Patents by Inventor Michael K. RAHILLY
Michael K. RAHILLY 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: 20240159082Abstract: A latch is configured to be affixed to an inner portion of a door to an enclosure and to engage a catch attached to an inner portion of the enclosure when the door is in a closed position/A housing is affixed to an outer portion of the door and includes a memory device and a latch controller configured to detect when the latch is no longer within a proximity of the catch. The controller is configured to electronically open the latch to open the access door. The housing also includes an emergency access portal aligned with and providing access through the access door by an instrument to at least the catch to engage the catch and release the access door. The latch controller detects that the latch is no longer within the predetermined proximity of the catch and registers the opening of the latch in the memory device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Elaheh ALIZADEHBIRJANDI, Mustafa YUSUFI, Michael K. RAHILLY, Bob REENTS, Thi Q. HO
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Publication number: 20240078510Abstract: A mobile smart container system comprises a housing, an access component configured to secure access to a compartment within the housing when in a closed position, a communication interface configured to wirelessly receive a request to access the compartment, a perceivable output device, an electromechanical latch configured to engage with the access component to releasably lock the access component in the closed position, and a processor. The processor receives and authenticates the request to access the compartment and, in response to receiving and authenticating the request, activates the electromechanical latch to unlock the access component to make the compartment accessible, and outputs, upon actuation of the electromechanical latch, an alert via the perceivable output device to identify the smart container system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Michael K. RAHILLY, Brendan John BURGESS, Ramkumar SUBRAMANIAN, Mustafa YUSUFI, Monica WYLY
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Patent number: 11913251Abstract: A access control system includes a catch configured to be affixed to an inner portion of an enclosure, a latch configured to engage the catch when the catch is attached to the enclosure and an access door of the enclosure is in a closed position. The access control system is configured to detect, using one or more sensors, when the latch is within a predetermined proximity of the catch, and responsive to detecting that the latch is not within the predetermined proximity of the catch, determine whether an authorized credential was received via a communication interface to open the latch, and when the authorized credential was received, register an authorized opening of the latch in a memory device, and when the authorized credential was not received, register an the unauthorized opening of the latch in the memory device and enter an alert state.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Elaheh Alizadehbirjandi, Mustafa Yusufi, Michael K. Rahilly, Bob Reents, Thi Q. Ho
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Publication number: 20230410045Abstract: Systems and methods for providing automated inventory management of medicine and healthcare items stored within bins in care facilities are disclosed. A method includes providing an interactive storage device for attaching to a bin, and outputting, via an audiovisual element, a visual representation of a local inventory of the bin, receiving a user input, determining a change to the local inventory according to the user input, updating the local inventory in a non-volatile data store according to the change, synchronizing the local inventory with one or more nodes via a communication interface, and receiving, from the one or more nodes via the communication interface, periodic updates for a local cache comprising locations and inventories of one or more remote bins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Michael K. RAHILLY, Brendan John BURGESS, Ramkumar SUBRAMANIAN, Mustafa YUSUFI, Monica WYLY
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Patent number: 11816634Abstract: A mobile smart container system comprises a housing, an access component configured to secure access to a compartment within the housing when in a closed position, a communication interface configured to wirelessly receive a request to access the compartment, a perceivable output device, an electromechanical latch configured to engage with the access component to releasably lock the access component in the closed position, and a processor. The processor receives and authenticates the request to access the compartment and, in response to receiving and authenticating the request, activates the electromechanical latch to unlock the access component to make the compartment accessible, and outputs, upon actuation of the electromechanical latch, an alert via the perceivable output device to identify the smart container system.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Michael K. Rahilly, Brendan John Burgess, Ramkumar Subramanian, Mustafa Yusufi, Monica Wyly
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Patent number: 11681985Abstract: Systems and methods for providing automated inventory management of medicine and healthcare items stored within bins in care facilities are disclosed. A method includes providing an interactive storage device for attaching to a bin, and outputting, via an audiovisual element, a visual representation of a local inventory of the bin, receiving a user input, determining a change to the local inventory according to the user input, updating the local inventory in a non-volatile data store according to the change, synchronizing the local inventory with one or more nodes via a communication interface, and receiving, from the one or more nodes via the communication interface, periodic updates for a local cache comprising locations and inventories of one or more remote bins.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Michael K. Rahilly, Brendan John Burgess, Ramkumar Subramanian, Mustafa Yusufi, Monica Wyly
