Abstract: A shock-absorbing, cushioned horseshoe that substantially absorbs the shock encountered by a horse's hooves and legs when the horse is running or jumping. The cushioned horseshoe is defined by a mounting plate which is adapted with a plurality of interlocking channel members, wherein one of the channel members includes a plurality of longitudinal locking rib members, whereby a nail may be driven through the horseshoe to engage each locking rib member so as to prevent the nail from being inadvertently loosened after the nail has been driven into the hoof of a horse. Fixedly attached to the mounting plate is a ground-engaging sole member that includes openings which are aligned with the holes which are formed in the mounting plate. The sole member consists of a non-slip, wear resistant, resilient material that is adapted for direct engagement with the ground surface.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing, cushioned horseshoe that substantially absorbs the shock encountered by a horse's hooves and legs when the horse is running or jumping. The cushioned horseshoe is defined by a mounting plate which is adapted with a plurality of interlocking channel members, wherein one of the channel members includes a plurality of longitudinal locking rib members, whereby a nail may be driven through the horseshoe to engage each locking rib member so as to prevent the nail from being inadvertently loosened after the nail has been driven into the hoof of a horse. Fixedly attached to the mounting plate is a ground-engaging sole member that includes openings which are aligned with the holes which are formed in the mounting plate. The sole member consists of a non-slip, wear resistant, resilient material that is adapted for direct engagement with the ground surface.

Abstract: The invention defines a non-slip, shock-absorbing, cushioned horseshoe that substantially absorbs the shock encountered by a horse's hooves and legs when the horse is running or jumping. The cushioned horseshoe is defined by a base or mounting plate which is adapted with a plurality of boss members having locking holes, and a ground-engaging sole or body member that includes openings which are aligned with the locking holes of the mounting plate so as to receive and lock nails that are driven therein. The sole member consists of a wear-resistant, resilient material that is fixedly secured to the mounting plate for direct engagement with the ground surface. The resilient material is molded to the lower surface of the mounting plate and is received in a V-shaped channel having securing holes disposed therein, whereby the resilient material becomes fixedly secured to the lower mounting surface of the mounting plate during the molding process to prevent separation therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a collapsible sign apparatus that is readily portable and usable for temporary applications, wherein the apparatus is formed with a pair of hinged leg-support frame members which are adjustable controlled from a folded mode to a fully extended mode by means of a slidable frame member having guide members that movably engage the hinged leg-support frames. A stretchable elastic fabric is secured at its opposite ends to each respective leg-support frame member, the intermediate portion of the fabric being mounted for engagement with the slidable perpendicular frame member, whereby the elastic stretching of the fabric will bias the support frame members to a sustantially secure open position by placing an outward and upward force on the respective leg-support frame members. When in a folded position, the fabric is forced upwardly, thus preventing the leg-support frame members from moving to an open position, unless forced to do so against the fabric's spring-like tension.