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AssigneeSouthwire Company
InventorsCharles L. Holcombe, Ronald J. Burchfield, Carol J. Godfrey, Stephen L. Spruell, John N. Ware, JR., Edward J. Easterwood, JR., W. Steve Wilson, Frank Hullender, Charles Douglas Glore
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A theft deterrent product may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the product. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. The product may have an outer layer and into an portion. Placing the plurality of indicia may comprise etching through the outer layer and into the inner portion. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise.
A product comprising at least one indicia placed on the product, the at least one indicia corresponding to a unique code, wherein the at least one indicia is visible from an exterior of the product and indicates at least one of a date the cable was manufactured, a manufacturing line on which the cable manufactured, or a plant where the cable was manufactured.
A product comprising a plurality of indicia placed on the product, each of the plurality of indicia respectively corresponding to a unique code, wherein the plurality of indicia are visible from an exterior of the product and indicate a particular specification under which the cable was manufactured.
A product comprising a plurality of indicia placed periodically and longitudinally on the product comprising copper tubing configured to be used for refrigerant, each of the plurality of indicia respectively corresponding to a unique code, wherein the plurality of indicia are visible from an exterior of the product and indicate a linear distance of the product.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.