Horseshoes
US4580637A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 1984 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S168/01
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This horseshoe has segment 1A joining segments 1B, 1C which have first portions 2B, 2C for connection with segment 1A and second portions 3B, 3C which, in use, overlie a heel region. When assembled segments 1B, 1C are secured fast to segment 1A. Second portions 3B, 3C are formed to cover a range of different feet and adapted to be shaped to the foot to which the shoe is fitted. Segment 1A to 1C are formed from plastics material injection moulded onto steel inserts 4A, 4B, 4C. The inserts 4B, 4C within the second portions 3B, 3C are so contoured as to permit the shaping of the plastics material.
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