Patent ID: 8573502
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. An identification device for simultaneous visual and electronic monitoring of a recipient animal comprising: an RFID identification unit having an outer portion that defines an orifice, said orifice extending through the thickness of said RFID identification unit; and a visual identification unit having a visual identification panel and an extension member, said visual identification panel having a top end and a bottom end, said extension member being attached to said top end such that said visual identification unit is a single assemblage, said extension member having a front plate and a back plate, said front plate oriented substantially parallel to said back plate, said front plate and said back plate being connected by a linking member, said linking member being substantially perpendicular to said front and said back plate, said front plate having a front plate opening and said back plate having a back plate opening, said openings extending through the thickness of said extension member, said front plate opening further configured for snuggly receiving and reversibly maintaining a portion of said RFID identification unit in mechanical engagement with said front plate, said back plate opening further configured for snuggly receiving and reversibly maintaining a securing means in mechanical engagement with said back plate, said securing means inserted through said orifice of said RFID identification unit.