Ear tag applicator
US4819639A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 1987 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K11/002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An applicator of the present invention generally comprises too pivotally connected handle members, extending into upper and lower jaws. The lower jaw includes a lip, the lower jaw and lip defining a space into which an animals ear is located. The lower jaw further includes a recess, with a pivotal bar extending thereacross. In use, an eartag is positioned on a pivotally mounted pin. The handles are brought together, bringing the pin and tag passed the lip portion, through the ear of the animal (forming a cut therein) and through the recess described above. The pivotal bar stops or at least reduces movement of the ear into the recess, which has previously resulted in too large a cut being formed in the ear, and which has made the tag more difficult to apply.
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