RFID tag for instrument handles
US7253736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2224/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are exemplary implementations of an instrument having an RFID tag formed in or on the material of its handle. One or more antenna segments of the RFID tag may be formed from conductive material printed on or otherwise applied to a surface of the material or they may be formed from a conductive foil or other preformed material applied to the surface of the elastic material of the instrument handle. The antenna segments may be configured to represent at least a portion of a graphic, such as a company logo, for viewing by a user or handler of the instrument. At least a portion of the RFID tag and surrounding of the instrument handle may be covered by a protective material to prevent damage to the RFID tag as a result of repeated handling or subjection of the instrument to autoclaving, sterilization or caustic materials.
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