Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – With particular coupling link
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-05
2011-11-22
Swarthout, Brent (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
With particular coupling link
C340S539280, C340S693500, C361S752000, C361S757000, C702S122000, C702S188000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08063774
ABSTRACT:
A sensor node for deployment in association with an earth surface has a biodegradable plastic housing, an electronic circuit board within the housing, and at least one battery for providing electrical energy to the circuit board. The circuit board has a non-toxic substrate and at least one lead-free solder element. Each battery is a non-toxic battery.
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Deere & Company
Swarthout Brent
Taylor IP, P.C.
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