US3782017A — Collar identification tag

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.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1976-12-31	1977-07-02	1978-01-01	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1980-12-31	1981-07-02	1982-01-01	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1984-12-31	1985-07-02	1986-01-01	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Collar identification tag

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