Patents Assigned to Somark Group Limited
  • RFID tag insertion cartridge and an RFID tag insertion tool
    Patent number: 11330798
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an RFID tag insertion cartridge comprising a hollow needle in which an RFID tag is disposed. The cartridge comprises an optional housing in the form of a shell that is shown transparently. The cartridge comprises a carriage that is movably mounted and to which the hollow needle is attached for withdrawing the needle. Also disclosed herein is a RFID tag insertion tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Somark Group Limited
    Inventors: Joe Nebolon, Steve Elliott, Paul Donohoe, Adrian Knight
  • Radio device for implantation in an animal
    Patent number: 11240992
    Abstract: A radio device for implantation in an animal. The radio device comprises a capsule encapsulating at least one of a radio receiver and a radio transmitter. Also disclosed herein is a method for making a radio device for implantation in an animal, a method for providing electrical power to a radio device attached to an animal, and a method for implanting a radio device into an animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Somark Group Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Knight, Paul Donohoe
  • System and a method for ascertaining the mass of at least one animal
    Patent number: 11067430
    Abstract: A system for ascertaining the mass of an animal having attached thereto a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. The system comprises a scale for supporting the animal and generating mass information indicative of the mass of the animal when so supported. The system comprises a RFID reader for interrogating the RFID tag which when interrogated generates a RFID tag signal from which the RFID reader can derive animal identification information indicative of the identity of the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Somark Group Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Knight, Paul Donohoe