Tag based administration of pharmaceutical agents to livestock
US11191626B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2250/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and method for autonomously administering a pharmaceutical agent, such as an insecticide, to an animal. A tag assembly is attached to the animal at a suitable location such as through an outer ear thereof. The tag assembly includes a reservoir to retain the pharmaceutical agent. An actuator of the tag assembly is configured to open the reservoir responsive to a control signal from a control circuit. An application mechanism facilitates a transfer of the pharmaceutical agent to the animal in response to the actuator. In some cases, the control signal may be transmitted to the tag assembly from an external source via a wireless connection. In other cases, the control signal may be generated internally using a sensor of the tag assembly. The tag assembly may include multiple reservoirs so that applications of the agent can be carried out at different times and under different conditions as required.
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