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Hand tool having an electronic identification device

  • US 8,870,078 B2
  • Filed: 02/08/2012
  • Issued: 10/28/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/08/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • a tool handle comprising a cavity;

    a plug located in the cavity of the tool handle, the plug comprising;

    a first end and a second end;

    an exterior surface extending from the first end to the second end;

    a receptacle extending from an opening at the exterior surface to an interior wall of the plug, the receptacle comprising a plurality of lips at the opening of the receptacle;

    a plurality of ports that facilitate formation of the lips using an injection molding process;

    a first seal located on the exterior surface proximate to the first end;

    a second seal located on the exterior surface, the second seal at least partially surrounding the opening of the receptacle; and

    a plurality of third seals located on the exterior surface, each one of the third seals at least partially surrounding a respective one of the ports; and

    a radio frequency identification tag at least partially encapsulated within the plug.

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