Vaccination identification button for electronic identification button tags for identifying cattle vaccinated against brucellosis, and related kits and methods.

Abstract

We provide EID button tags for tagging and identifying cattle that have been vaccinated against brucellosis. [Solution] The EID button tag is provided, comprising a shell having a central opening, a transponder disposed within the shell, a male punch having a disc-shaped punch body and a stem extending from the punch body toward the end, the stem having a head configured to be irreversibly inserted into the central opening, a mounting opening formed through the punch body, and a mounting channel extending coaxially along the stem toward the end from the mounting opening, and a vaccination identification button having a disc-shaped visual identifier and a mounting stem extending from the visual identifier toward the end, the mounting stem configured to be irreversibly inserted into the mounting channel.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] Cross - reference to related applications This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 950,607, filed on December 19, 2019 The entire specification and drawings of the above - referenced application are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety into this specification

Background Art

[0002] Electronic identification (EID) button tags for placement on the ears of cattle are known in the prior art . The EID button tags are configured to electronically record details regarding the cattle (e.g., identification numbers or alphanumeric identification strings) . The recorded details may be wirelessly retrieved by a related reader using wireless technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID) . Examples of EID button tags can be found in U.S. Patent Nos. 7,726,055 and 7,854,079, which are hereby incorporated by reference into this specification

[0003] ]>Cattle are also tagged with orange - colored metal ear tags to indicate that the cattle have been vaccinated against brucellosis. These metal tags are plate - shaped and are provided separately from the EID button tags .

Prior - art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] In one embodiment, this specification uses tags to identify cattle that have been vaccinated against brucellosis. An EID button tag for distinguishing, the EID button tag having a central opening The shell contains a transponder, a disc-shaped punch body, and the punch body A male punch having a stem that extends toward the terminal end, wherein the stem has a central It has a head configured to be irreversibly inserted into the opening, and the mounting opening is pan The mounting channel is formed through the main body and extends from the mounting opening toward the end. A male punch extending coaxially along the m, a disc-shaped visual identifier, and a visual identifier A vaccination identification button having an attachment stem extending from the terminal direction, The attachment stem is configured to be irreversibly inserted into the attachment channel, vaccine attachment An EID button tag including a species identification button is provided. The punch body is primarily colored in a first color. Furthermore, the visual identifier is primarily colored with the second color, and the first and second colors are different. The visual identifier provides visual identification of the heads of cattle that have been vaccinated against brucellosis. Advantageously, the EID button tag can be fully activated as an EID device, preventing brucellosis. The vaccination process is visually indicated, thereby eliminating the need to tag cattle with multiple tags.

[0006] In a further embodiment, this specification includes EID button tags as described above in the previous paragraph. The kit includes a tubular applicator having a first open end and a reduced diameter portion adjacent to the first open end. A data, wherein the first open end is formed to closely receive a visual identifier, and the inner diameter It has a mounting stem that extends outward from the visual identifier, and the reduced diameter portion is the visual identifier It is provided with a tubular applicator, which restricts insertion into the tubular applicator.

[0007] In another embodiment, as described herein, a cattle head is tagged and the cattle head is infected with brucellosis. An electronic identification (EID) button tag for identifying that a person has been vaccinated, with an attachment opening Includes, and the mounting channel extends from the mounting opening, to update the EID button tag. A kit comprising a disc-shaped visual identifier, and a terminal extension extending from the visual identifier. A vaccination identification button having a mounting stem, wherein the mounting stem is attached A vaccination identification button configured to be irreversibly inserted into the channel, and the first A tubular applicator having an open end and a reduced diameter portion adjacent to the first open end, 1. The open end has an inner diameter formed to closely receive a visual identifier, and is mounted The stem extends outward from the visual identifier, and the reduced diameter portion is the tubular applicator of the visual identifier. A kit is provided that includes a tubular applicator that restricts insertion into the device.

[0008] In further embodiments, this specification uses electronic identification (EID) button tags for each. To identify cattle that have been vaccinated against brucellosis, each cattle is individually marked. A method of tagging, comprising a vaccine identification button having a disc-shaped visual identifier. To provide, to identify that the bovine head has been vaccinated against brucellosis, and to identify The vaccine identification element is positioned to be visually recognizable from along the cow's head. The EID button tag is attached to the cow head, and the EID button tag is the first color is mainly colored, the visual identifier is mainly colored with a second color, and the first color and the second color are different and fixing it to an EID button tag on the head of a bovine identified as a vaccination identifier is provided.

[0009] These and other features of the invention will be better understood by considering the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0010] [Figure 1] An EID button tag formed in accordance with the present invention is shown. [Figure 2] An EID button tag formed in accordance with the present invention is shown. [Figure 3] A vaccination identification button formed in accordance with the present invention is shown. [Figure 4] An applicator usable in the present invention is shown. [Figure 5] An applicator usable in the present invention is shown. [Figure 6] An applicator usable in the present invention is shown. [Figure 7] An applicator usable in the present invention is shown. [Figure 8] An applicator usable in the present invention is shown.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] The present invention relates to a vaccination identification button usable in conjunction with an EID button tag for identifying bovines vaccinated against brucellosis. Embodiments of the EID button tag usable in the present invention are described herein. As will be recognized by those skilled in the art, the present invention may be used with any EID button tag consistent with the disclosure herein. In this way ​​​​Therefore, the present invention includes installing on a new EID button tag, or on an already mounted one. As a kit with an applicator to update existing EID button tags, or as a new Install on an EID button tag, or on an already installed EID button tag As a standalone item to update the tag, a new EID button is ready for tagging. Tags may be provided.

[0012] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the EID button tag specified overall by reference number 10 is As shown, the EID button tag 10 is generally placed on the shell 12 and within the shell 12. It includes a transponder 14 and an Ospunch 16. The vaccination identification button 18 is It is provided for attachment to the EID button tag 10. As will be described later, vaccine contact The species identification button 18 visually indicates that the cow's head has been vaccinated against brucellosis. It can be attached to the male punch 16.

[0013] The shell 12 is a disc-shaped body and has a central opening 20 that penetrates the disc-shaped body. The shell 12 includes at least one internal hollow chamber 22. Preferably, the shell 12 is hollow. Includes at least one removable part or component that allows access to chamber 22. .

[0014] The transponder 14 records any known type of wirelessly searchable information. It may also be so that the transponder 14 facilitates the reception or transmission of radio signals. The transponder 14 may also have a receiver and / or transmitter. To electronically record the details of the head, related information that may be readable / writable It may include non-temporary memory (e.g., EEPROM). RFID, Bluetooth Using any wireless technology such as cellular, the information recorded by the transponder 14 You may access it.

[0015] The transponder 14 is preferably powered by a battery or other power source and is located inside the shell 12, for example. For example, it is placed inside the hollow chamber 22. The shell 12 is preferably placed inside the shell 12 to prevent moisture from entering the shell 12. It is liquid-tight to minimize the intrusion of water. To prevent moisture from entering, the shell 12 Any sealing structure may be provided at any interface between parts or components.

[0016] The male punch 16 consists of a disc-shaped punch body 24 and a part that extends from the punch body 24 toward the end. It includes a stem 26. The stem 26 includes a head 28 at its end 30, and the head 28 is It is configured to be irreversibly inserted into the central opening 20 of the shell 12. 2 may include ribs or other inwardly projecting elements around the central opening 20, The central opening 20 allows the head 28 to pass through during insertion, but interference can cause movement in the opposite direction. This restricts the central opening 20 by the frustoconical wall 31. The boundary may be defined and converge towards the end of the reduced diameter end 33. The head 28 has a central opening It may be inserted through 20, and the reduced diameter end 33 at the end of the central opening 20 moves in the opposite direction. It acts to restrict. The head 28 is located proximal to the annular shoulder 32, as shown in Figure 1. It may have a tapered shape at the end. Ribs or protrusions around the shoulder portion 32 and the central opening 20. The mutual engagement with the protruding element and / or the reduced diameter end 33 at the end of the central opening 20 is, The shell 12 may act to restrict the reverse movement of the stem 26.

[0017] As shown in Figure 2, a gap is defined between the punch body 24 and the shell 12, and the stem It is preferable that 26 is irreversibly inserted into the central opening 20. This gap is the cow's head This is for housing the ears of the body. To attach the EID button tag 10 to the cow's head: ...and pierce the cow's ear. Stem 26, led by head 28, goes through the punched hole. It is inserted into the central opening 20 of the shell 12. The mutual engagement between the stem 26 and the shell 12 is punched With the main unit 24 and shell 12 on either side of the cow's ears, the EID button tag is attached to the cow's ear. It holds 10.

[0018] The mounting opening 34 is formed by passing through the punch body 24, and the mounting channel 36 is It extends coaxially along the stem 26 from the mounting opening 34 toward the end. Canel 36 is a product of "Univ" by Allflex USA, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. Manually tagged items such as those sold under the name "ersal Total Tagger" It may be formed to accept the applicator pins of the cutting machine.

[0019] The vaccination identification button 18 has a disc-shaped visual identifier 38 and a visual identifier 38 It includes a mounting stem 40 extending toward the end. The mounting stem 40 is a mounting ch Configured to be inserted into the flannel 36, preferably irreversibly into the mounting channel 36 It is configured to be inserted. Figure 2 shows the mounting stem 40 in the mounting channel 36 The vaccine identification button attached to the punch body 24 while being accepted inside This indicates that the 18 is inserted from the punch body 24 of the vaccine identification button 18 by irreversible insertion. Removal is restricted.

[0020] Attaching the vaccination identification button 18 to the punch body 24 means that the cow's head is a Bruce Visually indicate that the person has been vaccinated against rhinitis. Therefore, tag EID button tag 10. The attached cow head has a vaccination identification button 18 to indicate brucellosis vaccination. This can be updated, avoiding the need for separate tagging.

[0021] To enhance the visual recognition of the vaccine identification button 18, the punch body 24 is colored first. It may be primarily colored with a second color different from the first color, and the visual identifier 38 may be primarily colored with a second color different from the first color. The first and / or second colors may be, but are not limited to, black, white, red, or orange. It was one of the basic colors of the color spectrum, including blue, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The first and / or second color may also be a color such as brown, tan, gray, or silver. It may be any color that is a combination of the basic colors of the spectrum. Furthermore, the first color and The second color may be the same basic color or a combination of basic colors, but may be a different shade. In particular, visually distinguishable color tones such as navy blue and light blue are acceptable.

[0022] The second color is based on the conventional orange tag indicating brucellosis vaccination, visually. The first color may be orange, which gives the target identifier 38 a recognizable color. To provide contrast with the second color, which is the primary color, it may be white or yellow. .

[0023] Where used herein, the phrase "primarily colored" means that the coloring is related to the This means that it covers at least a large portion of the surface. Other colorings may be present. For example, The visual identifier 38 is similarly provided with a black black element that provides additional information. They may be primarily colored with a second color, which is orange, along with letters or other symbols. Alternatively, a mark indicating a different color from the first color, which is the main coloring, may be provided on the punch body 24.

[0024] By attaching the visual identifier 38 to the punch body 24, it is positioned along the cow's head. By visually recognizing the observed observer, it is possible to determine whether or not the cattle have been vaccinated against brucellosis. It can be determined that the outward-facing surfaces of the punch body 24 and the visual identifier 38 are visible. This allows for the ears of cows to be positioned either facing forward or backward.

[0025] Referring to Figure 3, the mounting stem 40 of the vaccination identification button 18 has at least 1 A protruding rib 42 may be provided. At least one protruding rib 42 is attached to the mounting bracket. It may extend circumferentially around the m 40. Furthermore, at least one protruding rib 42 A bell extending proximal to the outer free edge 46 from the inner edge 44 that borders the mounting stem 40. It may also be in the shape of a bill washer. The tapered end 48 is the end 50 of the mounting stem 40 Multiple ribs 42 may be provided near the tapered end 48, with a mounting stem 4 It may be positioned along 0. At least one protruding rib 42 and / or tapered end Even if part 48 is formed with a diameter sufficient to interfere with and engage with the wall of the mounting channel 36, Therefore, when attached to the Ospunch 16, the vaccine identification button 18 Provides resistance to removal. At least one protruding rib 42 and tapered end. The tapered shape of both 48s provides additional resistance to movement in the opposite direction.

[0026] The shell 12, the male punch 16, and the vaccine identification button 18 are preferably each It is made of polymer material and is strong enough to withstand harsh environmental conditions for use on cattle. That is the case.

[0027] To facilitate the attachment of the vaccine identification button 18 to the male punch 16, see Figure 4. A tubular applicator 52 may be used, as shown in 8. The tubular applicator 52 is As shown in Figure 5, it has an inner diameter formed to closely accommodate the visual identifier 38. The mounting stem 40 includes a first open end 54 and extends outward from the visual identifier 38. The diameter-reducing portion 56 restricts the insertion of the visual identifier 38 into the tubular applicator 52. The tubular applicator 52 is positioned adjacent to the formed first open end 54. As shown, with the visual identifier 38 received at the first open end 54, the vaccine When operating the vaccination identification button 18, in particular when the vaccination identification button 18 is connected to the Ospunch 16 It can also be used as a handle when installing it.

[0028] When used, the present invention allows for the identification of cattle that have been tagged and vaccinated against brucellosis. It may be used for separation. Each cow is formed according to the EID button tag 10 described above. It may be tagged with an EID button tag of a different design. Brucellosis prevention vaccine In the head of a cow identified as having been vaccinated, the vaccination identification button 18 is used on the identified cow. The identified cow head EID button is positioned to be visually recognizable from the direction of the head. It may be fixed in place. As mentioned above, the EID button tag may be primarily colored in the first color. The visual identifier 38 of the vaccine identification button 18 is primarily a second color different from the first color. It may be colored.

[0029] Alternatively, an electronic identification (EID) button tag attached to the cow's head can be used to identify the cow. The head can be identified as having received vaccinations for a wide variety of diseases. This includes Akabane disease, anthrax (Bacillus anthracis), African swine fever, bovine tuberculosis (Mycobacterium bovine), and bruta. Brucellosis (serotype 8), brucellosis (Brucella avoltus), brucellosis (Brucella meli) Tensis, brucellosis (Brucella swiss), bovine spongiform encephalopathy, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever Chronic wasting disease, swine fever, coronavirus, epidemic hemorrhagic disease, blue tongue (other than serotype 8) ), echinococcosis / hydatid infection (Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multilocularis), paratuberculosis (Jawne's disease) (Jawne's disease) Nematocybitis (Coxia leucocephala), Q fever (Coxia leucocephala), tularemia (Coxia tularensis), foot-and-mouth disease, glanders (Coxia leucocephala) ), hydrocardial disease (Caudria luminantium), Japanese encephalitis, melioidosis (Bacillus melioides), New World S Screwworm (New World screwworm fly), Old World screwworm (Old World screwworm) Rabies (Aujeszky's disease), pseudorabies, rabies, Rift Valley fever, rinderpest, scrapie , Surah disease (Trypasoma evanci), Trichomoniasis (Trichomonas fetus), Trichinellosis (Trichinella), vesicular stomatitis. Furthermore, the EID button is issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or Used as a visual identifier for any future emerging virus / disease identified by other government agencies. It can be used.

Claims

1. Electronic identification (EID) for tagging and identifying cattle that have been vaccinated against brucellosis. It is a button tag, A shell having a central opening, A transponder placed inside the aforementioned shell, A male having a disc-shaped punch body and a stem extending from the punch body toward the end. It is a punch, and the stem is irreversibly inserted into the central opening at its end. It has a head configured such that the mounting opening is formed through the punch body, The mounting channel extends coaxially along the stem from the mounting opening toward the end. Ospunch and, A disc-shaped visual identifier, and a mounting bracket extending from the visual identifier toward the end. A vaccination identification button having a m, wherein the mounting stem is the mounting channel It comprises a vaccination identification button configured to be irreversibly inserted into the valve, The punch body is mainly colored with a first color, and the visual identifier is mainly colored with a second color. Therefore, the difference between the first color and the second color indicates that the visual identifier is brucellosis. To provide visual identification of the heads of cattle that have been vaccinated against the disease. EID button tag.

2. The first color and the second color are different basic colors or combinations of basic colors. The EID button tag according to claim 1.

3. The first color and the second color are different, both being the same basic color or a combination of basic colors. The EID button tag according to claim 1, which is a color tone.

4. The EID button tag according to claim 1, wherein the second color is orange.

5. The mounting stem includes at least one protruding rib, as described in claim 1. Tan tag.

6. The at least one protruding rib extends circumferentially around the mounting stem, The EID button tag according to claim 5.

7. The at least one protruding rib is free to move outward from the inner edge that defines the mounting stem. The EID button according to claim 5 has a Belleville washer shape that extends proximal to the edge. G.

8. The mounting stem terminates in the terminal direction with a tapered end, and a plurality of protruding ribs are provided for the The EID bolt according to claim 7, which is positioned along the mounting stem near the end of the oval end. Tan tag.

9. The EID button tag described in claim 1, A tubular applicator having a first open end and a reduced diameter portion adjacent to the first open end The first open end is formed to closely receive the visual identifier. It has a diameter, the mounting stem extends outward from the visual identifier, and the reduced diameter portion is A tubular applicator that restricts the insertion of the visual identifier into the tubular applicator, Prepare kit.

10. A tag is attached to the head of a cow, and an electric device is used to identify that the cow's head has been vaccinated against brucellosis. Child identification (EID) button tag, including a mounting opening, and from the mounting opening A kit for updating EID button tags with an extended mounting channel, A disc-shaped visual identifier, and a mounting bracket extending from the visual identifier toward the end. A vaccination identification button having a mounting stem, wherein the mounting channel A vaccination identification button, configured to be irreversibly inserted into the Nell, A tubular applicator having a first open end and a reduced diameter portion adjacent to the first open end The first open end is formed to closely receive the visual identifier. It has a diameter, the mounting stem extends outward from the visual identifier, and the reduced diameter portion is A tubular applicator that restricts the insertion of the visual identifier into the tubular applicator, Prepare kit.

11. The kit according to claim 10, wherein the mounting stem includes at least one protruding rib. 。

12. The at least one protruding rib extends circumferentially around the mounting stem, The kit according to claim 11.

13. The at least one protruding rib is free to move outward from the inner edge that defines the mounting stem. The kit according to claim 11, having a Belleville washer shape that extends proximal to the edge.

14. The mounting stem terminates in the terminal direction with a tapered end, and a plurality of protruding ribs are provided for the The kit according to claim 13, which is positioned along the mounting stem near the oval end. 。

15. Each cattle is tagged with an electronic identification (EID) button tag, and the cattle are vaccinated against brucellosis. A method for tagging each of the aforementioned cows in order to identify that they have been tagged, To provide a vaccine identification button having a disc-shaped visual identifier, Identifying that a cow's head has been vaccinated against brucellosis, The vaccine identification element can be visually recognized from a position along the identified cow's head. To enable this, the EID button tag was fixed to the identified cow head. The EID button tag is primarily colored with a first color, and the visual identifier is primarily colored with a second color. The vaccine identification body is colored such that the first color and the second color are different, and the vaccine identification body is identified. This includes fixing the EID button tag to the cow's head, method.

16. The claim states that the first and second colors are different base colors or combinations of base colors. The method described in item 15.

17. The first and second colors are different shades or combinations of the same basic color. A method according to claim 15.

18. The method according to claim 15, wherein the second color is orange.

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