Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-07
2007-08-07
Mullen, Thomas (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C235S492000, C340S572800, C343S872000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10926299
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are exemplary implementations of an instrument having an RFID tag formed in or on the material of its handle. One or more antenna segments of the RFID tag may be formed from conductive material printed on or otherwise applied to a surface of the material or they may be formed from a conductive foil or other preformed material applied to the surface of the elastic material of the instrument handle. The antenna segments may be configured to represent at least a portion of a graphic, such as a company logo, for viewing by a user or handler of the instrument. At least a portion of the RFID tag and surrounding of the instrument handle may be covered by a protective material to prevent damage to the RFID tag as a result of repeated handling or subjection of the instrument to autoclaving, sterilization or caustic materials.
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Nycz Jeffrey H.
Pelo Mark
Tethrake Steven M.
Hunton & Williams LLP
SDGI Holdings Inc.
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