US3675357A
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Cattle identification apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-07
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1989-11-07
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and process in which a bow tie shaped identification tag is fastened at its narrowed central portion through holes punched in the loose neck skin of a bovine.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry H Magee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:15
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K11/00; A01K11/001; A01K11/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A tag for affixing identification information to a bovine hide comprising: a shaft for extending under the hide of said bovine and protruding outwardly from holes punctured in the bovine hide at either end; two substantially equally dimensioned flaps affixed to the opposite ends of said shaft in coplanar relation, said flaps defining a plane tangential to a surface of said shaft, wherein the axis of said shaft is in a plane slightly below that defined by said flaps; said flaps flexible and longitudinally extending outwardly from opposite ends of said shaft, each of said flaps having an aperture axially located near the outer edge of said flaps for cooperation with a probe, wherein said flaps can be rolled in coaxial relation in a convolute roll with respect to said shaft; and said flaps elastic for returning to said coplanar relation on release from said convOlute roll.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A tag for affixing identification information to a bovine hide comprising: a shaft for extending under the hide of said bovine and protruding outwardly from holes punctured in the bovine hide at either end; two substantially equally dimensioned flaps affixed to the opposite ends of said shaft in coplanar relation, said flaps defining a plane tangential to a surface of said shaft, wherein the axis of said shaft is in a plane slightly below that defined by said flaps; said flaps flexible and longitudinally extending outwardly from opposite ends of said shaft, each of said flaps having an aperture axially located near the outer edge of said flaps for cooperation with a probe, wherein said flaps can be rolled in coaxial relation in a convolute roll with respect to said shaft; and said flaps elastic for returning to said coplanar relation on release from said convOlute roll.
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) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |