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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2007
Thomas Menden, New Berlin, WI (US);
Timothy Gamroth, Dousman, WI (US);
Jerel Scott Jamieson, Eagle, WI (US);
Thomas Menden, New Berlin, WI (US);
Timothy Gamroth, Dousman, WI (US);
Jerel Scott Jamieson, Eagle, WI (US);
Johnson Controls Technology Company, Holland, MI (US);
Abstract
One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a radio frequency (RF) device for communicating on a wireless network. The device includes an antenna coupled to an RF circuit. The device further includes a body housing the RF circuit and the antenna. The device yet further includes a support member extending from the body. The support member is configured to be coupled to an object. The support member is prevented from moving laterally and vertically relative to the object when coupled to the object. The support member and body are configured to allow the body and the antenna to rotate about an axis when the support member is prevented from moving laterally and vertically relative to the object.