Apparatus for the treatment of horn splits or cracks on the hoof of horses or other hoofed animals
US7516799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61D9/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment of horn splits or cracks on the hoof of horses or other hoofed animals. The apparatus according to the invention is characterized by holding parts (1, 1′) for fastening to the longitudinal sides of a horn split or crack so as to be situated one opposite the other on the hoof and is further characterized by devices (3-14) which connect the holding parts (1, 1′) and by which the distance between the holding parts (1, 1′) is adjustable, causing the horn split or crack to be widened or narrowed.
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