Patents by Inventor Vincent F. Pizzi
Vincent F. Pizzi 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: 9946902Abstract: This invention provides a system and apparatus that is able to authenticate and prevent illegal manufacturing and unauthorized operation of disposable bioprocess components. This invention utilizes a ferro-electric random access memory chip (FRAM) chip to store error-correctable information on a RFID tag attached to the disposable bioprocess components, where the error-correctable information is written in sequence into the memory chip, so that the redundant information can remain in the chip when the RFID tag and disposable bioprocess component is gamma-sterilized. Also, this invention includes a method for authenticating the disposable bioprocess component that reduces liability in that a counterfeit poor quality disposable component is not used on the hardware so the user will not file an unjustified complaint.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Corp.Inventors: Manuel Nyffeler, Radislav A. Potyrailo, Vincent F. Pizzi, William G. Morris, Gerard J. Gach, Vijay Singh
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Publication number: 20160379019Abstract: This invention provides a system and apparatus that is able to authenticate and prevent illegal manufacturing and unauthorized operation of disposable bioprocess components. This invention utilizes a ferro-electric random access memory chip (FRAM) chip to store error-correctable information on a RFID tag attached to the disposable bioprocess components, where the error-correctable information is written in sequence into the memory chip, so that the redundant information can remain in the chip when the RFID tag and disposable bioprocess component is gamma-sterilized. Also, this invention includes a method for authenticating the disposable bioprocess component that reduces liability in that a counterfeit poor quality disposable component is not used on the hardware so the user will not file an unjustified complaint.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: MANUEL NYFFELER, RADISLAV A. POTYRAILO, VINCENT F. PIZZI, WILLIAM G. MORRIS, GERARD J. GACH, VIJAY SINGH
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Patent number: 9373008Abstract: This invention provides a system and apparatus that is able to authenticate and prevent illegal manufacturing and unauthorized operation of disposable bioprocess components. This invention utilizes a ferro-electric random access memory chip (FRAM) chip to store error-correctable information on a RFID tag attached to the disposable bioprocess components, where the error-correctable information is written in sequence into the memory chip, so that the redundant information can remain in the chip when the RFID tag and disposable bioprocess component is gamma-sterilized. Also, this invention includes a method for authenticating the disposable bioprocess component that reduces liability in that a counterfeit poor quality disposable component is not used on the hardware so the user will not file an unjustified complaint.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: GE Healthcare Bioscience BioProcess Corp.Inventors: Manuel Nyffeler, Radislav A. Potyrailo, Vincent F. Pizzi, William G. Morris, Gerard J. Gach, Vijay Singh
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Patent number: 8963684Abstract: This invention provides a system and apparatus that is able to authenticate and prevent illegal manufacturing and unauthorized operation of disposable bioprocess components. This invention utilizes a ferro-electric random access memory (FRAM) chip to store error-correctable information on a RFID tag attached to the disposable bioprocess components, where the error-correctable information is written into the memory chip, so that the information can remain in the chip when the RFID tag and disposable bioprocess component is gamma-sterilized. Also, this invention includes a method for authenticating the disposable bioprocess component that reduces liability in that a counterfeit poor quality disposable component is not used on the hardware so the user will not file an unjustified complaint.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences CorpInventors: Manuel Nyffeler, Radislav A. Potyrailo, Vincent F. Pizzi, William G. Morris, Gerard J. Gach, Vijay Singh
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Publication number: 20140076973Abstract: This invention provides a system and apparatus that is able to authenticate and prevent illegal manufacturing and unauthorized operation of disposable bioprocess components. This invention utilizes a ferro-electric random access memory chip (FRAM) chip to store error-correctable information on a RFID tag attached to the disposable bioprocess components, where the error-correctable information is written in sequence into the memory chip, so that the redundant information can remain in the chip when the RFID tag and disposable bioprocess component is gamma-sterilized. Also, this invention includes a method for authenticating the disposable bioprocess component that reduces liability in that a counterfeit poor quality disposable component is not used on the hardware so the user will not file an unjustified complaint.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIO-SCIENCES CORP.Inventors: MANUEL NYFFELER, RADISLAV A. POTYRAILO, VINCENT F. PIZZI, WILLIAM G. MORRIS, GERARD J. GACH, VIJAY SINGH
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Patent number: 8653940Abstract: This invention provides a system and apparatus that is able to authenticate and prevent illegal manufacturing and unauthorized operation of disposable bioprocess components. This invention utilizes a ferro-electric random access memory chip (FRAM) chip to store error-correctable information on a RFID tag attached to the disposable bioprocess components, where the error-correctable information is written in sequence into the memory chip, so that the redundant information can remain in the chip when the RFID tag and disposable bioprocess component is gamma-sterilized. Also, this invention includes a method for authenticating the disposable bioprocess component that reduces liability in that a counterfeit poor quality disposable component is not used on the hardware so the user will not file an unjustified complaint.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Corp.Inventors: Manuel Nyffeler, Radislav A. Potyrailo, Vincent F. Pizzi, William G. Morris, Gerard J. Gach, Vijay Singh
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Patent number: 8587410Abstract: This invention provides a system for operating RFID tags on a single-use connector. The system includes: a first single-use connector configured to receive a first RFID tag and a second single-use connector configured to receive a second RFID tag. The invention also includes a reader placed close to the first RFID tag and the second RFID tag. The reader is configured to: determine if the first RFID tag and the second RFID tag are gamma sterilized; determine if the first RFID tag and the second RFID tag were previously used; determine if the first RFID tag and the second RFID tag are authentic; and determine if the first RFID tag matches with the second RFID tag.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Corp.Inventors: Radislav Potyrailo, Vincent F. Pizzi, Hanno Ehring, Cheryl M. Surman, Klaus Gebauer, Mircea Georgescu
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Patent number: 8468871Abstract: A system for measuring parameters in a container is disclosed. A system for measuring multiple parameters includes a container having a solution, at least one sensor in conjunction with a tag is in proximity to an impedance analyzer and a reader that constitute a measurement device. The at least one sensor is configured to determine at least one parameter of the solution. The tag is configured to provide a digital ID associated with the sensor, where the container is in proximity to the reader and an impedance analyzer. The impedance analyzer is configured to send and receive a given range of frequencies from the sensor, based on the parameter and calculate parameter changes based on the response.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Corp.Inventors: Radislav A. Potyrailo, Vincent F. Pizzi, Hua Wang
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Publication number: 20120206155Abstract: A system for measuring parameters in a container is disclosed. A container has a solution. A protective layer is deposited over at least one sensor and at least one wall of the container, where the protective layer is attached to the wall of the container to form a seal between the container and the at least one sensor. The at least one sensor is configured to have an operable electromagnetic field based on a thickness of the container and the protective layer. The at least one sensor in conjunction with a tag is in proximity to an impedance analyzer and a reader that constitute a measurement device. The at least one sensor is configured to determine at least one parameter of the solution. The tag is configured to provide a digital ID associated with the at least one sensor, where the container is in proximity to the reader and an impedance analyzer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIO-SCIENCES CORP.Inventors: Hua Wang, Radislav A. Potyrailo, Steven T. Rice, Vincent F. Pizzi
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Publication number: 20120001731Abstract: This invention provides a system for operating RFID tags on a single-use connector. The system includes: a first single-use connector configured to receive a first RFID tag and a second single-use connector configured to receive a second RFID tag. The invention also includes a reader placed close to the first RFID tag and the second RFID tag. The reader is configured to: determine if the first RFID tag and the second RFID tag are gamma sterilized; determine if the first RFID tag and the second RFID tag were previously used; determine if the first RFID tag and the second RFID tag are authentic; and determine if the first RFID tag matches with the second RFID tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIOSCIENCE BIOPROCESS CORP.Inventors: Radislav Potyrailo, Vincent F. Pizzi, Hanno Ehring, Cheryl M. Surman, Klaus Gebauer, Mircea Georgescu
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Publication number: 20110166812Abstract: A system for measuring parameters in a container is disclosed. A system for measuring multiple parameters includes a container having a solution, at least one sensor in conjunction with a tag is in proximity to an impedance analyzer and a reader that constitute a measurement device. The at least one sensor is configured to determine at least one parameter of the solution. The tag is configured to provide a digital ID associated with the sensor, where the container is in proximity to the reader and an impedance analyzer. The impedance analyzer is configured to send and receive a given range of frequencies from the sensor, based on the parameter and calculate parameter changes based on the response.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIO-SCIENCES CORP.Inventors: RADISLAV A. POTYRAILO, VINCENT F. PIZZI, HUA WANG
