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Receptacle locator

  • US 20060061481A1
  • Filed: 09/23/2004
  • Published: 03/23/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A receptacle comprising:

  • a body for containing articles;

    a radio transceiver on the body, transmitting a first radio frequency signal, and for receiving a second radio frequency signal that is responsive to the first radio frequency signal;

    an indicator on the receptacle and communicating with the radio transceiver in such a manner that if the second signal is received by the transceiver, the indicator indicates whether the strength of the second signal is indicative of the receptacle being approximately at a pre-selected position for the receptacle; and

    a power supply on the receptacle and powering the indicator.

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