Orthopedic instruments with RFID
First Claim
1. A surgical tool, comprising:
- a body having a cavity;
an RFID electronic assembly, the RFID electronic assembly having a storage element connected to an antenna and operable to transmit information associated with the surgical tool;
a first layer of first encapsulant formed around the RFID electronic assembly;
a housing insertable into the cavity, the encapsulated RFID electronic assembly being mounted within the housing; and
a second layer of second encapsulant formed around the housing to hold it in place in the body cavity.
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Abstract
In one aspect the present invention comprises a surgical tool. The surgical tool preferably includes a body having a cavity, and RFID electronic assembly, a first layer of first encapsulant formed around the electronic assembly and a housing insertable into the cavity. In accordance with this aspect of the present invention, a second layer of second encapsulant may be formed around the housing to hold it in place in the body cavity. In another aspect, the present invention preferably comprises an orthopedic instrument having a body which includes a cavity. Most preferably, a housing is located within the cavity, the housing preferably comprises a base member, a cap attached to the base and a glass dish attached to the cap, the glass dish being adapted to a loud frequency wave to pass through its body.
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19 Claims
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1. A surgical tool, comprising:
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a body having a cavity; an RFID electronic assembly, the RFID electronic assembly having a storage element connected to an antenna and operable to transmit information associated with the surgical tool; a first layer of first encapsulant formed around the RFID electronic assembly; a housing insertable into the cavity, the encapsulated RFID electronic assembly being mounted within the housing; and a second layer of second encapsulant formed around the housing to hold it in place in the body cavity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An orthopedic instrument, comprising
a body having a cavity; -
a housing located within the cavity, the housing comprising a base member, a cap attached to the base and a glass disc attached to the cap, the glass disk being adapted to allow radio frequency waves to pass through its body; and an RFID electronic assembly securably located within the cavity, the RFID electronic assembly being encapsulated using a first potting compound. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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