Hand tool having an electronic identification device
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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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Abstract
Disclosed are various embodiments equipping a hand tool with an electronic identification device. The hand tool includes a handle having a cavity. A plug at least partially encapsulates the electronic device and inserts into the cavity in the handle. The plug may include one or more seals to prevent fluids or other debris from contacting the electronic identification device.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An apparatus, comprising:
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an electronic identification device; and a plug configured to at least partially encapsulate the electronic identification device and to insert into a cavity of a handle of a driver tool, wherein the driver tool is configured to drive a fastener, wherein the plug provides a seal that prevents a chemical from entering the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method, comprising:
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inserting an electronic identification device into a plug configured to at least partially encapsulate the electronic identification device; inserting the plug into a cavity in a handle of a driver tool, the driver tool comprising a driver shaft that is attached to and extends from the handle; and rotating the driver shaft to thereby drive a fastener. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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