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A Specimen Transport Tracking System

Abstract: The present invention discloses multi-utility bag for the transportation of specimens or a like with real time monitoring of specimens and internal and external environmental conditions. The multi-utility bag includes plurality of layers layered one by one in a specified order to protect specimen from different environmental conditions. The multi-utility bag further includes a plurality of chambers made in between two sets of the plurality of layers and a data recorder module. The multi-utility bag is designed ergonomically for proper distribution of the weight on transporter. Most Illustrative FIG. 1

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Application #
Filing Date
11 January 2018
Publication Number
07/2019
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
ip@thestartupzone.in
Parent Application
Patent Number
Legal Status
Grant Date
2023-12-26
Renewal Date

Applicants

KRIYA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
AC97 2nd Street, 6th Main Road, Anna nagar Chennai-600040.

Inventors

1. ANURADHA MOTURI
C/O Russel R Wise One Towne Center Drive, Suite 1835 Southfield Michigan-48076.
2. RAMKRISHNAN SRINIVASAN
C/O Russel R Wise One Towne Center Drive, Suite 1835 Southfield Michigan-48076.
3. PRAVEEN KANNA B
11/6, Ramaswamy Garden, St Royapettah, Chennai, Tamilnadu- 600014
4. JES THOMAS MATHEW
Kuzhimthottiyil, Athirampuzha (PO) Kottayam, Kerala - 686562.

Specification

Claims:CLAIM
1. A multi-utility bag 100 comprising:
an outer bag 10;
and an inner bag 20, wherein the outer bag 10 and inner bag 20 comprises plurality of layers layered one by one in a specified order to protect specimen from different environmental conditions; further wherein the inner bag 20 comprises a plurality of chambers 102 made in between two sets of the plurality of layers, wherein the plurality of chambers 102 is insulated from each other to keep specimens in separate internal environment and each of the plurality of chambers 102 is adapted to access from outside; further wherein each of the plurality of chambers is designed to have pockets 123 for keeping gel packets 118, and a data recorder module 500 capable of reading the internal parameters of/around specimens and sending recorded data a specified location.
2. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the outer bag is designed to protect specimens from external environment and the plurality of layers of the outer bag includes an outermost layer of water and dust resistant followed by anti-shock foam and cut proof layers.
3. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the inner bag designed to thermally insulate the specimen to maintain temperature and the plurality of layers includes a first innermost layer made of water resistant material, a second layer made of anti-shock material, third layer made of cut proof material, a forth layer made of a thermal insulator foil, fifth layer is thin foam and outermost layer is made of soft fabric.
4. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of chambers 102 and pockets 110, 123 are made of leak proof material.
5. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein specimen receptacles 108 consisting of absorbent materials 122 are provided to be placed inside the plurality of chambers 102.
6. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of chambers 102 have pockets 123 for keeping the gel packets 118; each pocket preferably has zippers 116 for opening.
7. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1 further comprises an expandable pouch 120 that exists at top of the multi-utility bag to carry documents, devices required for specimen collection.
8. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1 further comprises side pockets 110 designed at both sides of the multi-utility bag 100 for keeping one or more items preferably sharp collector 114, specimens or tubes which do not require refrigeration.
9. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1 is ergonomically designed to uniformly distribute the weight on the back side of transporter.
10. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1 is designed to have strap 104 and fittings of board size in order to reduce the workload of the carrier.
11. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the data recorder module 500reads the internal parameters of the multi-utility bag 100 such as temperature, jerking, humidity, pressure and orientation of the specimen and further stores the data at specified location both offline 511 and online 504.
12. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein a communication system is provided which is designed with exchange protocols to enable easy integration with one or more standard information servers or cloud 504.
13. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1 wherein, a display screen 508 is provided to visualize the internal environment of the multi-utility bag 100 in real-time and/or at particular clock time.
14. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or more unique ID tags in the form of barcode or data matrix are provided with each collected samples to connect with the multi-utility bag 100.
15. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1 is configured to scan the details of the specimens from either the barcode or QR or data matrix which ever used in the specimen.
16. The multi-utility bag 100 as claimed in claim 1 is configured to monitor the specimen in a real time manner using a computer program product and the data recorder module.
17. A computer program product, capable of working in association with a multi-utility bag 100, comprising:
Programming instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium executable by a processor to control and coordinate the functionalities of the data recorder module 500, one or more sensors 112 and other electrical/electronic components provided in the multi-utility bag 100.

Dated this 11th day of January 2018


Bency Varghese
Patent Agent for the applicant
, Description:FORM 2
THE PATENT ACT 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
The Patents Rules, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(Section 10 and rule13)

A SPECIMEN TRANSPORT-TRACKING SYSTEM

KRIYA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
Indian Y-Block, 5/2731, 12th Main Road, 7th Street, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600 040, India

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a multi-utility bag. More specifically, the present invention is related to a specially designed multi-utility bag for the transportation of specimens or alike with real time monitoring of specimens and internal and external environmental conditions.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0002] Conventionally, it is required to collect and transport different specimens such as blood samples, urine, stool etc. to designated testing laboratories for the purpose of performing diagnostic tests. These specimens are generally either carried in bag or box or transferred either on foot or by general vehicles, based on distance.
[0003] These specimens as well as some medicines need utmost care while being transported from one place to other place. Specimens are to be maintained at a particular temperature. Temperature range of +2°C to +8°C is advisable to obtain best results. Further, it is also required to keep specimens as well as medicines away from humidity, tilt, shock, jerk and spillage.
[0004] Any of such exposures made on specimen or medicines led to change in their original characteristics, therefore during lab test it incurs incorrect results. Further, in existing art specimen transportation is done using hand held bags or travel bags with the help of ice box and gel packs. However, these existing arts are considerately low in safety precautions and ergonomically designed structure.
[0005] Additionally, these hand held bags increase the fatigue in the human carrier/transporter due to unequal distribution of weight. This makes human carrier/transporter reluctant to use this type of bags.
[0006] Further, existing art does not have any bag recognition and data recording mechanism for specimens, because of which carrier/transporter has to carry slips or labels along with specimens which are many times stick out and due to this lab test results become inaccurate for the patient.
[0007] Based on aforementioned it is required to devise a multi-utility bag which can address these problems and ensures the safe, easy transportation and recognition of specimen and alike.
SUMMARY
[0008] Embodiments of the present invention disclose a multi-utility bag. The multi-utility bag comprises an outer bag, an inner bag and a data recorder module. The outer bag and inner bag comprises plurality of layers layered one by one in a specified order to protect specimen from different environmental conditions. Further, the inner bag comprises a plurality of chambers made in between two sets of the plurality of layers. The plurality of chambers is insulated from each other to keep specimens in separate internal environment and each of the plurality of chambers is adapted to access from outside. Further, the plurality of chambers is designed to have pockets for keeping gel packets.
[0009] In one aspect, the data recorder module is capable of reading the internal parameters of/around specimens and sending recorded data a specified location.
[0010] In an aspect of the present invention, the plurality of layers of inner bag includes a first innermost layer made of water resistant material, a second layer made of anti-shock material, third layer made of cut proof material, a forth layer made of a thermal insulator foil, fifth layer is thin foam and outermost layer is made of soft fabric. Further, each of the plurality of chambers is made of leak proof material. Apart from the inner bag, the outer bag covers and protects the specimen from water and dust. The anti-shock foam and cut proof layers of the outer bag gives even more rigidity to the bag.
[0011] In another aspect of the present invention, each of the plurality of chambers has pockets for keeping the gel packets; each pocket preferably has zippers for opening.
[0012] In further aspects of the present invention, the multi-utility bag comprises an expandable pouch which preferably exists at top of the multi-utility bag to equip fresh tubes, documents or instruments required for specimen collection. The multi-utility bag further comprises side pockets designed at both sides of the multi-utility bag for keeping one or more items preferably sharp collector, specimens or tubes which do not require refrigeration.
[0013] In yet another aspect of the present invention, the multi-utility bag is designed ergonomically for proper distribution of the weight on transporter.
[0014] In an aspect of the present invention, the data recorder module is an intelligent electronic device which is incorporated in the multi-utility bag in order to monitor and record environmental parameters, specimen collection and route. This data recorder module runs on proprietary software which collects real time data such as temperature, location, internal environmental parameters of bag and transfers the data to a custom cloud based database. This module is capable of storing these data in its internal storage memory through a data logger and these sample data can be verified online through the software or mobile application.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0015] It is an object of the present invention to provide a multi-utility bag which is designed for facilitating multilayer protection to specimens.
[0016] It is another object of the present invention to provide a multi-utility bag with ergonomic design for proper distribution of weight on transporter. The weight of the materials kept in the multi-utility bag will be distributed uniformly when carried as a back-pack.
[0017] It is another object of the present invention to provide a multi-utility bag with data recorder module. This data recorder module collects real time data of bag and transfers the data to a custom cloud based database.
[0018] It is another object of the present invention to provide a multi-utility bag with data recorder module for analyzing and recording the accurate specimen data. In an aspect of the present invention, upon collection of each specimen, they are tagged to the patient ID and bag ID to ensure real-time tracking of specimen data. Specimen real-time data are transparent to Patient, Lab officials and Doctors who have access to mobile and computer application with unique login ID & Password. Further, there is an LED display provided on the bag so that the human carrier can also be aware of the real time environment inside the bag.
[0019] It is an additional object of the present invention is to provide a computer program product that provides a capability of real-time/scheduled tracking & transmission of data using the aforementioned communication system. The patients can take appointment and/or reserve date and time for specimen collection at home or at place of comfort. The computer program product is compatible with the LIS of the hospital which enables the patient to view the results of their test.
[0020] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a communication system which is designed with exchange protocols to enable easy integration with standard information server such as patients, hospital information systems and laboratory information systems.
[0021] This invention is pointed out particularly with the appended claims. Additional features and the advantages of the present invention, a multi-utility bag, will become apparent to those skilled in the art by referring to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING
[0022] Other objects, features, and advantages of the present subject matter will be apparent from the following description when read with reference to the accompanying drawings. Drawings are illustrated with different views according to different embodiments of the invention:
[0023] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic exploded view of a multi-utility bag 100 according to one embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0024] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of multi-utility bag 100 according to one embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0025] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a multi-utility bag 100 according to an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0026] FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a multi-utility bag 100 according to another embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0027] FIG. 5A illustrates a communication system 500 for a multi-utility bag 100 according to an embodiment of the present subject matter, and
[0028] FIG. 5B illustrates a communication system 500’ for a multi-utility bag 100 according to another embodiment of the present subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The embodiments of the present invention provide a multi-utility bag, suitable for transporting specimen, medicines or alike.
[0030] As referred herein the term ‘human carrier’ may include individuals or groups of individuals who transport specimen, medicines or alike to a specified destination. The ‘human carrier’ can be referred but limiting to a professional user, non-professional user, technical in charge and lab assistance etc.
[0031] As referred herein the term ‘patient’ or ‘patients’ is used for person whose bio-fluids/specimens/medicines or alike need to be transported from one place to another place. In the scope of the present invention, the ‘patient’ or ‘patients’ can be a sick person or a healthy person or any other user.
[0032] As referred herein the term ‘specimen’ or ‘specimens’ is used for referring samples of bodily fluids for medical testing. Transportation of specimens has taken as one utility of multi-utility bag. However, the multi-utility bag can be used for transporting delicate medical or non-medical liquid, solid or semi-liquid items from one place to another place. For example, the multi-utility bag can be used for transporting food items or alike to user’s place.
[0033] As used herein, the term ‘processor’ refers any conventional or novel general purpose single or multi-chip processor or microprocessor or microcontroller that can execute information stored in data storage or memory, such as the computer readable storage medium, and/or the processor can access information wirelessly from an Internet server or remote data storage.
[0034] Further, throughout this specification the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
[0035] The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
[0036] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic exploded view of a multi-utility bag 100. As depicted in figure, an embodiment of present invention provides a multi-utility bag 100 which includes a plurality of layers which are layered one by one in a specified order to protect specimen from different environmental conditions.
[0037] In an embodiment of present invention, the multi-utility bag 100 includes an outer bag 10, an inner bag 20. The outer bag and the inner bag include plurality of layers to protect specimens from external environment and thermally insulating the multi-utility bag 100 to maintain the desired temperature of specimens.
[0038] In an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of layers of outer bag 10includes an outermost layer of water and dust resistant followed by anti-shock foam and cut proof layers. The outer bag 10 further includes one flap closure 124. The plurality of layers of inner bag 20includes a first innermost layer made of water resistant material, a second layer made of anti-shock material, third layer made of cut proof material, a forth layer made of a thermal insulator foil, fifth layer is thin foam and outermost layer is made of soft fabric. Such design of present invention ensures the durability of the bag as well as the protection of the specimens from external environments.
[0039] In another embodiment of the present invention, the order of layers can be changed as per need. Also, some layers can be removed or added as per different personal and commercial requirements.
[0040] In an embodiment of present invention, the inner bag 20 of multi-utility bag 100 further includes plurality of chambers 102 which are made in between two sets of the plurality of layers. In this embodiment of the present invention, all chambers 102 are insulated from each other to keep specimens in separate internal environment. Further, the chambers 102 are design in such a way that each chamber can be individually accessed from outside.
[0041] Further as shown in figure, all chambers 102 are designed to have pockets 123 for keeping gel packets 118. These gel packets 118 helps in regulating the internal temperature of the multi-utility bag 100. Further, ice boxes are used in some embodiments for maintaining required temperature inside each chamber 102.
[0042] Further, the multi-utility bag 100 includes a data recorder module 500 which is can read the internal parameters of/around specimens and sending recorded data to a specified cloud server. In an embodiment of the present invention, data recorder module 500 is an intelligent electronic device which is incorporated in the multi-utility bag to monitor and record environmental parameters, specimen collection and route from one place to another place.
[0043] The data recorder module 500 receives monitoring data from sensor network. The sensor network includes one or more sensors 112 to record real time critical parameters of specimens. Quality of the specimen is made ensured by means of the sensors 112 connected to the data recorder module 500. In an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor network includes different sensors such as temperature sensors, humidity sensors and tilt shock sensors for each chamber 102. This way, the data recorder module 500 records internal temperature of multi-utility bag, tilt shock, humidity against specified time intervals.
[0044] FIG. 2, 3 and FIG. 4 illustrates different views of a multi-utility bag 100. Referring to the figures, in an embodiment of the present invention, proper separation provided between each chamber so that temperature flow won’t take place in between the chambers. Specimen receptacles 108 are provided to be placed inside those chambers 102. In some embodiments of the present invention, different types of specimen receptacles 108 are provided to handle sample tubes of three different dimensions such as blood sample container, stool sample container and urine sample container. Thus, the present invention allows the technician to choose the specific specimen receptacles based on the specific collection/testing requirements.
[0045] In other embodiments, the multi-utility bag 100 includes labeled primary watertight, leak-proof specimen receptacle 108 containing the specimen. The specimen receptacle 108 consists of enough absorbent material 122 to absorb all fluid of primary receptacle in case of breakage. This will ensure the upright position of the specimen.
[0046] In some embodiments a second durable, watertight, leak-proof specimen receptacle is provided to enclose and protect the primary specimen receptacle(s). Primary specimen receptacle 108 can be placed in leak proof secondary receptacle 102. In some embodiment, the specimen receptacles 108 are made of water proof and leak proof plastic which will allow the cold passage into the specimen as well as keep the specimen from external damages. In other embodiments, the specimen receptacles 108 are made of non-plastic material. In an embodiment of the present invention, there are three layers of secondary receptacles which form an inner bag. Further, the secondary specimen receptacles/inner bag is placed in an outer shipping package which protects it and its specimens from outside influences. This way, tertiary packaging layer (outer bag) safe guards the specimens in all manners.
[0047] In an embodiment of present invention as shown in figure, an expandable chamber 120 at the top of the bag allows easy storage and retrieval of fresh tubes, documents or instruments required for specimen collection. Additional pockets 110 are designed on both the sides of the multi-utility bag 100; one for a custom sharp collector 114 and one for spill protection kit.
[0048] As shown in figure, the skeleton of the multi-utility bag 100 is designed with an angular tilt such that bag firmly leans against the back of the human carrier. Thus, the weight of the materials kept in the multi-utility bag 100 will be distributed uniformly when carried as a back-pack. The multi-utility bag 100 is provided with shock absorber straps 104. In an embodiment of the multi-utility bag 100, the chambers 102 are made of uniform shape and size for easy loading and unloading of specimen receptacles 108. Pockets 123 similar to 110 inside every chamber 102 are designed to hold gel packets 118. The pockets 123 for holding the gel packets 118 are made of leak proof material with tear resistance. Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, each pocket 123 preferably has zippers 116 for opening. The zippers 116 allow for easy replacement of gel packets 118 from pocket 123.
[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, these details are tracked and recorded in real-time using the data recorder module 500 and the one or more sensors 112. In some embodiments, these details are tracked and recorded at particular interval of time using the data recorder module 500 and the one or more sensors 112.Further, the details on one or more associated databases can be edited or modified by authorized person.
[0050] In an embodiment of the present invention, the data recorder module 500, one or more sensors 112 and other electrical/electronic components provided in the multi-utility bag 100 are arranged to be activated in different power modes such as power saving mode, normal mode and customized mode etc. In power saving modes, some functions are deactivated. Similarly, in customized mode, user is allowed to select functionalities as per his need.
[0051] In an embodiment of the present invention, a computer program product is provided which includes programming instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium executable by a processor to control and coordinate the functionalities of the data recorder module 500, one or more sensors 112 and other electrical/electronic components provided in the multi-utility bag 100. To control and coordinate the functionalities of the data recorder module 500, one or more sensors 112 and other electrical/electronic components provided in the multi-utility bag 100.The computer program product is programmed to collect real time data such as temperature, tilt shock and humidity etc. from data recorder module 500 and transfers the data to a custom cloud based database 504. This module is capable of storing this information in its internal storage memory or designated memory 511. The sample data can be verified online with help of mobile application or website through cloud server 504.
[0052] Further, a set of the programming instructions are also provided to help the carrier by providing the economical route for the specimen collection& can reroute the path of the carrier when a new specimen collection point pops up. Using the set of programming instructions, the special purpose computer program product provides constant updates in form of messages or pop ups to the carrier on the samples monitored and when environmental conditions are not satisfied.
[0053] The computer program product is also programmed to provide the details of the active carriers along with all the real time data monitored to the laboratory. The shipment history will be saved in the cloud and the laboratory can access it through this software.
[0054] The patients can book home specimen collection for the testing of those specimens through this software. The computer program product is compactable with the LIS of the hospital which enables the patient to view the results of their test.
[0055] In the scope of the present invention, the computer program product includes a machine-readable storage medium (media) having programming instructions stored thereon/in which can be used to program a computer or similar devices such as mobile, laptop, tablet or any stand-alone processing system to perform any of the processes of the embodiments described herein. Additionally, the entire program code for programming instructions, or portions thereof, may be stored on a software source such as Hard disk, CD ROM, RAM, Pen Drive or other volatile or non-volatile storage medium. In other embodiments, the entire program code for programming instructions, or portions thereof, may be transmitted and/or downloaded from a software source such as over a transmission medium, e.g., over the Internet, or from another server, as is well known, or transmitted over any other conventional network connection as is well known (e.g., extranet, VPN, LAN, etc.) using any communication medium and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, Ethernet, etc.) as are well known. It will also be appreciated that computer code for implementing embodiments can be implemented in any programming language that can be executed on a client system and/or server or server system.
[0056] In an embodiment of the present invention, the multi-utility bag 100 is designed for consisting of numerous specimen collected from various patients. Further, the multi-utility bag 100 is encrypted with unique ID.
[0057] Each patient is given a unique patient ID which will be in form of barcode or data matrix. Specimens collected from patients are given a unique specimen ID which will be in form of barcode or data matrix. In an embodiment of the present invention, upon collection of specimens, all specimen receptacles/specimen packs are tagged with the patient ID and bag ID to ensure real-time tracking of specimen data. Specimen real-time data are transparent to Patient, Lab officials and doctors who have access to mobile and computer application with unique login ID & Password. This enables the error free recognition to the multi-utility bag 100 and specimens collected from the patients.
[0058] FIG. 5A illustrates a block diagram of Data recorder module 500 and its communication system for a multi-utility bag 100 according to an embodiment of the present subject matter. The data recorder module includes a processor 502 and a real time location tracking device 506. The location tracking device 506 tracks current location using GPS coordinates at specified time intervals. The processor 502 receives data of specimens from various sensors 112 and location data from location sensors 506 using wired and/or wireless connection module and transferred to cloud through a GSM module 503. Further, the specimen data and other details are visualized on display Screen 508. The display screen 508 can be LED or LCD screen. In an embodiment of the present invention, the location tracking module 506 is GPS module which constantly tracks the real time location while the barcode reader 505 scans the specimens collected thereby constantly monitoring the specimens. All these data are transferred to the processor. Further the processor will push these data through GSM part 503 of the communication system 500 to the cloud 504. Monitored values are displayed on display screen 508 to help carriers understand the real time data. Communication system can be powered by internal power source 501 or external power bank through USB. In offline mode, the data recorder module 500 feeds all the data in a secondary storage data logger 511.
[0059] FIG. 5B depicts the communication system of data recorder module 500’ which is compatible with the smart phones 510. All the data obtained by the data recorder module 500through sensors 112 are transmitted to the smart phone 510 through the Bluetooth 509 functionality. The data thus obtained is uploaded to the cloud 504 service along with the GPS location provided by the smart phone 510. The application in smart phone acts as barcode scanner enabling the carrier to scan the specimen and tag them to the patient ID. The data collected from sensors are initially stored in phone memory and further sent to cloud server along with real time location through internet service.The mobile application helps to capture patient data and match to the barcoded tubes, thus having continuous monitoring and location tracking of the specimen receptacles until disposal of specimens. In this embodiment, alerts pop up in carrier’s smart phone in case of any deviation in the set parameters. Data recorder module 500’ can be powered by internal power source 501 or external power bank through USB. In offline mode, the data recorder module 500 feeds all the data in a secondary storage 511 data logger.
[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention data recorder module 500 are enabled for establishing connectivity through available WiFi network directly to a programmable terminal at collection points, laboratory points or standard information servers such as hospital information systems and laboratory information systems.
[0061] In scope of the present invention, various modules such as the real time location tracking module 506 and sensor network 112 communicate with data logger511 and cloud server 504 with other elements/servers via a network, for instance, a wireless network, or a wireline network. A “network” can include broadband wide-area networks such as cellular networks, local-area networks (LAN), wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), near-field communication (NFC) networks, etc. Networks include combinations of networks, such as the Internet. On the other hand, a network includes an ad-hoc peer-to-peer network, such as a direct connection between two devices. In some embodiments of the present subject disclosure, a communications path is set up between a mobile phone and one or more modules such as the real-time location tracking module 506, data recorder module 500 and sensor network 112.
[0062] The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of the present invention that:
o includes multi-layer protection for specimens by providing temperature withstanding design;
o prevents tilting and ensure upright transportation of specimen;
o provides shock prevention using smart foaming between layers;
o provides bar-coding at collection point with Patient ID/Technician ID/Collection Job ID for error free sample data recording;
o Enables environmental monitoring such as monitoring of temperature, humidity, tilt, pressure and shock and time stamps etc.
o enables real time tracking of specimens;
o provides spillage free design of receptacles/specimen collection boxes, and
o provides ergonomic design for stress free “back pack” with shock absorber strap 104 and extra sponge support layer for lowering fatigue and increase comfort.
o Inbuilt module which ensure the smooth functioning of the bag and the entire specimen collection system.
o A computer coded programme which controls and coordinates all the electronic parts of the bag.
[0063] Some or more aforementioned advantages are considered by ergonomically designed multi-utility bag which has a multilayer protective covering design. The outermost layer, first layer, provides protection against rain, water ingress and wear during handling and transport. Beneath the outer layer, the design provides for four additional layers for providing anti shock characteristic, thermal insulation for maintaining the internal temperature, cut proof design and an inner soft fabric layer.
[0064] In the embodiment, the computer program product and the data recorder module 500 and its communication system enables multi-utility bag 100 to set best using the Internet of things (IOTs)by the networking of mobile devices of user and carrier and electrical/electronic components, software, sensors and GPS etc. which enable these objects to connect and exchange data smartly.
[0065] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0066] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully revealed the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
[0067] The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.
[0068] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.

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8 201841001342-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [11-01-2018(online)].pdf 2018-01-11
8 201841001342-CLAIMS [29-10-2020(online)].pdf 2020-10-29
9 201841001342-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [29-10-2020(online)].pdf 2020-10-29
9 201841001342-FORM 3 [12-01-2018(online)].pdf 2018-01-12
10 201841001342-CORRESPONDENCE [29-10-2020(online)].pdf 2020-10-29
10 201841001342-ENDORSEMENT BY INVENTORS [12-01-2018(online)].pdf 2018-01-12
11 201841001342-DRAWING [29-10-2020(online)].pdf 2020-10-29
11 abstract 201841001342.jpg 2018-01-15
12 201841001342-FER_SER_REPLY [29-10-2020(online)].pdf 2020-10-29
12 Correspondence by Agent_Form1,5 & Power of Attorney_19-01-2018.pdf 2018-01-19
13 201841001342-FORM-9 [08-02-2019(online)].pdf 2019-02-08
13 201841001342-OTHERS [29-10-2020(online)].pdf 2020-10-29
14 201841001342-FER.pdf 2020-04-29
14 201841001342-FORM 18 [08-02-2019(online)].pdf 2019-02-08
15 201841001342-FER.pdf 2020-04-29
15 201841001342-FORM 18 [08-02-2019(online)].pdf 2019-02-08
16 201841001342-FORM-9 [08-02-2019(online)].pdf 2019-02-08
16 201841001342-OTHERS [29-10-2020(online)].pdf 2020-10-29
17 Correspondence by Agent_Form1,5 & Power of Attorney_19-01-2018.pdf 2018-01-19
17 201841001342-FER_SER_REPLY [29-10-2020(online)].pdf 2020-10-29
18 201841001342-DRAWING [29-10-2020(online)].pdf 2020-10-29
18 abstract 201841001342.jpg 2018-01-15
19 201841001342-CORRESPONDENCE [29-10-2020(online)].pdf 2020-10-29
19 201841001342-ENDORSEMENT BY INVENTORS [12-01-2018(online)].pdf 2018-01-12
20 201841001342-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [29-10-2020(online)].pdf 2020-10-29
20 201841001342-FORM 3 [12-01-2018(online)].pdf 2018-01-12
21 201841001342-CLAIMS [29-10-2020(online)].pdf 2020-10-29
21 201841001342-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [11-01-2018(online)].pdf 2018-01-11
22 201841001342-ABSTRACT [29-10-2020(online)].pdf 2020-10-29
22 201841001342-DRAWINGS [11-01-2018(online)].pdf 2018-01-11
23 201841001342-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [11-01-2018(online)].pdf 2018-01-11
23 201841001342-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-31-08-2023).pdf 2023-08-16
24 201841001342-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [11-01-2018(online)].pdf 2018-01-11
24 201841001342-REQUEST FOR ADJOURNMENT OF HEARING UNDER RULE 129A [29-08-2023(online)].pdf 2023-08-29
25 201841001342-US(14)-ExtendedHearingNotice-(HearingDate-02-11-2023).pdf 2023-09-11
25 201841001342-FORM 1 [11-01-2018(online)].pdf 2018-01-11
26 201841001342-Written submissions and relevant documents [16-11-2023(online)].pdf 2023-11-16
26 201841001342-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY [11-01-2018(online)].pdf 2018-01-11
27 201841001342-PatentCertificate26-12-2023.pdf 2023-12-26
27 201841001342-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [11-01-2018(online)].pdf 2018-01-11
28 201841001342-POWER OF AUTHORITY [11-01-2018(online)].pdf 2018-01-11
28 201841001342-IntimationOfGrant26-12-2023.pdf 2023-12-26

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