Patents Assigned to EasyCare, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20250134066
    Abstract: An equine boot including a multi-density polymer shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: EasyCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett Ford
  • Publication number: 20240358010
    Abstract: An equine shoe including a platform and cuffs or lateral walls. The lateral wall of the platform has proximal and distal cut outs. The proximal and distal cutouts of the lateral wall allows for expansion and contraction of a horse hoof through phases a horses gait. The shoe allows for variable customization to cater to all types of horse hoof width and sizes. The lateral walls can either be a uniform material with the shoe platform or the lateral walls can be separate parts of the shoe to allow custom fixture to the horse hoof. The separate lateral walls can then be heat welded to the platform to create a uniform shoe. Alternatively a cuff can be glue to the horse hoof and be received by a corresponding shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: EasyCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett Ford
  • Publication number: 20240324573
    Abstract: An equine shoe including a platform and lateral walls. The lateral wall of the platform having proximal and distal cut outs. The proximal and distal cutouts of the lateral wall allows for free expansion and contraction of a horse hoof through all phases a horses gait. The shoe allows for variable customization to cater to all types of horse hoof width and sizes. The lateral walls can either be a uniform material with the shoe platform or the lateral walls can be separate parts of the shoe to allow custom fixture to the horse hoof. The separate lateral walls can then be heat welded to the platform to create a uniform shoe. Alternatively a cuff can be glue to the horse hoof and be received by a corresponding shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: EasyCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett Ford
  • Patent number: 8413412
    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 hoof's 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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Easycare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Patent number: 8196378
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Easycare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Patent number: 8151546
    Abstract: A horse boot includes the combination of an inner liner (10 and 10?) and an outer shell (12). The liner is adapted to wrap around the front and lateral surfaces of the hoof of the horse, while the shell includes an upper (16) designed to conform with the exterior surface of the liner for attachment to it. The shell is fastened to the liner by some detachable means, such as nuts (22) and bolts (20), and the liner/shell assembly is glued to the hoof. The shell may then be removed at will to allow the hoof to be barefoot and may be re-installed to produce a boot in place when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Easycare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Patent number: 8151545
    Abstract: A horse boot has a sole that includes a dome portion designed to conform to the frog and sole of a horse's hoof when no pressure is exerted on it. The dome provides a support surface for the frog and hoof sole when the boot is off the ground and it resiliently deforms downward, thereby allowing the frog and hoof sole to deform naturally, when the boot presses against the ground. As a result, the hoof's frog and sole are always supported in resilient manner while allowed to move as needed for their natural function. The pressure exerted by the ground against the edges of the sole of the boot and the simultaneous counter-pressure exerted by the hoof cause the dome in the boot's sole to flatten, thereby slightly increasing its size to accommodate the natural deformation of the hoof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Easycare, Inc.
    Inventors: Garrett N. Ford, Pete Ramey
  • Publication number: 20100083624
    Abstract: A horse boot includes the combination of an inner liner (10 and 10?) and an outer shell (12). The liner is adapted to wrap around the front and lateral surfaces of the hoof of the horse, while the shell includes an upper (16) designed to conform with the exterior surface of the liner for attachment to it. The shell is fastened to the liner by some detachable means, such as nuts (22) and bolts (20), and the liner/shell assembly is glued to the hoof. The shell may then be removed at will to allow the hoof to be barefoot and may be re-installed to produce a boot in place when desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: EasyCare, Inc.
    Inventor: GARRETT N. FORD
  • 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: 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
  • 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
  • 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: D440363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: EasyCare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Patent number: D629977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Easycare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Patent number: D652178
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Easycare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Patent number: D671693
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Easycare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Patent number: D671694
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Easycare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford
  • Patent number: D726973
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Easycare, Inc.
    Inventor: Garrett N. Ford