Patents by Inventor Klaus Balkenhol

Klaus Balkenhol 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).

  • Pressure relieving bridle
    Patent number: 6662536
    Abstract: A snaffle bridle in accordance with this invention comprises a broad nose band strap (24), to which the nose band (26) and the throat lash (28) are connected, and a second, similarly broad head strap (30) which carries the bit (14) by way of the cheek straps (32a, 32b). A cushioning pad is utilised, which is laid over the horse's head prior to mounting the nose band strap (24), spreading the load which is applied to the head during the use of the bit. Similarly, a weymouth bridle comprises a nose band strap (70), carrying the nose band (74) and throat lash (78), whilst a second head strap (80) carries the weymouth bit straps (84a and 84b) and snaffle bit straps (88a and 88b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Albion Saddlemakers Co Ltd.
    Inventors: Geoffrey Paul Belton, Klaus Balkenhol
  • Pressure relieving bridle
    Publication number: 20030066272
    Abstract: A snaffle bridle in accordance with this invention comprises a broad nose band strap (24), to which the nose band (26) and the throat lash (28) are connected, and a second, similarly broad head strap (30) which carries the bit (14) by way of the cheek straps (32a, 32b). A cushioning pad is utilised, which is laid over the horse's head prior to mounting the nose band strap (24), spreading the load which is applied to the head during the use of the bit. Similarly, a weymouth bridle comprises a nose band strap (70), carrying the nose band (74) and throat lash (78), whilst a second head strap (80) carries the weymouth bit (84) and snaffle bit (88).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Geoffrey Paul Belton, Klaus Balkenhol
  • Strap-attached spur
    Patent number: 6381931
    Abstract: The invention relates to a strap-attached spur which is configured substantially U-shaped and has two lateral bars. Two spur strap eyelets are provided for in each free end of each bar and receive a spur strap of the strap attachment. The two spur strap eyelets of either end are not parallel but form an acute angle between each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Herm. Sprenger GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Klaus Balkenhol
  • Strap-attached spur
    Publication number: 20010013216
    Abstract: The invention relates to a strap-attached spur which is configured substantially U-shaped and has two lateral bars. Two spur strap eyelets are provided for in each free end of each bar and receive a spur strap of the strap attachment. The two spur strap eyelets of either end are not parallel but form an acute angle between each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventor: Klaus Balkenhol