Angled riding stirrup
US7222473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB68C3/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A riding stirrup (10) includes a hanger rod (11) for connecting the stirrup to a saddle, and a stirrup loop (12) connected to the hanger rod. The stirrup loop (12) defines a stirrup opening (14) through which a rider may extend their foot when the rider is sitting in the saddle. The stirrup loop (12) also includes an elongated base support tread (17) positioned generally at the bottom of the loop. The base support tread (17) extends at a slant with respect to a stirrup centerline (CL) which extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the hanger rod (11), through a midpoint of the rod, and through the base support tread. This slant places the distance between an outer tread section (21) and the hanger rod (11) greater than the distance between an inner tread section (20) and the hanger rod.
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