US4512096A
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Animal identification band and method and means for permanently fastening same
Assignee: Dairy Systems Inc
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Filing: 1981-10-19
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Granted: 1985-04-23
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Expires: 2001-10-19
Abstract
Abstract An identification device wherein a flexible elongated strap is adapted for disposition into encircling relation about an extremity of an animal, such as, the legs or neck, comprising at least opposite ends of the strap composed of a heat-fusible, inelastic material. Opposite ends of the strap are temporarily secured as a preliminary to permanent fastening, and temporary securing means in the form of complementary fastening members at opposite ends of the strap operate to secure opposite ends in overlapping relation to one another. A partially embedded heating element in one end of the strap projects in contacting relation with the other end and has a melting point above that of the material of the opposite ends so that when current is applied thereto sufficient to melt the strap, it will simultaneously fuse opposite ends of the strap together.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Heidecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:10
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K11/00; A01K11/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
An identification device comprising in combination: an elongated flexible strap, opposite ends of which are composed of a heat-fusible material; identification circuit housing means releasably secured to strap, said housing means including a hollow casing in the form of a generally rectangular pod and support means in the form of wire loop members on either side of said casing for securing said casing to said strap in superimposed relation; temporary securing means defined by complementary fastening members at said opposite ends of said strap operative to temporarily secure said opposite ends in overlapping relation to one another whereby to establish the effective circumference of said strap as a preliminary to permanent fastening of said opposite ends together; and fusing means disposed on one of said opposite ends between confronting surfaces of said opposite ends when said opposite ends are arranged in overlapping relation to one another, said fusing means comprising an electrical conductive element extending across the substantial width of said one end having a melting point above the fusion point of said material of which said opposite ends are composed, said fusing means responsive to the generation of heat above the melting point of said heat-fusible material to fuse said opposite ends into permanently bonded relation to one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
An identification device comprising in combination: an elongated flexible strap, opposite ends of which are composed of a heat-fusible material; identification circuit housing means releasably secured to strap, said housing means including a hollow casing in the form of a generally rectangular pod and support means in the form of wire loop members on either side of said casing for securing said casing to said strap in superimposed relation; temporary securing means defined by complementary fastening members at said opposite ends of said strap operative to temporarily secure said opposite ends in overlapping relation to one another whereby to establish the effective circumference of said strap as a preliminary to permanent fastening of said opposite ends together; and fusing means disposed on one of said opposite ends between confronting surfaces of said opposite ends when said opposite ends are arranged in overlapping relation to one another, said fusing means comprising an electrical conductive element extending across the substantial width of said one end having a melting point above the fusion point of said material of which said opposite ends are composed, said fusing means responsive to the generation of heat above the melting point of said heat-fusible material to fuse said opposite ends into permanently bonded relation to one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An identification device according to claim 1, said strap being in the form of a relatively flat, flexible member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An identification system according to claim 1, said strap being composed of a material selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
An identification system according to claim 1, said support means being in the form of an endless rigid wire loop having opposite upper and lower ends disposed in opposite ends of said casing, and opposite sides of said loop projecting laterally and in opposite directions away from said opposite sides of said casing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
An identification system according to claim 4, said opposite sides of said loops being inclined in a common direction away from said opposite sides of said casing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
An identification system according to claim 1, said support means defined by generally loop-shaped elements projecting from opposite sides of said casing and inclining in a common direction away from said casing for insertion of said strap through said loop elements and along a flat surface portion of said casing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
190 words
An animal identification device comprising in combination: a bracelet defined by an elongated flexible strap including opposite ends composed of a heat-fusible plastic material; identification circuit housing means releasably secured to said strap, said housing means including a casing and support means for securing said casing to said strap, said casing being a generally rectangular pod, and said support means being an endless rigid wire loop having opposite upper and lower ends disposed in opposite ends of said casing and opposite sides of said loop projecting away from said opposite sides of said casing; a fusing element at least partially embedded in one of said opposite ends to project from one surface thereof into contact with the other of said opposite ends when said opposite ends are disposed in overlapping relation to one another, said fusing element having a melting point above the fusion point of said material of which said opposite ends are composed; and releasable heat-generating means releasably disposed in surrounding relation to said opposite ends for the application of heat to said fusing element whereby said opposite ends are fused into permanently bonded relation to one another.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
190 words
An animal identification device comprising in combination: a bracelet defined by an elongated flexible strap including opposite ends composed of a heat-fusible plastic material; identification circuit housing means releasably secured to said strap, said housing means including a casing and support means for securing said casing to said strap, said casing being a generally rectangular pod, and said support means being an endless rigid wire loop having opposite upper and lower ends disposed in opposite ends of said casing and opposite sides of said loop projecting away from said opposite sides of said casing; a fusing element at least partially embedded in one of said opposite ends to project from one surface thereof into contact with the other of said opposite ends when said opposite ends are disposed in overlapping relation to one another, said fusing element having a melting point above the fusion point of said material of which said opposite ends are composed; and releasable heat-generating means releasably disposed in surrounding relation to said opposite ends for the application of heat to said fusing element whereby said opposite ends are fused into permanently bonded relation to one another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
In an animal identification device according to claim 7, said fusing element composed of a conductive element extending across the substantial width of one of said opposite ends with opposite ends of said element extending through the thickness of said strap and projecting externally therefrom.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
In an animal identification device according to claim 7, said support means defined by generally loop-shaped elements projecting from opposite sides of said casing and inclining in a common direction away from said casing for insertion of said strap through said loop elements and along a flat surface portion of said casing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
201 words
An identification device comprising in combination: an elongated flexible strap, opposite ends of which are composed of a heat-fusible material; temporary securing means defined by complementary fastening members at said opposite ends of said strap operative to temporarily secure said opposite ends in overlapping relation to one another comprising a male projection on one of said opposite ends and a plurality of longitudinally spaced openings at the other of said opposite ends being sized for insertion of said projection therein, said male projection insertable into one of said apertures to establish the effective circumference of said strap as a preliminary to permanent fastening of said opposite ends together; and fusing means disposed on one of said opposite ends between confronting surfaces of said opposite ends when said opposite ends are arranged in overlapping relation to one another, said fusing means comprising an electrical conductive element extending across the substantial width of said one end having a melting point about the fusion point of said material of which said opposite ends are composed, said fusing means responsive to the generation of heat above the melting point of said heat-fusible material to fuse said opposite ends into permanently bonded relation to one another.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
201 words
An identification device comprising in combination: an elongated flexible strap, opposite ends of which are composed of a heat-fusible material; temporary securing means defined by complementary fastening members at said opposite ends of said strap operative to temporarily secure said opposite ends in overlapping relation to one another comprising a male projection on one of said opposite ends and a plurality of longitudinally spaced openings at the other of said opposite ends being sized for insertion of said projection therein, said male projection insertable into one of said apertures to establish the effective circumference of said strap as a preliminary to permanent fastening of said opposite ends together; and fusing means disposed on one of said opposite ends between confronting surfaces of said opposite ends when said opposite ends are arranged in overlapping relation to one another, said fusing means comprising an electrical conductive element extending across the substantial width of said one end having a melting point about the fusion point of said material of which said opposite ends are composed, said fusing means responsive to the generation of heat above the melting point of said heat-fusible material to fuse said opposite ends into permanently bonded relation to one another.
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