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STIRRUPS

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054 - Harness for working animal

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Class / Patent application numberDescriptionNumber of patent applications / Date published
054047000STIRRUPS24
20090077934STIRRUP INSERT FOR A STIRRUP - The invention relates to a stirrup insert (03-26-2009
20090266039HORSE MOUNTING STIRRUP - A horse stirrup which also functions as a mounting aid by providing, in the same assembly, a foot supporting platform for riding, as well as a convenient, lower level platform for mounting. The mounting platform, and related structure, also function, in cooperation with the riding platform, to reduce the exposure of the rider to stirrup foot lock in case of a fall.10-29-2009
20100300050Articulated Stirrup - The invention relates to an articulated stirrup with a footplate and a U-shaped clamp with two lateral limbs and articulated regions arranged therein. The articulated regions have an upper retaining part and a lower retaining part with a hinge part. The lower retaining part reaches the footplate. The footplate has a supporting part which connects the lower retaining parts to each other.12-02-2010
20110146214STIRRUP PAD - A stirrup pad for equitation includes a top member defining a surface for contacting at least a portion of a sole of a rider's foot or footwear and at least one side edge, and a rear member defining a surface for contacting at least a portion of a heel of the rider's foot or footwear. The rear member extends downwardly from the top member side edge. The top member is oriented along a first plane, and the rear member is oriented along a second plane which is substantially perpendicular to the first plane. A front member may be included, extending downwardly from the top member side edge. At least the front member and the rear member include flange elements for removably attaching the stirrup pad to a stirrup.06-23-2011
20130192178STIRRUP - A stirrup includes a base for supporting a riding boot and a magnetic member supported by the base. The magnetic member is configured to magnetically attract the riding boot to the base so as to releasably secure the riding boot to the stirrup. The stirrup further includes a pad coupled to the base, and the magnetic material is positioned between the pad and the base.08-01-2013
20130305666Horse Stirrup - The invention relates to an aluminum riding stirrup having a tread with an upper surface where the foot rests and an arched structure that in turn includes one pair of branches whose bases are integral with the two sides of the tread and an upper arch that joins the branches, wherein the stirrup has one or more parts or elements made of titanium.11-21-2013
20140190135Variable Angle Riding Stirrup - The invention comprises a stirrup support bracket for mounting in the lower end loop of a stirrup leather and a rotatable stirrup hanger rod support positioned above the lower end loop of the stirrup leather for attaching the invention to a stirrup and a stirrup hanger support member for connecting the rotatable hanger rod support to the stirrup support bracket with a pivot pin positioned above the lower end loop of the stirrup leather to allow the stirrup support bracket to pivot about a longitudinal axis between predetermined limited angles to align a stirrup's tread with a rider's leg and foot and a method of rotating a stirrup to align a stirrup's tread with a rider's leg and foot.07-10-2014
20150068168SADDLE STIRRUP - 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.03-12-2015
20150329350A STIRRUP IRON - This invention relates to a stirrup iron (11-19-2015
20160046481STIRRUPS FOR HORSEBACK RIDING - Stirrups for horseback riding which include a tread for the support of the foot and an arched structure that extends from the ends of the tread for connection to a stirrup strap are provided. The arched structure may be formed by two stirrup arms, each forming, in a single body with said arm, a half-ring lying in a plane substantially orthogonal to the plane in which said arched structure lies. The half-rings of said stirrup arms are brought together with each other to form a stirrup ring suitable for being passed through by the stirrup strap.02-18-2016
20160115012MOUNTING ASSIST DEVICE AND METHOD - A foldable stirrup for mounting animals such as horses has a support arm for engagement with a stirrup leather and a base pivotally coupled to the support arm for supporting a rider's foot while mounting when the stirrup is in an open configuration. The base and the support arm are inwardly foldable together to a folded configuration. A mounting assist strap configured to engage the stirrup and provide a point of securement on the animal to be mounted is provided. Methods of mounting an animal using the foldable stirrup and mounting assist strap are provided.04-28-2016
20220135396ORTHOTIC RIDING STIRRUP AND BOOT INTERFACE - An orthotic stirrup interface between a horse and a rider is disclosed. Aspects of the invention include an improved stirrup, an orthotic riding boot, and an indexed interface between the stirrup and orthotic riding boot. Embodiments of the present invention provide for a positive indexed engagement between the foot of a rider and the stirrups. The positive indexed engagement provides greater stability and control of the rider with the horse, improves safety of the rider and horse. An orthotic profile to the stirrup reduces pain and discomfort in the rider's feet. Embodiments for each of a thoroughbred racing stirrup and a therapy riding stirrup and associated footwear are disclosed.05-05-2022
054049000 Safety 10
20080196363Stirrup safety structure - The present invention relates to a stirrup safety structure, which is integrally formed and mainly composed of pedals and inverted U-shaped suspension locking racks. Wherein, appropriate number and shape of troughs are engraved on the pedal to limit the sticking on of mud. Moreover, a stopper ring is respectively set at the prefixed position of the lower section lying in between both ends of the suspension rack; appropriate numbers of movable pulleys are set at the lower rod between said stopper ring and pedal; said movable pulleys have the effect of free rotating. Hence, when a horse-rider falls down from the horseback, said movable pulley can enable the rider to free slip and withdraw his feet from stirrup smoothly, by means of said movable pulley's rubbing and revolving with the rider's feet and the momentum caused by the horse's running, to avoid his feet being hooked by the stirrup. Therefore the present invention can solve the problem of a horse-rider's being dragged along by the horse and get hurt when he falls down from the horseback and, therefore, becomes a simple and effective safety protection device.08-21-2008
20080264004Horse mounting aid assembly - A mounting horse aid for attachment to a stirrup iron lowers the distance between a step, on which a rider steps to swing into a saddle and the ground. The attachment is pivotally mountable on the stirrup iron and is pivotally movable between a normally latched position, covering the rider's boot and an unlatched position to provide the lowered step for a rider.10-30-2008
20090044499Riding stirrup - There is provided a platform stirrup for supporting an equestrian rider's foot. The improved stirrup allows the rider to rest his weight on each foot by placing weight on both the heel of the foot and the ball of the foot. The stirrup still allows the rider to make good heel contact with the barrel of the horse. The platform stirrup includes a substantially planar platform defining an inner edge and an outer edge, a front edge and a rear edge, and the platform is shaped so as to accommodate the rider's foot. A forward arch extends from the inner edge of the platform in a substantially right angle; and a rear support extends from the rear edge of the platform in a substantially right angle. A forward strap is affixed to the inner forward arch; and a rear strap is affixed to the rear support or edge of the platform. The forward strap and the rear strap are also affixed to the saddle and the straps are configured so as to position the platform substantially parallel to the ground. A flexible shroud is affixed to the inner edge of the platform; and the flexible material allows the rider's heel to contact the barrel of the horse.02-19-2009
20100162670STIRRUP - A stirrup including a hanger part for suspending the stirrup and a platform part for supporting a foot of a rider, wherein the hanger part and platform part have interconnecting components, one of the components having an upwardly angled section and the other of the components having a downwardly angled section, the sections cooperating under weight load of the rider to secure the parts together.07-01-2010
20100175353Magnetic Riding Shoe and Stirrup - A contact system for a horse back rider allows a rider to maintain contact between their boot and the stirrup of a saddle while riding. The rider wears magnetic footwear such as a riding boot with an affixed magnet. The stirrup has a contact patch that includes a plate of ferrous metal or another magnet oriented such that it attracts the magnetic footwear. The contact patch is positioned such that it will be proximate to the magnet in the footwear when riding. During normal riding maneuvers, magnetic attractive forces between the footwear and the contact patch will maintain contact between the rider's feet and the stirrup. However, if the rider falls, the magnetic attractive forces do not bind the rider's feet to the stirrup.07-15-2010
20140053516Western Safety Stirrup - A western safety stirrup is disclosed having an elastic band forming the outer side of the portion of the stirrup wherein a boot is to be placed, held at top and bottom by studs. The upper stud is recessed below the outer side of the stirrup so as not to catch on clothing or brush. The lower stud has a flattened head and protrudes at an angle downwardly, and is attached to the elastic band be means of a leather wrap having holes in each end to place over the lower stud. When outward pressure is placed on the elastic band, it pops off and the boot is released from the stirrup. A leather keeper flap over the band attached at its upper end allows for the elastic to break away while it protecting against snagging and provides a more western aesthetic appearance to the stirrup.02-27-2014
20150121819STIRRUP COMPRISING A TREAD - The invention relates to a stirrup comprising a tread (05-07-2015
20150128538Stirrup - A stirrup for riding an animal comprising: a first portion adapted to rest against an animal to be ridden; and a second portion adapted to support a rider's foot. The safety stirrup further comprises biasing means adapted to bias the safety stirrup from an open configuration towards a closed configuration.05-14-2015
20190144259RIDING BRACKET05-16-2019
20190144260RIDING BRACKET, MANUFACTURING METHOD05-16-2019
054048000 Elastic 2
20100319306WEDGE APPARATUS FOR A STIRRUP TO ALLEVIATE KNEE PAIN IN HORSEBACK RIDERS - A wedge apparatus for a stirrup for reducing alleviating pain on a horseback rider's knees and ankles, the stirrup comprising a pair of opposing side bars, a hangar bar portion and a footrest bar, the wedge apparatus comprising (a) a wedge associated with the footrest bar, the wedge having a lateral portion and a medial portion, the lateral portion being thicker than and tapering toward the medial portion; (b) an impact-absorbing material; and, (c) an attachment means for attaching the wedge and the impact-absorbing material to the footrest bar.12-23-2010
20160194196RETRACTABLE STIRRUP EXTENSION07-07-2016

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