Abstract: An identification system comprising an extendable identification tag. An identification tag, such as an RFID tag having an electronics module configured to transmit information is provided. The identification tag includes a body portion and a sleeve portion. The sleeve portion is arranged about the body portion such that the sleeve portion can traverse a length of the body portion, thereby extending the overall length of the identification tag. The identification tag may be adjusted to match the thickness of an object, such as a flange, such that the identification tag may be disposed in a tag pocket formed through the object and adjusted to approximately match the thickness of the object so as to be readable from opposing sides of the objects.

Abstract: Various identification tags are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a coupling with an extended skirt having an opening to receive an identification tag. The identification tag may be configured to be snapped into the opening, slid into the opening, or threaded into the opening, for example. The identification tag, such as an RFID tag, may include an electronics module to enable wireless communication with a reader. The electronics module may be received within a body to facilitate installation and retention of the tag and increase durability. The disclosed tags may also be installed in other components. Various other tags, systems, devices, and methods pertaining to identification tags are also disclosed.

Abstract: Various identification tags are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a coupling with an extended skirt having an opening to receive an identification tag. The identification tag may be configured to be snapped into the opening, slid into the opening, or threaded into the opening, for example. The identification tag, such as an RFID tag, may include an electronics module to enable wireless communication with a reader. The electronics module may be received within a body to facilitate installation and retention of the tag and increase durability. The disclosed tags may also be installed in other components. Various other tags, systems, devices, and methods pertaining to identification tags are also disclosed.

Abstract: A tag, such as an RFID tag, a system including the RFID tag and techniques for installing the RFID tag onto the surface of a tool. The RFID tag is coupled to an outer surface of a tool via an adhesive and/or coating that acts to retain the tag. The RFID tag is coated with a thin protective coating or casing material that may be disposed about a circumference of the RFID tag.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification device is enclosed in an enclosure suitable for harsh environments, and is resistant to physical, chemical, temperature, and electro-magnetic abuse. The enclosure includes a shell member configured to deflect direct blows to the transponder and can be shaped to fit various types of surfaces to which it can be affixed.

Abstract: A tag, such as an RFID tag, and system including an RFID tag configured for installation into an object are provided. The tag is configured for use in high temperature and/or high pressure environments such as downhole and subsea applications. The tag includes an electronics module contained within a bead, which is housed in a cavity of a carrier. The bead is surrounded by a protective fluid-like fill material to provide protection to the electronics module and bead and provide fluid-like properties to the electronics module to reduce or eliminate point stresses on the electronics module. The geometry of the tag is such that the entire outline of the tag is contained within the geometry of the object to provide structural protection of the tag.

Abstract: An RFID system including an RFID tag configured for installation into the edge of an object is provided. The RFID tag is configured to be installed into a tag pocket formed in the object, such that two surfaces of the RFID tag are left exposed after installation. The geometry of the RFID tag is such that the entire outline of the RFID tag is contained within the geometry of the object to provide structural protection of the RFID tag.

Abstract: A drilling template and a method for utilizing the drilling template to drill a hole in an object. The drilling template may include a through-bolt assembly to pivotally couple the drilling template to the object. The drilling template may further include a cam assembly configured to rotate the drilling template about the through-bolt assembly until it is locked into a fixed position using a guide pin coupled to the drilling template. The drilling template may be particularly useful in retrofitting heavy equipment in field use with RFID tags, and more specifically, with edge-mounted RFID tags.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification device is enclosed in an enclosure suitable for harsh environments, and is resistant to physical, chemical, temperature, and electromagnetic abuse. The enclosure includes a shell member configured to deflect direct blows to the transponder and can be shaped to fit various types of surfaces to which it can be affixed.