# US 2016/0045840 A1 · Variable length oxer and method of using same

> Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt

- Number: US 2016/0045840 A1
- Document ID: US20160045840A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/459,981
- Filed: 2014-08-14
- Published: 2016-02-18
- Earliest claimed: 2014-08-14
- Assignees: Equioxer, LLC
- Applicants: EquiOxer, LLC
- Inventors: ANDREA MANLEY
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20160045840A1

## CPC

- A63K 3/046: {Equestrian hurdles}
- A01K 15/02: Training or exercising equipment, e.g. mazes or labyrinths for animals (A01K15/04 takes precedence) {; Electric shock devices; Toys specially adapted for animals}
- A01K 15/027: {Exercising equipment, e.g. tread mills, carousels}
- A63K: RACING; RIDING SPORTS; EQUIPMENT OR ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
- A01K: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS

## Abstract

The system and method of training an animal to jump using a variable length oxer. The oxer having one or more jump cups located on an adjustable length arm to provide for a jump of varying depth and/or height. The oxer mounts to a standard using a variety of mechanisms. The mount may comprise a jump cup. The oxer may comprise a counterweight and/or a support leg.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An apparatus used for creating a jump comprising,
an arm having a first end and a second end;
a jump cup attached to the first end of the arm;
a mount attached to the first end of the arm; and
an auxiliary jump cup attached to the second end of the arm.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 1, wherein the arm is adjustable in length.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 1, wherein the mount attaches to a standard using a pin mechanism.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 1, wherein the jump cup is configured to support a first pole and the auxiliary jump cup is configured to support a second pole.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 4, wherein the arm adjustably pivots in the mount to provide staggered heights for the first and second poles.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 1, further comprising a counterweight.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 1, further comprising a support leg.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 7, wherein the support leg is adjustable.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 1, wherein the mount attaches to a standard using a clamp mechanism.

### Claim 10

An apparatus used for creating a jump comprising,
an arm having a first end and a second end;
a mount attached to the first end of the arm; and
an auxiliary jump cup attached to the arm.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 10, wherein the arm is adjustable in length.

### Claim 12 (depends on 10)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 10, wherein the mount attaches to a standard using a pin mechanism.

### Claim 13 (depends on 10)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 10, wherein the auxiliary jump cup is configured to support a pole.

### Claim 14 (depends on 13)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 13, wherein the arm adjustably pivots in the mount to provide an adjustable height for the pole.

### Claim 15 (depends on 10)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 10, further comprising a counterweight.

### Claim 16 (depends on 10)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 10, further comprising a support leg.

### Claim 17 (depends on 17)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 17, wherein the support leg is adjustable.

### Claim 18 (depends on 10)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 10, wherein the auxiliary jump cup is slideably attached to the arm.

### Claim 19 (depends on 10)

The apparatus used for creating a jump of claim 10, wherein the mount attaches to a standard using a clamp mechanism.

### Claim 20

An apparatus used for creating a jump comprising,
a length-adjustable arm having a first end and a second end;
a mount attached to the first end of the arm, wherein the mount attaches to a standard; and
an auxiliary jump cup attached to the second end of the arm, wherein the auxiliary jump cup is configured to support a pole.