana Y. Berezhna, Mahmoud Janbakhsh, Koshy Thekkadathu Chacko
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Patent number: 8902568Abstract: A power supply interface system for a medical device may include a battery compartment and a battery interlocking system. The battery compartment may define at least a first battery area and a second battery area, the first battery area configured to receive a first battery and the second battery area configured to receive a second battery. The battery interlocking system may include a first interlock mechanism including a first locking portion and a first selector. The first locking portion may be configured to move between a locking position and a non-locking position, the locking position substantially preventing removal of the first battery from the first battery area, and the non-locking position not preventing removal of the first battery from the first battery area. The first selector may be configured to move the first locking portion from the locking position to the non-locking position in response to the second battery being received in the second battery area.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Mahmoud Janbakhsh, Mark Jacobus Van Kerkwyk, Himanshu J. Chokshi
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Patent number: 8462911Abstract: When performing nuclear (e.g., SPECT or PET) and CT scans on a patient, a volume cone-beam CT scan is performed using a cone-beam CT X-ray source (20) and an offset flat panel X-ray detector (22). A field of view of the X-ray source overlaps a field of view of two nuclear detector heads (18), and the offset of the X-ray detector (22) minimizes interference with nuclear detector head movement about a rotatable gantry (16). Additionally, a locking mechanism (80) provides automatically locking of the X-ray detector (22) in each of a stowed and operation position, improving safety and CT image quality.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: John F. Vesel, Michael J. Petrillo, Ian Farmer, Mahmoud Janbakhsh, Rizwan Hassan, Paul Hug, Joseph J. Stefan, Marc A. Huber
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Patent number: 8139713Abstract: When performing a patient scan to collect patient data for reconstruction into one or more image volumes, a combination nuclear-radiographic subject imaging device (10) includes first and second detector heads (22a, 22b), which move on respective positionable tracks (14a, 14b). The positionable tracks move on stationary tracks (12) coupled to a rotatable gantry structure (16). Each detector head is rotatably coupled to its positionable track by a rotation arm (24). When a radiographic scan is performed, the first detector head (22a) is rotated so that a radiographic detector (26) mounted to the first detector head (22a) faces the patient, and an X-ray source (28) mounted to the second detector head (22b) also faces the patient, opposite the radiographic detector (26). When a nuclear imaging scan is performed, the detector heads (22a, 22b) are rotated to face the patient during the scan.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventor: Mahmoud Janbakhsh
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Publication number: 20110129061Abstract: When performing a patient scan to collect patient data for reconstruction into one or more image volumes, a combination nuclear-radiographic subject imaging device (10) includes first and second detector heads (22a, 22b), which move on respective positionable tracks (14a, 14b). The positionable tracks move on stationary tracks (12) coupled to a rotatable gantry structure (16). Each detector head is rotatably coupled to its positionable track by a rotation arm (24). When a radiographic scan is performed, the first detector head (22a) is rotated so that a radiographic detector (26) mounted to the first detector head (22a) faces the patient, and an X-ray source (28) mounted to the second detector head (22b) also faces the patient, opposite the radiographic detector (26). When a nuclear imaging scan is performed, the detector heads (22a, 22b) are rotated to face the patient during the scan.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2008Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventor: Mahmoud Janbakhsh
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Patent number: 7904193Abstract: A method for fabricating a facial seal for use in a breathing assistance system is provided. The method includes capturing one or more images of a patient's face. The method further includes translating the one or more images into a set of data representing a three-dimensional structure of at least a portion of the patient's face and fabricating a facial seal to substantially conform to the patient's face based at least on the set of data, including fabricating at least a portion of the facial seal using rapid prototyping or a subtractive manufacturing technique. A method for selecting a facial seal for a breathing assistance system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLCInventor: Mahmoud Janbakhsh
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Patent number: 7861718Abstract: An adjustable mask apparatus for use in a breathing assistance system may include a housing, an adjustment arm, and a locking member. The housing may support a cushion configured to provide a seal against a patient's face. The adjustment arm may include a first end configured for attachment to a head gear, and a second end rotatably coupled to the housing to allow rotation of the adjustment arm to adjust a distance between the first end of the adjustment arm and the patient's head. The locking member may be coupled to the housing and may be configured to secure the adjustment arm in one of a plurality of predetermined rotational positions, each predetermined rotational position comprising a rotational position of the adjustment arm with respect to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2006Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLCInventors: Mahmoud Janbakhsh, Mark Jacobus Van Kerkwyk