RFID ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SPRING CLIP
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1. A clip for securing an identification tag to a container comprising:
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a second leg, the first and second legs being resiliently flexible with respect to one another;
a securing structure on at least one of the first and second legs adapted to secure the identification tag to the clip; and
an attachment structure on at least one of the first and second legs adapted to securely engage the waste container.
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Abstract
An RFID assembly for securing an RFID device to a container. The assembly includes a clip having a first leg and a second leg connected by a resiliently flexible byte portion. The RFID device is attached to the clip. The assembly is inserted under and within an upper rim of a container, and the spring force provided by the byte portion secures the clip within the space, hidden from view. The first and/or second legs may include teeth to assist in securing the assembly in position.
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14 Claims
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1. A clip for securing an identification tag to a container comprising:
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a first leg; a second leg, the first and second legs being resiliently flexible with respect to one another; a securing structure on at least one of the first and second legs adapted to secure the identification tag to the clip; and an attachment structure on at least one of the first and second legs adapted to securely engage the waste container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An identification tag assembly for a waste container comprising:
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a clip having a first leg, a second leg, the clip being resilient flexible, the clip further having at least one projection adapted to engage with a supporting structure; and an identification tag connected to the clip. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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12. A method for securing an identification tag to a waste container comprising:
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securing the identification tag to a resiliently flexible clip having first and second legs; flexing the first and second legs toward one another; and inserting the clip into a space defined by at least two surfaces of the waste container.
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14. The method of claim 13 wherein the flexing step occurs as a consequence of the inserting step.
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