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United States Patent
Geissler, Randolph K.
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7,843350
November 30,2010
Animal Management System Including Radio Animal
Tag and Additional Transceiver(s)
Abstract
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An animal management system includes a beacon, a radio animal tag
configured to monitor the proximity of the animal tag to the beacon, and
a reader configured to read information from the animal tag.
United States Patent
Geissler , et al.

7,619,522
November 17, 2009
Radio frequency animal tracking system
Abstract
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The invention is directed to an improved RFID system. The system
provides a transponder that can communicate over at least two different
frequencies so that the real time performance of the transponder can be
improved without losing backwards compatibility. The system provides an
improved apparatus and method that allows the end user to customize
and program identification tags. The system also provides an ear tag,
which may be in button form, for use on livestock with superior durability
and overall performance in the field.
United States Patent
Geissler
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D591,012
April 21, 2009
Animal ear tag
Claims
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CLAIM I claim the ornamental design for an animal ear tag, as shown and
described.
United States Patent
Geissler , et al.

6,095,915
August 1, 2000
Premise identification system
Abstract
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An animal tracing system having a parasitic premise information panel for
attachment to the stud of an ear tag for use in determining the history
and origins of an animal after the animal has been slaughtered, the
premise information panel contains a bar code and a numeric code to
reveal an animal's history and origin, the panel having sufficient strength
to remain attached to the identification panel in day-to-day wear but of
sufficient weakness so that a user can remove the premise information
panel from the animal ear tag without removing the ear tag from the
animal carcass and, along with a blood sample, store the panel therewith
until a later date, at which time the premise identification information can
be referred to a blood test reveals that the animal has a disease. The
tainted carcass can be quickly identified by cross-referencing the premise
information panel to the ear tag remaining on the carcass.
United States Patent Application
Kind Code
Geissler; Randolph K. ; et al.
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20090115578
A1
May 7, 2009
Radio Frequency Animal Tracking System
Abstract
An RFID system provides a transponder having a power store that can be
recharged when located within an electromagnetic field generated by a
transceiver unit. The power store can be a battery and/or a capacitor. In
certain embodiments, the transponder can communicate over at least two
different frequencies so that the real time performance of the
transponder can be improved without losing backwards compatibility. The
system provides an ear tag for use on livestock with superior durability
and overall performance in the field.
United States Patent Application
Kind Code
Geissler; Randolph K. ; et al.
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20090094869
A1
April 16, 2009
Electronic Tag
Abstract
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The present disclosure relates to an electronic tag, and more particularly
to an electronic tag including an insulating cap. When the electronic tag is
being made, the insulating cap is arranged adjacent to heat-sensitive
electronic components. The insulating cap protects the electronics from
the heat generated when injection molding with hot plastic.
United States Patent Application
Kind Code
Geissler; Randolph K. ; et al.

20090058730
A1
March 5, 2009
Animal Management System Including Radio Animal Tag and Additional
Transceiver(s)
Abstract
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An animal management system includes a beacon, a radio animal tag
configured to monitor the proximity of the animal tag to the beacon, and
a reader configured to read information from the animal tag.
United States Patent Application
Kind Code
Geissler; Randolph K. ; et al.

20090058653
A1
March 5, 2009
Hospital Inventory Management Including Radio Tag (s) and Additional
Transceiver(s)
Abstract
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The present invention relates to a hospital inventory management system
including a radio tag, a beacon configured to monitor the proximity of the
radio tag, and a reader configured to read information from the tag and
the beacon.
United States Patent Application
Kind Code
Geissler; Randolph K.
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20080314921
A1
December 25, 2008
Dispensing container
Abstract
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A container has a hollow interior divided into a first chamber and a second
chamber. Products can be arranged within the first chamber. The second
chamber provides a storage area for storing objects, e.g., the product
when the user has finished with the product or packaging of the product.
The first and second chambers can be dynamically dimensioned. For
example, a barrier dividing the first and second chambers can shift and/or
flex to modify the dimensions of the chambers.
United States Patent Application
Kind Code
Geissler; Randolph K. ; et al.
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20080100423
A1
May 1, 2008
Power management in radio frequency devices
Abstract
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The invention is directed to an improved RFID system. The system
provides a tag having a power management unit that selectively powers a
transmission unit to transmit at least a first signal having a first frequency.
The tag can be configured to transmit a second signal having a second
frequency as well. The power management unit selectively powers the
transmission unit based on the level of power stored in the tag, a duty
cycle associated with the tag, or a combination of the two.
United States Patent Application
Kind Code
Geissler; Randolph K.
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20070103315
A1
May 10, 2007
Flexible animal tag, printing system, and methods
Abstract
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The present invention relates to a flexible and/or implantable radio
frequency identification system, such as a flexible and/or implantable
radio frequency identification system for tracking animals. The present
invention relates to a printing system for animal tags, and methods
employing the system. The system includes a printer and processor. The
processor is configured to direct printing by the inkjet printer on an
animal tag of a government identifier and producer specified indicia upon
demand by the producer. The printer is configured for durable printing on
an animal tag.
United States Patent Application
Kind Code
Geissler; Randolph K.

20070103314
A1
May 10, 2007
Radio frequency animal tracking system
Abstract

The invention is directed to an improved RFID system. The system provides a
transponder that can communicate over at least two different frequencies so that
the real time performance of the transponder can be improved without losing
backwards compatibility. The system provides an improved apparatus and method
that allows the end user to customize and program identification tags. The system
also provides an ear tag, which may be in button form, for use on livestock with
superior durability and overall performance in the field. The present invention also
relates to a flexible and/or implantable radio frequency identification system, such
as a flexible and/or implantable radio frequency identification system for tracking
animals.
United States Patent Application
Kind Code
Geissler; Randolph K.

20060114109
A1
June 1, 2006
Radio frequency animal tracking system
Abstract

The invention is directed to an improved RFID system. The system
provides a transponder that can communicate over at least two different
frequencies so that the real time performance of the transponder can be
improved without losing backwards compatibility. The system provides an
improved apparatus and method that allows the end user to customize
and program identification tags. The system also provides an ear tag,
which may be in button form, for use on livestock with superior durability
and overall performance in the field.
United States Patent Application
Kind Code
Geissler; Randolph K. ; et al.

20030109988
A1
June 12,2003
Three-dimensional GPS-assisted tracking device
Abstract
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The present invention generally relates to systems, methods and applications utilizing
the convergence of any combination of the following three technologies: wireless
positioning or localization technology, wireless communications technology and sensor
technology. In particular, certain embodiments of the present invention relate to a
system for tracking and locating a person, an animal or an object three-dimensionally
having at least one remote localization and sensing device, each device having a
processing unit for calculating location coordinates; an information storage device for
storing directional, distance, physiological and identification data; at least one sensor
for providing sensor data; an accelerometer for providing speed and distance data; a
magnetic flux gate sensor for providing directional data; and a transceiver for
communicating location and sensor data to an ASP. The present invention also relates
to various applications and systems utilizing the capabilities of such a device.