Patent ID: 8416059

Claim:
A housing for a radio frequency identification (RFID) system having a radio frequency antenna and an RFID reader having an information panel, said housing comprising: a frame having a base and extending along the longitudinal axis of said housing, said frame having at least one antenna mount adapted to attach the radio frequency antenna to said frame and at least one reader mount adapted to attach the RFID reader to said frame; an arcuate tile exterior attached to said frame, said tile exterior having at least one tile having spaced apart sides; a locking channel connected to said frame and extending along the longitudinal axis of said housing, said locking channel having a front portion and rear portion adapted to frictionally engage one side of said at least one tile; a lockable latch connected to said frame and extending along the longitudinal axis of said housing, said lockable latch having a stationary portion and a latch pivotally connected to said frame, said stationary portion and said latch adapted to captivate the opposing side of said at least one tile; a pin adapted to selectively lock and unlock said latch.