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Magnetic vector field tag and seal

  • US 6,784,796 B2
  • Filed: 11/06/2001
  • Issued: 08/31/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for providing a container that contains one or more objects with a magnetic vector field tag and seal, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) placing a magnetometer at a first location relative to the container;

    (b) placing at least one magnet inside the container, the magnet providing a measurable magnetic field strength and vector direction at the first location of the magnetometer;

    (c) measuring the magnetic field strength and vector direction at the first location using the magnetometer to provide the container with a magnetic vector field tag and seal; and

    (d) removing the magnetometer.

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