Radio Frequency Sealing Apparatus for a Container
AssigneesAvery Dennison Corporation, Performance Systematix, Inc.
InventorsGary P. Burns, Peter Phaneuf, Michael James Isabell, Patrick Hornacek
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Abstract
An RF security apparatus includes a covering membrane for overlying at least a portion of an opening in the container. The covering membrane has a sealing portion configured to be bonded to a mouth of the opening. An RF security device is coupled to the covering membrane. The RF security device is configured to emit a predetermined RF signal in response to an RF interrogation signal.
Claims35
A radio frequency (RF) security apparatus for a container, the RF security apparatus comprising:
- a covering membrane for overlying at least a portion of an opening in the container, the covering membrane having a sealing portion configured to be bonded to a mouth of the opening;
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- an RF security device coupled to the covering membrane, the RF security device being configured to emit a predetermined RF signal in response to an RF interrogation signal.
A radio frequency (RF) security apparatus for a container, the RF security apparatus comprising;
- a first membrane configured to at least partially cover an opening of the container;
- a second membrane at least partially disposed on the first membrane;
- and
- a radio frequency (RF) device placed between the first and second membranes to form the RF security apparatus;
- wherein the RF security apparatus is at least partially affixed to the opening of the container.
A radio frequency (RF) security apparatus for a container, the RF security apparatus comprising:
- a covering membrane for overlying at least a portion of an opening in the container, the covering membrane having a sealing portion configured to be bonded to a mouth of the opening;
- an outer cap that covers the covering membrane and the opening;
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- an RF security device coupled to the outer cap, the RF security device being configured to emit a predetermined RF signal in response to an RF interrogation signal.
A container, comprising:
- a body;
- an opening in the body to access an interior of the body, the opening having a mouth;
- a covering membrane overlying at least a portion of the opening and having a sealing portion bonded to the mouth of the opening;
- and
- an RF security device coupled to the covering membrane, the RF security device being configured to emit a predetermined RF signal in response to an RF interrogation signal.
A method of providing a radio frequency (RF) security apparatus for a container, the method comprising:
- providing a covering membrane for overlying at least a portion of an opening in the container;
- bonding a sealing portion of the covering membrane to a mouth of the opening;
- and
- coupling an RF security device to the covering membrane, the RF security device being configured to emit a predetermined RF signal in response to an RF interrogation signal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.