US4060921A
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Animal ear tag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-19
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Granted: 1977-12-06
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Expires: 1996-04-19
Abstract
Abstract An animal identification ear tag made of a flexible illuminous material for distinguishing the animal both during the day and at night. The tag is constructed of a first ear piece member and a second ear piece member. Both of the ear piece members are used for receiving an indicia marking thereon so that the marking on the tag can be seen from both the front and at the rear of the animal.
Inventors
- 👤 Owen R. Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:27
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K11/00; A01K11/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
265 words
An animal identification ear tag, the tag comprising: a flat angular shaped first ear piece member having an elongated neck portion integrally formed therein and extending outwardly therefrom, the neck portion of said first ear piece member inserted through a slit in the animal's ear; a flat angular shaped second ear piece member substantially identical to said first ear piece member, said second ear piece member having an elongated neck portion integrally formed therein and extending outwardly therefrom; a pair of apertures in the neck portion of said first ear piece member, said apertures in a spaced relationship to each other and along the length of the neck portion of said first ear piece; a pair of apertures in the neck portion of said second ear piece member, said apertures in a spaced relationship to each other and along the length of the neck portion of said second ear piece member, the apertures of said second ear piece member indexed with the apertures of said first ear piece member; and a "U" shaped staple, the ends of said staple inserted through the apertures of said first ear piece member and said second ear piece member and folded over thereby securing said first ear piece member to said second ear piece member, the neck portion of said second ear piece member includes a pair of raised portions adjacent the apertures in said second ear piece member, said raised portions are used in bending the end portions of said "U" shaped staple over in securing the staple to the neck portion of said second ear piece member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
265 words
An animal identification ear tag, the tag comprising: a flat angular shaped first ear piece member having an elongated neck portion integrally formed therein and extending outwardly therefrom, the neck portion of said first ear piece member inserted through a slit in the animal's ear; a flat angular shaped second ear piece member substantially identical to said first ear piece member, said second ear piece member having an elongated neck portion integrally formed therein and extending outwardly therefrom; a pair of apertures in the neck portion of said first ear piece member, said apertures in a spaced relationship to each other and along the length of the neck portion of said first ear piece; a pair of apertures in the neck portion of said second ear piece member, said apertures in a spaced relationship to each other and along the length of the neck portion of said second ear piece member, the apertures of said second ear piece member indexed with the apertures of said first ear piece member; and a "U" shaped staple, the ends of said staple inserted through the apertures of said first ear piece member and said second ear piece member and folded over thereby securing said first ear piece member to said second ear piece member, the neck portion of said second ear piece member includes a pair of raised portions adjacent the apertures in said second ear piece member, said raised portions are used in bending the end portions of said "U" shaped staple over in securing the staple to the neck portion of said second ear piece member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The tag as described in claim 1, wherein the end of the neck portion of said first ear piece is pointed for ease inserting the neck portion of said first ear piece member through the slit in the animal's ear.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The tag as described in claim 1, wherein said first ear piece member and said second ear piece member are made of a flexible, illuminous material for distinguishing the animal both during the day and at night.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The tag as described in claim 1, further including illuminous identification markings on said first ear piece member and said second ear piece member for distinguishing the animal both during the day and at night.
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) | 1980-12-05 | 1981-06-06 | 1981-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-05 | 1985-06-06 | 1985-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-05 | 1989-06-06 | 1989-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |