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Marking element for marking timber, especially tree trunks

  • US 6,772,546 B2
  • Filed: 03/28/2002
  • Issued: 08/10/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A marking element for marking timber, comprising:

  • a marking member having fastening elements for fastening the marking element on the timber to be marked, wherein the marking member has, for marking purposes, a transponder which has a data storage for wireless data transmission incorporated therein, wherein, the transponder is formed in a tag or a film shape and is disposed in a recess in the marking member, wherein a cover plate is provided that engages the marking member and covers the transponder, so as to preclude entry of water into the recess, wherein the marking element is composed of plastic and the fastening elements are integral drive-in projections formed on opposite sides of the recess, and wherein the cover plate that is recessed in the marking member and is welded along an edge thereof to the marking member, by means of ultrasonic welding, laser welding or hot pressing.

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