Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-29
2008-07-29
Bugg, George A (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S572700, C340S572800, C264S272110, C264S272120, C264S272130, C264S272140, C257S678000, C257S679000, C257S787000, C257S790000, C156S060000, C156S061000, C156S062200, C029S600000, C029S825000, C235S385000, C235S492000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10972827
ABSTRACT:
This invention involves encapsulating an RFID device in an encapsulating material by known encapsulating processes to form a domed, encapsulated RFID tag. The encapsulating material may be translucent or opaque, flexible or hard, and has minimal effect on transmission or reception of radio frequency (RF) signals. The invention further involves a stand-off bracket, composed of one or more materials that have minimal effect on transmission or reception of RF signals, for mounting an RFID device on or near materials that impede RF transmission and reception. The encapsulated RFID tag and stand-off bracket, separately, may have an adhesive or other attachment means on one of their surfaces so that they may be adhered or otherwise attached to another surface. In one application, an encapsulated RFID tag in the 860-928 MHz range is mounted on a stand-off bracket and may be used for tracking items to which it is attached.
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Alston & Bird LLP
Bugg George A
Pham Lam P
United Parcel Service of America Inc.
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