RFID Collar
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1. A method of manufacturing an animal collar having an RFID device, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a mold defining a volume for forming an animal collar;
placing an RFID device into the mold, the RFID device having at least a transponder including an antenna, and a memory, the RFID device being adapted to receive a first radio frequency signal and transmit a second radio frequency signal in response to such receipt; and
forcing a collar material into the mold;
whereby an animal collar containing an RFID device is formed.
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Abstract
An RFID collar for tracking and locating animals, and method of manufacturing the same. The RFID collar includes an RFID tag substantially enclosed within an animal collar. In manufacture, a mold for defining a collar-shaped volume is provided. At least one support member is configured to engage an RFID tag and suspend the RFID tag within the volume, in preparation for the molding process that forms the collar. An amount of uncured collar material is forced by an injection molding apparatus into the mold, thereby substantially surrounding the RFID tag. Thereafter, the uncured collar material is cured.
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33 Claims
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1. A method of manufacturing an animal collar having an RFID device, said method comprising the steps of:
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providing a mold defining a volume for forming an animal collar; placing an RFID device into the mold, the RFID device having at least a transponder including an antenna, and a memory, the RFID device being adapted to receive a first radio frequency signal and transmit a second radio frequency signal in response to such receipt; and forcing a collar material into the mold; whereby an animal collar containing an RFID device is formed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An animal collar manufactured by a process comprising the steps of:
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providing a mold defining a volume for forming an animal collar; placing an RFID device into the mold, the RFID device having at least a transponder including an antenna, and a memory, the RFID device being adapted to receive a first radio frequency signal and transmit a second radio frequency signal in response to such receipt; and substantially filling the mold with a moldable material. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A collar apparatus for use with an animal, said collar apparatus comprising:
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an RFID tag including a transponder for broadcasting an identification code; a collar internally carrying said RFID tag, said collar sized and shaped to be secured about a portion of the animal thereby allowing the animal to carry said collar apparatus, said collar being flexible and substantially watertight. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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