US3672075A
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Training apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-21
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-08-21
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for training and exercise with respect to the mechanical athletic side of horsemanship except for displacement and speed, the apparatus comprising a coordinated structure simulating the trunk, neck and head of a horse and cooperating mechanism providing the motions involved in horsemanship and horseback riding, wherein the trunk includes chest widening and saddle mechanisms and carries a stirrup mechanism, the neck mechanism is pivoted between the trunk and head, and the head carries a bit mechanism and reins for actuating the head and neck by the rider.
Inventors
- 👤 Matthijs Johan Eikelenboom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
Apparatus for training and exercise with respect to the mechanical athletic side of horsemanship except for displacement and speed, the apparatus comprising coordinated structures respectively simulating the trunk, neck and head of a horse, cooperating mechanisms to be actuated by a rider for providing the motions involved in horsemanship and horseback riding, said trunk including a chest section provided with an adjustable chest-widening means extending downwardly along under the legs of the rider, a saddle mechanism mounted at the upper portion of the trunk and including a saddle for the rider extending downwardly over a portion of the chest section of the trunk, means movably interconnecting the saddle to the trunk, means for pivoting the neck portion of the simulated horse to the trunk and for pivoting the head to the neck, and reins connected to the lower part of the head and operable by the rider to effect pivoting of the head and neck with respect to each other and with respect to the trunk.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
Apparatus for training and exercise with respect to the mechanical athletic side of horsemanship except for displacement and speed, the apparatus comprising coordinated structures respectively simulating the trunk, neck and head of a horse, cooperating mechanisms to be actuated by a rider for providing the motions involved in horsemanship and horseback riding, said trunk including a chest section provided with an adjustable chest-widening means extending downwardly along under the legs of the rider, a saddle mechanism mounted at the upper portion of the trunk and including a saddle for the rider extending downwardly over a portion of the chest section of the trunk, means movably interconnecting the saddle to the trunk, means for pivoting the neck portion of the simulated horse to the trunk and for pivoting the head to the neck, and reins connected to the lower part of the head and operable by the rider to effect pivoting of the head and neck with respect to each other and with respect to the trunk.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, including a stirrup mechanism at each side supported by a strap connected to the upper portion of the trunk, each stirrup proper comprising a plate leaving an opening for receiving the toe of the rider, a tread pivoted to the back bottom portion of the plate, and means biasing the tread upwardly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
106 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the head structure includes means providing chin and nose elements connected by a bottom member, bit mechanism including a transverse bar pivoted to the bottom member, a middle piece connected to the bar having upwardly-and-downwardly-extending spring-biased branches, a check piece fixed to each end of the bar extending at right angles thereto, and means for connecting a rein end to each check piece, the arrangement being such that a pulling force applied to the reins by the rider acts through a spring-biased branch of the middle piece and the bottom member to effect vertical movement of the head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein each check piece includes upper and lower branches, a sNaffle rein connected to the upper branches and a curb rein is connected to the lower branches for respectively effecting the raising and lowering of the head.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein the means for connecting a rein end to a check piece includes a spring-biased release pawl on the end of the check piece for releasing the rein therefrom in response to an excessive pull on the rein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the trunk includes a longitudinal frame and the saddle mechanism is carried on top of the frame and includes a saddle carriage, the saddle carriage comprising a longitudinally-extending shaft means attached to the saddle and permitting a lateral oscillating movement of the saddle and rider.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the trunk includes a central longitudinal frame and the chest widening means includes a panel assembly at each side of the frame for acting on the legs of the rider, and means including a handle for moving the panel assemblies.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 7, including a panel assembly of two spaced panels at each side of the frame, means for biasing the panels of each assembly away from each other, and wherein the moving means includes means for moving the panels of each assembly with respect to each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the neck is pivotally mounted on the front end of the trunk for up and down and sidewise movement and the head is pivotally mounted on the front end of the neck for up and down and sidewise movement, the head including a tube system comprising chin and nose connected to a bit mechanism, and curb and snaffle reins connected to the bit mechanism for actuating the head and neck.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein the bit mechanism includes a bar pivoted at a right angle to the piece connecting the chin and nose, and a pair of check pieces connected to the bar, said reins being connected to the check pieces.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein the central longitudinal frame comprises three interconnected four-sided frame units, two of which are parallel and incline obliquely backward while the other, the rear unit, inclines obliquely forward.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
85 words
Apparatus for training and exercise with respect to the mechanical athletic side of horsemanship except for displacement and speed, the apparatus comprising coordinated structures respectively simulating the trunk, neck and head of a horse, cooperating mechanisms to be actuated by a rider for providing the motions involved in horsemanship and horseback riding, wherein the trunk includes a longitudinally-extending frame and a saddle mechanism carried on top of the frame, said saddle mechanism including a saddle support pivoted to the frame for forward and back rocking.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
85 words
Apparatus for training and exercise with respect to the mechanical athletic side of horsemanship except for displacement and speed, the apparatus comprising coordinated structures respectively simulating the trunk, neck and head of a horse, cooperating mechanisms to be actuated by a rider for providing the motions involved in horsemanship and horseback riding, wherein the trunk includes a longitudinally-extending frame and a saddle mechanism carried on top of the frame, said saddle mechanism including a saddle support pivoted to the frame for forward and back rocking.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 12, wherein the support comprises a saddle box, a saddle carriage mounted in the box for forward and back movement, and a buffer in each end of the box.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 12, wherein the central frame includes a horizontal tubular frame unit to which the saddle support is pivoted, and forward and back tension spring means between and connecting the saddle support with said horizontal frame unit.
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) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |