Spur Patents (Class 54/83.1)
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Patent number: 11490678Abstract: An equestrian boot cover for protecting against the elements and extending the life of an equestrian riding boot comprising a cover body and a neck extending the height of the equestrian riding boot for forming a snug fit against the outer surface of the equestrian riding boot and including a spur aperture for allowing passage of the spur from about the equestrian boot cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Inventor: Abbi Bentz
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Patent number: 10827805Abstract: The invention is an improved method and apparatus for securing a riding spur to an equestrian legwear garment such as a chap or boot, wherein the spur can be quickly and easily attached, adjusted, or removed by a rider without dismounting the horse. Additionally, the invention can be configured so that the chap or boot may be removed from the wearer without first having to remove the spur.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Inventor: Nicola Veronica Schulten-Gaywood
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Patent number: 10251441Abstract: A boot for riding which includes a spur and a spur-holder seat associated to the boot are provided. The spur can include a portion slidingly inserted in the spur-holder seat. Such boots are configured to allow easy adjustment of the position of the spur which allows the comfortable and safe positioning for horseback riding.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: ACAVALLO S.R.L.Inventor: Mauro Benetti
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Publication number: 20140215978Abstract: This invention provides a safety spur which provides the rider a warning of a potentially dangerous foot position while riding a horse. The spur has a tilt sensor, a radio transmitter, and a radio receiver. Optionally, a 3 axis gyroscope may be used in place of a tilt sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventor: Kathy Phillips
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Patent number: 8312699Abstract: A spur attachable to a boot. The spur includes a body having a first arm, a second arm, and a neck. A first bar having eyelets is attached to a distal end of the first arm and a second bar having eyelets is attached to a distal end of the second arm. The first arm and the second arm are configured to be forward relative to a heel of the boot and the neck is configured to be rearward relative to the heel of the boot.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Inventor: Karl Cook
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Publication number: 20120266575Abstract: A handy spur structure related to a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/7261860 includes: a spur main body, which is a curved rigid body adapted to a configuration of a heel section of a rider's shoe/boot, the spur main body having at least one post outward protruding from a middle section of the spur main body; and a soft and elastic lining member disposed on a portion of an inner circumference of the spur main body that is closer to a lower edge thereof. Multiple recessed/raised anti-slip stripes are formed on a surface of the lining member. The junction face between the spur main body and the lining member is more approximately orthogonal to the direction of the action force when treading on a horse's belly, whereby the possibility of peeling of the lining member from the spur main body along the junction face is minimized.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: EASTWEST INTERNATIONAL (TAIWAN) ENTERPRISESInventor: HSI-CHANG CHANG
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Patent number: 8205420Abstract: A spur attachable to a boot is provided. The spur includes a body comprising a first arm, a second arm, a third arm, a fourth arm, and a neck with a head disposed on the distal end of each arm. The first arm, the second arm, the third arm, and the fourth arm are configured to be forward relative to a heel of the boot and the neck is configured to be rearward relative to the heel of the boot, and the third arm and fourth arm are configured to tighten a single strap attached to the head disposed on the distal end of each arm when the neck drops relative to the boot.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Inventor: Karl Cook
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Publication number: 20110252753Abstract: A spur attachable to a boot is provided. The spur includes a body comprising a first arm, a second arm, a third arm, a fourth arm, and a neck with a head disposed on the distal end of each arm. The first arm, the second arm, the third arm, and the fourth arm are configured to be forward relative to a heel of the boot and the neck is configured to be rearward relative to the heel of the boot, and the third arm and fourth arm are configured to tighten a single strap attached to the head disposed on the distal end of each arm when the neck drops relative to the boot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventor: Karl COOK
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Publication number: 20110252754Abstract: A spur attachable to a boot is provided. The spur includes a body having a first arm, a second arm, and a neck. A first bar having eyelets is attached to a distal end of the first arm and a second bar having eyelets is attached to a distal end of the second arm. The first arm and the second arm are configured to be forward relative to a heel of the boot and the neck is configured to be rearward relative to the heel of the boot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventor: Karl COOK
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Publication number: 20110225937Abstract: A handy spur structure including: a spur main body, which is a curved rigid body adapted to a configuration of a heel section of a rider's shoe/boot, the spur main body having two end sections each of which is formed with at least one strap slot, a strap being passable through the strap slots of the spur main body and fastened around an instep of the shoe/boot to secure the spur main body to the shoe/boot, the spur main body having at least one post outward protruding from a middle section of the spur main body; and a soft and elastic lining member disposed on an inner circumference of the spur main body. Multiple recessed/raised anti-slip stripes are formed on a surface of the lining member for keeping the spur structure from slipping on the shoe/boot and avoiding abrasion thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: EASTWEST INTERNATIONAL (TAIWAN) ENTERPRISESInventor: HSI-CHANG CHANG
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Publication number: 20110107731Abstract: A spur system including a body that may be attached to footwear, a spur strap assembly attached to the body that is adapted to secure the body to the footwear, and a quick release mechanism attached to the spur strap assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventor: James Ryan Mauldin
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Patent number: 7913427Abstract: An article of footwear for riding is disclosed. The article includes a second portion of an upper having a second coefficient of friction that is greater than a first coefficient of friction associated with a first portion of an upper. The article further includes a detachable spur member configured to attach to a heel counter of the article.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: D'Wayne Edwards, Sean M. McDowell, Julia Roether
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Patent number: 7552576Abstract: A spur for equitation includes a substantially arcuate body and an end piece for contacting a portion of a body of an animal being ridden, the end piece being removably attached to the spur. The end piece may include a first and a second portion and a cooperating connector for removably connecting the two portions with a portion of the spur captured therebetween, whereby the cooperating connector defines an axis about which the end piece is rotatable. The end piece may be removably attached to a shank extending from the body. The shank may include a flattened portion defining a plane which is substantially coplanar with a plane defined by the spur body. The rotatable end piece first and second portions attach to the shank whereby the axis defined by the cooperating connector is substantially perpendicular to the plane defined by the spur body and shank flattened portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Intec CorporationInventor: Isidore Strauss
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Publication number: 20090064641Abstract: The present invention is for a multi rowel spur which provides for the rotational change of rowels on the spur while attached to the rider' foot, thus allowing for individual adjustment of the spur rowel necessary during training and riding of the individual horse.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventor: Ross Wetherell
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Publication number: 20090044500Abstract: A strapless spur system having a retainer attached to a boot or other footwear, a detachable base with a spring loaded plunger for secure attachment and detachment of the base to the retainer on the footwear. A preferred embodiment includes a mechanism built into the base which releasably engages the spur. The mechanism may be a spring lock which engages a void on the retainer. The spur assembly may have an upward or downward configured spur and the spur assembly may be engaged to the footwear with any of a number of reciprocal mating configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Kelly Harrison, David Schneider
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Patent number: 7454887Abstract: A strapless spur system having a retainer attached to a boot or other footwear, a detachable base with a spring loaded plunger for secure attachment and detachment of the base to the retainer on the footwear. A preferred embodiment includes a mechanism built into the base which releasably engages the spur. The mechanism may be a spring lock which engages a void on the retainer. The spur assembly may have an upward or downward configured spur and the spur assembly may be engaged to the footwear with any of a number of reciprocal mating configurations.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2005Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Inventors: Kelly Harrison, David Schneider
