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Sterilizable wireless tracking and communication device and method for manufacturing

  • US 8,600,374 B1
  • Filed: 02/11/2012
  • Issued: 12/03/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/11/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wireless communication device comprising:

  • a circuit board with a coating;

    a top housing having an upper wall and a side wall connected to the upper wall, the side wall having an extension and a protrusion extending downward;

    a bottom housing for engagement with the top housing, the bottom housing having a lower wall and a side wall connected to lower wall, the side wall having a slot; and

    a gasket with a designed interference for sealing a chamber defined by the top housing and the bottom housing;

    wherein the circuit board is positioned within the chamber;

    wherein the extension of the side wall of the top housing is positioned in the slot of the side wall of the bottom housing;

    wherein the protrusion of the top housing, and the side wall of the bottom housing form a trap to prevent the passage of at least one of a liquid and a vapor into the chamber.

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