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US 4,683,709 AGranted
Saddle pad
AssigneesTanya S. Vasko, Kent A. Vasko
InventorsTanya S. Vasko, Kent A. Vasko
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AssigneesTanya S. Vasko, Kent A. Vasko
InventorsTanya S. Vasko, Kent A. Vasko
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This invention relates to a saddle pad and more particularly to an energy absorbing saddle pad which serves to minimize the amount of shock or energy transfer which occurs between a horse and its rider. The saddle pad, which is generally for use in conjunction with a saddle, comprises a soft moisture-absorbing layer for use next to the horse's coat and a tough abrasion resistant and absorbent layer for use next to the saddle. Included between the two layers are a pair of pockets each of which contains a removable and replaceable, lightweight, visco-elastic shock absorbing insert. The pockets are located within the pad such that when the pad is properly installed upon the horse the pockets align an insert on each side of the horse's spine in a position parallel and adjacent to the spine. Preferably, each side of the pad includes adjustable straps and a loop through which the lower portions of a saddle may be threaded to ensure the secure attachment of the pad to the saddle.
A saddle pad and the like comprising two symmetrical parts having pockets formed therein and separated from each other along the position of the spine of the horse, each of said pockets including a visco-elastic shock absorbing insert comprising a visco-elastic shock absorbing material capable of distributing shock in a multi-dimensional manner and an opening to facilitate the insertion and removal of said visco-elastic shock absorbing insert.
An energy absorbing saddle pad for use upon the back of a horse comprising a left hand portion and a symmetrically opposed right hand portion, said right hand and said left hand portions each including a top layer, a bottom layer, and a pocket, each of said pockets including a visco-elastic shock absorbing insert comprising a visco-elastic shock absorbing material capable of distributing shock in a multi-dimensional manner and having a front end, a back end and a major straight edge.
An energy absorbing saddle insert including a front end and a back end comprising a visco-elastic shock absorbing material capable of distributing shock in a multi-dimensional manner for use in conjunction with an energy absorbing saddle pad.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.