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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2017
Filed:
May. 21, 2015
Thomas & Betts International, Llc, Wilmington, DE (US);
Ian Rubin de la Borbolla, Memphis, TN (US);
Mark R. Drane, Collierville, TN (US);
Cong Thanh Dinh, Collierville, TN (US);
Andrew J. Feudner, Collierville, TN (US);
Brian Burke, Collierville, TN (US);
Thomas & Betts International LLC, Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
A device includes a device body that further includes a first attachment mechanism for attaching to another object, structure, or item of equipment. The device also includes wireless communication circuitry affixed to the device body, and one or more sensor components affixed to the device body, coupled to the wireless communication circuitry, and configured to sense environmental parameters associated with the device or with the object, structure or item of equipment. The device may further include powering circuitry, affixed to the device body, and configured to provide electrical power to the wireless communication circuitry and/or the one or more sensor components. The device may include a lug, connector or terminal.