Patent ID: 8094027
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L

Abstract:
1. A method for attaching a RFID tag to a container for use in an automated diagnostic analyzer, the process comprises the steps of: (a) providing a roll of adhesive coated composite film, the adhesive coated composite film comprising a polymeric backing, a layer of release liner, and a layer of radiation-curable adhesive between the polymeric backing and the layer of release liner, one major surface of the layer of radiation-curable adhesive being in face-to-face contact with one major surface of the polymeric backing and the other major surface of the layer of radiation-curable adhesive being in face-to-face contact with one major surface of the release liner; (b) forming a part from the adhesive coated composite film for bearing a radio frequency identification tag, the part formed by means or thermoforming; (c) removing the layer of release liner from the thermoformed part; (d) providing a roll comprising a plurality of radio frequency identification tags, the radio frequency identification tags in face-to-face contact with a layer of protective film; (e) at least partially embedding the radio frequency identification tags in the radiation-curable adhesive of the thermoformed part; (f) fixing the radio frequency identification tag by means of a radiation curing process to form an assembly comprising a layer of polymeric backing, radio frequency identification tags, and a layer of protective film; (g) cutting the assembly in step (f) by means of a cutting apparatus to form an assembly comprising a polymeric backing, a single radio frequency identification tag, and a layer of protective film; (h) molding an article in a mold and attaching the radio frequency identification tag to the molded container in the mold; and (i) releasing the molded article to which the radio frequency identification tag is attached from the mold.