Patents by Inventor Ward Heid

Ward Heid 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).

  • Equine Support Boot with Angled Lower Strap
    Publication number: 20260144232
    Abstract: A equine support boot includes a base portion configured to wrap around the fetlock joint of a horse, at least one upper fabric strap connected to the base portion, at least one upper strap, a primary sling strap, and a secondary sling strap for tightening the base portion to the leg of a horse. The base portion further includes an internal padded layer, an exterior loop-type fabric layer, and a concave portion for receiving the fetlock joint. The at least one upper strap extends outwardly from the base portion to secure the base portion onto the leg of the horse. The first sling strap extends outwardly from the base portion and the second sling strap extends outwardly from the first sling strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2024
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Applicant: Western Legacy Sales, LLC
    Inventor: Ward Heid
  • Equine support boot
    Patent number: 8584624
    Abstract: An equine support boot comprises a base portion, at least one upper strap, a concave portion formed in the base portion, an orthopedic pad disposed in the concave portion, and at least one sling strap connected to the base portion, the sling strap being configured to apply an upward force on the concave portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Western Legacy Sales, LLC
    Inventors: Ward Heid, Kirby A. Smith, Stephen W. Coder
  • Equine support boot
    Patent number: 8443763
    Abstract: An equine support boot comprises a base portion, at least one upper strap, a concave portion formed in the base portion, an orthopedic pad disposed in the concave portion, and at least one sling strap connected to the base portion, the sling strap being configured to apply an upward force on the concave portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Western Legacy Sales, LLC
    Inventors: Ward Heid, Kirby A. Smith, Stephen W. Coder
  • Equine Support Boot
    Publication number: 20090288377
    Abstract: An equine support boot comprises a base portion, at least one upper strap, a concave portion formed in the base portion, an orthopedic pad disposed in the concave portion, and at least one sling strap connected to the base portion, the sling strap being configured to apply an upward force on the concave portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Ward Heid, Kirby A. Smith, Stephen W. Coder
  • Equine Support Boot
    Publication number: 20090094949
    Abstract: An equine support boot comprises a base portion, at least one upper strap, a concave portion formed in the base portion, an orthopedic pad disposed in the concave portion, and at least one sling strap connected to the base portion, the sling strap being configured to apply an upward force on the concave portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Ward Heid, Kirby A. Smith, Stephen W. Coder