US3334433A
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Marking devices or ear tags for animals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-21
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Granted: 1967-08-08
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Expires: 1985-06-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gospodnetich Francis Ivan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:16
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K11/00; A01K11/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A MARKING DEVICE OR EAR TAG FOR AN ANIMAL, SAID DEVICE FOR EAR TAG COMPRISING A CROSS-BAR, PARALLEL SIDE MEMBERS SUBSTANTIALLY MEDIALLY POSITIONED AND INTEGRALLY FORMED WITH SAID CROSS-BAR AT EITHER END THEREOF WITH SAID MEMBERS ARRANGED TO DEFINE A SUBSTANTIALLY H-SHAPE, EACH SAID SIDE MEMBER HAVING THE INNER FACE OF THE PART EXTENDING OUT FROM SAID CROSS-BAR DIRECTED INWARDLY TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER THEREBY PRODUCING GRADUALLY THICKENING SIDE MEMBERS TOWARDS THE EXTREMITIES THEREOF, AND SAID CROSS-BAR AND SAID SIDE MEMBERS BEING RESILIENT SO THAT THEY MAY BE DEFORMED FOR POSITIONING THROUGH AN APERTURE IN THE EAR OF THE ANIMAL BEING TAGGED AND WHEN POSITIONED SAID MEMBERS WILL RESUME SUBSTANTIALLY THE ORIGINAL DISPOSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A MARKING DEVICE OR EAR TAG FOR AN ANIMAL, SAID DEVICE FOR EAR TAG COMPRISING A CROSS-BAR, PARALLEL SIDE MEMBERS SUBSTANTIALLY MEDIALLY POSITIONED AND INTEGRALLY FORMED WITH SAID CROSS-BAR AT EITHER END THEREOF WITH SAID MEMBERS ARRANGED TO DEFINE A SUBSTANTIALLY H-SHAPE, EACH SAID SIDE MEMBER HAVING THE INNER FACE OF THE PART EXTENDING OUT FROM SAID CROSS-BAR DIRECTED INWARDLY TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER THEREBY PRODUCING GRADUALLY THICKENING SIDE MEMBERS TOWARDS THE EXTREMITIES THEREOF, AND SAID CROSS-BAR AND SAID SIDE MEMBERS BEING RESILIENT SO THAT THEY MAY BE DEFORMED FOR POSITIONING THROUGH AN APERTURE IN THE EAR OF THE ANIMAL BEING TAGGED AND WHEN POSITIONED SAID MEMBERS WILL RESUME SUBSTANTIALLY THE ORIGINAL DISPOSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-08-07 | 1971-02-06 | 1971-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-07 | 1975-02-06 | 1975-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-07 | 1979-02-06 | 1979-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |