Class 54/8 - Mouthpieces

Subclass of Class 54 - Harness for working animal
Definition: Inventions relating solely to the part of the bit which
No. of patents: 33
Last issue date: 08/17/2010

Number	Title	Issue Date
7775023	Snaffle bit with two side members and a shackle and method of manufacturing same The invention relates to a horse snaffle bit with two lateral parts and a shackle, which is situated between these parts and comprises at least one joint and two lateral sections, each lateral section having an end located a distance from the joint and a borehole is...	08/17/2010
7600361	Interchangeable mouthpiece bit A shank assembly adapted for use with an interchangeable mouthpiece wherein the shank assembly comprises upper and lower shank portions that may disconnect to permit removal or replacement of the interchangeable mouthpiece, and re-connect and lock to secure placemen...	10/13/2009
7513094	Horse bits The present invention provides a horse bit 1 comprising a pair of side cheeks 2,3 each having a cheek strap coupling portion 4 and a first cheek portion 5 mounting a respective end of a mouth-piece 7. A second cheek portion 8	04/07/2009
7464524	Adjustable bridle The present invention provides a bridle for an animal, such as a horse, wherein the bridle can be adjusted, and readjusted, simply, and without altering buckles, clasps, and/or fasteners. Such an adjustable bridle for mounting on the head of an animal includes a mou...	12/16/2008
7287362	Shock-absorbing bushing for stirrup A stirrup bushing is provided with a star-shaped cross-sectional configuration that allows structural distortion when compressed by the forces exerted by a rider. The bushing consists of an inner sleeve adapted to fit tightly around the rod of the stirrup and of out...	10/30/2007
7246477	Omnidirectionally reflective horse halter A flexible omnidirectionally reflective horse lead has a central portion, and mechanical attachment means to accommodate a bridal bit ring. The lead reflects an incoming light beam from a walker or horseback rider back in the direction from which it emanated, preven...	07/24/2007
7028453	Horse bit A horse bit is disclosed, including a pair of right and left mouthpieces, a joint shaft member extending in a longitudinal direction of the mouthpieces and configured to join the mouthpieces, and cheeks, respectively provided substantially on outer ends of the mouth...	04/18/2006
6983581	Swivel cheeked bridle bit The present invention comprises a series of embodiments of a swivel cheeked bridle bit wherein the cheek portion, comprising a dee and/or lower or curb rein attachment eye or ring, is separate from the purchase, with the purchase serving as a pintle for the swivel a...	01/10/2006
D506580	Joint portion of a mouth bit	06/21/2005
6834482	Swivel cheeked bridle bit The present invention comprises a series of embodiments of a swivel cheeked bridle bit wherein the cheek portion, comprising a dee and/or lower or curb rein attachment eye or ring, is separate from the purchase, with the purchase serving as a pintle for the swivel a...	12/28/2004
6761018	Bit system having selectably adjustable shank and mouthpiece movement A bit having selectably adjustable rotation about the axis of the shank post and the mouth piece as well as vertical adjustable shank location for use with a variety of animals and mouth pieces. ...	07/13/2004
6546703	Equine communication enhancement A bridle having a bit with an elongated strip of flexible candy like sweetened material spirally wrapped along the length of the bit to provide positive reinforcement to an animal wearing the bridle....	04/15/2003
6516593	Perch-shank device A perch-shank device is disclosed as having a perch with an upper, central, and lower portion. The upper portion has an eyelet for attaching a headstall or chinstrap. The lower portion directly connects to a mouthpiece. The invention also includes a shank...	02/11/2003
6449930	Pinchless bridle bit An improved bridle bit is described that is useful for training an animal, for example, a horse. Said bit comprises a bar or bars to be received in the mouth of an animal, said bars having internally disposed therein, one or a plurality of bushings provid...	09/17/2002
6347501	Pinchless bridle bit A bridle bit is useful for training an animal, for example, a horse. This bit comprises a bar or bars to be received in the mouth of an animal, the bars having internally disposed therein, one or a plurality of bushings providing mouthpiece rotational mov...	02/19/2002
6324821	Riding or travelling bit for horses A riding or travelling bit for horses comprising at least one rigid or articulated bit rod (2) made at least partially of metal. The inventive bit is characterized in that the bit rod has at least two different metal parts (4,6) thus creating a difference...	12/04/2001
6105346	Rotatable, adjustable-width bar bit A bit has two cheeks which are rotatably mounted in respective sleeves. The sleeves are connected to one another by a mouth having an adjustable width. Each of the sleeves is rotatable independently of the other on an axis extending in a direction from on...	08/22/2000
