#$%^&*AU2016200928A120160915.pdf#####ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Apparatuses and methods to physically couple a transponder to a surgical object are provided. One example apparatus includes a first clamp comprising a first fastener and a first channel member that has a first base and a first pair of side portions that extend from the first base to form a first channel therebetween. The first fastener adjustably engages with the first channel member to securingly clamp a surgical object in the first channel of the first channel member. The apparatus further includes a housing that has at least a first cavity that receives at least a portion of the first pair of side portions of the first channel member, a first passageway that receives the first fastener and permits the first fastener to extend at least in part into the first cavity, and a second passageway to receive at least one transponder that wirelessly receives and returns signals. (FIG. 2) 692/23 134 138, 14214 136 - - --------- -- 166 ____ A -~~' 72a 1184-- __ 120 4414N 16156 1060 FJ152
