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App. No. 11/220,932

Package insert with integrated radio frequency transponder

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Patent No.
US None
App. No.
11/220,932
Filed
Sep 7, 2005
Art Unit
3627
USPC
705/28
Abstract

A low cost single or multiple use package insert device having an attached radio frequency transponder that, when selectively or randomly inserted into a shipping container, provides a low cost method to provide auto-identification attributes of the container via a wireless technology, such as RFID, for tracking and monitoring of shipping containers through the supply chain.

Claims (32)

1 . A method for wireless tracking and monitoring of products through a supply chain, comprising:

providing a radio frequency transponder;

placing the radio frequency transponder in association with a shipping container;

placing product to be shipped in the shipping container;

shipping the shipping container to a destination location; and

returning the radio frequency transponder to a first location to collect data from the radio frequency transponder.

2 . The method of claim 1 wherein the radio frequency transponder is connected to an insert that is placed in the shipping container.

3 . The method of claim 2 wherein a protective cover is located over the radio frequency transponder.

4 . The method of claim 1 wherein the radio frequency transponder is reusable.

5 . The method of claim 1 wherein the product to be shipped does not substantially reflect or absorb radio frequency signals.

6 . The method of claim 1 wherein the radio frequency transponder is located along a length panel or a width panel of the shipping container.

7 . The method of claim 1 wherein the radio frequency transponder is located along an internal partition of the shipping container.

8 . A method for wireless tracking and monitoring of products through a supply chain, comprising:

providing a radio frequency transponder;

placing the radio frequency transponder in association with a shipping container;

placing product to be shipped in the shipping container;

reading data from or writing data to the radio frequency transponder;

shipping the shipping container to a desired location; and

collecting data from the radio frequency transponder after the shipping container arrives at the desired location.

9 . The method of claim 8 wherein the radio frequency transponder is connected to an insert that is placed in the shipping container.

10 . The method of claim 9 wherein a protective cover is located over the radio frequency transponder.

11 . The method of claim 8 wherein the radio frequency transponder is reusable.

12 . The method of claim 8 wherein the product to be shipped does not substantially reflect or absorb radio frequency signals.

13 . The method of claim 8 wherein the radio frequency transponder is located along a length panel or a width panel of the shipping container.

14 . The method of claim 8 wherein the radio frequency transponder is located along an internal partition of the shipping container.

15 . A method for wireless tracking and monitoring of products through a supply chain, comprising:

placing a radio frequency transponder in a shipping container;

reading data from or writing data to the radio frequency transponder;

placing product to be shipped in the shipping container; and

reading data from the radio frequency transponder after product has been placed in the shipping container.

16 . The method of claim 15 wherein the radio frequency transponder is located in the shipping container such that the product to be shipped does not substantially reflect or absorb radio frequency signals.

17 . The method of claim 16 wherein a protective cover is located over the radio frequency transponder.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 14, 2007
From: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
To: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORRUGATED LLC
Reel/Frame 018891/0369 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 23, 2006
From: ASHLEY, DREW & NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY; BROWN BOARD HOLDING, INC.; CP&P, INC.; COLOR-BOX, LLC; FORT JAMES CORPORATION; FORT JAMES MAINE, INC.; FORT JAMES OPERATING COMPANY; FORT JAMES GREEN BAY L.L.C.; PRIM COMPANY L.L.C.; KMHC, INCORPORATED; GEORGIA-PACIFIC FOREIGN HOLDINGS, INC.; GEORGIA-PACIFIC RESINS, INC.; GEORGIA-PACIFIC WEST, INC.; GEORGIA-PACIFIC FINANCE, LLC; GREAT NORTHERN NEKOOSA CORPORATION; LEAF RIVER FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.; NEKOOSA PACKAGING CORPORATION; MILLENNIUM PACKAGING SOLUTIONS, LLC; SOUTHWEST MILLWORK AND SPECIALTIES, INC.; WEST GEORGIA MANUFACTURING COMPANY; BLUE RAPIDS RAILWAY COMPANY; BRUNSWICK PULP LAND COMPANY, INC.; CECORR, INC.; ENCADRIA STAFFING SOLUTIONS, INC.; FORT JAMES INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.; GEORGIA-PACIFIC INVESTMENT, INC.; FORT JAMES CAMAS L.L.C.; FORT JAMES NORTHWEST L.L.C.; G-P GYPSUM CORPORATION; GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC; GEORGIA-PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC.; G-P OREGON, INC.; GEORGIA-PACIFIC ASIA, INC.; GLOSTER SOUTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY; GREAT SOUTHERN PAPER COMPANY; OLD PINE BELT RAILROAD COMPANY; NEKOOSA PAPERS INC.; TOMAHAWK LAND COMPANY; XRS, INC.; PHOENIX ATHLETIC CLUB, INC.; KOCH RENEWABLE RESOURCES, LLC; KOCH FOREST PRODUCTS HOLDING, LLC; KOCH WORLDWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC.; OLD AUGUSTA RAILROAD, LLC; BRUNSWICK CELLULOSE, INC.; LEAF RIVER CELLULOSE, LLC; KOCH CELLULOSE AMERICA MARKETING, LLC; KOCH CELLULOSE, LLC; BLUEYELLOW, LLC
To: CITICORP NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Reel/Frame 017626/0205 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 10, 2005
From: GARTON, MR. HAROLD W.; HOLBROOK, MR. ANDREW M.
To: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 016633/0160 →