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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 31, 1998
Paul Sliva, W. Richland, WA (US);
Kurt A Stahl, Lake Oswego, OR (US);
Kevin L Simmons, Kennewick, WA (US);
Norman C Anheier, Richland, WA (US);
Norman R Gordon, Kennewick, WA (US);
Walter R Park, Benton City, WA (US);
Ziro Limit Composite, Inc., West Richland, WA (US);
Abstract
The invention is a secure container for the transport and storage of materials that can alert the user as to the location and condition of materials, as well as container status. This provides cargo and access information that is critical in high-value or controlled shipments. The container uses a wound fiber-optic layer embedded in a covering. A transmitted light signal is sent through the fiber-optic layer to a receiver. Any change in the light signal causes an alarm or indication. The container also gives real time read outs, remotely or locally, as to the conditions of the contents and the container itself.