Supported radio frequency identification (rfid) tag
AssigneeOrbiter, LLC
InventorsGregory M. Stewart, Gregory L. Snead
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Abstract
A supported RFID tag that positions the antenna of the RFID tag away from an object identified by the tag. In one form, the antenna of the RFID tag is supported by one end of a flat, relatively rigid sheet. A hole is located in the other end. When tightly attached to an object via the hole, a bumper rotates the antenna away from the object. Other forms include a semi-rigid support. The semi-rigid support may be rotated into a loop cylinder or truncated cone; have inner surfaces joined to create a loop; or include an outwardly bent flap. In all cases, the antenna of the RFID tag is positioned away from the object to be identified by the tag when the semi-rigid support is attached to the object.
Claims20
A supported radio frequency identification (RFID) tag comprising:
- a support including a support sheet for supporting an RFID tag;
- an RFID tag supported by support, said RFID tag including an antenna portion, said antenna portion located in a predetermined area of said support;
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- an attachment device for attaching said support to an object to be identified by said RFID tag;
- wherein said support is formed such that when said attachment device attaches said support to an object to be identified by said RFID tag, the antenna portion of said RFID tag is spaced away from the object.
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