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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7716843 | Integrated x-ray measurement tool for equine conformation A flat transparent overlay for measurement of equine foot x-rays employs a flat lower edge for alignment with a ground surface and an anterior edge angled to approximate a hoof distal wall. A first sight ring positions the tool over a tip of an image of a third phal... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7614155 | Farrier's tool and method for using A farrier's tool and a method of using the tool for preparing the hoof of a horse to receive a shoe. The tool is, in one aspect, a goniometer used for determining the angle of heel-toe taper when preparing a horse's hoof to receive a shoe. After the angle between th... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7596875 | Horse hoof measuring and shoeing template A template and method for sizing horseshoes. The template includes a plate against which ground-contacting portion of a horse's hoof is placed. The plate has a plurality of adjustment members thereon. Each adjustment member is individually movable from a first posit... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7552538 | Hoof balancer and limb alignment tool The present invention is a visual aid for balancing and aligning the equine hoof. Unlike previous devices that consider only the ground surface when balancing the hoof capsule, this invention utilizes coronet band and hoof capsule deformation as the start point for ... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7165623 | Farrier's measuring tool and method for using A farrier's tool and a method of using the tool for preparing the hoof of a horse to receive a shoe. The tool is a symmetrical measuring device used for determining the position of the breakover point on a horse's hoof. After the position of the break-over point is ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7125385 | Instrument for determining intratesticular dose and method for determining a dose An instrument for measuring the size of a testis has a pair of relatively displaceable jaws with testis contacting surfaces. The spacing between the jaws is displayed on a scale calibrated to a recommenced dose of a chemical sterilant at a given concentration for th... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7013981 | Trim gauge for farriers A trim guide used by farriers for the hooves of animals. The trim guide has a shank with a bend. At one end of the shank is positioned an anchor, ideally configured as an “X”. The anchor rests on the flexor tendons. A leveling bar is attached to the opposing end... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6907670 | Farrier measurement instrument A farrier's measurement instrument is disclosed to use in locating the preferred position for affixing a shoe to the bottom of a horse's hoof. The invention is comprised of a base of a rectilinear shape with a lower surface, a flange disposed orthogonally to the bas... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6502642 | Tool and method for trimming and shoeing a hoof A diagnostic tool for use in trimming and shoeing a hoof includes a substantially planar base having a top surface and a bottom surface. A heel member is coupled to the base. At least one radio-opaque marker is rigidly coupled to said top surface of said ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6360824 | Farrier's sighting instrument A farrier's sighting instrument is designed as a portable, lightweight tool, easily carried by a farrier. It comprises a flat, transparent plate of a rectangular configuration, and sized to overlie the foot of a horse. The plate has a plurality of paralle... | 03/26/2002 |
| 5027520 | Farrier's instrument The farrier's instrument includes a vertical rod, preferably with an elongated marking slot therein, a spaced pair of horizontal plates slideably connected to the vertical rod through the slot and lockable in place, and a rear rod, the upper end of which ... | 07/02/1991 |
| 4813148 | Instrument for aiding in property shoeing a horse The instrument includes first and second parallel bars interconnected by a post perpendicular thereto. The first bar is adapted to be placed against the underside of a horse's hoof while the second bar is placed against the rear of the first joint of the ... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4429749 | Farrier's equine hoof-sizer A farrier's equine hoof-sizer characterized by its adaptation to an equine's individual hooves for purposes of sizing in shoeing. The sizer is extensible to a straight line for portability. It is lightweight, durable and of such construction that in the s... | 02/07/1984 |
| 4227311 | Method and apparatus for altering an equine leg conformation An equine leg conformation is altered by bracing the hoof against shifting movement while standing on a supporting surface, wedging the hoof to tilt it with respect to the surface into an attitude which serves to provide a desired altered leg configuratio... | 10/14/1980 |
| 4214370 | Hoof alignment tool The hoof alignment apparatus for measuring the size and determining the shape of a horse's hoof. The apparatus comprises a pair of pivotal arms which may be closed around the outer hoof wall whereby longitudinal and circumferential measurements may be mad... | 07/29/1980 |
