Electronic identifier attachment for inventory items

摘要

Disclosed are various embodiments and a corresponding method for an adapter configured to attach an electronic identification device to an inventory item having a universal attachment fitting. A first end of the adapter body is configured to permanently attach to the universal attachment fitting. A second end of the adapter body is configured to attach to a tool configured to attach to the universal attachment fitting. An electronic identification device is attached to the adapter body.

主权项

1. An apparatus configured to attach to a socket to create a substantially unitary piece, the apparatus comprising:
an adapter body comprising:
a male end and a female end, the male end configured to insert into a female universal attachment fitting of the socket, the female end configured to removably attach to a socket driver;a recess disposed between the male end and the female end; anda groove disposed around at least a portion of the adapter body; a cover disposed around at least a portion of the adapter body, the cover comprising:
a lip configured to be retained between the adapter body and the socket;a receptacle disposed on an interior surface of the cover, the receptacle adapted to fit at least partially within the recess of the adapter body; anda detent disposed on an interior surface of the cover, the detent adapted to fit at least partially within the groove of the adapter body; and a radio frequency identification tag disposed in the receptacle of the cover.