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Apparatus identification systems and methods

US7159654B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2005
Grant dateJan 9, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/017
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A member having a body, the body having two spaced-apart ends, wave energizable identification apparatus which, in one aspect, is radio frequency identification apparatus with integrated circuit apparatus and antenna apparatus on the exterior of the body, and encasement structure encasing the identification apparatus, the encasement structure, in certain aspects, including one or a plurality of layers of heat resistant material and, in certain aspects, at least one layer of heat resistant material, and methods for producing such a member.

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