Patents by Inventor Stephen E. Bloom

Stephen E. Bloom 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).

  • Hoof/shoe attachment device
    Patent number: 5871054
    Abstract: A hoof/shoe attachment device (10) attaching a shoe (14) for a hoofed animal to the animal's hoof without the use of nails. The shoe (14) and an adapter (12) are held together by a adaptor fastener (12C) such as rivets. The hoof/shoe attachment device (10) comprises materials that prevents the rivet heads from pulling through. At least two fabric layers (adaptor cloth retainer upper layer (12BA) and adaptor cloth retainer lower layer (12BB) are embedded in the adaptor (12). The adaptor cloth retainer upper layer (12BA) is made from an arimid fiber known for abrasion resistance. The adaptor cloth retainer lower layer (12BB) is made from fiberglass. The hoof/shoe attachment device (10) when bonded to a hoof (16) results in a long wearing nailess shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Inventor: Stephen E. Bloom