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Device and method for identifying a container

  • US 7,224,273 B2
  • Filed: 04/24/2003
  • Issued: 05/29/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device identifying a container containing contents, comprising:

  • a valve assembly for controlling passage of the contents to and from the container, said valve assembly including a ball and positioned to be in contact with the contents inside the container; and

    a wireless communication device positioned with said valve assembly for wirelessly communicating information associated with the container, wherein said wireless communication device is mounted within said ball.

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