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Publication number: 20040159084Abstract: A spur which enables a rider to effectively grip the horse with the spur so that the rider can better retain balance on the horse without any possibility of injuring the horse. The spur adapted to slip on over a boot comprises: a U shaped boot contacting member sized to fit closely around the boot, said U shaped member having a rear and horse side portion; and, a C shaped horse contacting member having opposite ends attached to the C shaped member; and, a central portion substantially spaced and extending outwardly from the rear and horse side portion of the U shaped member; so that the rounded body of a horse may be concurrently engaged by the spur and the knee of a rider. In a preferred aspect of the invention the C shaped member has a rear and horse side portion having upright slots there around to grip a horse. These upright slots have a width which is sufficient to grip hair on a horse, but which is insufficient to grab and tear skin on a horse.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2003Publication date: August 19, 2004Inventors: Reid Albert Franklin, Merton Charles Franklin
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Patent number: 6536196Abstract: A strapless spur system having a base attached to a boot or other footwear, the spur assembly mating with the base on the footwear. A preferred embodiment includes a base that is threaded and built into the boot, and a knurled annular base to assist in mounting the spur to the base or retainer. The spur assembly may also be attached by a mounting plate and have a telescoping spur.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Inventors: Kelly Harrison, David Schneider
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Publication number: 20030033789Abstract: A strapless spur system having a base attached to a boot or other footwear, the spur assembly mating with the base on the footwear. A preferred embodiment includes a base that is threaded and built into the boot, and a knurled annular base to assist in mounting the spur to the base or retainer. The spur assembly may also be attached by a mounting plate and have a telescoping spur.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2001Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Kelly Harrison, David Schneider
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Publication number: 20020108357Abstract: The present invention is an ergonomic spur which is designed for engagement with a riding boot. The spur can be removably attached to the riding boot with out damaging the boot. The arch brace of the spur of the present invention provides two planes of contact between the spur and the riding boot. The spur is formed in a manner which allows for sufficient rigidity without covering a large potion of the boot's surface area.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventor: Brian V. Martin
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Patent number: 6381931Abstract: The invention relates to a strap-attached spur which is configured substantially U-shaped and has two lateral bars. Two spur strap eyelets are provided for in each free end of each bar and receive a spur strap of the strap attachment. The two spur strap eyelets of either end are not parallel but form an acute angle between each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Herm. Sprenger GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Klaus Balkenhol
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Patent number: 6353980Abstract: A spur comprises a U-shaped heel section and a neck. The heel section shows a basis, at which the neck is fitted to and which heel section shows two lateral legs starting from the basis. Also, the heel section is cut to size out of a sheet metal and is bent in a U-shape. The heel section is also embossed so that the legs have a profile deviating from a rectangular cross-section shape of the blank.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1999Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Herm. Sprenger GmbH & Co., KGInventors: Peter Sprenger, Valentin Völlmecke, Heinz Baumann
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Patent number: 6339915Abstract: The present invention provides a spur assembly having a spur body (2) and a spur bit (20). The spur body provides a plurality of spur bit locations (12, 14). Such that the location of the spur bit (20) relative to the spur body (2) may be varied. A further aspect of the invention relates to a new method of interattaching the spur bit (20) and the spur body (2), such that a variety of different spur bits (20) may be used with the same spur body (2).Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2000Date of Patent: January 22, 2002Inventor: Jayne Elizabeth Bradbury
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Publication number: 20010013216Abstract: The invention relates to a strap-attached spur which is configured substantially U-shaped and has two lateral bars. Two spur strap eyelets are provided for in each free end of each bar and receive a spur strap of the strap attachment. The two spur strap eyelets of either end are not parallel but form an acute angle between each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2001Publication date: August 16, 2001Inventor: Klaus Balkenhol
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Patent number: 6192663Abstract: A riding spur is used in conjunction with a boot having a foot portion and an adjacent heel disposed below the foot portion. The spur comprises a generally U-shaped band member having a lip projecting inwardly from the band member and abutting the lower edge of the band member. The lip is insertable into a gap formed between the heel and the foot portion of the boot. The lip thereby releasably engages the boot between the foot portion of the boot and the heel, and maintains the spur in the proper operating position.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1998Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Inventors: Jerry J. Gatlin, Trigg Marquiss