Power source for an automation system mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9469309
APP PUB NO 20140373747A1
SERIAL NO

14376107

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Power systems for an independent carrier for transport of payloads in an automation system for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) applications. The independent carrier may include an onboard power source and an onboard electrical system electrically connected to the onboard power source for controlling movement of the carrier. The independent carrier may include an onboard propulsion system electrically connected to the onboard power source for propelling the carrier and electrically connected to the onboard electrical system for receiving a command to control the movement of the carrier. Onboard power sources may include: replaceable batteries, rechargeable batteries, induction battery charging, photovoltaic power, Peltier effect power, and external combustion engines.

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SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC1717 DEERFIELD ROAD LAW AND PATENTS DEERFIELD IL 60015

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mellars, Colin Dover, US 18 316
Pollack, Benjamin Samuel Budd Lake, US 8 215
Yagci, Baris Whippany, US 43 529

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