Electronic identifier attachment for inventory items
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1. An apparatus configured to attach to a socket to create a substantially unitary piece, the apparatus comprising:
- an adapter body comprising;
a male end and a female end, the male end configured to insert into a female universal attachment fitting of the socket, the female end configured to removably attach to a socket driver;
a recess disposed between the male end and the female end; and
a groove disposed around at least a portion of the adapter body;
a cover disposed around at least a portion of the adapter body, the cover comprising;
a lip configured to be retained between the adapter body and the socket;
a receptacle disposed on an interior surface of the cover, the receptacle adapted to fit at least partially within the recess of the adapter body; and
a detent disposed on an interior surface of the cover, the detent adapted to fit at least partially within the groove of the adapter body; and
a radio frequency identification tag disposed in the receptacle of the cover.
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Abstract
Disclosed are various embodiments and a corresponding method for an adapter configured to attach an electronic identification device to an inventory item having a universal attachment fitting. A first end of the adapter body is configured to permanently attach to the universal attachment fitting. A second end of the adapter body is configured to attach to a tool configured to attach to the universal attachment fitting. An electronic identification device is attached to the adapter body.
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24 Claims
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1. An apparatus configured to attach to a socket to create a substantially unitary piece, the apparatus comprising:
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an adapter body comprising; a male end and a female end, the male end configured to insert into a female universal attachment fitting of the socket, the female end configured to removably attach to a socket driver; a recess disposed between the male end and the female end; and a groove disposed around at least a portion of the adapter body; a cover disposed around at least a portion of the adapter body, the cover comprising; a lip configured to be retained between the adapter body and the socket; a receptacle disposed on an interior surface of the cover, the receptacle adapted to fit at least partially within the recess of the adapter body; and a detent disposed on an interior surface of the cover, the detent adapted to fit at least partially within the groove of the adapter body; and a radio frequency identification tag disposed in the receptacle of the cover. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An apparatus, comprising:
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an adapter body comprising a first end and a second end, the first end configured to attach to one of a plurality of inventory items to create a substantially unitary piece, each of the inventory items having a universal attachment fitting, the second end configured to attach to a tool that is configured to attach to the universal attachment fitting; a cover configured to be positioned over at least a portion of the adapter body; and an electronic identification device configured to be permanently attached to the adapter body by being positioned between the cover and the adapter body. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method, comprising the steps of:
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positioning an electronic identification device on or proximate to an adapter body, the adapter body comprising a first end and a second end, the first end configured to attach to a plurality of inventory items, each of the inventory items having a universal attachment fitting, the second end configured to attach to a tool that is configured to attach to the universal attachment fitting; positioning a cover over the electronic identification device so that the electronic identification device is disposed between the adapter body and the cover; and attaching the first end of the adapter body to the universal attachment fitting of one of the inventory items to create a substantially unitary piece. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An apparatus, comprising:
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an adapter body comprising; means for attaching the adapter body to a universal attachment fitting of an inventory item to create a substantially unitary piece; and means for attaching the adapter body to a tool that is configured to attach to the universal attachment fitting; and means for attaching an electronic identification device to the adapter body. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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