Abstract: A gauge is disclosed for measuring the width between opposing walls of a tapered groove forming the peripheral rim of a pulley, gear or the like. A body member includes a projection portion positionable in the groove into engagement with the opposing walls thereof, and a handle portion for facilitating manual positioning of the projection portion within the groove. A gauge member is mounted on the body member for movement relative thereto in a direction oblique to the rim to bring the gauge member into abutting engagement with the rim. Indicia is provided on the gauge member for determining the penetration depth of the projection portion within the groove as a function of the relative positioning between the body member and the gauge member.

Abstract: A rapid and adjustable sighting system for pistols includes front and rear spring clips, which may be easily and removably attached to the existing front and rear sights of virtually all conventional pistols. The front sight attachment includes a generally U-shaped spring metal clip, which may be secured to the front sight of a pistol by glue, soldering or pinning, for example. Pins with various sized and colored heads may be selectively mounted on the spring clip to provide the front sight. A second spring clip, also of U-shaped cross-sectional configuration, is similarly attached to the rear sight of a conventional pistol, and includes a central recess for receiving spring plastic rear sight inserts. The plastic rear sight inserts are generally circular, have an upper sector of about 60 degrees to 140 degrees removed from the top of the plastic insert sights, to provide an unobstructed view of the front sight and the target.

Abstract: A frame straightening and measuring system for auto body repair is provided including position locating arms moveable along each of three axis, each of said arms being provided with an extendable retractable measuring device such as a roll-up type tape measure provided with means for clamping the free end thereof at a desired location on the extendable position locating bars whereby the correct position of a damaged part relative to the axis of the motor vehicle can be determined accurately.

Abstract: Apparatus for the drying of ferrous or non-ferrous turnings or scrap comprises a vertical axis drier (1) in which a drum (2) which encloses a transporter (3) for the turnings in question is mounted transversely. The turnings are heated indirectly via the drum (2) to evaporate their liquid content, while a protective atmosphere is maintained within the drum to prevent oxidation of the material. The vapors leaving the drum (2) are burnt in the drier (1) to heat the material and render the operation of the apparatus self-sufficient. As an alternative the vapors can be treated to recover their oil content, e.g. by distillation.

Abstract: Device for cooling a granular product provided with a bunker with an intake for the material to be cooled at the top side of said bunker and a grate construction located near the bottom side of said bunker, with a fixed grate and a movable grate, movable to and fro in action, whereby the movable grate has been arranged under the fixed grate, while under the movable grate a third grate has been provided, which during operation is displaceable and adjustable in several positions.

Abstract: A coffee roasting apparatus which includes a coffee roaster device which comprises a cylindrical container formed preferably of glass material, a cylindrical drum rotatably extending within the center portion of container, and a heater element disposed within the drum. The drum is formed of wire cloth and driven by a motor. Coffee directly receives radiation heat through the drum. Also, the roaster device is rotatably supported in a housing, which is provided with a cooling space which enables the apparatus to automatically proceed to the discharge of the roasted coffee beans. The interior of the roaster device and the cooling space are connected by an open air circulating pathway. Therefore, the cooling of the roasted coffee beans and the interior of roaster device are separately accomplished with a single air pathway.

Abstract: A steam dryer for pressed fibrous material, such as sugar beet cossettes, has a pressurized, horizontally arranged pipe or drum (1) closed at both ends and provided with a diametrically opposed supply manifold and exhaust manifold piping (5, 6) for the steam. At least one heat exchanger (7) is arranged in a lengthwise half of the pressurized pipe and extends across the entire steam flow-through cross-section. Endless loop screen or mesh belts (8, 8', 8") are arranged one above the other in the other lengthwise half of the pressurized pipe. These belts are driveable in opposite directions for conveying the material to be dried, and to transfer the material from an upper belt to a lower belt. The mesh belts (8) define separation planes between pressure and exhaust chambers (24, 25) which are alternatingly arranged above and below each respective mesh belt.

Abstract: A vehicle drying assembly (10) for air drying freshly washed vehicles which comprises a top blower (12) for downwardly discharging air above the vehicle for drying the top of the vehicle and a side blower (14) for discharging air transversely to the vehicle for drying the sides of the vehicle. A frame (16) through which the vehicles may be moved structurally supports the top blower (12) and the side blower (14). A fan (54) driven by a motor (56) supplies air under pressure to the top blower (12) and side blower (14). An air cylinder (20) and a rotation belt (21) selectively positions the side blower (14). The side blower (14) includes an outer rotatable tube (26) rotatable with respect to a fixed inner member (14) for alternatively discharging air through at least two openings (28).

Abstract: An animated mannequin head for simulating human facial expressions. A rigid substrate in the form of a head is partially covered with elongated, pressurized fluid filled tubes. The tubes, termed tube motor elements, are either covered by or are embedded in a deformable layer/stratum, the outer surface of which is textured and tinted to simulate facial skin, the layer/stratum positioned on the head to simulate a face. Upon variation of the fluid pressure within various groups of the tube motor elements, various facial expressions may be simulated. In a first embodiment, helical coil springs are used instead of pressurized tubes, passage of direct current through the coils causing them to contract, the coils being embedded in a deformable layer/stratum. In a second embodiment, a grid of parallel wires is embedded in the simulated skin, passage of direct current through selected segments of selected pairs of wires causes them to move together, at right angles to their length, thus distorting the skin.

Abstract: A signboard of a type used to carry replaceable letters or similar indicia can be improved by using at least one easily operated holder to connect the signboard to a support such as a wall. This permits the signboard to be easily removed from the support so that it can be held in a convenient manner as the content of a sign on the signboard is changed or altered.

Abstract: A recoil shock absorbing cushion for attachment to a gun stock makes use of a jacket of yieldable material having a chamber in which is lodged a shock absorbing filler. The chamber has an opening which faces the gun stock. A plate covers the opening and has its side edges bonded to complementary edges of the opening. Screws are employed to fasten the pad to the end of the gun stock.

Abstract: A game blind includes a sled like base so it may be pulled behind a walking hunter. The game blind includes a framework movable to a first position where camouflage material is deployed in front of a seat supported on the base. When game birds arrive, the hunter trips a latch mechanism to move the camouflage material out of the way thereby allowing a shot over the top of the camouflage material. A dry box supports the seat above the base and provides a convenient storage location. The game blind may be used by camera buffs or rifle hunters by sighting through a slit in the camouflage material.

Abstract: An apparatus for eliminating fire ants in mounds utilizes a high capacity fan to set up a confined airflow adjacent a fire ant mound such that a substantial portion of the mound and its contents are entrained by the airflow. The mound and ants therein are carried by the airflow within the apparatus wherein they are pulverized either by the action of the fan or by a separate mechanical pulverizer into which the mound and ants are deposited from the airflow. The apparatus is designed as an accessory to a tractor or the like and may be powered from the power take-off unit of a tractor.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a panel for use in a garden compost bin or garden planter is taught which allows convenient horizontal or vertical connection of like panels to collectively form the container. The panel is shaped to enhance the structural strength thereof and reduce the tendency of the panel to deflect under load. The panel is nestable in other like panels to permit dense packaging and essentially requires no modification for defining containers of different diameter. The particular structure of the panel allows an interior portion thereof to be cut from the body of the panel to allow hinging of that portion out of the plane of the panel for accessing the interior of the container or for providing support for plants etc., when it is used as a planter.

Abstract: A shoe is mounted between a frame and a sash of a window. The shoe has braking means that begin to engage almost immediately as the sash is rotated relative to the frame to prevent the sash from sliding relative to the frame. The shoe has a secondary means to assist in activating the braking means as the sash is rotated relative to the frame. When the sash is aligned with the frame, the braking means is automatically released and the sash and shoe can slide relative to the frame. The shoe and a projection that can engage with an indentation in the sash. The shoe has second engagement means that can engage with fourth engagement means on the sash to allow the sash to pivot relative to the shoe.

Abstract: A tilt window balance shoe assembly embodying a split balance shoe structure which enables the replaceable installation and removal thereof within a window casing jamb channel thereby eliminating either the window casing production prefabrication and cost therefor of providing a specially cut window jamb notch to accommodate the after-installation removal of a worn and reinstallation of a conventional unitarily constructed replacement tilt window balance shoe, or, if no such access notch has been provided, then elimination of both the maintenance and repair cost and inconvenience of additionally removing and reinstalling the window sash counterbalance mechanism in order to otherwise accomplish conventional balance shoe removal and replacement.

