Patents Assigned to Y-TEX Corporation
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Patent number: 11235500Abstract: An example method for making a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag according to the present disclosure includes holding a transponder within a cavity of a mold using a fixture, closing the mold, injecting material into the mold cavity and around the transponder to form a part of the RFID tag, opening the mold, and ejecting the part from the mold.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Y-Tex CorporationInventor: Ronald K. Knapp
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Patent number: 9572324Abstract: An insecticide impregnated strip configured for convenient and reliable attachment to conventional animal ear tags. The insecticide strip comprises an elongated integrally molded member having a key-hole shaped aperture formed in an upper portion thereof, enabling the elongated strip to be pendularly suspended from the ear tag. Various methods are disclosed for attaching the strip to different types of known ear tags.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Y-TEX CORPORATIONInventors: Joe D. Kellerby, Michael G. Fletcher
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Patent number: 9320752Abstract: Articles including eartags provide topical application of a mixture of (1) a macrolide of the avermectin/milbemycin class, such as, but not limited to ivermectin, abamectin, or milbemectin, and (2) a synergist of the aryl aliphatic ether-class, such as, but not limited to piperonyl butoxide, present in (3) a weight ratio of synergist:macrolide that is greater than 1:1. The articles are effective against various pests of domestic animals, including horn flies and buffalo flies.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Y-TEX CORPORATIONInventor: Joe D Kellerby
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Patent number: 9265232Abstract: A plurality of ear tags is provided and may include a panel portion and a relatively narrow neck portion extending from the panel portion. The plurality of ear tags may be arranged so that the panel portions of adjacent ear tags are at least partially overlapped and edges of the neck portions of adjacent ear tags are juxtaposed and attached to one another at an attachment location at the edges of the neck portions of the adjacent ear tags.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Y-TEX CORPORATIONInventors: Glenn Arden Nielson, Ronald K. Knapp
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Patent number: 9226549Abstract: A tag hanger is provided and may include a first portion having a first attachment feature and a first locking element movable from an unlocked state to a locked state. The tag hanger may additionally include a second portion having a second attachment feature rotatably attached to the first attachment feature and a second locking element movable from an unlocked state to a locked state. The second portion may cooperate with the first portion to define an aperture that attaches the first portion and the second portion to an external structure when the first and second locking elements are in the locked state.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Y-TEX CORPORATIONInventors: Walter Lee Hammond, Ronald Kevin Knapp
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Patent number: 9167801Abstract: An insecticide impregnated strip configured for convenient and reliable attachment to conventional animal ear tags. The insecticide strip comprises an elongated integrally molded member having a key-hole shaped aperture formed in an upper portion thereof, enabling the elongated strip to be pendularly suspended from the ear tag. Various methods are disclosed for attaching the strip to different types of known ear tags.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Y-TEX CORPORATIONInventors: Joe D. Kellerby, Michael G. Fletcher
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Patent number: 8985059Abstract: An insecticide impregnated strip configured for convenient and reliable attachment to conventional animal ear tags. The insecticide strip comprises an elongated integrally molded member having a key-hole shaped aperture formed in an upper portion thereof, enabling the elongated strip to be pendularly suspended from the ear tag. Various methods are disclosed for attaching the strip to different types of known ear tags.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Y-Tex CorporationInventors: Joe D. Kellerby, Michael G. Fletcher
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Publication number: 20150007467Abstract: A plurality of ear tags is provided and may include a panel portion and a relatively narrow neck portion extending from the panel portion. The plurality of ear tags may be arranged so that the panel portions of adjacent ear tags are at least partially overlapped and edges of the neck portions of adjacent ear tags are juxtaposed and attached to one another at an attachment location at the edges of the neck portions of the adjacent ear tags.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: Y-Tex CorporationInventors: Glenn Arden Nielson, Ronald K. Knapp
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Publication number: 20140157554Abstract: A tag hanger is provided and may include a first portion having a first attachment feature and a first locking element movable from an unlocked state to a locked state. The tag hanger may additionally include a second portion having a second attachment feature rotatably attached to the first attachment feature and a second locking element movable from an unlocked state to a locked state. The second portion may cooperate with the first portion to define an aperture that attaches the first portion and the second portion to an external structure when the first and second locking elements are in the locked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Y-TEX CORPORATIONInventors: Walter Lee Hammond, Ronald Kevin Knapp
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Patent number: 8425925Abstract: Pesticidal compositions and articles providing topical application of a mixture of (1) a macrolide of the avermectin/milbemycin class, such as, but not limited to ivermectin, abamectin, or milbemectin, and (2) a synergist of the aryl aliphatic ether-class, such as, but not limited to piperonyl butoxide, present in (3) a weight ratio of synergist:macrolide that is great than 1:1. The compositions and articles demonstrate efficacy, even in point-of-contact applications, against various pests of domestic animals, such as, but not limited to arthropod ectoparasites including horn flies and buffalo flies. Methods are provided in which compositions can be employed as pour-ons, spot-ons, dusts, or sprays for direct topical application to the domestic animal; or in which articles comprising a polymer resin base, such as an ear tag, from which the active ingredients of the composition can be released, are affixed to the animal to provide long-term delivery.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2008Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Y-Tex CorporationInventor: Joe D. Kellerby
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Patent number: 5472955Abstract: The present invention provides a composition effective in controlling animal ectoparasites, in particular, horn flies. The composition comprises diazinon and chlorpyrifos and has a synergistic effect as an insecticide. The composition of the present invention is particularly effective in controlling pyrethroid-resistant horn flies.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1994Date of Patent: December 5, 1995Assignee: Y-Tex CorporationInventor: Joe D. Kellerby
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Patent number: 4943294Abstract: A tagging device, such as for ears of livestock, driven by a pressurized fluid source is disclosed. The manually controlled pneumatic applicator described utilizes pressurized air for activation to pierce the ear and set the tag as well as retract the piercing element. The applicator is particularly adapted for use with either one-piece or multiple-piece tags.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1988Date of Patent: July 24, 1990Assignee: Y-Tex CorporationInventor: Ronald K. Knapp
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Patent number: 4920671Abstract: An improved male component for a two-piece animal ear tag in which the male component is of one-piece construction, and is formed of at least two compatible plastic materials. The male component includes a flexible tab at one end, a hollow, elongated stem extending from the flexible tab, and an integral, hard tip formed on the end of the stem opposite the tab. The plastics blend with each other to an extent sufficient to form a secure junction, thereby creating male component formed of a unitary piece of plastic.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1985Date of Patent: May 1, 1990Assignee: Y-TEX CorporationInventor: Robert J. Zatkos
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Patent number: 4581834Abstract: A locking insert for a two-component animal ear tag, such as an identification tag or an insecticide tag which uses a flexible, resilient plastic for insecticide or other pest-controlling active ingredient, includes a hollow cylindrical part, a flexible locking ring which is convexly deformed to grasp and resist withdrawal of the male tag component, and an outer flange. The locking insert is positioned in a female tag body component prior to insertion of the male tag component.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1983Date of Patent: April 15, 1986Assignee: Y-Tex CorporationInventors: Robert J. Zatkos, Joe D. Kellerby, Ronald K. Knapp
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Patent number: 4010563Abstract: The invention provides an improved animal identification tag for attachment to the ear of an animal, which stands up when attached to the ear to provide for improved readability. The tag is of one-piece construction, and is easily inserted. The tag has a flat information-carrying portion having a surface on which indicia may be placed, and a pin extending outwardly from the edge of the information-carrying portion in a direction generally parallel to the surface. The end of the pin has laterally extending, resilient, flexible prongs forming a spear-shaped portion which passes through the ear of the animal and retains the tag in the ear. To retain the tag in an upright position, the tag is provided with a pair of flexible, resilient support members extending outwardly from the information-carrying portion adjacent to the shaft. These support members are positioned to contact the surface of the ear of an animal when the prongs and end of the shaft are passed through the ear.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1975Date of Patent: March 8, 1977Assignee: Y-Tex CorporationInventor: Jackson T. Schwindt
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Patent number: 3979847Abstract: An improved method and tool for installing an identification tag into the ear of an animal. The tool comprises a handle portion and an elongated insertion portion having an end portion with a flat top surface and opposed blunt edges converging to form a sharp piercing tip. The tool also has engagement means for engaging a portion of an animal identification tag which is to be forced through the ear. In carrying out the method, the pointed tip and blunt edges are forced through the ear of an animal to pierce and stretch the tissue, and to create an opening. A portion of the identification tag is passed through the opening, and the tool is withdrawn while leaving the tag in place.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1975Date of Patent: September 14, 1976Assignee: Y-Tex CorporationInventors: Jackson T. Schwindt, Maurice Aaron Whitney
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Patent number: 3965602Abstract: The invention provides an improved animal identification tag for attachment to the ear of an animal, which stands up when attached to the ear to provide for improved readability, while reducing irritation. The tag has an information-carrying portion having a surface on which indicia may be placed, and a pin extending from the information-carrying portion. The end of the pin has laterally extending, flexible prongs forming a spear-shaped portion which passes through the ear of the animal and retains the tag in the ear. In order to reduce irritation which may be produced by the flexible prongs, at least two opposite prongs have tip portions which are curved downwardly away from the information-carrying portion so as to conform to the inner surface of the ear.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1975Date of Patent: June 29, 1976Assignee: Y-TEX CorporationInventor: Maurice Aaron Whitney
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Patent number: D242728Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1975Date of Patent: December 14, 1976Assignee: Y-Tex CorporationInventors: Jackson T. Schwindt, William B. Sheets
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Patent number: D379253Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1995Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: Y-Tex CorporationInventors: Ronald K. Knapp, Robert J. Zatkos