Patent · US Expired

Horseshoe

US5004052A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 28, 1988
Grant dateApr 2, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 28, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01L7/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The horseshoe includes a traction surface having a toe portion defining a pair of parallel calks and a pair of side portions defining a plurality of inner and outer calks. The calks have a truncated wedge shape designed to increase traction and minimize the build-up of dirt and mud. The horseshoe is also provided with an outer coating of non-stick material which prevents mud and dirt from adhering to the horseshoe to maintain a "clean" traction surface.

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