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Publication number: 20110006900Abstract: This invention provides a system and apparatus that is able to authenticate and prevent illegal manufacturing and unauthorized operation of disposable bioprocess components. This invention utilizes a ferro-electric random access memory chip (FRAM) chip to store error-correctable information on a RFID tag attached to the disposable bioprocess components, where the error-correctable information is written in sequence into the memory chip, so that the redundant information can remain in the chip when the RFID tag and disposable bioprocess component is gamma-sterilized. Also, this invention includes a method for authenticating the disposable bioprocess component that reduces liability in that a counterfeit poor quality disposable component is not used on the hardware so the user will not file an unjustified complaint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIOSCIENCE BIOPROCESS CORP.Inventors: Manuel Nyffeler, Radislav A. Potyrailo, Vincent F. Pizzi, William G. Morris, Gerard J. Gach, Vijay Singh
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Publication number: 20110006878Abstract: This invention provides a system and apparatus that is able to authenticate and prevent illegal manufacturing and unauthorized operation of disposable bioprocess components. This invention utilizes a ferro-electric random access memory (FRAM) chip to store error-correctable information on a RFID tag attached to the disposable bioprocess components, where the error-correctable information is written into the memory chip, so that the information can remain in the chip when the RFID tag and disposable bioprocess component is gamma-sterilized. Also, this invention includes a method for authenticating the disposable bioprocess component that reduces liability in that a counterfeit poor quality disposable component is not used on the hardware so the user will not file an unjustified complaint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIOSCIENCE BIOPROCESS CORP.Inventors: Manuel Nyffeler, Radislav A. Potyrailo, Vincent F. Pizzi, William G. Morris, Gerard J. Gach, Vijay Singh
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Patent number: 7775083Abstract: A system for measuring parameters in a container is disclosed. A system for measuring multiple parameters includes a container having a solution, at least one sensor in conjunction with a tag is in proximity to an impedance analyzer and a reader that constitute a measurement device. The at least one sensor is configured to determine at least one parameter of the solution. The tag is configured to provide a digital ID associated with the sensor, where the container is in proximity to the reader and an impedance analyzer. The impedance analyzer is configured to send and receive a given range of frequencies from the sensor, based on the parameter and calculate parameter changes based on the response.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Corp.Inventors: Radislav A. Potyrailo, Vincent F. Pizzi, Hua Wang
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Publication number: 20100021993Abstract: A system for measuring parameters in a container is disclosed. A container has a solution. A protective layer is deposited over at least one sensor and at least one wall of the container, where the protective layer is attached to the wall of the container to form a seal between the container and the at least one sensor. The at least one sensor is configured to have an operable electromagnetic field based on a thickness of the container and the protective layer. The at least one sensor in conjunction with a tag is in proximity to an impedance analyzer and a reader that constitute a measurement device. The at least one sensor is configured to determine at least one parameter of the solution. The tag is configured to provide a digital ID associated with the at least one sensor, where the container is in proximity to the reader and an impedance analyzer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2007Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIO-SCIENCES CORP.Inventors: Hua Wang, Radislav A. Potyrailo, Steven T. Rice, Vincent F. Pizzi
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Publication number: 20080012577Abstract: A system for measuring parameters in a container is disclosed. A system for measuring multiple parameters includes a container having a solution, at least one sensor in conjunction with a tag is in proximity to an impedance analyzer and a reader that constitute a measurement device. The at least one sensor is configured to determine at least one parameter of the solution. The tag is configured to provide a digital ID associated with the sensor, where the container is in proximity to the reader and an impedance analyzer. The impedance analyzer is configured to send and receive a given range of frequencies from the sensor, based on the parameter and calculate parameter changes based on the response.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIO-SCIENCES CORP.Inventors: RADISLAV A. POTYRAILO, VINCENT F. PIZZI, HUA WANG