Patent Description:
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is the use of radio waves to read and capture information stored on a unique identifier tag attached to an object. Radio frequency identification is commonly used in a wide variety of fields such as, but not limited to, building accessibility and other security applications, inventory management, and product identification.

Typical RFID inlays have an RFID chip (also referred to as a microprocessor) where data is stored which is electrically connected to an antenna that transmits and receives radio waves. For the RFID inlay, the RFID chip, and the antenna are held together by a substrate. In some instances, the RFID inlay may also have an adhesive on a thin layer covering the RFID chip and antenna (which may be referred to as a "wet inlay"). RFID inlays may also be embedded into a paper to form an RFID label. Alternatively, RFID inlays may be encapsulated in certain materials to form an RFID tag.

When used to track or manage inventory, the RFID chip stores unique identifying data associated with the inventory. An operator can use an external receiver/reader to retrieve the stored data and process the inventory from the RFID chip.

Recently, the demand for RFID technology has increased as companies explore alternative business processes to maintain and/or increase profitability. Traditionally, companies have attempted to predict the sales volume of a particular item at a store and then ship a set number or amount of goods to the store based on the sales volume prediction. This business process has the potential to reduce company profitability, as the sales volume prediction may overestimate the demand, resulting in the store having to inventory and maintain the item for a longer time period than desired, or ultimately discard an item where expiration is near or been reached (e.g. perishable goods, seasonal items, fashion trends, etc.). Alternatively, the sales volume prediction may underestimate the demand, thereby reducing company sales and impacting profitability as consumers are forced to shop elsewhere to purchase an out of stock product.

The use of RFID technology has the potential to increase company profitability by allowing the company to continuously monitor the supply of a product at a store. Using RFID technology allows a company to quickly respond to low store inventory without having to take physical inventory counts to ensure an adequate supply of goods while avoiding the risks associated in overstocking a product. Additionally, a company can monitor the sales rate of a product at a store, which can help the company predict future sales trends so that the company can make alterations within the supply chain as necessary to maintain an appropriate supply and ready availability of goods.

The increased demand for RFID technology has also created a need for a manufacturing method that can quickly and efficiently produce RFID inlays. There are various methods for applying RFID inlays to objects, including but not limited to applying a permanent adhesive, weaving the RFID inlay into an object, and/or stapling or otherwise mechanically affixing the RFID inlay to the object. However, current methods may have cetain limitations when any adjustments or repositioning is needed with the RFID inlay. Currently, when the RFID inlay is attached incorrectly (in the wrong location, skewed, or splayed out of alignment) to an object, correcting the placement of the RFID inlay may either destroy the object or RFID inlay itself. As such, a need exists to adjust and reposition RFID inlays on objects.

<CIT> discloses a hidden RFID jewelry label.

<CIT> discloses an RFID tag incorporating an arched buffer such that an RFID inlay containing an RFID transponder is held away from a mounting surface.

<CIT> discloses an RFID smart label including a plurality of layers, wherein one of the plurality of layers is an RFID inlay with a depression/recession region for holding an RFID chip/strap so that it does not extend above the surface of the antenna.

<CIT> discloses a self-adhesive RFID label.

<CIT> discloses an RFID article including a microchip connected to a first antenna which is, in turn, electro-magnetically coupled to a second antenna.

<CIT> discloses an authentication or validation document incorporating a page for holding data relating to the intended holder of the document, said page incorporating an inlay provided with a microchip.

<CIT> discloses an integral, one-piece, resiliently flexible, planar, reusable, programmable radio frequency identification (RFID) luggage tag.

The disclosure references the appended drawings, wherein like numerals designate similar parts. Advantages of embodiments of the current disclosure will be apparent from the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments thereof, which description should be considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like numerals indicate like elements, in which:.

Aspects of the current disclosure are disclosed in the following description and related drawings directed to specific embodiments of the current disclosure. Alternate embodiments may be devised without departing from the scope of the current disclosure. Additionally, well-known elements of exemplary embodiments of the current disclosure will not be described in detail or will be omitted so as not to obscure the relevant details of the current disclosure. Further, to facilitate an understanding of the description, discussion of several terms used herein follows.

As used herein, the word "exemplary" means "serving as an example, instance or illustration. " The embodiments described herein are not limiting, but rather are exemplary only. It should be understood that the described embodiments are not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Moreover, the terms "embodiments of the current disclosure", "embodiments" or "current disclosure" do not require that all embodiments of the current disclosure include the discussed feature, advantage or mode of operation.

The present disclosure generally relates to an RFID inlay. The RFID inlay may comprise: (a) a substrate having a first side and a second side; (b) an antenna at least partially disposed on the first side of the substrate, and (c) an RFID chip at least partially disposed on the first side of the substrate, wherein the wherein a first adhesive is at least partially disposed on the RFID inlay; and wherein a second adhesive is at least partially disposed on the RFID inlay. In many embodiments, the RFID inlay described herein is adjustable and repositionable.

In many embodiments, the substrate in the RFID inlay may be comprised wood, textiles, plastic, paper, glass, metal, composites, or combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the substrate is paper. In another embodiment, the substrate is polyester. In many embodiments, the substrate is continuous. A continuous substrate, as described herein, is one that is unbroken, whole, or without gaps or intervals. In other embodiments, the substrate is discontinuous. A discontinuous substrate, as described herein, is one that has gaps or intervals within the substrate.

In many embodiments, the antenna of the RFID inlay may be comprised of a non-metallic conductor, a metal wire, a metal foil, a printed metallic ink, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the non-metallic conductor is comprised of graphene. In other embodiments, the non-metallic conductor may be comprised of other materials. In many embodiments the metal wire, the metal foil, the printed metallic ink, or combinations thereof is comprised of silver, copper, aluminum, nickel, tin-bismuth, and combinations thereof. Other metal wires, metal foils, printed metallic inks, or combinations thereof are also contemplated.

In many embodiments, the first adhesive of the RFID inlay may be a temporary adhesive. In many embodiments, the first adhesive of the RFID inlay is a pressure sensitive adhesive. In some embodiments, the first adhesive of the RFID inlay is at least partially patterned. The pattern may be a regular or defined pattern or a random pattern. In other embodiments, the first adhesive of the RFID inlay is continuous. A continuous adhesive, as described herein, is an adhesive that is unbroken, whole, or without gaps or intervals. In many embodiments, the first adhesive of the RFID inlay may be comprised of a rubber adhesive, a silicone adhesive, an acrylic adhesive, an epoxy adhesive, a urethane adhesive, or combinations thereof. Other adhesive compositions are also contemplated. In many embodiments, the first adhesive of the RFID inlay is at least partially disposed on the antenna and the RFID chip. In other embodiments, the first adhesive of the RFID inlay completely covers the antenna and the RFID chip. In some embodiments, the first adhesive of the RFID inlay is at least partially disposed on the substrate. In other embodiments, the first adhesive of the RFID inlay completely covers the substrate. In many embodiments, the first adhesive may be at least partially bonded to a merchandise label or merchandise tag. In one embodiment, the merchandise label or merchandise tag is woven. In many embodiments, the second adhesive may be at least partially bonded to an object.

In many embodiments, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay may be an activatable adhesive. An activatable adhesive, as described herein, may be an adhesive that will not bond under typical conditions but is then bonded after exposure to certain conditions. An activatable adhesive may allow the user to control when bonding occurs. In many embodiments, the activatable adhesive used in the RFID inlay described herein may be activated by heat, IR, UV, or combinations thereof.

Additionally in many embodiments, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay may be at least partially bonded to an object. In other embodiments, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay may be completely bonded to an object. In many embodiments, the object comprises wood, textiles, plastic, paper, glass, metal, composites, or combinations thereof. However, other variations of the composition of objects are contemplated. In many embodiments, the object is the item to be protected by the RFID technology.

In many embodiments, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay may be at least partially patterned. In other embodiments, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay may be completely patterned. The pattern may be a regular or defined pattern, or alternatively a random pattern.

In some embodiments, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay may be on only a portion of the RFID inlay. In other embodiments, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay may be disposed on the entire RFID inlay. In many embodiments, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay is continuous. In other embodiments, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay is discontinuous.

In many embodiments, the second adhesive is comprised of a rubber adhesive, a silicone adhesive, an acrylic adhesive, an epoxy adhesive, a urethane adhesive, or combinations thereof. Other adhesive compositions are also contemplated.

Further, the RFID inlay (comprised of the substrate, the antenna, and the RFID chip) may have a first side and a second side. In some embodiments, the RFID inlay has a first side and a second side and the first side of the RFID inlay is the first side of the substrate, and the second side of the RFID inlay is the second side of the substrate.

In other embodiments, the RFID inlay has a first side and a second side and the first side of the RFID inlay is the second side of the substrate and the second side of the RFID inlay is the first side of the substrate.

A wet inlay may be formed once at least one adhesive (either the first adhesive or the second adhesive) has been at least partially disposed on the RFID inlay described herein.

In many embodiments, the RFID inlay is used in an RFID tag. In many embodiments, the RFID inlay is used in an RFID label. Other uses for the RFID are also contemplated.

In many embodiments, the RFID inlay described herein is repositionable. The RFID may be repositionable and adjustable in order to move the RFID inlay to a desired location. Once the RFID inlay is properly placed, the second adhesive may be activated in order to at least partially bond the RFID inlay to the object. In some embodiments, the second adhesive may be activated in order to completely bond the RFID inlay to the object.

Also provided herein are methods of positioning the RFID inlay described herein. In many embodiments, a method of positioning an RFID inlay comprises the steps of: (a) positioning the RFID inlay described herein onto an object; and (b) activating the second adhesive to at least partially affix the RFID inlay to the object. In some embodiments, the method further comprises repositioning the RFID inlay prior to activating the second adhesive to at least partially affix the RFID inlay to the object.

In many embodiments, a method of positioning an RFID inlay comprises the steps of: (a) positioning an RFID inlay onto an object, wherein the RFID inlay comprises: (i) a substrate having a first side and a second side; (ii) an antenna at least partially disposed on the first side of the substrate, and (iii) an RFID chip at least partially disposed on the first side of the substrate, wherein a first adhesive is at least partially disposed on the RFID inlay; and wherein a second adhesive is at least partially disposed on the RFID inlay; and (b) activating the second adhesive to at least partially affix the RFID inlay to the object. In many embodiments, the object for the method described herein comprises wood, textiles, plastic, paper, glass, metal, composites, or combinations thereof. Other materials for the object are also contemplated. In many embodiments, the object is protected by the RFID technology.

In many embodiments of the method, the substrate in the RFID inlay may be comprised wood, textiles, plastic, paper, glass, metal, composites, or combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the substrate is paper. In another embodiment, the substrate is polyester. In many embodiments, the substrate is continuous. A continuous substrate, as described herein, is one that is unbroken, whole, or without gaps or intervals. In other embodiments, the substrate is discontinuous. A discontinuous substrate, as described herein, is one that has gaps or intervals within the substrate.

In many embodiments of the method, the antenna of the RFID inlay may be comprised of a non-metallic conductor, a metal wire, a metal foil, a printed metallic ink, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the non-metallic conductor is comprised of graphene. In other embodiments, the non-metallic conductor may be comprised of other materials. In many embodiments, the metal wire, the metal foil, the printed metallic ink, or combinations thereof is comprised of silver, copper, aluminum, nickel, tin-bismuth, and combinations thereof. Other metal wires, metal foils, printed metallic inks, or combinations thereof are also contemplated.

In many embodiments of the method, the first adhesive of the RFID inlay may be a temporary adhesive. In many embodiments of the method, the first adhesive RFID inlay is a pressure sensitive adhesive. In some embodiments of the method, the first adhesive of the RFID inlay is at least partially patterned. The pattern may be a regular or defined pattern, or alternatively a random pattern. In other embodiments, the first adhesive of the RFID inlay is continuous. A continuous adhesive, as described herein, is an adhesive that is unbroken, whole, or without gaps or intervals. In many embodiments of the method, the first adhesive of the RFID inlay may be comprised of a rubber adhesive, a silicone adhesive, an acrylic adhesive, an epoxy adhesive, a urethane adhesive, or combinations thereof. Other adhesive compositions are also contemplated.

In many embodiments, the first adhesive may be at least partially bonded to a merchandise label or merchandise tag. In one embodiment, the merchandise label or merchandise tag is woven. In many embodiments, the second adhesive may be at least partially bonded to an object.

In many embodiments of the method, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay is at least partially disposed on the antenna and the RFID chip. In other embodiments, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay completely covers the antenna and the RFID chip. In some embodiments, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay is at least partially disposed on the substrate. In other embodiments, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay completely covers the substrate.

In many embodiments of the method, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay may be an activatable adhesive. An activatable adhesive, as described herein, may be an adhesive that will not bond under typical conditions but is then bonded after exposure to certain conditions. An activatable adhesive may allow the user to control when bonding occurs. In many embodiments of the method, the activatable adhesive used in the RFID inlay described herein may be activated by heat, IR, UV, or combinations thereof.

Additionally in many embodiments of the method, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay may be at least partially bonded to an object. In other embodiments, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay may be completely bonded to an object. In many embodiments, the object is the item to be protected by the RFID technology.

In many embodiments of the method, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay may be at least partially patterned. In other embodiments, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay may be completely patterned. The pattern may be a regular or defined pattern, or alternatively a random pattern.

In some embodiments of the method, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay may be on only a portion of the RFID inlay. In other embodiments of the method, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay may be disposed on the entire RFID inlay. In many embodiments of the method, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay is continuous. In other embodiments of the method, the second adhesive of the RFID inlay is discontinuous.

In many embodiments of the method, the second adhesive is comprised of a rubber adhesive, a silicone adhesive, an acrylic adhesive, an epoxy adhesive, a urethane adhesive, or combinations thereof. Other adhesive compositions are also contemplated.

In some embodiments of the method, the RFID inlay has a first side and a second side and the first side of the RFID inlay is the first side of the substrate, and the second side of the RFID inlay is the second side of the substrate.

In other embodiments of the method, the RFID inlay has a first side and a second side and the first side of the RFID inlay is the second side of the substrate and the second side of the RFID inlay is the first side of the substrate.

In many embodiments of the method, the RFID inlay in the method described herein is used in an RFID tag. In many embodiments, the RFID inlay in the method described herein is used in an RFID label. Other uses for the RFID are also contemplated.

In many embodiments of the method, the RFID inlay in the method described herein is repositionable. The RFID may be repositionable and adjustable in order to move the RFID inlay to a desired location. Once the RFID inlay is properly placed, the second adhesive may be activated in order to at least partially bond the RFID inlay to the object. In some embodiments of the method, the second adhesive may be activated in order to completely bond the RFID inlay to the object.

Referring now to <FIG> the RFID inlay <NUM> is illustrated. The RFID inlay <NUM> comprises a) a substrate <NUM> having a first side and a second side; b) an antenna <NUM> at least partially disposed on the first side of the substrate <NUM>, and c) an RFID chip <NUM> at least partially disposed on the first side of the substrate <NUM>. Although a particular antenna configuration is shown in <FIG>, the design of the antenna <NUM> is not limited to that described herein. After the RFID inlay <NUM> is formed, adhesives may be disposed onto the RFID inlay to form a wet inlay (as shown in <FIG>).

<FIG> provides a cross-sectional view of the wet inlay <NUM> described herein. The wet inlay <NUM> of <FIG> is comprised of the RFID inlay <NUM> (described herein and in <FIG>) with the first adhesive <NUM> and the second adhesive <NUM> at least partially disposed on opposite sides of the RFID inlay <NUM>. The RFID inlay <NUM> has a first side and a second side. As shown in <FIG>, the first adhesive <NUM> is at least partially disposed on the first side of the RFID inlay <NUM> and the second adhesive <NUM> is at least partially disposed on the second side of the RFID inlay <NUM>. The second adhesive <NUM> may be respositionable on an object (not shown) until it is activated.

<FIG> provides the cross-sectional view of the wet inlay <NUM> described in <FIG> but provides optional liners for both the first adhesive <NUM> and the second adhesive <NUM>. Both of the liners (meaning the first adhesive liner <NUM> and the second adhesive liner <NUM>) act to protect the adhesive layers (meaning both the first adhesive <NUM> and the second adhesive <NUM>) from any damage prior to application. Specifically, the first adhesive liner <NUM> is at least partially disposed on the first adhesive <NUM>. Additionally, the second adhesive liner <NUM> is at least partially disposed on the second adhesive <NUM>.

<FIG> provides one exemplary configuration of the wet inlay <NUM>. In <FIG>, the first adhesive <NUM> is larger than the substrate <NUM>, providing a perimeter of adhesive around the substrate <NUM>. The first adhesive <NUM> is continuous. In this embodiment, the second adhesive <NUM> is provided in a discrete and discontinuous form. The second adhesive <NUM> may hold the wet inlay <NUM> for positioning and any repositioning necessary until the second adhesive <NUM> is activated to be disposed onto the object (not shown).

<FIG> provides an additional embodiment of the wet inlay <NUM> with an alternating pattern of the first adhesive <NUM>. However, the second adhesive <NUM> on the opposite side of the wet inlay <NUM>, so it is not shown in <FIG>. The first adhesive <NUM>, in this embodiment, is a patterned adhesive and is discontinuous. The portions of the RFID inlay <NUM>, including the RFID chip <NUM>, the antenna <NUM>, and the substrate <NUM> are shown. In this embodiment, the second adhesive <NUM> may be provided in a patterned, discrete, continuous, and/or discontinuous form if shown on the opposite side of the wet inlay <NUM>.

<FIG> provides still another embodiment of the adhesive pattern where the second adhesive <NUM> is patterned and discontinuous for the wet inlay <NUM>. The portions of the RFID inlay <NUM>, including the RFID chip <NUM>, the antenna <NUM>, and the substrate <NUM> are shown. For this figure, the second adhesive <NUM> has random patterns. However, a regular or defined pattern may be contemplated as well.

<FIG> provides an RFID inlay <NUM> described herein that may be embedded into a tag material <NUM> to form and RFID tag <NUM>. Since the tag material <NUM> encapsulates the RFID inlay <NUM>, it may protect the RFID tag <NUM>. In some embodiments, the tag material <NUM> may comprise plastic. In one embodiment, the plastic may be polyethylene terephthalate (PET). In some embodiments, the RFID tag <NUM> may also be printed with words, pictures, or other indicia on the tag material <NUM>. For the methods described herein, the RFID inlay <NUM> is used in the RFID tag <NUM>.

<FIG> provides an RFID inlay <NUM> described herein that may also be embedded into a label material <NUM> to form an RFID label <NUM>. In many embodiments, the label material <NUM> is paper. In some embodiments, the label material <NUM> may be substituted with a plastic. In other embodiments not shown, the RFID inlay <NUM> is printed onto other materials that are not paper. In some embodiments, the RFID label <NUM> may also be printed with words, pictures, or other indicia on the label material <NUM>. For the methods described herein, the RFID inlay <NUM> is used in the RFID label <NUM>.

The following are embodiments of the disclosure with the understanding that further embodiments may be provided in accordance with the disclosure. Furthermore, any of the embodiments discussed below may be used alone or in combination with any of the other embodiments discussed below without departing from the attached claims.

Embodiment <NUM>. A RFID inlay comprising: (a) a substrate having a first side and a second side; (b) an antenna at least partially disposed on the first side of the substrate, and (c) an RFID chip at least partially disposed on the first side of the substrate, wherein a first adhesive is at least partially disposed on the RFID inlay; and wherein a second adhesive is at least partially disposed on the RFID inlay.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of Embodiment <NUM>, wherein the substrate comprises wood, textiles, plastic, paper, glass, metal, composites, or combinations thereof.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the substrate is continuous.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the antenna is comprised of a non-metallic conductor, a metal wire, a metal foil, a printed metallic ink, or combinations thereof.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of Embodiment <NUM>, wherein the non-metallic conductor is comprised of graphene.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of Embodiment <NUM>, wherein the metal wire, the metal foil, the printed metallic ink, or combinations thereof is comprised of silver, copper, aluminum, nickel, tin-bismuth, and combinations thereof.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the first adhesive is a temporary adhesive.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the first adhesive is a pressure sensitive adhesive.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the first adhesive is at least partially patterned.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the first adhesive is continuous.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the first adhesive is comprised of a rubber adhesive, a silicone adhesive, an acrylic adhesive, an epoxy adhesive, a urethane adhesive, or combinations thereof.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein a first adhesive is at least partially disposed on the antenna and the RFID chip.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the second adhesive is an activatable adhesive.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of Embodiment <NUM>, wherein the activatable adhesive is activated by heat, IR, UV, or combinations thereof.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the second adhesive is at least partially bonded to an object.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of Embodiment <NUM>, wherein the object comprises wood, textiles, plastic, paper, glass, metal, composites, or combinations thereof.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the second adhesive is at least partially patterned.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the second adhesive is continuous.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the second adhesive is comprised of a rubber adhesive, a silicone adhesive, an acrylic adhesive, an epoxy adhesive, a urethane adhesive, or combinations thereof.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the RFID inlay has a first side and a second side and wherein the first side of the RFID inlay is the first side of the substrate.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of Embodiment <NUM>, wherein the RFID inlay has the first side and the second side and wherein the second side of the RFID inlay is the second side of the substrate.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the RFID inlay has a first side and a second side and wherein the first side of the RFID inlay is the second side of the substrate.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of Embodiment <NUM>, wherein the RFID inlay has the first side and the second side and wherein the second side of the RFID inlay is the first side of the substrate.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, where the RFID inlay is used in an RFID tag.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, where the RFID inlay is used in an RFID label.

Embodiment <NUM>. The RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, where the RFID inlay is repositionable.

Embodiment <NUM>. A method of positioning an RFID inlay comprising the steps of: (a) positioning the RFID inlay of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM> onto an object; and (b) activating the second adhesive to at least partially affix the RFID inlay to the object.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of Embodiment <NUM>, further comprising repositioning the RFID inlay prior to activating the second adhesive to at least partially affix the RFID inlay to the object.

Embodiment <NUM>. A method of positioning an RFID inlay comprising the steps of: (a) positioning an RFID inlay onto an object, wherein the RFID inlay comprises: (i) a substrate having a first side and a second side; (ii) an antenna at least partially disposed on the first side of the substrate, and (iii) an RFID chip at least partially disposed on the first side of the substrate, wherein a first adhesive is at least partially disposed on the RFID inlay; and wherein a second adhesive is at least partially disposed on the RFID inlay; and (b) activating the second adhesive to at least partially affix the RFID inlay to the object.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of Embodiment <NUM>, wherein the object comprises wood, textiles, plastic, paper, glass, metal, composites, or combinations thereof.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the substrate comprises wood, textiles, plastic, paper, glass, metal, composites, or combinations thereof.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the substrate is continuous.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the antenna is comprised of non-metallic conductor, a metal wire, a metal foil, a printed metallic ink, or combinations thereof.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of Embodiment <NUM>, wherein the non-metallic conductor is comprised of graphene.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of Embodiment <NUM>, wherein the metal wire, the metal foil, the printed metallic ink, or combinations thereof is comprised of silver, copper, aluminum, nickel, tin-bismuth, and combinations thereof.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the first adhesive is a temporary adhesive.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the first adhesive is a pressure sensitive adhesive.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the first adhesive is at least partially patterned.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the first adhesive is continuous.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the first adhesive is comprised of a rubber adhesive, a silicone adhesive, an acrylic adhesive, an epoxy adhesive, a urethane adhesive, or combinations thereof.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the first adhesive is at least partially disposed on the antenna and the RFID chip.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the second adhesive is an activatable adhesive.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of Embodiment <NUM>, wherein the activatable adhesive is activated by heat, IR, UV, or combinations thereof.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the second adhesive is at least partially bonded to the object.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the second adhesive is at least partially patterned.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the second adhesive is continuous.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the second adhesive is comprised of a rubber adhesive, a silicone adhesive, an acrylic adhesive, an epoxy adhesive, a urethane adhesive, or combinations thereof.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the RFID inlay has a first side and a second side and wherein the first side of the RFID inlay is the first side of the substrate.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of Embodiment <NUM>, wherein the RFID inlay has a first side and a second side and wherein the second side of the RFID inlay is the second side of the substrate.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, wherein the RFID inlay has a first side and a second side and wherein the first side of the RFID inlay is the second side of the substrate.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of Embodiment <NUM>, wherein the RFID inlay has a first side and a second side and wherein the second side of the RFID inlay is the first side of the substrate.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, where the RFID inlay is used in an RFID tag.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, where the RFID inlay is used in an RFID label.

Embodiment <NUM>. The method of any of the Embodiments <NUM>-<NUM>, further comprising repositioning the RFID inlay prior to activating the second adhesive.

Claim 1:
A RFID inlay (<NUM>) comprising:
a substrate (<NUM>) having a first side and a second side;
an antenna (<NUM>) at least partially disposed on the first side of the substrate, and
an RFID chip (<NUM>) at least partially disposed on the first side of the substrate;
wherein the RFID inlay (<NUM>) has a first side and a second side;
wherein the first side of the RFID inlay (<NUM>) is the first side of the substrate (<NUM>), and the second side of the RFID inlay (<NUM>) is the second side of the substrate (<NUM>);
wherein a first adhesive (<NUM>) is at least partially disposed on the first side of the RFID inlay;
wherein a second adhesive (<NUM>) is at least partially disposed on the second side of the RFID inlay; and
characterized in that the first adhesive is a pressure sensitive adhesive and the second adhesive is an activatable adhesive.