Patents by Inventor Robert A. Sobie
Robert A. Sobie 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: 11600163Abstract: Methods and apparatus for detecting the retention of a car key by a customer after return of a rental car are disclosed. A plurality of RFID tags having a common identifier are attached to the rental car keys. The shuttle bus or other facility exit is equipped with a detection portal configured to detect a RFID tag having the common identifier and provide a signal upon detection of the RFID tag to a monitor that provides an alert upon receipt of the signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Inventors: Robert Sobie, Graham Ross
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Patent number: 11478148Abstract: Infusion pumps having a fluid pump and a processor are disclosed. The processor is configured to transmit a signal to make a medical facility network aware that the infusion pump is within a wireless network range of a medical treatment area of a medical facility, receive a request for device identity information specific to the infusion pump, transmit the device identity information specific to the infusion pump, receive, if the infusion pump is authenticated by the medical facility network, an initialization signal from the medical facility network, wherein the initialization signal causes initialization of the infusion pump within the medical treatment area, receive, from a sensor via the medical facility network after receiving the initialization signal, a measurement, and control the adjustable rate of the fluid pump based at least in part on the measurement. Systems having infusion pumps are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.Inventor: Robert A. Sobie
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Publication number: 20210127971Abstract: Infusion pumps having a fluid pump and a processor are disclosed. The processor is configured to transmit a signal to make a medical facility network aware that the infusion pump is within a wireless network range of a medical treatment area of a medical facility, receive a request for device identity information specific to the infusion pump, transmit the device identity information specific to the infusion pump, receive, if the infusion pump is authenticated by the medical facility network, an initialization signal from the medical facility network, wherein the initialization signal causes initialization of the infusion pump within the medical treatment area, receive, from a sensor via the medical facility network after receiving the initialization signal, a measurement, and control the adjustable rate of the fluid pump based at least in part on the measurement. Systems having infusion pumps are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventor: Robert A. SOBIE
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Publication number: 20200286363Abstract: Methods and apparatus for detecting the retention of a car key by a customer after return of a rental car are disclosed. A plurality of RFID tags having a common identifier are attached to the rental car keys. The shuttle bus or other facility exit is equipped with a detection portal configured to detect a RFID tag having the common identifier and provide a signal upon detection of the RFID tag to a monitor that provides an alert upon receipt of the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Robert Sobie, Graham Ross
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Patent number: 9973736Abstract: A mobile computer workstation includes a base assembly including a plurality of wheels, an adjustable column assembly mounted to the base assembly and adapted to support a computer monitor, and a camera configured to communicate a video signal, the camera being mounted on the workstation such that a line of sight of the camera is directed rearward from the computer monitor. The workstation further includes a computing device stored within the workstation operatively coupled to the camera and the computer monitor. The computing device is configured to determine whether the workstation is moving based on a comparison of a sensed motion of the workstation and a predetermined motion threshold and, in response to the comparison, initiate the camera, receive the video signal from the camera, and display the video signal on the computer monitor.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: TOUCHPOINT MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Carey Roberts, Jeffrey C. Olson, Robert Sobie
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Publication number: 20170286636Abstract: A system includes a database that stores information associated with a patient. The information includes information about at least one medication prescribed to the patient. The database stores at least one photograph of a package containing the medication. A control module in communication with the database receives an indication that a healthcare professional has selected the package containing the medication to be administered to the patient and displays the at least one photograph of the package containing the medication. The control module is configured to receive, from the healthcare professional, confirmation that the at least one photograph matches the package containing the medication as selected to be administered to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2015Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: TOUCHPOINT MEDICAL, INC.Inventor: Robert Sobie
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Patent number: 9775430Abstract: A mobile computer workstation is disclosed and generally includes a base assembly, a power supply, a column assembly, a tray assembly, a monitor support assembly and a tray controller. The power supply can be housed in the base assembly. The column assembly is linearly extensible and extends upward from the base assembly. The column assembly can carry the tray assembly and monitor support assembly. The workstation can be optionally configured with a variety of storage solutions for any of a number of work environments and tasks. The tray assembly can house a computer that is integrated into the workstation. The tray controller provides a measure of security for the workstation by allowing access to the workstation and control over its features only by authorized users.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: TOUCHPOINT MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Fouad Geries Abu-Akel, S. N. K. Gupta Anumalasetty, Christopher M. Radvanyi, Carey Roberts, Robert R. Steele, Karl Haiden, John Zelena, Johnson Lin, Nick Blackburn, Robert Sobie
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Publication number: 20170147785Abstract: A medication system includes a control module that determines when a medication is removed from a central pharmacy or a medication base station. The medication is carried by the healthcare professional and/or placed in a mobile workstation. A remote medication database, separate from a central inventory database associated with the healthcare facility, stores information about a total stock of the medication and respective stock quantities of the medication located in the central pharmacy, in the medication base station, carried by the healthcare professional, and/or placed in the mobile workstation. The total stock and the respective stock quantities are updated by the control module in response to a determination that that medication was removed from the central pharmacy or the medication base station. The control module updates the remote medication database in response to the medication being administered and updates the central inventory database.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: TOUCHPOINT MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: John G. Nackley, Robert Sobie, Jeffrey C. Olson, Graham Ross
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Publication number: 20160015167Abstract: A mobile computer workstation is disclosed and generally includes a base assembly, a power supply, a column assembly, a tray assembly, a monitor support assembly and a tray controller. The power supply can be housed in the base assembly. The column assembly is linearly extensible and extends upward from the base assembly. The column assembly can carry the tray assembly and monitor support assembly. The workstation can be optionally configured with a variety of storage solutions for any of a number of work environments and tasks. The tray assembly can house a computer that is integrated into the workstation. The tray controller provides a measure of security for the workstation by allowing access to the workstation and control over its features only by authorized users.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATIONInventors: Fouad Geries ABU-AKEL, S.N.K. Gupta ANUMALASETTY, Christopher M. RADVANYI, Carey ROBERTS, Robert R. STEELE, Karl HAIDEN, John ZELENA, Johnson LIN, Nick BLACKBURN, Robert SOBIE
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Publication number: 20160006992Abstract: A mobile computer workstation includes a base assembly including a plurality of wheels, an adjustable column assembly mounted to the base assembly and adapted to support a computer monitor, and a camera configured to communicate a video signal, the camera being mounted on the workstation such that a line of sight of the camera is directed rearward from the computer monitor. The workstation further includes a computing device stored within the workstation operatively coupled to the camera and the computer monitor. The computing device is configured to determine whether the workstation is moving based on a comparison of a sensed motion of the workstation and a predetermined motion threshold and, in response to the comparison, initiate the camera, receive the video signal from the camera, and display the video signal on the computer monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATIONInventors: Carey ROBERTS, Jeffrey C. OLSON, Robert SOBIE
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Patent number: 5152020Abstract: According to the present invention, an improved method of anchoring floating waterbed mattress inserts is provided. A vinyl tether is provided which is secured at one end thereof to the floating insert. The other end of the tether is welded to a section of fibre mat which in turn is welded to the bottom of the mattress.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1992Date of Patent: October 6, 1992Inventor: Robert A. Sobie
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Patent number: 5010607Abstract: The present invention provides a damping baffle for damping the wave action in a waterbed mattress. Each baffle is fixed to the mattress, and has an upper and lower chamber designed to provide firmness yet avoid undue stress on the weld between the mattress and baffle. The lower chamber is shorter in height and has a greater number of flow-permitting apertures than the upper chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1990Date of Patent: April 30, 1991Inventor: Robert A. Sobie