.~ Means for applying animal identification device
DEFINITION
Classification: 606/117
Means for applying animal identification device:
(under subclass 1) Subject matter wherein means is provided to place or insert upon or within an animal a tag or tag-like element to identify or distinguish said animal.
(1) Note. The applicators in this subclass apply identification tags to animals and do not permanently mark the skin of an animal or make any imprint upon the skin of an animal other than the point(s) of attachment for the identification device.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
116, for animal marking devices which place markings upon the animal's skin.
188, for earlobe piercing devices which insert a "trainer" earring at the time of piercing.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
29, Metal Working, 400.1+, for a method of applying a tag.
63, Jewelry,
12+, for earrings.
119, Animal Husbandry,
858, for a collar having or adapted to support an ID tag, subclasses 834+ for a hog ring and subclass 866 for a nose ring, per se.
227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, appropriate subclasses for apparatus for applying a tag to work by a member, e.g., staple.
