US4214490A
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Method and means for placing an identification mark on a hog
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-12
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Granted: 1980-07-29
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Expires: 1998-06-12
Abstract
Abstract The method and means for placing an identification mark on a hog is described wherein a tattoo ink is injected simultaneously in and under the skin of the hog to permanently identify the animal or its carcass through skinning or scalding. The method comprises the steps: (1) providing a marking fluid under pressure; (2) providing an identification indicia which is in fluid communication with the marking fluid; (3) injecting the marking fluid in and under the skin of the hog. The apparatus comprises an indicia support means having a plurality of hollow needles mounted therein arranged in a numerical fashion. The needles are in communication with the marking fluid or tattoo ink which is supplied thereto under pressure. The needles may be easily interchanged or replaced as required.
Inventors
- 👤 Franklin J. Chizek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:27
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C17/00; A22C17/10; A01; A01K; A01K11/00; A01K11/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
The method of placing an identification mark on a hog comprising the steps of: (1) providing a power head in communication with a source of marking fluid; (2) providing an identification indicia support means which is in fluid communication with said power head and which includes a plurality of injection openings; (3) placing the identification indicia support means into engagement with at least the exterior surface of the skin of the hog;
Claim 2
Independent Claim
72 words
The method of placing an identification mark on a hog comprising the steps of: (1) providing a power head in communication with a source of marking fluid; (2) providing an identification indicia support means which is in fluid communication with said power head and which includes a plurality of injection openings; (3) placing the identification indicia support means into engagement with at least the exterior surface of the skin of the hog;
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
(4) pressurizing marking fluid in said power head; and (5) selectively supplying the pressurized marking fluid from said power head to said identification indicia support means under sufficient pressure for injecting said fluid through said injection openings and through the hog's skin to leave an identification mark on the hog at least under the hog's skin so that the said mark will be visible upon subsequent removal of the skin from the hog.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
(4) pressurizing marking fluid in said power head; and (5) selectively supplying the pressurized marking fluid from said power head to said identification indicia support means under sufficient pressure for injecting said fluid through said injection openings and through the hog's skin to leave an identification mark on the hog at least under the hog's skin so that the said mark will be visible upon subsequent removal of the skin from the hog.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said marking fluid is supplied to said identification indicia support means in such a manner so that the identification mark is also visible at the exterior surface of the hog's skin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said marking fluid is pressure injected into a layer of fat under the hog's skin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said marking fluid is needle injected into the layer of fat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said marking fluid is injected into the layer of fat from the exterior surface of the hog's skin.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
136 words
An apparatus for placing an identification mark on a hog, comprising, an identification indicia support means having a generally flat surface with a plurality of injection openings formed therein in a predetermined arrangement, a power head assembly, conduit means establishing communication between said identification indicia support means and said power head assembly, a source of marking material in communication with said power head assembly, and means for pressurizing marking material in said power head assembly such that said pressurized marking material is supplied to said identification indicia support means through said conduit means under sufficient pressure that the marking material will be injected through said injection openings and through the hog's skin into a fatty layer below the hog's skin to provide an identification mark on the hog even though the hog's skin is subsequently removed.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
136 words
An apparatus for placing an identification mark on a hog, comprising, an identification indicia support means having a generally flat surface with a plurality of injection openings formed therein in a predetermined arrangement, a power head assembly, conduit means establishing communication between said identification indicia support means and said power head assembly, a source of marking material in communication with said power head assembly, and means for pressurizing marking material in said power head assembly such that said pressurized marking material is supplied to said identification indicia support means through said conduit means under sufficient pressure that the marking material will be injected through said injection openings and through the hog's skin into a fatty layer below the hog's skin to provide an identification mark on the hog even though the hog's skin is subsequently removed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-07-29 | 1984-01-28 | 1984-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-29 | 1988-01-28 | 1988-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-29 | 1992-01-28 | 1992-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |