Patents by Inventor Martin Burri
Martin Burri 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: 10663477Abstract: An automated system and method for storing/retrieving vessel holders is presented. A first storage compartment comprises first storage sections. A first translating mechanism vertically translates one storage section to a loading level for loading holders into the first storage compartment and translates one storage section to a handing-in level for handing in holders to/from an analyzer. A second storage compartment comprises second storage sections. A second translating mechanism vertically translates one second storage sections to a handing-out level and translates one storage section to an unloading level for unloading holders from the second storage compartment. A first transport mechanism comprises a first conveyor for transporting holders from a first storage section at the handing-in level to a handing-over station. A second transport mechanism comprises a second conveyor for transporting holders from the handing-over station to a second storage section at the handing-out level.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Martin Burri, Andreas Eberhart, Akihiro Tanji
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Patent number: 10509049Abstract: A method of operating a laboratory sample distribution system is presented. The method comprises a number of sample container carriers on a transport plane by a number of electro-magnetic actuators. The method is adapted to compensate deviations regarding physical properties of the sample container carriers, the transport plane and the electro-magnetic actuators compared to reference components. A laboratory automation system comprising such a laboratory sample distribution system is also presented.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Achim Sinz, Christian Riether, Norbert Oranth, Martin Burri
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Patent number: 10101349Abstract: A test management system is presented. The system comprises an analyzer to perform tests a sample according to a first set of instructions, a manager module connected to the analyzer, and a first order interface connected to the manager module. The manager module directs activity of the analyzer according to a second set of instructions. The first order interface receives an order for a first analytical test and a second analytical test and transmits the order to the manager module. If the order is for the first analytical test, the test manager module forwards the order directly to the analyzer and the sample is analyzed by the analyzer according to the first set of instructions. If the order is for the second analytical test, the manager module handles the order according to the second set of instructions and generates and transmits secondary test requests to the analyzer.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Sascha Martin Antoni, Martin Burri, Werner Doeppen, Bernhard Eckert, Elke Faatz, Barbara Upmeier, Andreas Woeste, Dieter Roessler, Elena Pfaffenrot
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Publication number: 20180067139Abstract: An automated system and method for storing/retrieving vessel holders is presented. A first storage compartment comprises first storage sections. A first translating mechanism vertically translates one storage section to a loading level for loading holders into the first storage compartment and translates one storage section to a handing-in level for handing in holders to/from an analyzer. A second storage compartment comprises second storage sections. A second translating mechanism vertically translates one second storage sections to a handing-out level and translates one storage section to an unloading level for unloading holders from the second storage compartment. A first transport mechanism comprises a first conveyor for transporting holders from a first storage section at the handing-in level to a handing-over station. A second transport mechanism comprises a second conveyor for transporting holders from the handing-over station to a second storage section at the handing-out level.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Martin Burri, Andreas Eberhart, Akihiro Tanji
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Patent number: 9846169Abstract: An automated system and method for storing/retrieving vessel holders is presented. A first storage compartment comprises first storage sections. A first translating mechanism vertically translates one storage section to a loading level for loading holders into the first storage compartment and translates one storage section to a handing-in level for handing in holders to/from an analyzer. A second storage compartment comprises second storage sections. A second translating mechanism vertically translates one second storage sections to a handing-out level and translates one storage section to an unloading level for unloading holders from the second storage compartment. A first transport mechanism comprises a first conveyor for transporting holders from a first storage section at the handing-in level to a handing-over station. A second transport mechanism comprises a second conveyor for transporting holders from the handing-over station to a second storage section at the handing-out level.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Martin Burri, Andreas Eberhart, Akihiro Tanji
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Patent number: 9753046Abstract: A system and method for locating sample vessels are presented. The system comprises a holder having an array of positions for holding sample vessels. An information tag is attached to the holder for storing and/or retrieving machine-readable information related to the positions of sample vessels with respect to the array of positions. The system further comprises a handheld device capable of reading information on the information tag. The handheld device has an input for inputting information related to a to-be-located sample vessel and an output for outputting a position of the to-be-located sample vessel with respect to the array of positions based on information stored in the information tag. The method comprises inputting information related to a to-be-located sample vessel into the handheld device, reading information stored in the holder's information tag with the handheld device; and outputting a position of the to-be-located sample vessel.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Martin Burri, Andreas Eberhart, Akihiro Tanji
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Publication number: 20170184622Abstract: A method of operating a laboratory sample distribution system is presented. The method comprises a number of sample container carriers on a transport plane by a number of electro-magnetic actuators. The method is adapted to compensate deviations regarding physical properties of the sample container carriers, the transport plane and the electro-magnetic actuators compared to reference components. A laboratory automation system comprising such a laboratory sample distribution system is also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Achim Sinz, Christian Riether, Norbert Oranth, Martin Burri
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Publication number: 20170067922Abstract: A test management system is presented. The system comprises an analyzer to perform tests a sample according to a first set of instructions, a manager module connected to the analyzer, and a first order interface connected to the manager module. The manager module directs activity of the analyzer according to a second set of instructions. The first order interface receives an order for a first analytical test and a second analytical test and transmits the order to the manager module. If the order is for the first analytical test, the test manager module forwards the order directly to the analyzer and the sample is analyzed by the analyzer according to the first set of instructions. If the order is for the second analytical test, the manager module handles the order according to the second set of instructions and generates and transmits secondary test requests to the analyzer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Sascha Martin Antoni, Martin Burri, Werner Doeppen, Bernhard Eckert, Elke Faatz, Barbara Upmeier, Andreas Woeste, Dieter Roessler, Elena Pfaffenrot
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Publication number: 20150260744Abstract: A system and method for locating sample vessels are presented. The system comprises a holder having an array of positions for holding sample vessels. An information tag is attached to the holder for storing and/or retrieving machine-readable information related to the positions of sample vessels with respect to the array of positions. The system further comprises a handheld device capable of reading information on the information tag. The handheld device has an input for inputting information related to a to-be-located sample vessel and an output for outputting a position of the to-be-located sample vessel with respect to the array of positions based on information stored in the information tag. The method comprises inputting information related to a to-be-located sample vessel into the handheld device, reading information stored in the holder's information tag with the handheld device; and outputting a position of the to-be-located sample vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Martin Burri, Andreas Eberhart, Akihiro Tanji
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Patent number: 9076120Abstract: A system and method for locating sample vessels are presented. The system comprises a holder having an array of positions for holding sample vessels. An information tag is attached to the holder for storing and/or retrieving machine-readable information related to the positions of sample vessels with respect to the array of positions. The system further comprises a handheld device capable of reading information on the information tag. The handheld device has an input for inputting information related to a to-be-located sample vessel and an output for outputting a position of the to-be-located sample vessel with respect to the array of positions based on information stored in the information tag. The method comprises inputting information related to a to-be-located sample vessel into the handheld device, reading information stored in the holder's information tag with the handheld device; and outputting a position of the to-be-located sample vessel.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Martin Burri, Andreas Eberhart, Akihiro Tanji
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Publication number: 20140110480Abstract: A system and method for locating sample vessels are presented. The system comprises a holder having an array of positions for holding sample vessels. An information tag is attached to the holder for storing and/or retrieving machine-readable information related to the positions of sample vessels with respect to the array of positions. The system further comprises a handheld device capable of reading information on the information tag. The handheld device has an input for inputting information related to a to-be-located sample vessel and an output for outputting a position of the to-be-located sample vessel with respect to the array of positions based on information stored in the information tag. The method comprises inputting information related to a to-be-located sample vessel into the handheld device, reading information stored in the holder's information tag with the handheld device; and outputting a position of the to-be-located sample vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Martin Burri, Andreas Eberhart, Akihiro Tanji
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Publication number: 20140109527Abstract: An automated system and method for storing/retrieving vessel holders is presented. A first storage compartment comprises first storage sections. A first translating mechanism vertically translates one storage section to a loading level for loading holders into the first storage compartment and translates one storage section to a handing-in level for handing in holders to/from an analyzer. A second storage compartment comprises second storage sections. A second translating mechanism vertically translates one second storage sections to a handing-out level and translates one storage section to an unloading level for unloading holders from the second storage compartment. A first transport mechanism comprises a first conveyor for transporting holders from a first storage section at the handing-in level to a handing-over station. A second transport mechanism comprises a second conveyor for transporting holders from the handing-over station to a second storage section at the handing-out level.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Martin Burri, Andreas Eberhart, Akihiro Tanji
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Patent number: 8303912Abstract: The present invention concerns sample pick-up and metering devices, analytical test systems for determining an analyte in a sample liquid and their use for this purpose and methods for determining an analyte in a sample liquid. They comprise or use a sample pick-up and metering device according to the invention which consists of a support and a metering element integrated into the support for taking up a defined volume of sample liquid and a closed liquid compartment located on the support which contains a defined volume of a liquid where the liquid compartment on the support can be opened.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Claudius Burkhardt, Martin Burri, Vuk Siljegovic
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Publication number: 20070036684Abstract: The present invention concerns sample pick-up and metering devices, analytical test systems for determining an analyte in a sample liquid and their use for this purpose and methods for determining an analyte in a sample liquid. They comprise or use a sample pick-up and metering device according to the invention which consists of a support and a metering element integrated into the support for taking up a defined volume of sample liquid and a closed liquid compartment located on the support which contains a defined volume of a liquid where the liquid compartment on the support can be opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Claudius Burkhardt, Martin Burri, Vuk Siljegovic
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Publication number: 20050224629Abstract: The invention relates to an insulation stripping device comprising an essentially tubular cable guide whose inside diameter can be continuously adjusted thereby enabling it to be adapted to different cable diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2003Publication date: October 13, 2005Inventor: Martin Burri
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Patent number: 6521183Abstract: An automatic analyzer system including transport means for moving sample racks within the system. In order to simplify and reduce the cost of the means for transporting the sample racks the system comprises (a) a rack supply unit capable of containing sample racks, said rack supply unit including (a.1) a rack input device for introducing sample racks into the rack supply unit, (a.2) a rack output device for removing sample racks from the rack supply unit, (a.3) a buffer unit for storing unprocessed racks before they are transferred from said rack supply unit to a position corresponding to an analyzer unit, and for storing also already processed racks which contain samples having a probability of being reexamined, and (a.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Roche Diagnostics CorporationInventors: Martin Burri, Leo Schwerzmann