Patents by Inventor Mark S. Spriggs

Mark S. Spriggs 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).

  • Horseshoe and balancing method
    Patent number: 8826996
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for applying novel horseshoes to the hoof of a horse comprising the steps of, establishing the apex of the hoof wall curve that defines each lateral side of the hoof wall, and applying a horseshoe to the hoof by aligning the longitudinal mid line of each arm of the horseshoe with the respective apex on each lateral side of the hoof wall and aligning the heels of the horseshoe arms with the caudal part of the central sulcus of the hoof's frog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventors: Eugene D. Ovnicek, David J. Nicholls, Mark S. Spriggs, Michael J. Williams, Tfm Head
  • Horseshoe And Balancing Method
    Publication number: 20090032269
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for applying novel horseshoes to the hoof of a horse comprising the steps of, establishing the apex of the hoof wall curve that defines each lateral side of the hoof wall, and applying a horseshoe to the hoof by aligning the longitudinal mid line of each arm of the horseshoe with the respective apex on each lateral side of the hoof wall and aligning the heels of the horseshoe arms with the caudal part of the central sulcus of the hoof's frog.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Eugene D. Ovnicek, David J. Nicholls, Mark S. Spriggs, Michael J. Williams, TFM Head