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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 08, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 21, 2001
Brian Eadie, Selkirk, GB;
Brian Eadie, Selkirk, GB;
Allflex Europe (UK) Limited, Scotland, GB;
Abstract
An animal tag application apparatus is provided which comprises a body () and a pivoting lever (). The lever () has attached thereto a push rod () and actuating member () which act as the operating means for both the applicator jaws which apply the tag () to the animal and a tag delivery means which pushes subsequent tags into the jaws. The delivery means comprises a toothed gear wheel () that is acted upon by ratchet mechanism to rotate the wheel and hence push the tags into the applicator jaws. A guide may also be provided to ensure smooth movement of the tags under the action of the delivery means. Thus, the operating means of the apparatus operates both the application of the tag and the delivery of the subsequent tag from a single operation of the lever (). Tags adapted for use the apparatus are also disclosed.