5885377	Equestrian bit composition An equestrian bit is manufactured with a nickel-free alloy containing copper in the range of 85-90 wt %, aluminum in the range of 8-11 wt %, and ferrite in the range of 2-4 wt %. The bit has mechanical strength comparable to prior-art components built wit...	03/23/1999
5822950	Maestro mouthpiece A first mouthpiece having a flat heel surface 12 which rests directly on a horse's bars, a tongue porte 14 of sufficient size to receive a horse's tongue and of such height so as not to interfere with most horse's palates, a horizontal tongue shelf 16 of ...	10/20/1998
5809939	Positive reinforcement bit assembly A positive reinforcement bridle bit is described that is useful for training an animal, for example, a horse. Dispensing, at will, a pleasant tasting fluid therefrom, permits the immediate reward of the animal for performing a desired behavior or calming ...	09/22/1998
5669210	Horse bridle bits and method of manufacturing and using same A copper alloy for bridle bits and similar items including 81-88%, by weight, of copper, less than 4%, by weight, of silicon, and the remainder zinc including impurities. The alloy is characterized by high strength and readily stimulates the horse to chew...	09/23/1997
5566645	Animal training method and apparatus A method for animal training. More specifically, this invention provides a method for rapidly and effectively training horses and other animals by facilitating the delivery of a primary reinforcement reward substance to the animal simultaneously with, or ...	10/22/1996
5528884	Horse bit assembly including an angled, configured mouthpiece and cheekplates A bit for use with domestic riding animals, such as horses, has a mouthpiece including an arcuate portion curved in a plane oriented at between about 15 degrees to 75 degrees, and preferably at an angle of about 45 degrees, with respect to the jaw plane o...	06/25/1996
5128518	Electrically heated horse bit warmer and holder This invention is a device that warms a horse bit while holding the bit assembly. The bit is placed on top of a cylindrical, or other shaped housing that captures the heat from an internal heat source. The housing is attached to a heat element base. The h...	07/07/1992
4941312	Bridle bit A bridle bit including a bit member having its outer ends coupled to a pair of bow-shaped connector members journaled to the shafts of a pair of rein lever members to permit free pivotal and elevational movement of the bit member in the horse's mouth. The...	07/17/1990
4631906	Bridle arrangement for a horse or like animal A bridle arrangement for a horse or like animal to control the animal's movement and behavior generally include a headstrap for maintaining the bridle arrangement in its proper position and a pair of mouth-pieces connected to the headstrap and disposed wi...	12/30/1986
4587797	Bridoon bit A bridoon bit with curb arms is provided with a thickened center portion having a curved lateral axis, and with end portions outwardly thereof having an opposite curvature in order that the bit may best conform to the anatomy of a horse's mouth, avoiding ...	05/13/1986
4566254	Bit for horses The bit for horses comprises a bit bar formed from a moulded article with an oval or circular cross-section and made from a resilient-elastic material having a high abrasive resistance, which conically widens from the center of the two moulded article end...	01/28/1986
4380888	Mouthplate for horses or the like A mouthplate is disclosed which includes a support member having a depending flange for insertion into the mouth of a horse or the like during such times as a bridle with bit is worn by the horse. As pressure is applied to the bit the interior cheeks of t...	04/26/1983
4375147	Bridoon bit A bridoon bit is provided with a thickened center portion having a curved lateral axis, and with end portions outwardly thereof having an opposite curvature in order that the bit may best conform to the anatomy of a horse's mouth, avoiding pressure points...	03/01/1983
4280316	Bridle bit sugar cube holder A sugar cube holding device formed with a riding horse bridle bit having a rigid mouthpiece provided with an inverted U-shaped curb and having a roller loosely journalled for rotation in opposing directions about the axis of the mouthpiece at the dependin...	07/28/1981
4063404	Bridle bit sugar cube holder A sugar cube holding device formed with a riding horse bridle bit having a rigid mouthpiece provided with an inverted U-shaped bend medially its ends and having a roller loosely journalled for rotation in opposing directions about the axis of the mouthpie...	12/20/1977
4005564	Bridle bit A bridle bit having an elongated mouthpiece pivotally attached at opposite ends to bridle rings permitting attachment of a bridle to the bit. The mouthpiece is constructed from a pair of longitudinally extending, substantially rigid arms, each connected t...	02/01/1977

PatentStorm

Quotables

PatentStorm News

Class 54/8 - Mouthpieces