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Ear tag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-08
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Granted: 1979-12-04
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Expires: 1998-02-08
Abstract
Abstract An animal ear tag comprising a flat identification area having a pair of flat supporting arms or straps extending therefrom in a parallel spaced-apart relationship and adapted to receive the animal's ear therebetween. Each of the supporting arms has an opening formed therein adjacent the end thereof which are adapted to receive a pin extending through the openings and the animal's ear positioned therebetween to maintain the tag on the animal's ear. The flat identification area has a peripheral visual acuity border formed thereon spaced inwardly from the periphery thereof which has the same color as the identifying indicia on the identification area.
Inventors
- 👤 Lester M. Steckel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:51
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K11/00; A01K11/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
An animal ear tag comprising, a flat identification area having a pair of flat supporting arms extending therefrom in a parallel spaced-apart relationship adapted to receive the animal's ear therebetween, each of said supporting arms having an opening formed therein adjacent the end thereof, and a pin means extending through said openings and the animal's ear positioned therebetween to maintain the tag on the animal's ear, said pin means including a shank portion having a pointed ear piercing portion on one end thereof, said shank portion having an enlarged retainer portion inwardly of said pointed ear piercing portion, said pin means including a retainer disc means detachably secured to said shank a retainer disc means detachably secured to said shank portion inwardly of said enlarged retainer portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
An animal ear tag comprising, a flat identification area having a pair of flat supporting arms extending therefrom in a parallel spaced-apart relationship adapted to receive the animal's ear therebetween, each of said supporting arms having an opening formed therein adjacent the end thereof, and a pin means extending through said openings and the animal's ear positioned therebetween to maintain the tag on the animal's ear, said pin means including a shank portion having a pointed ear piercing portion on one end thereof, said shank portion having an enlarged retainer portion inwardly of said pointed ear piercing portion, said pin means including a retainer disc means detachably secured to said shank a retainer disc means detachably secured to said shank portion inwardly of said enlarged retainer portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tag of claim 1 wherein said retainer disc means is snap-fitted onto said shank portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The tag of claim 2 wherein said retainer disc means has a central opening formed therein which receives said shank portion, said central opening having a diameter less than the diameter of said retainer portion to permit said retainer disc means to be snap-fitted onto said shank portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The tag of claim 3 wherein said shank portion has a flat first disc at its other end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The tag of claim 3 wherein said retainer disc is secured to one of said supporting arms, said shank portion extending through the other supporting arm, the animal's ear and said retainer disc.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
The tag of claim 5 wherein said retainer disc comprises a first disc member positioned on one side of said supporting arm, a second disc member secured to said first disc member, said one supporting arm extending into said second disc member and being secured thereto, said first and second disc members having openings formed therein which register with the opening in said one supporting arm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
83 words
An animal ear tag comprising, a flat identification area having a pair of flat supporting arms extending therefrom in a parallel spaced-apart relationship adapted to receive the animal's ear therebetween, each of said supporting arms having an opening formed therein adjacent the end thereof, and a pin means extending through said openings and the animal's ear positioned therebetween to maintain the tag on the animal's ear, said flat identification area having a peripheral visual acuity border thereon spaced inwardly from the periphery thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
An animal ear tag comprising, a flat identification area having a pair of flat supporting arms extending therefrom in a parallel spaced-apart relationship adapted to receive the animal's ear therebetween, each of said supporting arms having an opening formed therein adjacent the end thereof, and a pin means extending through said openings and the animal's ear positioned therebetween to maintain the tag on the animal's ear, said flat identification area having a peripheral visual acuity border thereon spaced inwardly from the periphery thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The tag of claim 7 wherein said border has the same color as the identifying indicia on said identification area.
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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) | 1982-12-03 | 1983-06-04 | 1983-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-03 | 1987-06-04 | 1987-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-03 | 1991-06-04 | 1991-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |