Patents by Inventor Robert Andrew SOBIE

Robert Andrew 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).

  • Publication number: 20230079995
    Abstract: A system and method assigning a medical device to a medical facility is disclosed. Responsive to determining that a wireless connection being formed between a medical device and a wireless communication device inside a medical treatment area, a determination is made that the medical device moved into the medical treatment area and a determination is made as to whether the medical device is currently in an existing inventory associated with the medical facility. When the medical device is not determined to be within the inventory, device identity information is automatically obtained from the medical device and a new medical device record is created for the medical device and stored in the inventory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Andrew SOBIE, III
  • Patent number: 11507921
    Abstract: A system and method for assigning a medical device to a patient is disclosed. A method includes determining, responsive to determining that a wireless connection is formed between a first wireless communication device of a medical device and a second wireless communication device inside a medical treatment area currently associated with a patient of a medical facility, that the medical device moved into the medical treatment area currently associated with the patient, automatically, responsive to detecting that the medical device moved into to the medical treatment area associated with the patient, obtaining device identity information from the medical device, and updating, based on the obtained device identity information, a patient record of the patient currently associated with the treatment area to reflect that the medical device has been assigned to the patient currently associated with the treatment area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Sobie
  • Patent number: 10931522
    Abstract: A method for integrating a medical device into a medical facility network by equipping the medical device with wireless communication device is disclosed. The medical device is provided into a medical treatment area within wireless range of the medical facility network. The medical facility network is configured to detect the medical device upon entry into the medical treatment area, and then recognize or authenticate the medical device. The medical facility network is configured to thereafter transmit an initialization signal to the medical device. A system for integrating medical devices, a medical device capable of integration, and a medical facility network are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Sobie
  • Publication number: 20200401992
    Abstract: A system and method for assigning a medical device to a patient is disclosed. A method includes determining, responsive to determining that a wireless connection is formed between a first wireless communication device of a medical device and a second wireless communication device inside a medical treatment area currently associated with a patient of a medical facility, that the medical device moved into the medical treatment area currently associated with the patient, automatically, responsive to detecting that the medical device moved into to the medical treatment area associated with the patient, obtaining device identity information from the medical device, and updating, based on the obtained device identity information, a patient record of the patient currently associated with the treatment area to reflect that the medical device has been assigned to the patient currently associated with the treatment area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Andrew SOBIE, III
  • Patent number: 10769580
    Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling inventory in a medical facility include providing a medical device into a medical treatment area within a wireless range of a medical facility network and automatically identifying the medical device upon introduction into the medical treatment area. Patient records are automatically updated to reflect that the medical device has been assigned to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Sobie
  • Publication number: 20190132200
    Abstract: A method for integrating a medical device into a medical facility network by equipping the medical device with wireless communication device is disclosed. The medical device is provided into a medical treatment area within wireless range of the medical facility network. The medical facility network is configured to detect the medical device upon entry into the medical treatment area, and then recognize or authenticate the medical device. The medical facility network is configured to thereafter transmit an initialization signal to the medical device. A system for integrating medical devices, a medical device capable of integration, and a medical facility network are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventor: Robert Andrew SOBIE
  • Patent number: 10212032
    Abstract: A method for integrating a medical device into a medical facility network by equipping the medical device with wireless communication device is disclosed. The medical device is provided into a medical treatment area within wireless range of the medical facility network. The medical facility network is configured to detect the medical device upon entry into the medical treatment area, and then recognize or authenticate the medical device. The medical facility network is configured to thereafter transmit an initialization signal to the medical device. A system for integrating medical devices, a medical device capable of integration, and a medical facility network are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Sobie
  • Publication number: 20170134221
    Abstract: A method for integrating a medical device into a medical facility network by equipping the medical device with wireless communication device is disclosed. The medical device is provided into a medical treatment area within wireless range of the medical facility network. The medical facility network is configured to detect the medical device upon entry into the medical treatment area, and then recognize or authenticate the medical device. The medical facility network is configured to thereafter transmit an initialization signal to the medical device. A system for integrating medical devices, a medical device capable of integration, and a medical facility network are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Sobie
  • Patent number: 9585562
    Abstract: A method for integrating a medical device into a medical facility network by equipping the medical device with wireless communication device is disclosed. The medical device is provided into a medical treatment area within wireless range of the medical facility network. The medical facility network is configured to detect the medical device upon entry into the medical treatment area. The medical facility network is configured to thereafter transmit an initialization signal to the medical device. A system for integrating medical devices, a medical device capable of integration, and a medical facility network are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Sobie
  • Publication number: 20150205923
    Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling inventory in a medical facility include providing a medical device into a medical treatment area within a wireless range of a medical facility network and automatically identifying the medical device upon introduction into the medical treatment area. Patient records are automatically updated to reflect that the medical device has been assigned to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventor: Robert Andrew SOBIE
  • Patent number: 8996393
    Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling inventory in a medical facility include providing a medical device into a medical treatment area within a wireless range of a medical facility network and automatically identifying the medical device upon introduction into the medical treatment area. Patient records are automatically updated to reflect that the medical device has been assigned to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Carefusion 303, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Sobie
  • Publication number: 20100138524
    Abstract: A method for integrating a medical device into a medical facility network by equipping the medical device with wireless communication device is disclosed. The medical device is provided into a medical treatment area within wireless range of the medical facility network. The medical facility network is configured to detect the medical device upon entry into the medical treatment area. The medical facility network is configured to thereafter transmit an initialization signal to the medical device. A system for integrating medical devices, a medical device capable of integration, and a medical facility network are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Sobie
  • Publication number: 20100138238
    Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling inventory in a medical facility include providing a medical device into a medical treatment area within a wireless range of a medical facility network and automatically identifying the medical device upon introduction into the medical treatment area. Patient records are automatically updated to reflect that the medical device has been assigned to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Andrew SOBIE