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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8188867 | Transponder inlay for a personal document and method for the production thereof The invention relates to a transponder inlay (11) for manufacturing a layered structure (40) for a personal document with a substrate layer (12) for arranging a transponder unit (15) that includes an antenna coil (13) and a chip mo... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8179265 | Systems and methods for breakaway RFID tags A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it comprises part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the RFID tag can be assembled first... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8179266 | Sensor with RFID data carrier In order to provide a sensor that is employable in an advantageous manner and which comprises at least one sensitive element and a housing within which the at least one sensitive element is arranged, it is proposed that at least one RFID data carrier be arranged bel... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8174393 | RFID tag assembly and method of managing a race A race management system which includes an RFID tag located between an inner and outer layer and is removably secured to a participant's bib through a mounting film. The inner layer is secured to a second inner layer having at least one fold line and an adhesive por... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8174392 | RFID medical item hanging storage system A medical item hanging storage system for medical items having stand-off readable tags, such as RFID tags, comprises storage devices comprising fixtures for holding hanging medical items, and readers for reading tags associated with each of the medical items, and ta... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8169323 | Noncontact IC tag label, airline baggage tag label, and manufacturing method for noncontact IC tag label A noncontact IC tag label includes: a band-shaped label base material inclusive of a release surface formed at least at one end of the base material and releasably treated in advance, and a non-release surface; an electroconductive layer formed on the non-release su... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8154410 | Radio frequency tag and method for manufacturing radio frequency tag According to an aspect of an embodiment, a radio frequency tag comprising: a base; a radio frequency antenna disposed on the base; a circuit chip mounted on the base and electrically connected to the radio frequency antenna, the circuit chip performing radio communi... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8149123 | Wireless communications apparatus, processing apparatus, and wireless communications system A wireless communications apparatus includes: a second communications unit that uses electromagnetic waves to perform wireless communications with a recording medium having a first communications unit that stores information; and a housing that houses a portion of t... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8144019 | Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus is supplied capable of improving distance precision and relative position precision of a RFID tag and RFID unit so as to heighten communication quality of image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus comprises attachable and remova... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8138925 | RFID systems and methods for automatically detecting and/or directing the physical configuration of a complex system A radio-frequency identification (RFID)-based configuration detection system for automatically detecting, directing, and/or configuring the physical configuration of a complex system constituted by a set of one or more types of mateable components. The RFID configur... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8125342 | Electronic article surveillance tag An embodiment is an EAS tag that may be included in an EAS system. More specifically, an embodiment is an EAS tag including an arcuate channel and additional features to hinder the removal of the EAS tag with devices other than those specifically designed for such a... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8120497 | RFID transponder enclosure for harsh environments A radio frequency identification device is enclosed in an enclosure suitable for harsh environments, and is resistant to physical, chemical, temperature, and electro-magnetic abuse. The enclosure includes a shell member configured to deflect direct blows to the tran... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8115639 | Laundry tag A laundry tag is described comprising a first male portion (1) having at least one projecting member (3), and a second female portion (2) defining a recessed region (4) to receive the projecting member and fixedly engage thereupon to hold... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8111163 | Methods for manufacturing and application of RFID built-in cable, and dedicated RFID reading systems Disclosed is a cable identifying system for accurately discriminating one cable from another on site over a long period of time, the system enabling a cable layer or a cable user, when laying out an RFID built-in cable, to do without manually writing any information... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8106780 | Analyte meter including an RFID reader A glucose monitoring system, includes a glucose sensor strip or package of strips. The strip includes a substrate and a glucose monitoring circuit that has electrodes and a bodily fluid application portion of selected chemical composition. An antenna is integrated w... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8102268 | Machine washable ID label A machine-washable ID label for attachment to a washable item includes: a) an outer shell for housing an electronic article surveillance element, with a first component and a second component, the first component being a hollow component with a bottom and side walls... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8098162 | Attachment of an RFID tag to a container A container includes a container body having a sidewall and an end wall extending across the sidewall and closing an end of the container body. A retainer is received on the container body with a central portion of the retainer adjacent to the end wall of the contai... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8094028 | Radio frequency alignment object, carriage and associated method of storing a product associated therewith A carrier apparatus is provided that includes a body and a fastener configured to affix the body to a product. The body includes a radio frequency (RF) transponder tag, or marker for directing inclusion of an RF transponder tag, at a designated location on the body.... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8094027 | Method for molding an object containing a radio frequency identification tag A method for applying a radio frequency identification tag to an object, e.g., a container, by means of an insert molding process or in-mold decorating process. Such a method can be utilized to simplify the manufacturing processes for applying a radio frequency iden... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8089362 | Merchandise security kit A merchandise security kit includes a tag body, a first tack adapted to be removably attached to the tag body to form a first reusable hard tag that is limited to electronic article surveillance (EAS) capabilities, and a second tack adapted to be removably attached ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8081081 | Electronic apparatus and method of manufacturing the same The electronic apparatus includes a base sheet; a conductive pattern formed on the base sheet; a circuit chip mounted on the base sheet and connected to the conductive pattern; and plural protrusions arranged on at least one of a frontside and a backside of the base... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8077045 | Merchandise securing device having a recessed closure The invention relates to a merchandise securing device (1) comprising at least one merchandise securing element (4, 5, 15) and a closing mechanism (6) with a fastening element (8) that can be inserted into a clamping element (18, 19, 2... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8072336 | Rubber-covered RFID module, and pneumatic tire having the it is embedded An RFID module comprising a transponder covered with a 0.2 to 2 mm thick rubber sheet containing 100 parts by weight of a diene-based rubber, less than 30 parts by weight of carbon black and 5 to 55 parts by weight of silica, having a relative permittivity of 7 or l... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8072337 | Method and apparatus for tracking and locating explosives and explosive materials worldwide using micro RF transponders Stolen or lost explosives are detected by fixing micro RF transmitters in the form of RFID tags to the explosive packaging or embedding them in the explosive material itself. Moreover, the subject microradio transponders may be contained in an adhesive binder or slu... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8058999 | Reader with radio frequency identification function A reader with a radio frequency identification function for reading a signal of an electronic tag includes a casing, a first circuit board, a second circuit board and a transmission interface. The casing in a racket shape is composed of an upper casing and a lower c... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8049626 | RFID tag mounting circuit board An RFID tag mounting circuit board has a configuration in which an RFIC chip, a minimum antenna, a circuit which matches the impedance of the RFIC chip and that of the antenna are mounted on a printed circuit board. With this configuration, the area occupied by the ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8049627 | Container with removable data storage mechanism A container may be formed with a pocket to securely receive a tag, such as a radio-frequency identification tag. The tag is secured within the pocket such that it remains within the pocket during ordinary use and handling of the container, but it is substantially co... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8049628 | Container-insertable anti-theft device A container-insertable anti-theft device includes: a main housing containing an electronic article surveillance marker, the main housing being waterproof; and at least one elongated protrusion extending from the main housing, the elongated protrusion being flexible ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8040668 | Record and play medicine bracelet The invention is a record and play medicine bracelet that includes a pre-recorded audio file that is accessed via a coded key. The record and play medicine bracelet may be adapted for a single use or multiple uses wherein the pre-recorded audio file may be recorded ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8040244 | Closure with passive electronic sensor for tamper detection and related method A closure includes a closing member for sealing an opening of a pressurized container. The closing member may include a passive electronic sensor coupled thereto that includes a status register that may be readable by, for example, a RFID reader. The status register... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8035524 | RFID tag mounting package and manufacturing method thereof In an RFID tag mounting package mounted with an RFID tag and a manufacturing method thereof, in order to have sufficient communication performance without spoiling the design property of the package to which a conductive film is applied, a package is obtained by ass... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8031072 | RFID reader enclosure and man-o-war RFID reader system An apparatus including an enclosure for an RFID reader to be affixed to a storage container; an RFID reader that scans a first storage container using a first antenna and a second storage container using a second antenna; and a networked system of RFID apparatuses i... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8022829 | RFID-tag structure body, RFID label, and apparatus for producing RFID labels This disclosure discloses a RFID-tag structure body comprising an affixed portion to be affixed onto an affixed face; a self-supporting portion self-supported with respect to the affixed face; at least one RFID circuit element having an IC circuit part provided at t... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8013744 | Radio frequency identification (RFID) surveillance tag An enhanced method and apparatus are provided for tracking and managing a plurality of packagings, particularly packagings containing radioactive and fissile materials. A radio frequency identification (RFID) surveillance tag is provided with an associated packaging... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7994925 | Monitoring access to controlled areas using electronic monitors The present invention addresses deficiencies of the art in respect to commercial asset control and provides a novel and non-obvious system and device for monitoring access to controlled areas. In one embodiment of the invention, the device can include a securing mec... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7978080 | Pliable material loop tag A security tag that can be attached to an item or items that provides a zero or low impact to the item or items such as elegant or soft goods. The security tag includes a security element that is enclosed within a pliable material that is looped around the item or i... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7978079 | Electronic tag The present disclosure relates to an electronic tag, and more particularly to an electronic tag including an insulating cap. When the electronic tag is being made, the insulating cap is arranged adjacent to heat-sensitive electronic components. The insulating cap pr... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7973664 | Closure having RFID and foil A closure comprising a top wall with an annular side wall depending there from. An induction foil is proximate an inner surface of the top wall and may have a ring or circular configuration. An RFID device is affixed or is integral with the closure a minimum distanc... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7961107 | Cartridge for including at least RFID tag and apparatus for communicating with RFID tag This disclosure discloses an apparatus for producing RFID label includes: a cartridge holder detachable with respect to a cartridge having a base tape provided with a RFID circuit element provided with an IC circuit part and a tag antenna, a loop antenna configured ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7961106 | Method for constructing location management system using RFID series The present invention relates to a method for constructing location management system using RFID series. In particular, the present invention provides RFID series to complete work with a little time and workforce without confusion by concurrently installing a number... | 06/14/2011 |
