Method of tracking and marking tools
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United States of America Patent
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Dec 7, 2004
Grant Date -
Jul 22, 2004
app pub date -
Jan 22, 2003
filing date -
Jan 22, 2003
priority date (Note) -
Expired
status (Latency Note)
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Abstract
To track a large number of tools, the tools are kept in sets with each set having a container. A silhouette of each tool stored in the container is printed at the point of storage along with a data matrix symbology that has stored in binary code a description of the tool, the part number, and an identification of the kit of which it is a part. The associated tool has etched into the surface thereof a data matrix symbology containing the same information as the code printed at the point of storage. The data matrix symbology is readable by a scanner and a record of all the tools is maintained on a computer. Metal tools, may have a chrome, black oxide or stainless steel surface. To prepare the surface of a metal tool for receiving a data matrix symbology applied by a laser, the surface is sand blasted and coated with an suitable epoxy to inhance contrast.
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