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US3872653A
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Apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-12
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A device for use by a bareback horse rider to enable use of stirrups for the rider''s feet. A pair of cushion members are joined by a rigid gripping member in positions to lie on the back of a horse, forward of the rider. A first pair of rings are provided for attachment of a cinch strap, and a second pair of rings are provided for attachment of stirrups. Each cushion member includes a first flexible pad, fixedly positioned in the cushion member, and a second flexible pad movable in the cushion member to adapt the device to the contour of the particular horse.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:41
CPC Classifications
B; B68; B68C; B68C1/00; B68C1/12; B68C1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
Apparatus for use by a rider in riding an animal comprising: a first cushion member, said first cushion member including a first attachment ring adapted for attachment thereto of a cinch strap first end, said first cushion member including a second attachment ring adapted for attachment thereto of a stirrup strap to suspend a stirrup therefrom; a second cushion member, said second cushion member including a third attachment ring adapted for attachment thereto of a cinch strap second end, said second cushion member including a fourth attachment ring adapted for attachment thereto of a stirrup strap to suspend a stirrup therefrom; and a support member joining said first cushion member to said second cushion member and permitting placement of said apparatus on an animal with said attachment rings positioned for attachment thereto of a cinch strap to hold said apparatus on the animal and stirrup straps for receipt of the feet of a rider on the animal; each cushion member including a first semi-flexible pad fixedly connected to said support member, a second semi-flexible pad, and tying means for adjustably connecting said second semi-flexible pad to said support member, and each cushion member further including a cover substantially enclosing said first and second semi-flexible pads and having an outer side with an outer layer of a soft, flexible, tough, tear-resistant material and a soft, flexible inner layer and a soft, flexible inner side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
Apparatus for use by a rider in riding an animal comprising: a first cushion member, said first cushion member including a first attachment ring adapted for attachment thereto of a cinch strap first end, said first cushion member including a second attachment ring adapted for attachment thereto of a stirrup strap to suspend a stirrup therefrom; a second cushion member, said second cushion member including a third attachment ring adapted for attachment thereto of a cinch strap second end, said second cushion member including a fourth attachment ring adapted for attachment thereto of a stirrup strap to suspend a stirrup therefrom; and a support member joining said first cushion member to said second cushion member and permitting placement of said apparatus on an animal with said attachment rings positioned for attachment thereto of a cinch strap to hold said apparatus on the animal and stirrup straps for receipt of the feet of a rider on the animal; each cushion member including a first semi-flexible pad fixedly connected to said support member, a second semi-flexible pad, and tying means for adjustably connecting said second semi-flexible pad to said support member, and each cushion member further including a cover substantially enclosing said first and second semi-flexible pads and having an outer side with an outer layer of a soft, flexible, tough, tear-resistant material and a soft, flexible inner layer and a soft, flexible inner side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said support member includes a rigid bar having a first end connected to said first cushion member and a second end connected to said second cushion member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 2 in which said bar first end is curved within said first cushion member to form a first retaining portion for retaining said first and second attachment rings and in which said bar second end is curved within said second cushion member to form a second retaining portion for retaining said third and fourth attachment rings.
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) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |