Quick-release tag applicator

Details Quick-release tag applicator Quick-release tag applicator

2007-09-28

2011-12-06

Severson, Ryan (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Means for applying animal identification device

Reexamination Certificate

active

08070757

ABSTRACT:
An identification tag applicator is provided, which is especially suited to applying identification tags to animals. The applicator includes a body (12) which has a driving rod housing (20) in which a driving rod (24) is slidably engaged. The driving rod (24) has a driving surface (28) adapted to receive a tag (60) which is to be applied. The applicator also has a trigger member (14) which is pivotably attached to the body (12). The trigger member (14) includes a connecting pin (46) which is adapted to selectively engage the trigger member (14) with the driving rod (24). A release mechanism automatically returns the driving rod (24) to a retracted position when the driving surface (28) of the rod (24) reaches a predetermined distance from the housing (20). The release mechanism ensures that the driving rod (24) is immediately retracted out of the way as soon as the tag is applied.

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International Search Report dated Feb. 29, 2008, in PCT application.

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