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US3835815A
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Therapeutic conditioner for horses
Assignee: DI MAIO J US
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Filing: 1973-05-23
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1993-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A therapeutic conditioner for horses comprising a water fillable open tank and having a hoist and a sling assembly for the purpose of lifting and holding a horse in the tank while the horse swims. Guide ropes extend from the sling assembly to the periphery of the tank and serve to maintain the position of the horse relative to the tank. A tank and a pump are provided for storing and introducing cleaning and medicating solutions into the water in the tank.
Inventors
- 👤 R Matthews
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:20
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/001; A61; A61D; A61D11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
225 words
A therapeutic conditioner for horses comprising a rectangular tank having an open top, said tank including, a rectangular box having a peripheral channel portion, a liner formed of plastic sheet lining said box and extending into said channel portion, a channel block fitted in said channel over said liner and clamping said liner to said box, said channel block having a plurality of holes, a plurality of bolts disposed one each in said plurality of holes and extending into walls of said channel for the purpose of clamping said channel block to said channel, pipe means for filling said tank with water, hoist means mounted on said tank, sling means attached to said hoist means for the purpose of lifting and holding a horse in said tank and a plurality of ropes extending from said sling to the periphery of said tank for the purpose of maintaining the position of a horse relative to said tank while the horse is swimming, said sling means including a lifting ring attached to said hoist means, a first belt removably attached to said lifting ring for passing around the chest of a horse, a second belt removably attached to said lifting ring for passing around the belly of a horse and a third belt removably attached to said lifting ring for passing around the haunches of a horse.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
225 words
A therapeutic conditioner for horses comprising a rectangular tank having an open top, said tank including, a rectangular box having a peripheral channel portion, a liner formed of plastic sheet lining said box and extending into said channel portion, a channel block fitted in said channel over said liner and clamping said liner to said box, said channel block having a plurality of holes, a plurality of bolts disposed one each in said plurality of holes and extending into walls of said channel for the purpose of clamping said channel block to said channel, pipe means for filling said tank with water, hoist means mounted on said tank, sling means attached to said hoist means for the purpose of lifting and holding a horse in said tank and a plurality of ropes extending from said sling to the periphery of said tank for the purpose of maintaining the position of a horse relative to said tank while the horse is swimming, said sling means including a lifting ring attached to said hoist means, a first belt removably attached to said lifting ring for passing around the chest of a horse, a second belt removably attached to said lifting ring for passing around the belly of a horse and a third belt removably attached to said lifting ring for passing around the haunches of a horse.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A therapeutic conditioner for horses according to claim 1, wherein filter means are mounted on an outside wall of said tank for the purpose of filtering the water in said tank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A therapeutic conditioner for horses according to claim 2, wherein a spotlight is mounted on the periphery of said tank and is directed toward the water in said tank for the purpose of facilitating observation of the legs of a horse while swimming.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A therapeutic conditioner for horses according to claim 3, wherein pump means and tank means are mounted on an outsiDe wall of said tank for the purpose of storing and adding cleaning and medicating fluids to the water in said tank.
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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |