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Identification tag for livestock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-02-06
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Granted: 1982-11-16
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Expires: 2001-02-06
Abstract
Abstract An identification tag with an hourglass configuration for livestock or other animals having a pair of separable tapered, geometric solid portions in the preferred form of conical sections wherein each portion has a large end and a small end whose sides taper at an acute angle away from the plane of an opening cut in the ear or other tissue of the animal to be tagged. No pressure is applied to the tissue around the opening and air is allowed to reach all portions of the opening to enhance healing. Piercing means extend from the smaller end of one of the portions and is used to form the opening in the ear. Means on the other portion secures the piercing means to the smaller end of the other portion after it has been passed through the opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene B. Ritchey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:25
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K11/00; A01K11/001; A01K11/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An identification tag for animals that is installed in an opening cut through the skin tissue of the animal wherein the tag enhances healing of the opening and will shed obstructions, said tag comprising: a first conical portion to be positioned on one side of the opening with the smaller end toward the opening; a second conical portion to be positioned on the opposite side of the opening with the smaller end toward the opening; and means positionable through the opening to connect said smaller ends of said conical portions together within the opening, the surface of said conical portions extending away from the opening at an angle to the skin tissue so that said surface does not normally contact the skin tissue and will shed away obstacles coming into contact with said surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
An identification tag for animals that is installed in an opening cut through the skin tissue of the animal wherein the tag enhances healing of the opening and will shed obstructions, said tag comprising: a first conical portion to be positioned on one side of the opening with the smaller end toward the opening; a second conical portion to be positioned on the opposite side of the opening with the smaller end toward the opening; and means positionable through the opening to connect said smaller ends of said conical portions together within the opening, the surface of said conical portions extending away from the opening at an angle to the skin tissue so that said surface does not normally contact the skin tissue and will shed away obstacles coming into contact with said surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
An identification tag for animals that is installed in an opening cut through the skin tissue of the animal wherein the tag enhances healing of the opening and will shed obstacles, said tag comprising: a pair of bulbous portions, each formed so that the surface thereof tapers away from the opening at an acute angle without contacting the skin tissue, at least one of said portions having identifying means; and means extendable through the opening for joining said bulbous portions together on opposite sides of the opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
87 words
An identification tag for animals that is installed in an opening cut through the skin tissue of the animal wherein the tag enhances healing of the opening and will shed obstacles, said tag comprising: a pair of bulbous portions, each formed so that the surface thereof tapers away from the opening at an acute angle without contacting the skin tissue, at least one of said portions having identifying means; and means extendable through the opening for joining said bulbous portions together on opposite sides of the opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tag, as claimed in claim 2, wherein: said joining means is integral with one of said bulbous portions and is removably connected to the other of said bulbous portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A tag, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said joining means includes: a hollow shaft extending from the small end of one conical portion and having a sharp edge at the distal end for cutting through the tissue of the animal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
A tag, as claimed in claim 4, wherein at least one of said portions is hollow, said tag further including: insecticide containing means in said hollow portion; and conduit means in said shaft for transmitting insecticide from said insecticide containing means to the opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A tag, as claimed in claim 5, wherein said conduit means comprises: a plurality of longitudinally-extending, circumferentially-spaced grooves in the outer periphery of said shaft.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
114 words
An identification tag for animals that is installed in an opening cut through the skin tissue of the animal wherein the tag enhances healing of the opening and will shed obstructions, said tag comprising: a pair of separable tapered portions, each having a larger end and a smaller end formed as a solid of revolution; means joining said smaller ends of said portions through said opening, the taper of said portions causing them to be spaced at an angle to the skin tissue and allowing air to reach the edges of said opening all around its periphery to promote rapid healing and causing them to shed any obstacle coming into contact with said portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
114 words
An identification tag for animals that is installed in an opening cut through the skin tissue of the animal wherein the tag enhances healing of the opening and will shed obstructions, said tag comprising: a pair of separable tapered portions, each having a larger end and a smaller end formed as a solid of revolution; means joining said smaller ends of said portions through said opening, the taper of said portions causing them to be spaced at an angle to the skin tissue and allowing air to reach the edges of said opening all around its periphery to promote rapid healing and causing them to shed any obstacle coming into contact with said portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
96 words
An identification tag for animals that is installed in an opening cut through the skin tissue of the animal wherein the tag enhances healing of the opening and will shed obstacles, said tag comprising: a body having an hourglass configuration wherein the neck of the configuration is positionable in the opening, said configuration being separable into two halves; and means for connecting said two halves together wherein the configuration of each half extends away from the skin tissue at an angle thereto to facilitate healing of the opening and to shed obstacles coming into contact therewith.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
96 words
An identification tag for animals that is installed in an opening cut through the skin tissue of the animal wherein the tag enhances healing of the opening and will shed obstacles, said tag comprising: a body having an hourglass configuration wherein the neck of the configuration is positionable in the opening, said configuration being separable into two halves; and means for connecting said two halves together wherein the configuration of each half extends away from the skin tissue at an angle thereto to facilitate healing of the opening and to shed obstacles coming into contact therewith.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
137 words
An identification tag for animals that is installed in an opening cut through the skin tissue of the animal wherein the tag enhances healing of the opening and will shed obstacles, said tag comprising: a pair of separable tapered portions having a larger end and a smaller end, each formed as a geometric solid whose sides taper at an acute angle away from the plane of the opening and the skin tissue to allow air to reach all portions of the opening to enhance healing; and piercing means extending from the smaller ends of one of said portions for forming the opening in the skin; and means on the other portion for securing said piercing means to the smaller end of said other of said portions after it has passed through the skin and formed the opening.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
137 words
An identification tag for animals that is installed in an opening cut through the skin tissue of the animal wherein the tag enhances healing of the opening and will shed obstacles, said tag comprising: a pair of separable tapered portions having a larger end and a smaller end, each formed as a geometric solid whose sides taper at an acute angle away from the plane of the opening and the skin tissue to allow air to reach all portions of the opening to enhance healing; and piercing means extending from the smaller ends of one of said portions for forming the opening in the skin; and means on the other portion for securing said piercing means to the smaller end of said other of said portions after it has passed through the skin and formed the opening.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
A tag, as claimed in claim 9, wherein said piercing means includes: a hollow shaft with a tapered cutting edge at the distal end for cutting out a generally circular plug of tissue to form the opening.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
A tag, as claimed in claim 9, wherein: said smaller end of said other portion is received over said distal end of said piercing means; and said distal end is flared so that said other portion is permanently attached to said piercing means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tag, as claimed in claim 9, wherein said piercing means includes: a sharp point for puncturing the tissue to form the opening.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
A tag, as claimed in claim 12, wherein: said securing means is formed on said piercing means adjacent said point.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
A tag, as claimed in claim 13, wherein: said securing means comprises male threads on said piercing and mating female threads in said other portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
A tag, as claimed in claim 9, wherein: said portions each have means for releasable holding indicia bearing means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
A tag, as claimed in claim 9, wherein: at least one of said portions is hollow.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tag, as claimed in claim 16, wherein: a radio receiver or transmitter is positioned in at least one of said hollow portions.
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