US4821380A
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Quick cinch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-28
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Granted: 1989-04-18
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Expires: 2007-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A "quick cinch" is provided to replace the latigo normally used on a saddle for tightening the cinch around the stomach of a horse. There is a first or upper U-shaped member which has two parallel arms and a top or cross member to complete the U configuration. The top cross member extends beyond the parallel arms for using as a stop when connected to the D-ring that is secured to the saddle. These stops hook with the D-ring. A second U-shaped member having two arms is provided. The ends of the arms of the first and second U-shaped member are pivotally connected. A strap bar is provided between the two arms of the second U-shaped member intermediate the ends thereof. A piece of leather extends over the strap bar and is buckled to the ring on the cinch and the top of the other U-shaped member is hooked to the ring which is secured to the saddle. Then movement of the second U-shaped member with respect to the first will tighten the cinch. A safety catch is provided so that the lever mechanism cannot be accidentally opened.
Inventors
- 👤 Eddie G. Crosby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:16
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/02; A44B11/06; A44B11/12; A44B11/125; B; B68; B68C; B68C1/00; B68C1/14; B68C2001/142; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/21; Y10T24/2143; Y10T24/2145; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A quick cinch for use with a leather strap and a saddle with a saddle ring attached thereto and in which a girth with a ring thereon is used with the saddle for holding the saddle to a horse which comprises: a first rigid saddle ring connecting U-shaped member having two spaced apart essentially parallel arms and an end member means which extends laterally beyond each of said arms for forming a connector with said saddle ring; a second rigid U-shaped lever member having two spaced apart essentially parallel arms, a second end member across the two arms and a strap bar between said two arm members intermediate the ends thereof; pivot means connecting the ends of said arms of one U-shaped member with the arms of the second U-shaped member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A quick cinch for use with a leather strap and a saddle with a saddle ring attached thereto and in which a girth with a ring thereon is used with the saddle for holding the saddle to a horse which comprises: a first rigid saddle ring connecting U-shaped member having two spaced apart essentially parallel arms and an end member means which extends laterally beyond each of said arms for forming a connector with said saddle ring; a second rigid U-shaped lever member having two spaced apart essentially parallel arms, a second end member across the two arms and a strap bar between said two arm members intermediate the ends thereof; pivot means connecting the ends of said arms of one U-shaped member with the arms of the second U-shaped member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A quick cinch as defined in claim 1 including a safety catch for holding said end member means with respect to said second end member until the safety catch is released.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A quick cinch as defined as claim 2 in which said pivot means includes a hole in the end of each arm of said first U-shaped member and pivot ears extending outwardly from the end of said arms of said second U-shaped member through said holes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A quick cinch as defined in claim 2 in which said pivot means includes a hole in the end of each said arms and a pin through each corresponding pairs of arms.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
107 words
An apparatus for use with a horse which comprises: a saddle having a saddle ring, a girth, a girth ring, and a strap; a saddle connecting U-shaped member having two spaced apart connecting arms and a top bar connecting two ends of said connecting arms, said top bar being provided with connecting means for connecting the top bar to said saddle ring; a lever U-shaped member having two parallel lever arms and a strap bar connected between said lever arms intermediate the ends thereof and being essentially perpendicular to said lever arms; pivot means for connecting each of said lever arms to one of said connecting arms.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
107 words
An apparatus for use with a horse which comprises: a saddle having a saddle ring, a girth, a girth ring, and a strap; a saddle connecting U-shaped member having two spaced apart connecting arms and a top bar connecting two ends of said connecting arms, said top bar being provided with connecting means for connecting the top bar to said saddle ring; a lever U-shaped member having two parallel lever arms and a strap bar connected between said lever arms intermediate the ends thereof and being essentially perpendicular to said lever arms; pivot means for connecting each of said lever arms to one of said connecting arms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 5 including a safety catch attached to said top bar for holding one of said lever amrs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
152 words
A quick cinch for use with a leather strap and a saddle with a saddle ring attached thereto in which a girth with a ring thereon is used with the saddle for holding the saddle to a horse which comprises: a first rigid saddle ring connecting U-shaped member having two spaced apart essentially parallel arms, one end of each arm having a lateral extension means essentially perpendicular to its arm and an end member which is rigidly attached to said lateral extensions means and extends beyond each such extension means for forming a connector with said saddle ring; a second rigid U-shaped lever member having two spaced apart essentially parallel arms, a second end member across the two arms and a strap member between said two arm members intermediate the ends thereof; pivot means connecting the ends of said arms of one U-shaped member with the arms of the second U-shaped member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
152 words
A quick cinch for use with a leather strap and a saddle with a saddle ring attached thereto in which a girth with a ring thereon is used with the saddle for holding the saddle to a horse which comprises: a first rigid saddle ring connecting U-shaped member having two spaced apart essentially parallel arms, one end of each arm having a lateral extension means essentially perpendicular to its arm and an end member which is rigidly attached to said lateral extensions means and extends beyond each such extension means for forming a connector with said saddle ring; a second rigid U-shaped lever member having two spaced apart essentially parallel arms, a second end member across the two arms and a strap member between said two arm members intermediate the ends thereof; pivot means connecting the ends of said arms of one U-shaped member with the arms of the second U-shaped member.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-04-17 | 1992-10-17 | 1993-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-04-17 | 1996-10-17 | 1997-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-04-17 | 2000-10-17 | 2001-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |