US3956840A
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Perforated animal identification tag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-15
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Granted: 1976-05-18
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Expires: 1994-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A tag for identification of animals comprising a portion for extending through the tissue of the animal and an identification means connected thereto, and having at least one perforation in said portion for extending through the tissue of the animal, said perforation allowing for animal tissue growth into said portion.
Inventors
- 👤 John E. Melin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:24
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K11/00; A01K11/001; G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A tag for identification of animals comprising a portion for extending through the tissue of the animal and an identification means connected thereto, the improvement which comprises porous ceramic in said portion for extending through the tissue of the animal, siad porous ceramic allowing for animal tissue growth into said porous ceramic of said portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A tag for identification of animals comprising a portion for extending through the tissue of the animal and an identification means connected thereto, the improvement which comprises porous ceramic in said portion for extending through the tissue of the animal, siad porous ceramic allowing for animal tissue growth into said porous ceramic of said portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-05-18 | 1979-11-17 | 1980-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-18 | 1983-11-17 | 1984-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-18 | 1987-11-17 | 1988-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |