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Protective headgear for horses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-06
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Granted: 1977-08-09
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Expires: 1996-04-06
Abstract
Abstract Protective headgear for horses which comprises a protective padded face mask with extra safety features including a reinforced eye rim and blinker cup and a protective flap for the poll of the head.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth W. Powell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:13
CPC Classifications
B; B68; B68B; B68B7/00; A; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/006; B68B1/00; B68B1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
Protective headgear for horses comprising: means for substantially covering the complete head of a horse except for the ears, eyes, mouth and nose portions, including; a face mask of a configuration to substantially conform to the head of a horse, the face mask as viewed from the side having a slightly convexly curved upper edge, a narrow lower edge and side edges converging from the top to the bottom edge, a pair of spaced openings near the top edge and spaced on each side thereof to receive the ears of the horse, a pair of farther apart spaced eye openings, one at each side of the face mask to accommodate the eyes of the horse, eye blinker cups secured to the outer edge of the eye openings, a protective flap member for the poll and neck of the horse hinged to the face mask at its upper rear edge, both the face mask and the protective flap member being lined with a soft protective padding, means for securing the face mask beneath the jaw of the horse, and further means for adjustably securing the side edges of the protective flap member to the rear side edges of the face mask.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
Protective headgear for horses comprising: means for substantially covering the complete head of a horse except for the ears, eyes, mouth and nose portions, including; a face mask of a configuration to substantially conform to the head of a horse, the face mask as viewed from the side having a slightly convexly curved upper edge, a narrow lower edge and side edges converging from the top to the bottom edge, a pair of spaced openings near the top edge and spaced on each side thereof to receive the ears of the horse, a pair of farther apart spaced eye openings, one at each side of the face mask to accommodate the eyes of the horse, eye blinker cups secured to the outer edge of the eye openings, a protective flap member for the poll and neck of the horse hinged to the face mask at its upper rear edge, both the face mask and the protective flap member being lined with a soft protective padding, means for securing the face mask beneath the jaw of the horse, and further means for adjustably securing the side edges of the protective flap member to the rear side edges of the face mask.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Protective headgear as in claim 1, wherein the eye and ear openings have a reinforced beaded rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
Protective headgear as in claim 1, wherein the means for securing the face mask beneath the jaw of the horse comprises a series of three spaced adjustable straps and buckles to allow the face mask to be tightly conformed to the shape of the head of the horse on which it is used.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
Protective headgear as in claim 1, wherein a halter is incorporated in the face mask structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Protective headgear as in claim 1, wherein the eye openings are generally circular and the cups extend at least 1/4 way over the eye openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
Protective headgear as in claim 1, in which adjustable straps are secured at each side of the lower edge of the face mask to receive bits and reins.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
Protective headgear as in claim 1, wherein the face mask is provided at each side beneath the eye openings with snap means to receive a shadow roll.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
Protective headgear as in claim 1, wherein the protective flap member is generally elliptical in configuration.
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) | 1980-08-08 | 1981-02-07 | 1981-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-08 | 1985-02-07 | 1985-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-08 | 1989-02-07 | 1989-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |