ARC RFID antenna
US9316099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/017
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, in certain embodiments, includes a spider configured to support multiple mineral extraction riser segments. The system also includes a gimbal disposed below the spider and configured to support the spider during operation. The system further includes one or more arcuate radio frequency identification (RFID) antennas disposed within the gimbal and/or the spider. The one or more arcuate RFID antennas are configured to communicate with one or more RFID tags coupled to each riser segment.
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