Ear tag
Abstract
Abstract THE INVENTION IS A COMBINATION MARKING TAG FOR ANIMALS AND AN INSERTION TOOL FOR INSERTING THE TAG INTO THE EAR OR OTHER SKIN AREA OF AN ANIMAL, AND COMPRISES A TAG HAVING AN ARROW-SHAPED HEAD CONNECTED BY A NARROW NECK PORTION TO A MARKING PANEL, AND AS AN INSERTION TOOL A HOLLOW TUBE HAVING ONE END SPLIT AND FLATTENED SHARPENED EDGES FOR CUTTING A SLIT IN THE ANIMAL''S SKIN, THE TAG BEING CONNECTED TO THE REAR END OF THE TOOL BY FOLDING THE SHOULDERS OF THE ARROW AND INSERTING THE HEAD WITH THE EDGES FOLDED INTO THE TUBE END, THE TAG BEING INSERTED IN THE ANIMAL''S SKIN BY CUTTING A SLIT IN THE SKIN WITH THE CUTTING END OF THE TOOL AND PASSING THE TOOL THROUGH THE SLIT SO THAT THE TAG IS DISLODGED FROM THE TOOL AND LOCKED IN THE SKIN WITH THE NARROW NECK PORTION IN THE SLIT.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene B Ritchey
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |