US3346980A
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Livestock ear tag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-08-16
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1985-08-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Wallace
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:27
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K11/00; A01K11/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A LIVESTOCK EAR TAG COMPRISING: (A) A LOOP OF FLAT STOCK ENGAGEABLE WITH AN ANIMAL''S EAR AND HAVING AT EACH END A SHARPLY CURVED PORTION BETWEEN TWO SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL PORTIONS LYING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ANIMAL''S EAR IN CLOSE JUXTAPOSITION THERETO, ONE OF SAID SHARPLY CURVED PORTIONS EXTENDING AROUND THE EDGE OF THE EAR, THE OTHER OF SAID SHARPLY CURVED PORTIONS HAVING A FORMATION TO PIERCE THE EAR OF THE ANIMAL AND CLINCH SAID LOOP CLOSED; AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A LIVESTOCK EAR TAG COMPRISING: (A) A LOOP OF FLAT STOCK ENGAGEABLE WITH AN ANIMAL''S EAR AND HAVING AT EACH END A SHARPLY CURVED PORTION BETWEEN TWO SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL PORTIONS LYING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ANIMAL''S EAR IN CLOSE JUXTAPOSITION THERETO, ONE OF SAID SHARPLY CURVED PORTIONS EXTENDING AROUND THE EDGE OF THE EAR, THE OTHER OF SAID SHARPLY CURVED PORTIONS HAVING A FORMATION TO PIERCE THE EAR OF THE ANIMAL AND CLINCH SAID LOOP CLOSED; AND
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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |