Patent ID: 8083144
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: B25C,G06K

Abstract:
1. A device for identifying a gas cartridge connectable to a gas-powered fastening apparatus via a valve, said device comprising: a solenoid for opening or closing the valve to control transfer of gas from the cartridge to the fastening apparatus; and an electronic module for wirelessly reading an electronic label that is located on the cartridge and identifies the cartridge, wherein said electronic module is electrically connected to said solenoid for wirelessly communicating, via said solenoid being an antenna, with the electronic label; wherein said electronic module comprises: wherein when said switch is in the first position, said transceiver is electrically connected, by said switch, to said solenoid for wirelessly receiving data, via said solenoid, from the electronic label; and when said switch is in the second position, said transceiver is electrically disconnected from said solenoid which is now electrically connectable, by said switch, to a power supply for receiving power from said power supply to close or open the valve.