Shoeing Stands Patents (Class 168/44)
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Patent number: 11751538Abstract: An animal restraint for dogs that maintains four points of contact to safely, securely, and humanely restrain the dog. The system includes a platform and four poles that can support the animal. The forward poles support a cross shoulder bar which prevents the dog's forward from rising. A belly strap or bar may be used under the belly of the animal to prevent the rear or bending of hind legs. An optional over strap may be used to loop around the animal's rear. The animal's leash may be mounted to the device, preferably at the top and center of the shoulder bar. The device may be adjustable in height and rotation of the poles. The system may be collapsible to allow for storage.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Inventor: Ronald Alan Meneou, II
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Patent number: 10052743Abstract: A portable vice affixed to a work bench comprising a pair of independently positioned jaws for clamping a horseshoe. A hand-operated lever simultaneously controls the interjaw distance of a pair of independent jaws gripping two differently contoured horseshoe surfaces. Two parallel stanchions are disposed symmetrically of each independent jaw pair, with each jaw pair comprising a movable jaw situated above a stationary jaw. A slidable carriage encloses a spring for each independent jaw pair and is retained laterally between the pair of parallel stanchions and vertically between a top spring retaining plate and a bottom carriage plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Inventor: Gene Lieser
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Patent number: 9723827Abstract: A farrier hoof cradle and tool caddy kit providing one structure to support a horse's hoof during repair, shoeing, and finishing and a wheeled pedestal with storage trays to store farrier-associated tools and accessories. A first base has a vertical first support member centrally disposed on a top side thereof and a hollow vertical first rod centrally disposed atop the vertical first support member. Height-adjustable first and second poles alternately engage with the first rod. A U-shaped hoof cradle is disposed atop the first pole. A disc-shaped finishing stand is disposed atop the second pole. The wheeled pedestal has a tapered second rod vertically disposed thereon with a grooved handgrip proximal an upper end thereof. Each tray has a central orifice that slidingly engages the second rod to a point in which the second rod has a diameter larger than the central orifice.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Inventor: Cliffie Fesperman
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Patent number: 9232779Abstract: A support stand for supporting the leg and hoof of a horse includes a base member adapted for seating on a horizontal support surface, and a hoof receptacle including bottom, rear end, and side walls that cooperate to define an open topped hoof-receiving chamber that is open at its forward end. A vertical adjustment device serves to adjust the vertical position of the hoof receptacle relative to the base. The hoof receptacle is connected with the vertical adjustment device for pivotal displacement about a horizontal pivot axis parallel with the receptacle rear wall, and an angle adjustment device serves to adjust the angular orientation of the hoof receptacle relative to the vertical adjustment rod. Accordingly, the horse leg is held in a flexed, pre-set position by adjustment of the leg and hoof support.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Inventor: Harlan Cooper Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: 9227678Abstract: A locking wheel rim cover is described for attachment to the outer face of a spare wheel rim having a given diameter, an outer face and log openings. The cover includes a circular rim plate having a diameter substantial the same as the diameter of the wheel rim, an inner face and an outer face; a locking member extending inwardly from the inner face of the rim plate; a first attachment member extending inwardly from the inner face of the rim plate; and an attachment bracket mountable on the outer face of the wheel rim, the bracket including a locking member opening to receive the locking member, a second attachment member connectable with the first attachment member and inwardly extending adapters sized for insertion into the wheel lug openings.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2013Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Inventor: Gary Bolton
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Patent number: 8915306Abstract: The present invention is a combination of a hoof support stand and a cradle support stand that is to be used by a farrier. A hoof support and a cradle support are both attached to a multipurpose pivot mechanism. The multipurpose pivot mechanism is rotatably attached to an adjustable height stand. The rotatable capability allows a farrier to immediately switch between either the hoof support or the cradle support without needing to remove or attach additional components. The adjustable height stand is removably attached to a base support that is conical to provide optimal stability. A padded support is attached to the multipurpose pivot mechanism so that a horse's fetlock can comfortably and securely rest within the cradle support. The padded support is an improvement to slings used with conventional cradle support stands.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Inventors: Rozanne E Adams, Alan Dale
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Publication number: 20120325501Abstract: The present invention is a combination of a hoof support stand and a cradle support stand that is to be used by a farrier. A hoof support and a cradle support are both attached to a multipurpose pivot mechanism. The multipurpose pivot mechanism is rotatably attached to an adjustable height stand. The rotatable capability allows a farrier to immediately switch between either the hoof support or the cradle support without needing to remove or attach additional components. The adjustable height stand is removably attached to a base support that is conical to provide optimal stability. A padded support is attached to the multipurpose pivot mechanism so that a horse's fetlock can comfortably and securely rest within the cradle support. The padded support is an improvement to slings used with conventional cradle support stands.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Rozanne E. ADAMS, Alan Dale
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Publication number: 20110203811Abstract: A support stand for supporting the leg and hoof of a horse includes a base member adapted for seating on a horizontal support surface, and a hoof receptacle including bottom, rear end, and side walls that cooperate to define an open topped hoof-receiving chamber that is open at its forward end. A vertical adjustment device serves to adjust the vertical position of the hoof receptacle relative to the base. The hoof receptacle is connected with the vertical adjustment device for pivotal displacement about a horizontal pivot axis parallel with the receptacle rear wall, and an angle adjustment device serves to adjust the angular orientation of the hoof receptacle relative to the vertical adjustment rod. Accordingly, the horse leg is held in a flexed, pre-set position by adjustment of the leg and hoof support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Harlan Cooper Williams, JR.
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Patent number: 7510021Abstract: A hoof care stand (10) for receiving the leg of an animal, preferably the front leg (18) or rear leg (18a) of a horse, for care thereof. The hoof care stand (10) has a two dimensionally curved leg receiving portion (16) with padding (20) on an inner surface (32) thereof. The leg receiving portion (16) is flexibly attached relative to a base (12) using a flexible attaching member (22) such as a spring. An attachment rod (24) provides for vertical adjustment of the leg receiving portion (16) relative to the base (12) and is selectively held in place therein by an adjusting screw (26).Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2007Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Inventor: Kenna Rose Tyree
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Publication number: 20080156504Abstract: A hoof care stand (10) for receiving the leg of an animal, preferably the front leg (18) or rear leg (18a) of a horse, for care thereof. The hoof care stand (10) has a two dimensionally curved leg receiving portion (16) with padding (20) on an inner surface (32) thereof. The leg receiving portion (16) is flexibly attached relative to a base (12) using a flexible attaching member (22) such as a spring. An attachment rod (24) provides for vertical adjustment of the leg receiving portion (16) relative to the base (12) and is selectively held in place therein by an adjusting screw (26).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventor: Kenna Rose Tyree
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Patent number: 7387171Abstract: An adjustable stand includes a stable base, an upright portion upending from the base, and a platform adjustably locked in the base. The platform height preferably may be adjusted continuously rather than incrementally for precise and accurate positioning of a horse hoof or other animate or inanimate object. One platform includes a diverging U-shaped cradle, with a firm but cushioning/shock-absorbing material on its top side for elevating the supported object and absorbing the concussion of the work being performed on the object. Preferably, the firm but cushioning material is a flexible strap slung across the cradle and spaced above the surface of the cradle at its center region. The preferred plastic base and continuous adjustability of the platform provide a quiet, substantially non-metallic, and non-intimidating stand that tends not to frighten horses or other animals.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Inventor: Kevin V. Keeler
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Patent number: 7357191Abstract: A portable, wearable, height adjustable equine leg rest that is removably supported on the lower leg of a person such as a farrier or veterinarian. A generally U-shaped padded hoof cradle receives and supports the lower leg of a horse for hoof work. A conforming elongate human leg support member is adapted for positioning along the lower leg of a person. A retaining device is provided for releasably retaining the leg support member on the person's leg. A height-adjustable extendable member provides a height adjustment for the hoof cradle. A ground contacting foot is affixed to the bottom end of the equine leg rest and transfers weight to the ground. The hoof cradle is mounted to the upper region of the leg rest, but extends to a side of the human leg support member such that the hoof cradle extends outwardly of the person's leg.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2007Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: American Farrier Systems, LLCInventors: John J. Halko, Jr., William W. Johnson
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Patent number: 7337855Abstract: An adjustable stand includes a stable base, an upright portion upending from the base, and a platform adjustably locked in the base. The platform height preferably may be adjusted continuously rather than incrementally for precise and accurate positioning of a horse hoof or other animate or inanimate object. One platform includes a diverging U-shaped cradle, with a firm but cushioning/shock-absorbing material on its top side for elevating the supported object and absorbing the concussion of the work being performed on the object. Preferably, the firm but cushioning material is a flexible strap slung across the cradle and spaced above the surface of the cradle at its center region. The preferred plastic base and continuous adjustability of the platform provide a quiet, substantially non-metallic, and non-intimidating stand that tends not to frighten horses or other animals.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Inventor: Kevin V. Keeler
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Patent number: 7334643Abstract: An adjustable stand includes a stable base, an upright portion upending from the base, and a platform adjustably locked in the base. The platform height preferably may be adjusted continuously rather than incrementally for precise and accurate positioning of a horse hoof or other animate or inanimate object. One platform includes a diverging U-shaped cradle, with a firm but cushioning/shock-absorbing material on its top side for elevating the supported object and absorbing the concussion of the work being performed on the object. Preferably, the firm but cushioning material is a flexible strap slung across the cradle and spaced above the surface of the cradle at its center region. The preferred plastic base and continuous adjustability of the platform provide a quiet, substantially non-metallic, and non-intimidating stand that tends not to frighten horses or other animals.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Inventor: Kevin V. Keeler
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Patent number: 7270192Abstract: A portable and adjustable hoof support stand is provided having a large tapered base, a hoof rest having adjustable side restraints, and a height adjustment means by which the height of the hoof rest may be adjusted vertically relative to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Inventor: Nancy Kay Leonard
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Patent number: 6848512Abstract: An adjustable horse owner's and farrier's stand includes a base having a large generally flat base and an upright portion upending from the base, and a hoof platform adjustably locked in the base. The hoof platform height may be adjusted continuously rather than incrementally for precise and accurate positioning of a hoof. One hoof platform includes a diverging U-shaped cradle, with a firm but cushioning, shock-absorbing material on its top side for elevating the hoof and absorbing the concussion of nailing and hoof maintenance. Preferably, the firm but cushioning material is a flexible strap slung across the cradle to form a hoof-receiving sling spaced above the surface of the cradle. Interchangeable hoof platforms may be provided, such as an alternative platform with a flat surface to receive the bottom of a hoof.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2003Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Inventor: Kevin V. Keeler
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Publication number: 20040140104Abstract: An adjustable horse owner's and farrier's stand includes a base having a large generally flat base and an upright portion upending from the base, and a hoof platform adjustably locked in the base. The hoof platform height may be adjusted continuously rather than incrementally for precise and accurate positioning of a hoof. One hoof platform includes a diverging U-shaped cradle, with a firm but cushioning, shock-absorbing material on its top side for elevating the hoof and absorbing the concussion of nailing and hoof maintenance. Preferably, the firm but cushioning material is a flexible strap slung across the cradle to form a hoof-receiving sling spaced above the surface of the cradle. Interchangeable hoof platforms may be provided, such as an alternative platform with a flat surface to receive the bottom of a hoof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventor: Kevin V. Keeler
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Patent number: 6640905Abstract: An adjustable horse owner's and farrier's stand includes a plastic base having a large generally flat base and an upright portion upending from the base, and a hoof platform adjustably locked in the base. The hoof platform height may be adjusted continuously rather than incrementally for precise and accurate positioning of a hoof. One hoof platform includes a diverging U-shaped cradle, with a firm but cushioning, shock-absorbing material on its top side for holding the hoof and absorbing the concussion of nailing and hoof maintenance. Preferably, the firm but cushioning material is a flexible strap slung across the cradle to form a hoof-receiving sling spaced above the surface of the cradle. Interchangeable hoof platforms may be provided, such as an alternative platform with a flat surface to receive the bottom of a hoof.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Inventor: Kevin V. Keeler
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Publication number: 20030106699Abstract: The invention relates to a device for raising the hoof of an animal such as a cow, comprising a shoe (24), such as a wooden block, to be fixed to the hoof. Said shoe can be fixed to the hoof by means of a connecting medium such as a single or multi-component adhesive. The invention enables the shoe to be fixed simply and unproblematically to the hoof, and any unevenness to be easily leveled out. In order to achieve this, a porous material comprising a reactive adhesive, or a component provided with or consisting of one such adhesive, is applied to the hoof-side surface (26) of the shoe (24), forming the connecting medium between the shoe and the hoof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2003Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Siegfried Reiss, Siegfried Demel
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Publication number: 20020108758Abstract: An adjustable horse owner's and farrier's stand includes a plastic base having a large generally flat base and an upright portion upending from the base, and a hoof platform adjustably locked in the base. The hoof platform height may be adjusted continuously rather than incrementally for precise and accurate positioning of a hoof. One hoof platform includes a diverging U-shaped cradle, with a firm but cushioning, shock-absorbing material on its top side for holding the hoof and absorbing the concussion of nailing and hoof maintenance. Preferably, the firm but cushioning material is a flexible strap slung across the cradle to form a hoof-receiving sling spaced above the surface of the cradle. Interchangeable hoof platforms may be provided, such as an alternative platform with a flat surface to receive the bottom of a hoof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventor: Kevin V. Keeler
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Patent number: 6325154Abstract: An adjustable farrier's stand includes a polyethylene base formed having a large generally flat base and a narrow truncated conical upright receiving portion centrally protruding from the base, a support upright configured to be slidably held within the upright receiving portion and an adjustable holding mechanism for securing the upright within the upright holder at a selected height. A first upright includes a diverging “U” shaped cradle attached to its upper distal end. A nylon strap is slung across the cradle and attached to the opposing ends of the cradle to form a hoof receiving sling. The cradle and strap are configured to securely hold the hoof and absorb concussion associated with nailing and hoof maintenance. A second upright member simply provides a flat surface or platform to receive the bottom of a hoof at an elevated position above the ground for anterior hoof work.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1999Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Inventor: Kevin V. Keeler
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Patent number: 5979562Abstract: A farrier's stand of steel rod construction having an elliptical-shaped hoof cradle. A method for constructing the stand includes bending parallel, connected rods over a mandrel in a jig. The rods are separated between certain connections to form a hoof cradle. The inverted U-shaped stand is supported by a composite apex leg and two spaced-apart, singular rod legs.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1998Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Inventor: Jack Hammonds
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Patent number: 4167216Abstract: A multiple purpose work stand for use by farriers in shoeing horses. The stand is adapted to support any combination of two of a variety of farrier work tools including a vertical hoof stand, horizontal hoof cradle and anvil member. The stand has two working positions, and has leg members such that in either position the stand is stable.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1977Date of Patent: September 11, 1979Inventor: Bud A. Beaston
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Patent number: D509327Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2004Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Inventor: Kevin V. Keeler
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Patent number: D491699Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Inventor: Kevin V. Keeler
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Patent number: D499516Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Inventor: Dale Glenn Fike