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US3118449A
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Process of patching hoofs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-14
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Granted: 1964-01-21
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Expires: 1982-12-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Bane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:52
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61D; A61D9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A PROCESS OF PATCHING A CRACK IN THE HOOF OF A HORSE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF REMOVING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE HOOF MATERIAL BEHIND THE CRACK TO BE PATCHED, SHOEING THE HORSE WITH A SHOE, WITH THE SHOE ARRANGED ON THE PERIPHERY OF THE HOOF SO THAT NO PRESSURE IS APPLIED ADJACENT THE CRACK, SEALING THE CREVICE FORMED BY THE CRACK FOR A SHORT DISTANCE ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID CRACK TO PROTECT THE RAW AREA BENEATH THE CRACK, CUTTING A PATCH OF RUBBER-LIKE STRIP MATERIAL TO A SHAPE TO SUBSTANTIALLY OVERIE SAID CRACK, APPLYING AN ADHESIVE MATERIAL TO SAID PATCH AND SAID HOOF, TAPING SAID PATCH ON SAID HOOF WITH AN ADHESIVE TAPE, APPLYING HEAT THROUGH SAID ADHESIVE TAPE ON SAID PATCH, REMOVING SAID TAPE, AND THEN FINISHING THE SURFACE OF SAID PATCH TO CONFORM TO THE GENERAL OUTLINE OF SAID HOOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A PROCESS OF PATCHING A CRACK IN THE HOOF OF A HORSE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF REMOVING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE HOOF MATERIAL BEHIND THE CRACK TO BE PATCHED, SHOEING THE HORSE WITH A SHOE, WITH THE SHOE ARRANGED ON THE PERIPHERY OF THE HOOF SO THAT NO PRESSURE IS APPLIED ADJACENT THE CRACK, SEALING THE CREVICE FORMED BY THE CRACK FOR A SHORT DISTANCE ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID CRACK TO PROTECT THE RAW AREA BENEATH THE CRACK, CUTTING A PATCH OF RUBBER-LIKE STRIP MATERIAL TO A SHAPE TO SUBSTANTIALLY OVERIE SAID CRACK, APPLYING AN ADHESIVE MATERIAL TO SAID PATCH AND SAID HOOF, TAPING SAID PATCH ON SAID HOOF WITH AN ADHESIVE TAPE, APPLYING HEAT THROUGH SAID ADHESIVE TAPE ON SAID PATCH, REMOVING SAID TAPE, AND THEN FINISHING THE SURFACE OF SAID PATCH TO CONFORM TO THE GENERAL OUTLINE OF SAID HOOF.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-01-20 | 1967-07-22 | 1968-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-20 | 1971-07-22 | 1972-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-20 | 1975-07-22 | 1976-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |