Class 168/14 - Sole pad

Subclass of Class 168 - Farriery
Definition: Cushioned soft-tread shoes the elastic material whereof
No. of patents: 28
Last issue date: 02/20/2007

Number	Title	Issue Date
7178321	Slip-on animal hoof boot assembly An improved animal hoof boot assembly that consists of a fabric boot and a critically dimensioned elliptical shock absorbing pad disposed inside at the bottom of the boot, the pad having a triangular raised frog support at the rear of a hoof stop at the front. The i...	02/20/2007
7041719	Shock absorbing compound Disclosed is an energy absorbing compound comprising an epoxidized vegetable oil, a thermoplastic polymer and a prepolymer. The energy absorbing compound is a polymeric compound which exhibits low rebound velocity and hysteresis. The energy absorbing compound posses...	05/09/2006
6915859	Biomechanically-designed plastic horse shoe A horseshoe includes one or more plastic or rubber and other components which can be nailed or glued to an equine hoof, where two different materials, one harder, one softer are used. ...	07/12/2005
6896065	Hoofed animal pad Disclosed is a resilient pad to be placed between a foot and a shoe of a hoofed animal comprising a first region substantially defined by the area of the shoe and a second region substantially defined by an area enclosed by the shoe. The second region contains the s...	05/24/2005
6883615	Gripping device and method for protecting the hoof of a horse from concussive forces A gripping device for a horse's hoof to spread shock and concussive forces evenly through the device, distribute pressure over the entire surface of the hoof, provide improved traction with the surface on which the hoof contacts, and enhance therapeutic shoeing appl...	04/26/2005
6868914	Horseshoe A horseshoe includes a thin, resilient member, embedded in a moldable material such as plastic or composite. Due to this dual construction, the horseshoe is strong yet light in weight. The moldable material has a thickness which varies across the horseshoe, so as to...	03/22/2005
6761224	Equine support pad with integral frog support An equine support pad with integral frog support comprises a flat or wedge pad integrally molded with a frog support. The support pad is open surrounding the triangular frog support to permit cleaning of the hoof. The support pad and frog support are molded from a s...	07/13/2004
6672395	Equine balancing hoof appliance An equine hoof appliance for horses, comprising a substantially flat pad having the general shape of the footprint of a horse's hoof and defining a curved toe portion and a substantially flat rear edge portion. The pad attaches to the ground-contacting su...	01/06/2004
6619403	Gripping device and method for protecting the hoof of a horse from concussive forces A gripping device for a horse's hoof to provide improved grip to the surface on which the hoof contacts, and a method therefor. The gripping device comprises an elastomeric or polymeric material integrally molded to a gripping plate whereby to form a pad ...	09/16/2003
6588511	Hoofed animal pad Disclosed is a resilient pad to be placed between a foot and a shoe of a hoofed animal comprising a first region substantially defined by the area of the shoe and a second region substantially defined by an area enclosed by the shoe. The second region con...	07/08/2003
6488096	Hoof pad A hoof pad is used with a shoe for an animal, with the pad having a plate-shaped object and a plurality of catches. The flexible plate-shaped object has a partially elliptical shape including a top surface, an inner edge, an outer edge substantially match...	12/03/2002
6283219	Method of treatment for founder and laminitis in the equine hoof Described is a plastic form conforming to the shape of the underside of an equine hoof and within the borders of the hoof wall that is affixed to the hoof by means of straps or adhesive tape. The function of the form is to support the sole and skeletal st...	09/04/2001
5711377	Elevated horseshoe A one piece elevated horseshoe to be used on the front feet of a gaited performance horse. The toe to heel angle is adjustable from 0 to 20 degrees, constructed and formed from materials in such a manner as to have adjustable rebound and shock absorbing c...	01/27/1998
5706898	Equine frog support system An equine frog support system, comprising a support base constructed of a material, preferably a thermoplastic material, molded to conform to the frog and collateral sulci of an equine foot, the material being sufficiently rigid and fully elastic during t...	01/13/1998
5509484	Horseshoe impact pad An improved horseshoe shock-absorbing impact pad for horses including a generally oval-shaped panel truncated on one side to have an outer perimeter configured to correspond to the hoofprint of a horse. The panel is made of a relatively firm, resilient ma...	04/23/1996
5439062	Horseshoe for treatment of lame horses A combination hoof pad and horseshoe which raises the horse's heel and at the same time supports the coffin bone. The pad is wedge-shaped to be higher at the heel and lower at the toe. An insert support is located on the bottom of the pad such that it pre...	08/08/1995
5289878	Horseshoe impact pad A horseshoe impact pad including a molded base of urethane material or the like having a recess formed in the upper, hoof engaging surface thereof and having a resilient honeycomb panel disposed within the recess and fixedly secured to the base. The horse...	03/01/1994
5253715	Horseshoe for treatment of lame horses The invention involves a combination hoof pad and horseshoe which raises the horse's heel and at the same time supports the coffin bone. The pad is wedge-shaped to be higher at the heel and lower at the toe. An insert support is located on the bottom of t...	10/19/1993
5172766	Radially grooved horsehoes A horseshoe is for the protection of a horse's foot offering absorption of concussion and adequate traction....	12/22/1992
5137093	Method and apparatus for protecting the hooves of horses from concussive forces A method and apparatus for protecting the hooves of a horse from concussive forces are described. A pad manufactured of woven felt is fixedly secured between each of the horse's hooves and a horseshoe. The pad has a size and shape approximating that of th...	08/11/1992
5029648	Method and apparatus for protecting the hooves of horses from concussive forces A method and apparatus for protecting the hooves of a horse from concussive forces are described. A pad manufactured of woven felt is fixedly secured between each of the horse's hooves and a horseshoe. The pad has a size and shape approximating that of th...	07/09/1991
4998586	Hoofed-animal shoe pad A resilient pad to be placed between a foot and a shoe of a hoofed animal, the pad including a first plastic polymer having a first durometer, and a second plastic polymer having a second durometer higher than the first durometer is disclosed, wherein whe...	03/12/1991
4899824	Dampening device for the hoofs of ungulates, more particularly horses Device comprised of a screen (2) adapted to be secured in combination to fixtures of a horseshoe (1), and of a pre-forming plate (3) which cooperates with the whole surface of the horseshoe, and which is fastenable in a temporary manner to the screen to p...	02/13/1990
4878541	Horseshoe, especially for trotting horses A horseshoe for hooves of four legs of a trotting horse includes a thin plate member of a resiliently bendable plastic having two thickened areas, namely, an outer arched area along a front half of the shoe and a rear triangular area, with the two areas b...	11/07/1989
4819731	Horseshoe and method of applying same A horseshoe includes a resiliently flexible metal frame which is attached to the outer surface of the hoof by flaps adhered to the surface and is releasably connected by projections to an elastic sole member which is prefabricated in the peripheral shape ...	04/11/1989
4573538	Horse hoof-shoeing sole plate A sole plate for attachment to the hoof of a horse by means of plural screws, the plate including a reinforcement frame, an integral casing enclosing the frame, with a portion of the casing defining a central unadhered zone with the frame, a hole formed i...	03/04/1986
4420046	Protection devices for horse shoes Horse hoof wear appliance of thermoplastic elastomer, preferable polyurethane, made of two parts, one a strip conforming to the contour of the horny hoof portion of the hoof, with its rear ends united near the hoof buttresses by a connecting strap to form...	12/13/1983
4237981	Horseshoe A horseshoe includes a horseshoe base which corresponds to the actual configuration of a horse's hoof. The base is mounted on the hoof so as to leave a space between a sole of the hoof and an upper surface of the base which faces the sole surface when the...	12/09/1980

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