Transponder assembly and method for making same
First Claim
1. The method of making a transponder assembly comprising placing into an open-topped mold cavity a transponder and an amount of unset settable material, adding an additional amount of said material to said cavity if needed so as to at least substantially cover the transponder with said material, curing said settable material, and removing said set article from said mold cavity.
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Abstract
A transponder assembly for use in identifying surgical implements such as sponges comprises a transponder substantially encased in a plastic body to which a base having an exposed adhesive surface is attached. The assembly may be fastened directly to a rigid implement or may be securely attached to a sponge by a supporting body embodying a pin-head clutch.
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12 Claims
- 1. The method of making a transponder assembly comprising placing into an open-topped mold cavity a transponder and an amount of unset settable material, adding an additional amount of said material to said cavity if needed so as to at least substantially cover the transponder with said material, curing said settable material, and removing said set article from said mold cavity.
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