Equine Support Boot with Angled Lower Strap
AssigneeWestern Legacy Sales, LLC
InventorWard Heid
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Abstract
A equine support boot includes a base portion configured to wrap around the fetlock joint of a horse, at least one upper fabric strap connected to the base portion, at least one upper strap, a primary sling strap, and a secondary sling strap for tightening the base portion to the leg of a horse. The base portion further includes an internal padded layer, an exterior loop-type fabric layer, and a concave portion for receiving the fetlock joint. The at least one upper strap extends outwardly from the base portion to secure the base portion onto the leg of the horse. The first sling strap extends outwardly from the base portion and the second sling strap extends outwardly from the first sling strap.
Claims20
An equine support boot for supporting a fetlock joint of a horse, comprising:
- a base portion, comprising:
- at least one internal padded layer;
- an exterior hook-loop fabric layer;
- and
- a concave portion selectively sized for receiving the fetlock joint;
- at least one upper strap extending outwardly from the base portion, the at least one upper strap being constructed from hook-loop fabric, such that the at least one upper strap is releasably couplable to the exterior hook-loop fabric layer;
- a primary sling strap extending outwardly from the base portion at an angle, the primary sling strap adjustably securing the base portion around the fetlock joint;
- and
- a secondary sling strap extending outwardly from the primary sling strap, the secondary sling strap adjustably securing the base portion around the fetlock joint;
- wherein the secondary sling strap perpendicularly crosses over the primary sling strap at a generally perpendicular angle when securing the base portion around the fetlock joint;
- and
- wherein the primary sling strap extends at a selected downward angle from the base portion.
(canceled)
An equine support boot for supporting a fetlock joint of a horse, comprising:
- a base portion, comprising:
- at least one internal padded layer;
- an exterior hook-loop fabric layer;
- a concave portion selectively sized for receiving the fetlock joint;
- and
- an arched bottom edge configured to form around the fetlock joint;
- at least one upper strap extending outwardly from the base portion, the at least one upper strap being constructed from hook-loop fabric, such that the at least one upper strap is releasably couplable to the exterior hook-loop fabric layer;
- a primary sling strap extending outwardly from the base portion, the primary sling. strap adjustably securing the base portion around the fetlock joint;
- and
- a secondary sling strap extending outwardly from the primary sling strap, the secondary sling strap adjustably securing the base portion around the fetlock joint;
- wherein the secondary sling strap perpendicularly crosses over the primary sling strap at a generally perpendicular angle when securing the base portion around the fetlock joint of the horse.
A method for providing support to a fetlock joint of a horse, comprising:
- providing an equine support boot, comprising:
- a base portion, comprising:
- an exterior hook-loop fabric layer;
- and
- a concave portion selectively sized for receiving the fetlock joint;
- at least one upper strap extending outwardly from the base portion, the at least one upper strap being constructed from hook-loop fabric;
- a primary sling strap extending outwardly from the base portion, the primary sling strap comprising:
- a primary connector constructed from hook-loop fabric;
- and
- a receiver constructed from hook-loop fabric;
- and
- a secondary sling strap extending outwardly from the primary sling strap, the secondary sling strap comprising:
- a secondary connector constructed from hook-loop fabric;
- positioning the concave portion against the fetlock joint;
- wrapping the base portion around the fetlock joint;
- coupling the at least one upper strap to the exterior hook-loop fabric layer;
- pulling the primary sling strap under the concave portion;
- coupling the primary connector to the exterior hook-loop fabric layer;
- tightening the secondary sling strap around the base portion;
- coupling the secondary connector to the receiver;
- and
- providing pressure to support the fetlock joint;
- wherein the primary sling strap extends outwardly from the base portion at a selected downward angle.
(canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.