Patents by Inventor Garrett N. Ford

Garrett N. Ford has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7578115
    Abstract: A horse boot (10) includes a shell (12) for a hoof and a gaiter (22) for the pastern. The shell has a sole (14), an upper (16), a tongue (18), and an elastic strap (60) for tightening the upper and the tongue around the hoof of a horse. The gaiter (22) is releasably attached to the upper so as to extend around the rear of the shell and can be wrapped around the pastern (P) of the horse immediately above the hoofs hairline (C) and below the fetlock to function as a barrier against the entry of debris into the shell. The gaiter provides an additional anchor to retain the shell in place under extreme conditions of use. The releasable connection to the shell (12) allows replacement of the gaiter (22) when worn out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Easycare, Inc.
    Inventors: Garrett N. Ford, Dana M. Johnsen
  • Publication number: 20090100808
    Abstract: A horse boot (10) includes a shell (12) and a gaiter (22). The shell has a sole (14) and an upper (16) with a vertical slit (18). The gaiter (22) is releasably attached to the heel of the upper and is wrapped around the pastern (P) above the hoofs hairline (C) and below the fetlock to anchor the shell to the pastern and function as a barrier against debris. The gaiter includes a portion of two-way stretch material (60) that makes it possible to fold it out of the way for ease of installation. The process is further facilitated by the slit (18) that allows spreading of the shell. By shaping the upper (16) so that it presses against the hoof (H) the boot is advantageously held in place using only the gaiter anchored to the heel of the boot and strapped to the pastern of the horse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: EASYCARE, INC.
    Inventor: GARRETT N. FORD
  • Publication number: 20090071109
    Abstract: A horse boot (10) includes a shell (12) for a hoof and a gaiter (22) for the pastern. The shell has a sole (14), an upper (16), a tongue (18), and an elastic strap (60) for tightening the upper and the tongue around the hoof of a horse. The gaiter (22) is releasably attached to the upper so as to extend around the rear of the shell and can be wrapped around the pastern (P) of the horse immediately above the hoofs hairline (C) and below the fetlock to function as a barrier against the entry of debris into the shell. The gaiter provides an additional anchor to retain the shell in place under extreme conditions of use. The releasable connection to the shell (12) allows replacement of the gaiter (22) when worn out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: EasyCare, Inc.
    Inventors: GARRETT N. FORD, Dana M. Johnsen
  • Patent number: 7493963
    Abstract: A horse boot buckle includes a plate with cable eyelets and six cable guides that provide multiple tension adjustments. In addition, the buckle lever includes three alternative grooves for engaging the tensioning cable, thereby providing additional tensioning adjustment. The tensioning cable is hooked to the upper on both sides of its front rim. The buckle lever is pointing up in its closed position, thereby preventing accidental release of the tension on the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Easycare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Patent number: 7490458
    Abstract: A boot for a horse has two tongues which are located opposite one another and allow the boot to be opened exceptionally wide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Easycare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Publication number: 20090032792
    Abstract: A fence includes an upright post and one or more rails radiating from the post. An arrangement for connecting the post to the rail or rails includes a carrier that can be mounted on the post and one or more holders for the rail or rails. Each holder is attached to the carrier by a hinge that allows the respective holder to pivot or rotate relative to the carrier in two different planes. An accessory bracket for flexible rails and a gate hinge may also be connected to the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Ryan Lehmann
    Inventors: Garrett N. Ford, Ryan Lehmann
  • Patent number: 7461497
    Abstract: A horse boot (10) includes a shell (12) for a hoof and a gaiter (22) for the pastern. The shell has a sole (14), an upper (16), a tongue (18), and an elastic strap (60) for tightening the upper and the tongue around the hoof of a horse. The gaiter (22) is releasably attached to the upper so as to extend around the rear of the shell and can be wrapped around the pastern (P) of the horse immediately above the hoof's hairline (C) and below the fetlock to function as a barrier against the entry of debris into the shell. The gaiter provides an additional anchor to retain the shell in place under extreme conditions of use. The releasable connection to the shell (12) allows replacement of the gaiter (22) when worn out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Easycare, Inc.
    Inventors: Garrett N. Ford, Dana M. Johnsen
  • Publication number: 20080264005
    Abstract: A horse boot includes a shell for the hoof and a gaiter for the pastern. The shell has a sole, an upper, a tongue, and an elastic component for tightening the upper and the tongue around the hoof of the horse. The gaiter is releasably attached to the upper so as to extend around the rear of the shell and is wrapped around the pastern of the horse immediately above the hoof's front hairline and below the fetlock to function as a barrier against the entry of debris into the shell. The gaiter provides an additional anchor to retain the shell in place under extreme conditions of use. The releasable connection to the shell allows replacement of the gaiter when worn out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: EASYCARE, INC.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Publication number: 20080083542
    Abstract: A horse boot buckle includes a plate with cable eyelets and six cable guides that provide multiple tension adjustments. In addition, the buckle lever includes three alternative grooves for engaging the tensioning cable, thereby providing additional tensioning adjustment. The tensioning cable is hooked to the upper on both sides of its front rim. The buckle lever is pointing up in its closed position, thereby preventing accidental release of the tension on the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: EASYCARE, INC.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Publication number: 20080029748
    Abstract: A fence includes an upright post and one or more rails radiating from the post. An arrangement for connecting the post to the rail or rails includes a carrier that can be mounted on the post and one or more holders for the rail or rails. Each holder is attached to the carrier by a hinge that allows the respective holder to pivot or rotate relative to the carrier in two different planes. An accessory bracket for flexible rails and a gate hinge may also be connected to the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: Final Fence, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Patent number: 7287362
    Abstract: A stirrup bushing is provided with a star-shaped cross-sectional configuration that allows structural distortion when compressed by the forces exerted by a rider. The bushing consists of an inner sleeve adapted to fit tightly around the rod of the stirrup and of outer fins extending radially along the length of the inner sleeve. In an alternative, preferred embodiment, the bushing also includes an outer sleeve enveloping the longitudinal fins, so as to provide an additional structure and an expanded surface to distribute and attenuate the forces exerted by the supporting strap over the rod of the stirrup. The invention lies in the idea of providing voids in the structure of the bushing, such that compressive forces are relieved through deformation, rather than contained in a fixed geometry that produces deterioration of the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: EasyCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Patent number: 7174858
    Abstract: A protective sleeve is provided for use with a low-profile boot to provide a resilient layer that prevents penetration of debris accumulated at the interface of the boot with the pastern of the horse, especially at the rear of the hoof. The form of the sleeve is tailored so that it conforms to the natural shape of a typical hoof and pastern without creases or other unnecessary accumulations of material that might provide discomfort to the horse. The lower portion of the sleeve is adapted to wrap around and cover the heel bulb, but not the rest of the hoof, in order to retain the ease with which the boot is put on the hoof of the horse. The lower portion of the sleeve is designed to wrap around the pastern and overlap for fastening with a loop-and-hook strap. Also, a retaining flap disposed upon the protective sleeve and located between the horse's hoof and the interior of its boot allows the sleeve to more securely stay in place around the animal's hoof and pastern during movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Publication number: 20040168813
    Abstract: A boot for a horse has two tongues which are located opposite one another and allow the boot to be opened exceptionally wide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Patent number: D440363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: EasyCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford