US3782017A
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Collar identification tag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-11
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1991-11-11
Abstract
Abstract An animal identification tag is described herein comprising a main body, for attaching the identification tag to a collar, and a porous indicia-receiving coating material, for receiving and displaying a marking material. In one embodiment, the main body is formed of a soft aluminum and has protruding tabs which can be wrapped around a collar. In another embodiment, the main body is permanently attached to a collar by rivets, or the like. Both paint and tape are disclosed as indicia-receiving coating materials. In the case of an indicia receiving paint a primer paint is applied between the main body and the paint.
Inventors
- 👤 G Graham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:42
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K11/00; A01K27/00; A01K27/001; G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
An identification tag of the type used to attach identifying indicia to an animal collar, said collar having a bottom side which is normally to be held against the neck of an animal, a top side which is normally to be facing away from the neck of said animal, and a longitudinal axis, said identification tag comprising: a main body made up of a flat elongated single piece of material which has a width not greater than the approximate width of said collar to which said main body is to be attached, said main body having a longitudinal axis, a top side and a bottom side; said main body including an attaching means unitary and integral therewith for selectively attaching and detaching said main body to and from said collar so that said main body''s longitudinal axis is approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of said collar and said bottom side of said main body is held against the top side of said collar; and a porous indicia receiving paint for adhering to, and coating, a portion of said top side of main body, said porous indicia receiving paint being receptive to writing ink dispensed from ordinary writing pens and capable of thereafter indelibly displaying indicia caused by such ink reception.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
An identification tag of the type used to attach identifying indicia to an animal collar, said collar having a bottom side which is normally to be held against the neck of an animal, a top side which is normally to be facing away from the neck of said animal, and a longitudinal axis, said identification tag comprising: a main body made up of a flat elongated single piece of material which has a width not greater than the approximate width of said collar to which said main body is to be attached, said main body having a longitudinal axis, a top side and a bottom side; said main body including an attaching means unitary and integral therewith for selectively attaching and detaching said main body to and from said collar so that said main body''s longitudinal axis is approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of said collar and said bottom side of said main body is held against the top side of said collar; and a porous indicia receiving paint for adhering to, and coating, a portion of said top side of main body, said porous indicia receiving paint being receptive to writing ink dispensed from ordinary writing pens and capable of thereafter indelibly displaying indicia caused by such ink reception.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An identification tag as claimed in claim 1 wherein said main body, including said attaching means, is made of a pliant material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
An identification tag as claimed in claim 2 wherein said pliant material is a soft aluminum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
An identification tag as claimed in claim 2 wherein said attaching means comprises at least one pair of protruding tabs integral with said main body, with members of said at least one pair extending outwardly, in opposite directions, from said main body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
An identification tag as claimed in claim 4 wherein there are at least three pairs of tabs positioned longitudinally along said main body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
88 words
An identification tag as claimed in claim 1 wherein the composition of said paint is substantially as follows: Overall Composition by Weight: Pigment Approximately 34% Vehicle Approximately 66% 100% Composition of Vehicle by Weight: Acrylic Polymer Approximately 48% Varnish Approximately 25% Aromatic Hydrocarbons Approximately 24% Mineral Spirits Approximately 3% 100% Composition of Acrylic Polymers by Weight: Non-volatile Acrylic Resin Approximately 40% Volatile Aromatic Hydrocarbons Approximately 60% 100% Composition of Varnish by Weight: Non-volatile Linoleic, Oleic, Linolenic, Fatty Acid Alkyd Resin Approximately 60% Volatile Mineral Spirits Approximately 40% 100%
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
185 words
An identification collar comprising: an animal collar having a bottom side which is normally to be held against the neck of an animal, a top side which is normally to be facing away from the neck of said animal, and a longitudinal axis; a main body made up of a flat, elongated, single piece of material which has a width not greater than the approximate width of said collar to which said main body is to be attached, said main body having a longitudinal axis, a top side, and a bottom side; an attaching means for permanently attaching said main body to said collar so that said main body''s longitudinal axis is parallel to the longitudinal axis of said collar and said bottom side of said main body is held against said top side of said collar; and a porous indicia receiving paint for adhering to, and coating, a portion of said top side of said main body, said porous indicia receiving paint being receptive to writing ink dispensed from ordinary writing pens and capable of thereafteR indelibly displaying indicia caused by such ink reception.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
185 words
An identification collar comprising: an animal collar having a bottom side which is normally to be held against the neck of an animal, a top side which is normally to be facing away from the neck of said animal, and a longitudinal axis; a main body made up of a flat, elongated, single piece of material which has a width not greater than the approximate width of said collar to which said main body is to be attached, said main body having a longitudinal axis, a top side, and a bottom side; an attaching means for permanently attaching said main body to said collar so that said main body''s longitudinal axis is parallel to the longitudinal axis of said collar and said bottom side of said main body is held against said top side of said collar; and a porous indicia receiving paint for adhering to, and coating, a portion of said top side of said main body, said porous indicia receiving paint being receptive to writing ink dispensed from ordinary writing pens and capable of thereafteR indelibly displaying indicia caused by such ink reception.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
An identification collar as claimed in claim 7 wherein is further included an adhesive material which aids in adhering said porous indicia receiving coating to said main body.
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