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US3780971A
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Collapsible saddle rack
Assignee: Fifth Third Bank NA
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Filing: 1972-03-29
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1992-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A portable and collapsible saddle rack apparatus having a frame with a member for attaching and detaching the saddle rack to a fence board, stall door, or the like. The frame has saddle supporting member hinged thereto and a supporting brace member also hinged to the frame and shaped in a manner to engage the saddle support member for locking it in place for supporting the saddle and which may be disengaged for collapsing the saddle rack. The brace member extends through the saddle support member with a portion protruding thereabove for holding the saddle on the saddle support member and for hanging bridle.
Inventors
- 👤 Filipps F De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:04
CPC Classifications
B; B68; B68C; B68C1/00; B68C1/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A collapsible saddle rack comprising in combination: a. a frame; b. attaching means for attaching and detaching said saddle rack to and from a support, said attaching means being connected to said frame; c. a saddle support member hinged to said frame for movement thereon; d. a support brace member hinged to said frame for movement thereon and having a saddle support member engaging portion for locking said saddle support member in position for supporting a saddle, and being disengagable from said saddle support member for collapsing said saddle rack by the folding of said saddle support member and supporting brace towards said frame when disengaged from each other, said supporting brace member extending through and above said saddle support member; and e. said saddle support member being a curved member pinned to said frame, and said supporting brace being a curved member pinned to and pivoting on said frame and having narrowed bight for engaging a larger curved portion of said saddle support member, thereby holding said saddle support members on the shoulders formed by the narrowing of the bight of the support brace.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A collapsible saddle rack comprising in combination: a. a frame; b. attaching means for attaching and detaching said saddle rack to and from a support, said attaching means being connected to said frame; c. a saddle support member hinged to said frame for movement thereon; d. a support brace member hinged to said frame for movement thereon and having a saddle support member engaging portion for locking said saddle support member in position for supporting a saddle, and being disengagable from said saddle support member for collapsing said saddle rack by the folding of said saddle support member and supporting brace towards said frame when disengaged from each other, said supporting brace member extending through and above said saddle support member; and e. said saddle support member being a curved member pinned to said frame, and said supporting brace being a curved member pinned to and pivoting on said frame and having narrowed bight for engaging a larger curved portion of said saddle support member, thereby holding said saddle support members on the shoulders formed by the narrowing of the bight of the support brace.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The saddle rack in accordance with claim 1 in which said attaching means has a hooking means rotatably attached to said frame for hooking over a fence board, or the like, in one position and having a keyhole means for attaching said saddle rack to a protruding member on a supporting surface in a second position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The saddle rack in accordance with claim 1 in which said saddle support member and said supporting brace are curved aluminum tubing shaped to accept an English saddle upside down whereby said underside of said saddle can be cleaned and aired.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 2 in which said attaching means has a generally U-shaped bracket which acts as a hook when placed over a fence board and has one side with opening therein for connection to said protruding member when said bracket is rotated approximately 90 degrees to aline said opening therein with said protruding member.
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) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |