US4495898A
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Pest controlling animal tag
Assignee: Zeneca Inc
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Filing: 1982-09-22
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Granted: 1985-01-29
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Expires: 2002-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A pest controlling device for use with domestic or nondomestic animals comprising an identification tag which may contain indicia and a reservoir for gradual release of an active ingredient which surrounds and is held in place on the tag. A reservoir is further described which is adapted to be placed on various commercial animal tags.
Inventors
- 👤 Ali A. Akhavein
- 👤 Gavin B. Braithwaite
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:39
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K11/00; A01K11/001; A01N; A01N25/00; A01N25/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A pest controlling device for animals comprising: (i) an animal identification tag adapted to be attached to an animal; and (ii) a reservoir of a pest controlling active ingredient surrounding a portion of said tag, said reservoir comprising a relatively flexible tape portion and attached thereto, a depository of said pest controlling active ingredient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A pest controlling device for animals comprising: (i) an animal identification tag adapted to be attached to an animal; and (ii) a reservoir of a pest controlling active ingredient surrounding a portion of said tag, said reservoir comprising a relatively flexible tape portion and attached thereto, a depository of said pest controlling active ingredient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A reservoir of a pest controlling active ingredient adapted to surround a part of an animal identification tag, said reservoir comprising a flexible tape portion and attached thereto, a depository of the pest controlling active ingredient which is not completely coextensive with the tape portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A reservoir of a pest controlling active ingredient adapted to surround a part of an animal identification tag, said reservoir comprising a flexible tape portion and attached thereto, a depository of the pest controlling active ingredient which is not completely coextensive with the tape portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The reservoir of claim 2, wherein said pest controlling active ingredient is an insecticide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The reservoir of claim 3, wherein said insecticide is a contact-effective insecticide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The reservoir of claim 4, wherein said insecticide is a cyclopropanecarboxylate pyrethroid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The reservoir of claim 5, wherein said insecticide has the following formula: ##STR2## wherein R is 3-phenoxybenzyl or α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The reservoir of claim 4, wherein said animal identification tag comprises a first segment which is adapted to penetrate and exit a portion of the animal to retain the tag on the animal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The reservoir of claim 7, wherein said portion of the animal is an ear.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The reservoir of claim 7, wherein said animal identification tag comprises a further segment which is relatively rigid and planar and is adapted to receive indicia.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
61 words
A pest controlling device for animals comprising: (i) an animal identification tag adapted to be attached to an animal; and (ii) a reservoir of a pest controlling active ingredient surrounding a portion of said tag and comprising a relatively flexible tape portion and attached thereto, a depository comprising an absorbent pad and a crushable ampoule containing a pest controlling active ingredient.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
61 words
A pest controlling device for animals comprising: (i) an animal identification tag adapted to be attached to an animal; and (ii) a reservoir of a pest controlling active ingredient surrounding a portion of said tag and comprising a relatively flexible tape portion and attached thereto, a depository comprising an absorbent pad and a crushable ampoule containing a pest controlling active ingredient.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
The pest controlling device of claim 10, said reservoir further comprising apertures in the tape portion placed to allow the active ingredient to migrate from the depository to an outside surface of the reservoir to be there available for distribution over the animal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
61 words
A reservoir of a pest controlling active ingredient adapted to surround a part of an animal identification tag, said reservoir comprising a flexible tape portion and attached thereto, a depository of the pest controlling active ingredient which is not completely coextensive with the tape portion, said depository comprising an absorbent pad and a crushable ampoule containing the pest controlling active ingredient.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
61 words
A reservoir of a pest controlling active ingredient adapted to surround a part of an animal identification tag, said reservoir comprising a flexible tape portion and attached thereto, a depository of the pest controlling active ingredient which is not completely coextensive with the tape portion, said depository comprising an absorbent pad and a crushable ampoule containing the pest controlling active ingredient.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
41 words
The reservoir of claim 12, said reservoir further comprising apertures in the tape portion placed to allow the active ingredient to migrate from the depository to an outside surface of the reservoir to be there available for distribution over the animal.
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) | 1988-01-29 | 1988-07-30 | 1989-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-29 | 1992-07-30 | 1993-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-29 | 1996-07-30 | 1997-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |