Farrier's shoeing appliance
US6571881B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61D9/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An appliance for assisting in the shoeing of horses and other animals is made of malleable galvanized sheet metal. It is formed of a pair of wings which extend outwardly from a center axis and extend upwardly from a line perpendicular to the axis at an angle of approximately 25°-40° to accommodate various hoof trim angles. The wings are wrapped about an animal's hoof and are trimmed, if necessary, to lie flush with the hoof edge. The wings each have a plurality of apertures for receiving the ends of shoeing nails that are clinched to the outer surface of the appliance. The appliance extends the life of a shoeing, prevents loose and thrown shoes and is useful in repairing cracked hooves.
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