Abstract: A power beam converts a linear force into a torque. The beam is slideably positioned transverse to a structural member to be rotated and adjacent a hinged connection of the structural member to a frame. The beam is driven in a linear direction by a motive means such as a hydraulic cylinder, cable network or threaded shaft and actuation nut. A cable extends from its connection to the structural member at a set distance from the hinged connection, over the end of the slideable beam and then to a bias means, typically a spring. To rotate the structural member, the slideable beam is driven transverse to the structural member to impart a force along the cable the spring travels to its limit and thereafter a significant force is applied to the structural member to rotate the structural member.

Abstract: An adjustable railway car door kit having a bottom section and a top section which have front and rear channel-shaped post means that receive a reinforcement alignment channel therein so that the top section can be permanently welded to the bottom section through the post means and the extension, as well as the overlapping portion of the sheets that extend between the post means. A width adjustment is also provided through a integral flange on the rear post means and a generally J-shaped rear edge extension, which can be welded in adjusted positions to the flange.

Abstract: Grinding and dressing wheel support and release apparatus adapted to maintain a high degree of accuracy and adapted for quick change of a grinding wheel and dressing roll. A grinding wheel unit is maintained between two axially aligned shafts for rotation therewith. One shaft is axially movable to permit ease of replacement of the grinding wheel unit. Mechanism is provided for sensing the axial position of the axially movable shaft and for control of the axial position of the axially movable shaft. A dressing roll structure has a dressing roll engageable with the grinding wheel. The dressing roll structure preferably has the same type of shaft support as the grinding wheel structure. Mechanism is provided for automatic removal and replacement of the grinding wheel and/or dressing roll. Mechanism is provided for automatically maintaining the dressing roll in engagement with the grinding wheel for continuous dressing of the grinding wheel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing, in workpieces, bores having a high surface quality, and especially for producing cylinder bores in engine cylinder blocks. At least one fine surface machining is carried out with a rotating honing tool that executes a contrarotating stroke movement in the direction of the axis of a bore. The honing tool has honing stones that can be pressed radially against the wall of the bore via a feed system. The method and apparatus preclude damaging effects upon the surface quality of a bore as a result of the movement reversal of the honing tool. This is accomplished by reducing the force, with which the honing stones are pressed against the bore wall, during the reversal of the direction of the stroke movement of the honing tool. In particular, the pressure in the cylinder space of the piston/cylinder arrangement of the apparatus is reduced during reversals of the direction of the stroke movement of the honing tool.

Abstract: A grinding wheel having a hollow balance ring embedded in the grinding wheel material about the arbor hole. Steel shot partially fills the balance ring and automatically moves to a position to dampen any rotating imbalance in the grinding wheel both when it is new and as it wears. The balance ring can also function as a substitute for the conventional fracture or safety ring in the grinding wheel.

Abstract: A powered hand tool as a housing containing an air pressure driven motor with an output spindle extending from a work side of the housing and a work device such as a grinding wheel mounted thereon. A guard is mounted with the work side of the housing and at least partially surrounds the work device or grinding wheel. A handle mounted with the housing is provided for an operator to hold the tool. An air pressure flow control valve is mounted in the handle and includes a valve actuator member extending from the handle. An actuating lever is secured to the housing by a removable lever mount located in a locking groove in the housing and held in place by a portion of the guard. With the guard in place the actuating lever mount is positioned for hand actuation upon grasping the handle.

Abstract: A disc may have a backing member or sheet and an abrasive sheet, each with first and second opposed faces. The first face of the abrasive sheet may be attached to the second face of the backing sheet and the second face of the abrasive sheet may be provided with abrasive particles. Alternatively, the sheets may be integrated into a single member. A staple is attached to the sheets and is provided with body and end portions. The body portion of the staple extends along the first surface of the abrasive sheet and the end portions of the staple extend through the sheets. The end portions are turned inwardly against the second surface of the backing sheet. In one embodiment, the sheets have a central opening and the end portions of the staple abut the second surface of the backing sheet. A holder detains the body portion of the staple.

Abstract: A highly maneuverable mobile abrasive entrained high pressure fluid jet apparatus having a mobile framework for moving one or multiple abrasive entrained high pressure fluid jet nozzles in both the horizonal and transverse directions and a swivel connection for rotating the one or multiple fluid jet nozzles to provide for scarifying large sections of pavement, removing large sections of pavement, or cutting a large circular perimeter of pavement to provide for removing manhole type portions of pavement.

Abstract: A draining arrangement for removing water from roofs or equivalent areas wherein the aim of the arrangement is to improve the draining effect making it possible to use smaller draining pipes, and further to avoid disturbing noise in the pipes. The arrangement is mainly characterized in that the opening (4) of the vertical water pipe (3) is situated directly at the surface (1) of the roof and is covered by a lid element (5). This lid is situated at a height (h.sub.c) over the roof that a certain predefined amount of water can flow under the lid where the water stream while on its way to the opening of the vertical draining pipe and without changing its direction, continuously changes to closed flow simultaneously as the air entrance becomes closed.

Abstract: A removable enclosure cover for a swimming pool or the like is disclosed. The enclosure cover includes a plurality of rigid frame members of rectangular panel sections. Th frame members are spaced apart and extend parallel to one another transversely across the pool area. A flexible material is stretched between the frame members. A pair of spaced parallel channel-shaped track members extend along the sides of the pool and guide means is attached to the lower ends of each of the frame members. The guide means has rollers which extend into the interior of the track members. One roller rolls along the bottom of the track members and is mounted on a vertically movable carriage, permitting the frame members to be moved together to one end of the pool deck and collapsing the flexible material to uncover the pool.

Abstract: A structure that provides a substantially unrestricted view of the surrounding environment to its occupants. The structure includes a lower portion defined by upstanding transparent walls, and an upper transparent portion having the general appearance of an inverted funnel. The inverted funnel shape of the structure directs rising hot air currents to the inlet of a chimney positioned at the apex of the inverted funnel. The vertical position of a closure member which forms a part of the chimney is adjustable by the occupants of the structure to control air flow within the structure.

Abstract: A firing range assembly includes a transportable container which encloses a firing range. The assembly further includes a ventilating system for ventilating the firing range. Each wall of the container is provided with a lining which functions to: (i) resist penetration by projectiles; and (ii) inhibit rebounding of projectiles.

Abstract: A modular reinforced concrete building is in a generally elongated hexagonal shape, with a roof having peaks at both ends of the building and sloping downwardly toward the central portion of the building from such peaks to form a concave ridge. The building is constructed on temporary, removable frames by forming metal lath over a roof frame in the desired shape of the roof. Wall metal lath then is suspended from the roof and extends downwardly into a foundation ditch. Temporary sheeting is placed against the underside of the roof metal lath and the outside of the wall metal lath. Concrete then is poured into the foundation ditch, into which the wall metal lath extends, to anchor the lower edges of the walls in the foundation. Concrete is applied to the wall metal lath and, after that has hardened sufficiently, the roof is covered with concrete applied from above. After the concrete hardens, the temporary sheeting material and the supporting framework are removed.

Abstract: A support device and wall for a cable duct (10) in a cavity lining floor comprises a lift-off double bottom (24) in the direction of the cable duct (10) and a prefabricated blind shuttering (28) on the opposite side. Legs (16), which stand upon the bare concrete floor (12) at regular intervals corresponding to an integral multiple of the interval (e) of adjacent depressions (34) in the blind shuttering (28), are in alignment with the depressions (34) relative to the transverse direction of the cable duct (10).The legs are constructed as support plates (54) with vertical support rod (52) which exhibits a screw-thread at least in the uppermost region.

Abstract: A protective annular construction for protecting surface or subsurface facilities against shock. In one embodiment, the invention utilizes concentric slip formed concrete cylinders, at least partially embedded in the soil as a sacrificial construction to dissipate the shock. A method of forming the construction by slip casting concrete shapes followed by, or simultaneously excavating the soil beneath the void between the concrete shapes to allow the cylinders to descend into the soil.

Abstract: The device includes a shell with a mat of insulation material therein, held by friction. The shell is secured to a building, in position extending across a juncture line where a hole or gap exists. It has a mounting strip at the top edge, which also serves as a wheather protector. In one form the shell is made of wood, and includes a mounting timber at the top having an inclined edge engaging the building and thereby biasing the lower portion against the building, eliminating the need for securement of the device at the lower location. In another form the shell is made of metal.

Abstract: A sloped glazing system for a building or the like includes a plurality of rafters and purlins interconnected together to form a framing grid, and further includes a plurality of glazing panels secured to the framing grid in covering relation to the glazing openings. The framing grid is attached to the building in a manner such that the framing grid subtends an oblique angle with respect to the horizontal plane of the building. Each glazing panel has a hanger frame mounted to its inner major surface. Each hanger frame includes a plurality of hanger sections mounted to the inner major surface of the associated glazing panel adjacent to a corresponding plurality of panel side edges. Spanning facilities are provided in bridging relation to immediately adjacent ones of the hanger sections mounted to adjacent ones of the panels. The spanning facilities are attached to the framing grid to thereby secure the panels to the framing grid.

Abstract: A pane such as a windshield for a motor vehicle is firmly connected by means of an adhesive element to an elastomer profile which is fitted onto a flange of a frame of the pane. The elastomer profile is composed of a U-shaped clamping part having a metallic reinforcing insert and a supporting part for holding the pane at a distance from the frame. Also included is a recess on the top side of the supporting part for receiving a string-shaped adhesive element. This arrangement allows for compensating process tolerances while reducing the amount of required bonding agent. Additionally, this arrangement provides for the pane to be held securely within the frame in the event of an accident.

Abstract: The base member for divider panels comprises a load-bearing support which defines two supply passages or channels for electrical cables and houses power outlets for supplying items of electrical equipment which are adjacent to the panels. The support is integral with two cover plate portions which complete the two passages and are movable from an open position in which they permit access to the passages to a closed position in which they completely cover the two passages. The base member is of plastics material produced by extrusion in one piece and comprises rigid zones capable of operating as a support means and flexible, hinge zones capable of permitting movement of the plate portions. Resilient lips extending along the two plate portions engage with latch means on the load-bearing support to hold the plate portions in the closed position.

Abstract: A system for forming structures, such as buildings, including the forming of a foundation slab, attaching flexible wall panels to the periphery of the foundation in a serial overlap configuration, installing prefabricated windows and doors, draping and attaching a membrane over the top of the wall panels, inflating the membrane upwardly to form a surface upon which to spray a foam substance, and spraying the foam to either the interior or exterior surfaces of the structure, including the roof membrane, so that an economical and energy efficient building can be provided at a low cost.

Abstract: A roofing tile of malleable sheet material includes flat rectangular panels and V-shaped inverted ridges along each side edge of each panel. An outwardly and downwardly sloping first marginal panel is contiguous with one end edge, and an outwardly and upwardly sloping second marginal panel is contiguous with the other end edge. A third marginal panel extends from the outer margin of the second marginal panel, parallel with the flat rectangular panel. Each raised ridge is downwardly inverted at one end to define two quasi-parallelogram panels meeting at a join line which is an inverted part of the apex of the ridge. Each raised ridge is also upwardly inverted at its other end, to provide two further quasi-parallelogram panels meeting at a further join line which is an inverted part of the apex of the ridge.

Abstract: A delta-shaped roof joist structure provided with load transfer wall attaching clips at spaced intervals therealong for transferring both horizontal and perpendicular loads between the joist structure and a wall of a building. The load transferring clip structure includes a formed member of plate-like material having at one end a U-shaped portion for association and adjustment along a load transfer angle iron of an associated roof joist, and on the other end the member having an extension integral with one side of the U-shaped portion, and at substantially right angles thereto. The extension has an aperture for reception of wall affixing fastening elements therethrough.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suspended ceiling structure for rectangular filter elements (12,13), comprising a framework with outer (1) and inner (2) U-shaped channels which slidingly fit together and are suspended on tie rods (9) in an upper ceiling. The channels are intended to support skirts (14,15) arranged along the edges of the filter elements, said skirts being received in a sealing fluid (16) which forms an airtight seal for the air which is under the filter elements and is intended to flow through the same. The U-shaped channels are provided with grooves (3,4) at their web portions, the grooves being turned outwards and intended to form attachments for the ceiling tie rods and for elements (24) to be suspended from the framework. The ends (5,6) of each outer channel (1) are bent inwards to retain the inner channel (2) between the shanks and to prevent its withdrawal in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the channels.

Abstract: An improved double clipper utilizes a heated bar to sever elastic netting material which has been clipped.

Abstract: A sterilization apparatus for sterilizing the interiors of paperboard containers, wherein such apparatus is operative prior to the container being mounted on a mandrel of a mandrel assembly on which the container bottom closures are formed, closed and sealed. This is accomplished by providing nebulizing means for communicating a suitable sterilant fog through and onto the inside surfaces of the carton blank from the time that it is removed from a magazine and while being opened into a four-sided tubular shape, thereby greatly increasing the total interior sterilizing time available prior to the container being filled downstream, as compared to conventional sterilization processes which are operative after the bottom panels of the carton have been closed and sealed. Heated air is supplied to each mandrel of the mandrel assembly and applied to the interior of the container while the container is mounted thereon.

Abstract: A method for vacuum-packaging a powdered material comprises providing a first gas-impermeable sheet, a second gas-impermeable sheet, and a gas-permeable sheet, the three sheets being substantially rectangular in shape and the gas-permeable sheet having smaller dimensions than the gas-impermeable sheets, the gas-permeable sheet being impermeable to the powdered material. The gas-permeable sheet is positioned on the first gas-impermeable sheet such that the latter peripherally overlaps the former; and one edge of the gas-permeable sheet is sealed to the corresponding edge of the gas-impermeable sheet. The second gas-impermeable sheet is positioned on the opposite side of the gas-permeable sheet such that the former similarly peripherally overlaps the latter. The three sheets are sealed together along their opposed edges respectively perpendicular to the first sealed edge.

Abstract: A thin-walled easily opened container and method of making the same for commercial food products that includes congruent mating and overlapping sections crimped over a cover panel.

Abstract: Method of and apparatus for wrapping articles, in particular for wrapping reams of paper in a sheet of wrapping material such as paper or the like.

Abstract: Successive stacks of wrapped reams of paper sheets are delivered onto first cardboard blanks on top of a first platform which is then maintained in raised position. The platform thereupon descends and the front and rear sidewalls of the blank are simultaneously pivoted against the respective sides of the descending stack before the latter leaves the first platform and continuously advances along a first horizontal path wherein the conversion of the first blank continues so that such blank ultimately constitutes a case surrounding the bottom and the sides of the respective stack. The stack is then lifted by a second platform and a second blank is placed on top of the ascending stack or even ahead of the second platform.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for applying resiliently self-latching lids to upwardly open containers such as molded plastic buckets used to contain powdered or liquid products, in which a supply of generally planar circular lids is supported in a shallow sloping stack in which individual lids are on edge and supported on parallel sloping rails. Lids are released individually into a lid placement guide which may include a reciprocally rotating mechanism to orient each lid to place a pour spout of the lid in proper position relative to a bail of the container. Containers are carried beneath the lid placement guide on an endless belt conveyor to receive lids. A powered presser roll forces the lid into mating relationship with each container, without overturning empty containers receiving the lids.

Abstract: A system for packaging, weighing and labeling articles has a packaging device and a weighing and labeling device which are disposed parallel to each other. A turn conveyor connects an article outlet of the packaging device to an article inlet of the weighing and labeling device for turning the article substantially through 90 degrees.

Abstract: Partially overlapping printed sheets which are transported from an inserting or other producing or processing machine are delivered into a stacking unit which accumulates groups of overlapping sheets and dumps such groups into an intermittently operated wrapping unit wherein the groups are confined in plastic foils. The sheets which are intercepted during evacuation of a freshly formed group from the stacking unit are diverted into an accumulating unit which gathers the diverted sheets into piles and dumps the piles into a magazine for packing or for admission into one or more additional wrapping units.

Abstract: This invention relates to a saddle pad and more particularly to an energy absorbing saddle pad which serves to minimize the amount of shock or energy transfer which occurs between a horse and its rider. The saddle pad, which is generally for use in conjunction with a saddle, comprises a soft moisture-absorbing layer for use next to the horse's coat and a tough abrasion resistant and absorbent layer for use next to the saddle. Included between the two layers are a pair of pockets each of which contains a removable and replaceable, lightweight, visco-elastic shock absorbing insert. The pockets are located within the pad such that when the pad is properly installed upon the horse the pockets align an insert on each side of the horse's spine in a position parallel and adjacent to the spine. Preferably, each side of the pad includes adjustable straps and a loop through which the lower portions of a saddle may be threaded to ensure the secure attachment of the pad to the saddle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an over-reach boot for horses, ponies and the like to protect the animals's forelegs from kicks by its rear legs. The boot comprises a number of strips or panels (4) which preferably overlap and which are provided at their upper portions (13) with loops (14) and apparatus (16) by which a desired number of panels (4) are threaded onto a strap (6) which is fastened around the foreleg with a non-slip buckle (8).