US3334434A
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Ear tag and tag applying tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-08
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Granted: 1967-08-08
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Expires: 1985-06-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Melin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:55
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K11/00; A01K11/001; A01K11/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
THE COMBINATION OF AN EAR TAG AND A TAG APPLYING TOOL COMPRISING, A PIERCING TOOL INCLUDING AN ELONGATED TOOL BODY HAVING A TAPERED FORWARD END DEFINING A PIERCING POINT, SAID TOOL BODY BEING RECESSED TO PROVIDE A CHAMBER OPENING OUTWARDLY OF THE OTHER REAR END THEREOF, AN EAR TAG ENGAGING MEMBER CARRIED BY THE TOOL BODY AND SLIDABLY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID CHAMBER; AN EAR TAG FORMED OF A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT PIECE OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL WHICH IS CAPABLE OF BEING FLEXED AND WHICH WILL RETURN TO ITS NORMAL FLAT CONDITION WHEN RELEASED, SAID TAG INCLUDING A BIGHT PORTION AND BRANCHES EXTENDING FROM THE BIGHT PORTION EACH HAVING A LATERALLY ENLARGED FREE END, AND MEANS DETACHABLY CONNECTING ONE OF SAID FREE ENDS OF THE TAG TO SAID TAG ENGAGING MEMBER FOR RETAINING SAID FREE END OF THE TAG ROLLED ON THE TAG ENGAGING MEMBER AND HOUSED THEREWITH IN SAID CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
THE COMBINATION OF AN EAR TAG AND A TAG APPLYING TOOL COMPRISING, A PIERCING TOOL INCLUDING AN ELONGATED TOOL BODY HAVING A TAPERED FORWARD END DEFINING A PIERCING POINT, SAID TOOL BODY BEING RECESSED TO PROVIDE A CHAMBER OPENING OUTWARDLY OF THE OTHER REAR END THEREOF, AN EAR TAG ENGAGING MEMBER CARRIED BY THE TOOL BODY AND SLIDABLY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID CHAMBER; AN EAR TAG FORMED OF A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT PIECE OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL WHICH IS CAPABLE OF BEING FLEXED AND WHICH WILL RETURN TO ITS NORMAL FLAT CONDITION WHEN RELEASED, SAID TAG INCLUDING A BIGHT PORTION AND BRANCHES EXTENDING FROM THE BIGHT PORTION EACH HAVING A LATERALLY ENLARGED FREE END, AND MEANS DETACHABLY CONNECTING ONE OF SAID FREE ENDS OF THE TAG TO SAID TAG ENGAGING MEMBER FOR RETAINING SAID FREE END OF THE TAG ROLLED ON THE TAG ENGAGING MEMBER AND HOUSED THEREWITH IN SAID CHAMBER.
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 |