Spur Patents (Class 54/83.1)
  • Patent number: 11490678
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Abbi Bentz
  • Patent number: 10827805
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Inventor: Nicola Veronica Schulten-Gaywood
  • Patent number: 10251441
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: ACAVALLO S.R.L.
    Inventor: Mauro Benetti
  • Publication number: 20140215978
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Kathy Phillips
  • Patent number: 8312699
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Inventor: Karl Cook
  • Publication number: 20120266575
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: EASTWEST INTERNATIONAL (TAIWAN) ENTERPRISES
    Inventor: HSI-CHANG CHANG
  • Patent number: 8205420
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Inventor: Karl Cook
  • Publication number: 20110252754
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Karl COOK
  • Publication number: 20110252753
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Karl COOK
  • Publication number: 20110225937
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: EASTWEST INTERNATIONAL (TAIWAN) ENTERPRISES
    Inventor: HSI-CHANG CHANG
  • Publication number: 20110107731
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: James Ryan Mauldin
  • Patent number: 7913427
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: D'Wayne Edwards, Sean M. McDowell, Julia Roether
  • Patent number: 7552576
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Intec Corporation
    Inventor: Isidore Strauss
  • Publication number: 20090064641
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Ross Wetherell
  • Publication number: 20090044500
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Kelly Harrison, David Schneider
  • Patent number: 7454887
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventors: Kelly Harrison, David Schneider
  • Publication number: 20040159084
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Reid Albert Franklin, Merton Charles Franklin
  • Patent number: 6536196
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventors: Kelly Harrison, David Schneider
  • Publication number: 20030033789
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Kelly Harrison, David Schneider
  • Publication number: 20020108357
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: Brian V. Martin
  • Patent number: 6381931
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Herm. Sprenger GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Klaus Balkenhol
  • Patent number: 6353980
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Herm. Sprenger GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Peter Sprenger, Valentin Völlmecke, Heinz Baumann
  • Patent number: 6339915
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Inventor: Jayne Elizabeth Bradbury
  • Publication number: 20010013216
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventor: Klaus Balkenhol
  • Patent number: 6192663
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Inventors: Jerry J. Gatlin, Trigg Marquiss