Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – With particular coupling link
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-31
2010-12-21
Pope, Daryl (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
With particular coupling link
C340S539110, C340S612000, C340S613000, C340S693500, C340S572100, C340S572800
Reexamination Certificate
active
07855637
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a wireless communication device and a method for identifying a container for containing contents such as solid, liquid, or gaseous materials. The device includes a wireless communication device for transmitting information regarding the container. A valve assembly is positioned over an opening in the container for controlling the flow of contents from the container. The wireless communication device is mounted within the valve assembly, and preferably within the ball. The wireless communication device communicates information to an interrogation reader. The temperature associated with the container and/or its contents may be determined by various techniques including thermal contact between the temperature sensor and the container, measuring the discharge rate in a discharge capacitor associated with the wireless communication device, and determining the maximum energy absorption frequency of the wireless communication device. The liquid level of the container may be determined by employing liquid level sensor techniques.
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Christensen O'Connor Johnson & Kindness PLLC
Pope Daryl
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