Abstract: The present application provides a nose stud used for perforating and a perforating apparatus. The nose stud used for perforating comprises a needle tip and a needle bar, wherein the needle tip is connected to one end of the needle bar, and an easily bendable portion, which bends when the needle tip is subjected to a resistance force under a force applied by the needle bar, is provided at a joint. As a bendable structure is provided at the joint between the needle tip and the needle bar, the needle tip can bend relative to the needle bar after perforating the nose to avoid damaging tissues in the nasal cavity.

Abstract: A device for sampling biological tissue (1) to be used in a label for marking animals includes: a hollow needle (3) having a cutting edge (36) at one end, capable of sampling a biological tissue sample when the sampling device is inserted into the biological tissue; a fixation part (22) of the hollow needle, made as a single piece and including a tank (2) containing a chemical for processing a biological tissue sample, the base of the tank including a partition (211) that is punctured by the needle when a pressure is applied upon the insertion of the sampling device into the biological tissue. After puncturing the partition, the content of the tank flow into the hollow needle and contacts the recovered sample. The end of the hollow needle containing the sample can further be protected by a cap, and the sample remains easily accessible for further analysis.

Abstract: The auricular livestock identification tag comprising a male portion having a head at an end of a narrower stem, the head protruding laterally from the stem by an abutment ledge, and a female portion having an annular body with an axial aperture, and an insertion side opposite an exposure side, and a plurality of resilient abutment members extending inwardly from the annular body into the axial aperture, the abutment members being flexible to allow penetration of the head through the axial aperture from the insertion side to the exposure side, and resilient so as to return toward its original position, and under the abutment ledge, after said penetration, to thereafter prevent retraction of the head through the axial aperture.

Abstract: An identification tag (10,100) is provided which comprises a first body portion (12), a second body portion (14) and a web portion (13) located between the first and second body portions (12,14). The web portion (13) permits the second body portion (14) to be pivoted relative to the first body portion (12). The tag (10,100) further comprises a drive member (26,126) projecting from the first body portion (12). The drive member (26,126) has a drive surface (32,132) adapted to be driven, in use, by a tag loading mechanism of a tag applicator. A lock (16,22) is also provided on the tag (10,100) to lock the free ends of the first and second body portions (12,14) together after application. The drive member (26,126) may also include a fixing surface (36,136) for fixing the second body portion (14) at a chosen angle relative to the first body portion (12) prior to application of the tag (10,100) to an item.

Abstract: The auricular livestock identification tag comprising a male portion having a head at an end of a narrower stem, the head protruding laterally from the stem by an abutment ledge, and a female portion having an annular body with an axial aperture, and an insertion side opposite an exposure side, and a plurality of resilient abutment members extending inwardly from the annular body into the axial aperture, the abutment members being flexible to allow penetration of the head through the axial aperture from the insertion side to the exposure side, and resilient so as to return toward its original position, and under the abutment ledge, after said penetration, to thereafter prevent retraction of the head through the axial aperture.

Abstract: Ear tag for identifying animals, which consists of two parts comprising a male element, with a protrusion designed to pass, in the tag's operative position, through the cartilage of an animal's ear, and a female element, mutually couplable, leaving the tag suspended with room for manoeuvre, in the operative position, from the animal's ear by the protrusion of the male element, with one of the elements male or female having an electronic identification device encapsulated and lodged in a corresponding oblong receptacle, solidly joined to the male or female part in which said device is fitted, forming a sharp angle of between 10° and 45° in relation to the horizontal plane, in the abovementioned operative position of the tag.

Abstract: A device for holding identification information for pets is disclosed. The device is attachable to a collar, harness or leash. The device permits new identification information to be placed within it. Identification information may be placed within a slot located on the side of the device or can alternatively be placed inside the device by opening a securing member that can function like a door.

Abstract: A combined animal information tag and system comprising a relatively permanent primary information tag attached directly to the animal to provide primary information about the animal and a removable or replaceable supplemental identification or informational tag attached to the primary information tag to provide additional information about the animal.

Abstract: The invention is of an improved method and process for printing plastic tag blanks for producing plastic identifier tags (such as cattle ear tags). By printing images on tag blanks using conventional ink jet printer technology and thereafter “welding” the image to be plastic of the printed tag blank, a durable image is provided all the tag without the need for undertaking conventional hot stamp printing with its associated costs, inconveniences, and even safety hazards as associated with the heated metallic print blocks of such conventional method.

Abstract: A supplemental identification or informational indicia means for use with an animal tag so as to provide additional information about the animal.

Abstract: A decorated ear tag for livestock is disclosed that comprises a pre-printed multi-layer label bonded to a suitable tag blank to form a unitary finished tag. The resulting tag, and the information displayed thereby, are extremely resistant to deterioration by sunlight and other elements. In addition, the surface of the information panel of the resulting tag has a high slip factor that discourages obscurement of the displayed information by manure or other materials adhering to the tag.

Abstract: A device for safely tagging and releasing large fish includes a long pole to which is attached at its distal end a holder body for retaining therewithin an axially extending cutting blade and, at its tip portion, a tag applicator.

Abstract: A livestock tag locking system device, including a male component (1) and a female component (8), wherein the male component (1) has a face (3) onto which indicia may be applied and a stem (4) equipped with a tip (5). The stem (4) is made of a relatively soft plastic material and the tip (5) is made of a relatively hard plastic material. The female component has a cup portion (11) equipped with a retaining ring (14). The cup portion (11) is made of a relatively soft plastic material and the retaining ring (14) is made of a relatively hard plastic material.

Abstract: A tag for application to the ear of an animal includes a male portion and female portion. The female portion includes a chamber within which an insert is accommodated, the insert engaging in an interlocking manner with the chamber and allowing access of a head of the male portion into the chamber but then acting to prevent removal of the head. The male and female portions may be connected at a central portion which enables folding of the male and female portions. In another embodiment, the central portion may include a weak-link so that the male and female portions can be torn apart if the tag becomes caught on an obstruction.

Abstract: An animal ear tag having a male component including a main body portion, a neck portion extending from the main body portion and a tip portion for engagement with a female component. The distal end of the neck portion from the body portion provides a base for the tip portion. The tip portion is of pyramidal shape with at least three upper edges converging at the apex. The tip portion includes hollow areas between an internal core and two opposite pyramidal faces into which corresponding protrusions of the base of the neck portion interlock.

Abstract: A tamper proof livestock ear tag device including a male component and a female component. The male component includes a panel portion with a surface to carry indicia for identifying livestock, and a stem having a tip. The panel portion and the stem are made integrally of a same material, while the tip is made of a first plastic material and the stem is made of a second plastic material such that the tip is harder than the stem. The male component includes a predefined weakest point in which the male component will tear when a pulling force exceeding a predetermined value is exerted between the tip and the panel portion. The weakest point is at an interface between the stem and the tip. The female component includes an eye portion that is equipped with a retaining ring. The eye portion is made of a third plastic material and the retaining ring is made of a fourth plastic material such that the retaining ring is harder than said eye portion.

Abstract: A tamper proof livestock ear tag device including a male component and a female component. The male component includes a panel portion with a surface to carry indicia for identifying livestock, and a stem having a tip. The panel portion and the stem are made integrally of a same material, while the tip is made of a first plastic material and the stem is made of a second plastic material such that the tip is harder than the stem. The male component includes a predefined weakest point in which the male component will tear when a pulling force exceeding a predetermined value is exerted between the tip and the panel portion. The weakest point is at an interface between the stem and the tip. The female component includes an eye portion that is equipped with a retaining ring. The eye portion is made of a third plastic material and the retaining ring is made of a fourth plastic material such that the retaining ring is harder than said eye portion.

Abstract: A male portion (5) of an identification tag (1) has a projection or dart (6) which extends through the item to be identified. The projection is lockingly received in a corresponding passage (7) of a female member (4). One of the elements, preferably the female element, has an electronic label (8) encased therein. More specifically to be preferred embodiment, the electronic label, which is electromagnetically encodable and readable, is placed on a bottom wall (19) of a cavity (9) which is defined by peripheral side walls (11). One of the peripheral side walls and the bottom wall of the cavity define undercut or dove-tailed recesses (12). A polymer (10) is placed in the cavity in a fluid state filling the undercut recesses. The polymer is hardened, e.g. polymerized, to form a tamper proof bond with the female member.

Abstract: A pin portion includes a head and an elongated pin extending outwardly from the head. The pin includes at least one barb extending outwardly therefrom. A receiving portion includes an elongated, substantially tubular receiving socket having an open end opposite a distal end. The receiving portion further includes a flange connected to the receiving socket and extending substantially radially therefrom. The interior surface of the receiving socket includes an un-notched portion beginning proximate the open end and terminating between the flange and the distal end. The interior surface further includes at least one notch therein, the notch positioned between the un-notched portion and the distal end, and configured to receive the barb therein. A strap connects the pin portion to the receiving portion. A scored cut line is disposed on the exterior surface of the receiving socket proximate the flange.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reflecting animal ear tag to protect open range cattle against being struck by a vehicle at night by improving visibility of the cattle. The reflecting ear tag also provides an ear tag which may be used in the conventional manner to identify and record information about the cattle. The tag comprises a frame-like tag holder formed of resilient plastic. The holder is reflective to the visible light normally emitted by vehicular headlamps and the like. An ear attachment clip comprises a resilient U-shaped clip body integrally attached to the top of the holder. A post having a pointed end extends inwardly from a second clip arm such that the post may engage with a hole through a first arm. The post also has a plurality of annular barbs whereby the post, and consequently the tag, is locked to the animal's ear after being driven therethrough. A removable tag insert is disposed within the frame and has surface properties to permit writing thereon.

Abstract: An identification tag to be attached to an animal's ear includes a body and a strap. The body includes a shank adapted to be driven through the animal's ear and through a bore in the strap by means of a tool, and an indicia-bearing section formed integrally with the shank. The shank includes a downwardly extending hole for receiving a driving portion of the tool. The indicia-bearing section projects upwardly from a location spaced laterally of the hole to avoid interfering with entry of the tool into the hole. The shank and strap include interengaging surfaces which prevent relative separation and relative rotation therebetween.

Abstract: A kit having components capable of being assembled and permanently attached to an object or animal appendage for identification purposes. The kit comprises a collar, an identification plate having a needle extending therethrough and outward therefrom, and a locking device adapted to permanently receive the needle therein. The locking device comprises a first locking plate and a second locking plate connected to the first locking plate in axial alignment therewith. The first locking plate has a pocket within which to receive a retention plate and the base of a needle guard. The needle guard extends outward through a bore in the plate pocket to permit maximum visibility of the needle guard and covers the point of the needle. A method of assembling and attaching the kit is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tag, particularly an ear tag for marking animals such as cattle which have passed an official test, comprises a strip formed into two limbs and a hollow rivet, preferably of brass, perpendicular to one of the limbs, the rivet comprising a stock portion which may be frusto-conical or cylindrical surmounted by a narrower neck portion of reduced wall thickness surmounted by an enlarged head portion preferably in the form of a cylindrical punch having a sharp cutting edge. The wall thickness is at a minimum adjacent a shoulder which forms the transition from the stock portion to the neck portion. There is a receiver hole in the other limb of the strip to receive the rivet head. As the tag is being closed, the head punches a hole in the animal's flesh, and passes through the receiver hole after which the head is splayed outwardly. A spring clip may be secured over the receiver hole or the metal of the strip around the receiver hole may be hardened e.g. by stamping.

Abstract: A binding strap suitable for use as indication tag for various purposes is provided.The binding strap is made of a synthetic resin in a body and has a folding portion at the center, a hole with fastening pieces at one side and a projection to be inserted and fastened in the hole at another side.The binding strap of the present invention may be easily and certainly attached to an article at one touch with an empty hand by thrusting it through an opening of the article, folding it and inserting the projection into the hole. The binding strap of the present invention has a guide fluke at the end portion in order to easily thrust it through an opening of an article.

Abstract: An identification tag for an animal which consists of a first member having a panel and projecting headed spike and a second member which has a hole of a smaller cross-sectional size that the largest cross-sectional size of the headed spike. The second member can be a flap attached to the first member. The tag is formed by passing the headed spike through a part of the ear of an animal so the panel is retained in a generally upstanding position on the ear.

Abstract: An arthropod repellent device for attachment to the pinnal portion of the ear of an agricultural animal, such as a cow, horse, sheep, goat, swine or the like, including a band or belt of flexible plastic material of about 3/8 inch to 11/2 inches wide and of a thickness of about 3/16 inch to about 3/8 inch, the material having an arthropod repellent chemical incorporated therein, the length of the band or belt being sufficient to encompass the base of the pinnal portion of the ear of the animal, or mostly thereof, to which it is applied, and means of penetrating the pinna and the band or belt to retain such in position around the base of the animal's ear pinnal portion. In one embodiment, a separate attachment element is employed to retain the band into position and in another embodiment, an attachment element is integral with the band or belt.