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Automatic/remote rf instrument monitoring system

CA 1267936 C · Owner: Enscan, Inc. · Inventors: Denzene, Quentin Scott; Grindahl, Mervin Lee

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An improved automatic/remote RF instrument monitoring system including a plurality of transponders configured to operate with one of a plurality of parameter sensing instruments remotely located from an interrogate/receiver. The interrogate/receiver transmits RF transponder activation signals in the form of a tone modulated onto a carrier. In response to the activation signals, the transponders "wake-up" and transmit an RF transponder signal which is received and processed by the interrogate/receiver. The transponders include a transmission enable circuit which initiates transmission of the RF transponder signals at random times after receipt of the activation signals. The RF transponder …

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  • Granted April 17, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 17, 2007.
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FiledMarch 12, 1987
GrantedApril 17, 1990
Term endedApril 17, 2007
Patent numberCA 1267936 C
Classification (IPC)G08C17/00 +2 more

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1988199019921994199619982000200220042006Application filedMarch 12, 1987Patent grantedApril 17, 1990Term endedApril 17, 2007

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