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Publication number: 20230036875Abstract: A mobile smart container system comprises a housing, an access component configured to secure access to a compartment within the housing when in a closed position, a communication interface configured to wirelessly receive a request to access the compartment, a perceivable output device, an electromechanical latch configured to engage with the access component to releasably lock the access component in the closed position, and a processor. The processor receives and authenticates the request to access the compartment and, in response to receiving and authenticating the request, activates the electromechanical latch to unlock the access component to make the compartment accessible, and outputs, upon actuation of the electromechanical latch, an alert via the perceivable output device to identify the smart container system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Michael K. RAHILLY, Brendan John BURGESS, Ramkumar SUBRAMANIAN, Mustafa YUSUFI, Monica WYLY
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Publication number: 20220341216Abstract: A access control system includes a catch configured to be affixed to an inner portion of an enclosure, a latch configured to engage the catch when the catch is attached to the enclosure and an access door of the enclosure is in a closed position. The access control system is configured to detect, using one or more sensors, when the latch is within a predetermined proximity of the catch, and responsive to detecting that the latch is not within the predetermined proximity of the catch, determine whether an authorized credential was received via a communication interface to open the latch, and when the authorized credential was received, register an authorized opening of the latch in a memory device, and when the authorized credential was not received, register an the unauthorized opening of the latch in the memory device and enter an alert state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Elaheh ALIZADEHBIRJANDI, Mustafa YUSUFI, Michael K. RAHILLY, Bob REENTS, Thi Q. HO
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Patent number: 11468404Abstract: A bin assembly, bin identification system and method are disclosed. A container bin assembly includes a bin body, a latching mechanism, and controller. A method includes receiving, via a communication interface, an authenticated request to access the smart container, actuating an electromechanical latch to disengage a fastening hook, thereby initiating a mechanical movement of an access component to make an internal compartment accessible, outputting, via an audiovisual element, an alert to identify the container, confirming that the electromechanical latch has re-engaged with the fastening hook, thereby securing the internal compartment, determining a change in a local inventory, and updating the local inventory in a non-volatile data store according to the change.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventors: Michael K. Rahilly, Brendan John Burgess, Ramkumar Subramanian, Mustafa Yusufi, Monica Wyly
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Publication number: 20220312961Abstract: A secure receptacle includes within it a vertically-aligned carousel having a plurality of securable containers horizontally disposed around the carousel. Each container includes a securable lid preventing access to the contents of the container, and the vertically-aligned carousel is configured to lock in a secured position. A sensor within the secure receptacle determines a position of the carousel, and a motorized controller rotates the carousel to a requested position. On determining a requested container, the carousel is rotated so that the requested container is moved from a current position to the opening of the secure receptacle, and the securable lid of the requested container is actuated to provide access to its contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Michael K. RAHILLY, Edward Stephen FERNER
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Publication number: 20210383631Abstract: Secure medication storage is described herein. A smart latch includes an actuator, a communication interface, a display, and a processor. The actuator is configured to open and close a latch to secure a door of the enclosure. The processor can be configured to receive a user credential for accessing the enclosure, validate the user credential for accessing the enclosure, trigger the actuator to open the latch, thereby allowing the door to be opened, and trigger the actuator to close the latch after detecting that the door is closed, thereby securing the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Michael K. RAHILLY, Brendan John BURGESS, Ramkumar SUBRAMANIAN, Mustafa YUSUFI, Monica WYLY
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Publication number: 20210304135Abstract: Systems and methods for providing automated inventory management of medicine and healthcare items stored within bins in care facilities are disclosed. A method includes providing an interactive storage device for attaching to a bin, and outputting, via an audiovisual element, a visual representation of a local inventory of the bin, receiving a user input, determining a change to the local inventory according to the user input, updating the local inventory in a non-volatile data store according to the change, synchronizing the local inventory with one or more nodes via a communication interface, and receiving, from the one or more nodes via the communication interface, periodic updates for a local cache comprising locations and inventories of one or more remote bins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Michael K. RAHILLY, Brendan John BURGESS, Ramkumar SUBRAMANIAN, Mustafa YUSUFI, Monica WYLY
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Publication number: 20210201256Abstract: A bin assembly, bin identification system and method are disclosed. A container bin assembly includes a bin body, a latching mechanism, and controller. A method includes receiving, via a communication interface, an authenticated request to access the smart container, actuating an electromechanical latch to disengage a fastening hook, thereby initiating a mechanical movement of an access component to make an internal compartment accessible, outputting, via an audiovisual element, an alert to identify the container, confirming that the electromechanical latch has re-engaged with the fastening hook, thereby securing the internal compartment, determining a change in a local inventory, and updating the local inventory in a non-volatile data store according to the change.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Michael K. RAHILLY, Brendan John BURGESS, Ramkumar SUBRAMANIAN, Mustafa YUSUFI, Monica WYLY