US3641804A
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Tool for placing marks in the ears of animals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-20
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1989-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A tool for attaching a two-part identification tag to an animal, one part of the tag having a pointed projection to pierce an animal''s ear, the other part having an aperture for the projection, comprising pincers having triangular-shaped plates at one end with cooperating resilient tongues to more or less firmly hold each of the two parts of the tag in position during attachment, one of the resilient tongues and plates being notched to permit the pointed projection to pass through the aperture in the tag held therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodorus Antonio G Oudenhoven
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:06
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K11/00; A01K11/001; A01K11/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A tool for applying a two-part identification tag means to an animal, one of said two parts comprising a generally flat plate provided with an upstanding central pointed projection, the other of said two parts comprising a generally flat plate having an aperture to receive said pointed projection after piercing a portion of an animal comprising pincers having a pair of articulated arms terminating at their respective one ends in a pair of coacting identification tag supporting means, each of said tag-supporting means including a generally triangular flat plate and a resilient tongue attached at one end to the flat plate, the other end of each tongue being notched to permit passage of said pointed projection and being spaced from the respective flat plate to receive one of said two parts of the identification tag means, one of said triangular flat plates also being notched to correspond with the notch in the resilient tongue attached thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A tool for applying a two-part identification tag means to an animal, one of said two parts comprising a generally flat plate provided with an upstanding central pointed projection, the other of said two parts comprising a generally flat plate having an aperture to receive said pointed projection after piercing a portion of an animal comprising pincers having a pair of articulated arms terminating at their respective one ends in a pair of coacting identification tag supporting means, each of said tag-supporting means including a generally triangular flat plate and a resilient tongue attached at one end to the flat plate, the other end of each tongue being notched to permit passage of said pointed projection and being spaced from the respective flat plate to receive one of said two parts of the identification tag means, one of said triangular flat plates also being notched to correspond with the notch in the resilient tongue attached thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention defined in claim 1, wherein two of the sides of said triangular flat plates are provided with flanged margins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention defined in claim 2, wherein the free ends of said resilient tongues are curved to assist in retaining a respective one of the two plates of the identification tag means in place.
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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) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |