Saddle stirrup
US9334152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB68C2003/0083
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A stirrup for saddles. The stirrup includes a pair of side members that extend upwardly from opposing sides of a tread. The tread is provided with a forwardly and downwardly slanted orientation. The orientation of the tread places a rider's foot in a heels-up position in which the rider's heel is above the toes. The heels-up position may be beneficial to professional and experienced riders participating in rodeo events like team roping, barrel racing, or other events in which the rider benefits from being in a forward position over or in front of the saddle. A cross-member extends between upper ends of the side members in a non-parallel orientation relative to the tread. The orientation of the cross-member causes the bottom end of the stirrup to list toward the animal to provide a rider with a more natural position when standing in the stirrups.
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