US5355839A
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Animal identification device utilizing a microcassette
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-09-21
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Granted: 1994-10-18
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Expires: 2013-09-21
Abstract
Abstract A microcassette is attached to a conventional animal collar with information concerning the owner of the animal, the owner's location and other pertinent identification concerning the animal. If the animal becomes lost, the finder has merely to play the microcassette to determine the animal's owner. The microcassette is enclosed in a weatherproof holder which is strongly attached to the collar to prevent accidental removal. The microcassette's information may be changed if the owner relocates by simply recording a new identification message.
Inventors
- 👤 Rupal T. Mistry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:15
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/009; A01K11/00; A01K11/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
In an animal pet collar, an identification and information storage device comprising: a flexible collar member including attachment means to secure the collar to the animal; a microcassette; receiving means for said microcassette, said receiving means being integral with said collar member; said receiving means further including securement means such that said microcassette is held firmly within said receiving means; whereby said microcassette has recorded thereon information pertaining to the animal's owner and location of the animal's home.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
In an animal pet collar, an identification and information storage device comprising: a flexible collar member including attachment means to secure the collar to the animal; a microcassette; receiving means for said microcassette, said receiving means being integral with said collar member; said receiving means further including securement means such that said microcassette is held firmly within said receiving means; whereby said microcassette has recorded thereon information pertaining to the animal's owner and location of the animal's home.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 1 wherein said attachment means includes a buckle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 1 wherein said attachment means includes hook and loop fasteners.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 1 wherein said receiving means includes an indicia receiving surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 3 wherein said receiving means includes an indicia receiving surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 5 wherein said indicia receiving surface includes indicia which identifies the animal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 4 wherein said indicia receiving surface includes indicia which identifies the animal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
In an animal pet collar, an identification and information storage device comprising: a flexible collar member including attachment means to secure said collar to an animal; a microcassette; receiving means for said microcassette, said receiving means being removable attached to said collar member be removable attachment means; said receiving means further including securement means such that said microcassette is held firmly within said receiving means; whereby said microcassette has recorded thereon information pertaining to the animal's owner and location of the animal's home.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
83 words
In an animal pet collar, an identification and information storage device comprising: a flexible collar member including attachment means to secure said collar to an animal; a microcassette; receiving means for said microcassette, said receiving means being removable attached to said collar member be removable attachment means; said receiving means further including securement means such that said microcassette is held firmly within said receiving means; whereby said microcassette has recorded thereon information pertaining to the animal's owner and location of the animal's home.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 8 wherein said attachment means includes a buckle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 8 wherein said attachment means includes hook and loop fasteners.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 9 wherein said receiving means includes an indicia receiving surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 10 wherein said receiving means includes an indicia receiving surface.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 11 wherein said indicia receiving surface includes indicia which identifies the animal.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 18 wherein said indicia receiving surface includes indicia which identifies the animal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 8 wherein said removable attachment means includes hook and loop fasteners.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 8 wherein said removable attachment means includes two parallel apertures through which said collar passes.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 1 wherein said securement means includes snap fasteners.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 1 wherein said securement means includes hook and loop fasteners.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The identification and information storage device of claim 8 wherein said securement means includes snap fasteners.
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