Ear tag applicator
US5462554A · kind A · utility
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6Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K11/002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ear tag applicator having pivotally connected handles each having a jaw. One of the jaws has a tag engaging pin which is biased into a nearly perpendicular orientation with respect to the opposing jaw. A biasing spring allows the pin and the tag held thereby to pivot relative to the jaw at all times so that the device will not tear or rip the animals ear during its application.
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