US 4,821,380 A · Quick cinch

Abstract

A "quick cinch" is provided to replace the latigo normally used on a saddle for tightening the cinch around the stomach of a horse. There is a first or upper U-shaped member which has two parallel arms and a top or cross member to complete the U configuration. The top cross member extends beyond the parallel arms for using as a stop when connected to the D-ring that is secured to the saddle. These stops hook with the D-ring. A second U-shaped member having two arms is provided. The ends of the arms of the first and second U-shaped member are pivotally connected. A strap bar is provided between the two arms of the second U-shaped member intermediate the ends thereof. A piece of leather extends over the strap bar and is buckled to the ring on the cinch and the top of the other U-shaped member is hooked to the ring which is secured to the saddle. Then movement of the second U-shaped member with respect to the first will tighten the cinch. A safety catch is provided so that the lever mechanism cannot be accidentally opened.

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Dependent claims

A quick cinch for use with a leather strap and a saddle with a saddle ring attached thereto and in which a girth with a ring thereon is used with the saddle for holding the saddle to a horse which comprises:

a first rigid saddle ring connecting U-shaped member having two spaced apart essentially parallel arms and an end member means which extends laterally beyond each of said arms for forming a connector with said saddle ring;
a second rigid U-shaped lever member having two spaced apart essentially parallel arms, a second end member across the two arms and a strap bar between said two arm members intermediate the ends thereof;
pivot means connecting the ends of said arms of one U-shaped member with the arms of the second U-shaped member.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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