US3124919A
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Heel support for horses
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-17
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Expires: 1981-03-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:03
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/006; A01K13/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A HEEL SUPPORT FOR HORSES PARTICULARLY ADAPTED TO OVERLIE AND PROTECT THE HEELS OF A HORSE''S FORELEG BETWEEN THE HOOF AND THE PASTERN JOINT, SAID HEEL SUPPORT COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY THICK AND LONG IMPREVIOUS CUSHION OF SPRINGY SOFT MATERIAL ADAPTED TO OVERLIE A HORSE''S HEEL TO SUPPORT AND CUSHION THE HEEL AND SESAMOID BONES THEREOF WHEN THE PASTERN JOINT IS NEARLY PARALLEL TO THE GROUND, SAID CUSHION BEING OF A GENERALLY RECTANGULAR TRAPEZOIDAL OUTLINE INCREASING IN THICKNESS FROM A FIRST END PORTION TOWARD A SECOND END PORTION THEREOF, SAID CUSHION HAVING A WEAR RESISTANT AREA BETWEEN SAID END PORTIONS TO PREVENT UNDUE WEARING OF THE CUSHION DURING THE USE OF THE HEEL SUPPORT, STRAP MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CUSHION FOR SECURING THE CUSHION IN PLACE ON A HORSE''S FORELEG, SAID STRAP MEANS COMPRISING A STRAP ELEMENT PASSING THROUGH SAID CUSHION AND BEING SECURED THERETO, AND SAID STRAP ELEMENT BEING ADJACENT SAID FIRST PORTION OF SAID CUSHION WHEREBY A MAJOR PORTION OF SAID CUSHION EFFECTIVELY SUPPORTS AND CUSHIONS THE SESAMOID BONES OF A HORSE''S HEEL DURING THE USE OF THE HEEL SUPPORT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A HEEL SUPPORT FOR HORSES PARTICULARLY ADAPTED TO OVERLIE AND PROTECT THE HEELS OF A HORSE''S FORELEG BETWEEN THE HOOF AND THE PASTERN JOINT, SAID HEEL SUPPORT COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY THICK AND LONG IMPREVIOUS CUSHION OF SPRINGY SOFT MATERIAL ADAPTED TO OVERLIE A HORSE''S HEEL TO SUPPORT AND CUSHION THE HEEL AND SESAMOID BONES THEREOF WHEN THE PASTERN JOINT IS NEARLY PARALLEL TO THE GROUND, SAID CUSHION BEING OF A GENERALLY RECTANGULAR TRAPEZOIDAL OUTLINE INCREASING IN THICKNESS FROM A FIRST END PORTION TOWARD A SECOND END PORTION THEREOF, SAID CUSHION HAVING A WEAR RESISTANT AREA BETWEEN SAID END PORTIONS TO PREVENT UNDUE WEARING OF THE CUSHION DURING THE USE OF THE HEEL SUPPORT, STRAP MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CUSHION FOR SECURING THE CUSHION IN PLACE ON A HORSE''S FORELEG, SAID STRAP MEANS COMPRISING A STRAP ELEMENT PASSING THROUGH SAID CUSHION AND BEING SECURED THERETO, AND SAID STRAP ELEMENT BEING ADJACENT SAID FIRST PORTION OF SAID CUSHION WHEREBY A MAJOR PORTION OF SAID CUSHION EFFECTIVELY SUPPORTS AND CUSHIONS THE SESAMOID BONES OF A HORSE''S HEEL DURING THE USE OF THE HEEL SUPPORT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-03-17 | 1967-09-16 | 1968-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-17 | 1971-09-16 | 1972-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-17 | 1975-09-16 | 1976-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |