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Method and apparatus for increased container security

US7317387B1 · kind B1 · utility

24Cited by
45References
15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 8, 2004
Grant dateJan 8, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2590/0083
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

One embodiment includes a support configured to resiliently and removably grip a door hinge portion, with circuitry coupled to a wireless communication portion on an exterior side thereof. A different embodiment has a wireless communication portion with two antennas that is supportable on a container by a support so the antennas face in different directions externally of the container. Another embodiment has a detector on a support with a portion configured to extend through a gap between a door frame and a door, and has a blocking portion that can obstruct access to the gap and detector. A further embodiment includes a container with a wall and a movable door, and an antenna in a recess of the wall near the top of the container. Another embodiment includes a container with a door and a vent, and an antenna supported adjacent the vent.

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