US3751828A
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Rein manipulation training device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-16
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-02-16
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a training apparatus and more particularly to an apparatus for training a person to manipulate the reins of a full or double bridle as used in equitation.
Inventors
- 👤 W Frame
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:04
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A device for training persons to develop the manual dexterity needed to differentiate between the snaffle rein and the crub rein of a double bridle comprising a pair of rings which are spring loaded or elastically mounted to simulate the tactile feed of a snaffle bit in the mouth of a horse each end of a snaffle rein being attached to said rings, a second set of rings which are suitably mounted to simulate the tactile feel of a curb bit each end of a curb rein being attached to said second set of rings, switch means to sense actuation as defined by the correct amount of rein tension and resulting simulated bit displacement from rest position, a lamp controlled by suitable circuit logic to indicate to a person snaffle bit actuation, a second lamp to indicate curb bit actuation; whereby a person can readily determine if he is manipulating the simulated bits independently.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
154 words
A device for training persons to develop the manual dexterity needed to differentiate between the snaffle rein and the crub rein of a double bridle comprising a pair of rings which are spring loaded or elastically mounted to simulate the tactile feed of a snaffle bit in the mouth of a horse each end of a snaffle rein being attached to said rings, a second set of rings which are suitably mounted to simulate the tactile feel of a curb bit each end of a curb rein being attached to said second set of rings, switch means to sense actuation as defined by the correct amount of rein tension and resulting simulated bit displacement from rest position, a lamp controlled by suitable circuit logic to indicate to a person snaffle bit actuation, a second lamp to indicate curb bit actuation; whereby a person can readily determine if he is manipulating the simulated bits independently.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The training device of claim 1 in which right and left sensing elements allow for the sensing of right and left snaffle rein tension independently, right and left sensing elements allow for sensing of right and left curb rein tension independently, means for indicating to subject right or left only actuation whereby an unbalanced condition can be communicated to the person.
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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |