Bearing with data storage device
US6501382B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C19/364
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A product with an automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) device associated with a physical measurement, authentication code or operating condition of the product is disclosed. A bearing with an embedded transponder is illustratively described. The transponder contains data specific to the manufactured bearing, such as physical measurements or identification numbers.
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