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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 22, 2023
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2020
Covidien Lp, Mansfield, MA (US);
Richard L. Croft, Mead, CO (US);
COVIDIEN LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
A transponder includes an encapsulant defining a cavity having a spherical internal profile. A suspension medium and a core are contained within the cavity. The core includes a rod having a first end and a second end, and defines a longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end. The longitudinal axis of the rod defines an axis of sensitivity of the transponder, and the core defines a center of gravity closer to the second end of the rod as compared to the first end of the rod. The center of gravity is disposed along the longitudinal axis of the rod. The transducer includes a conductive coil wrapped around the rod, and a capacitor coupled to the conductive coil. The core self-orients itself such that the axis of sensitivity of the transponder is parallel with a plumb to gravity axis.