Direct contact rein
AssigneeSchneider Saddlery Co., Inc.
InventorStanley K. Schneider
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Abstract
The invention provides a rein having a bit end that is directly attachable to an end ring of a bit, without the need for a separate connecting piece, to provide direct contact between the bit in the animal's mouth and the rider's hands. The bit end of the rein comprises a metal member that is integral with the rein and which has a connector portion that is preferably configured such that the metal member of the rein may be adjustably attached to the end ring, such that the attachment is tight or loose to the degree desired by the user. Because the entire length of the rein, including the portion that connects to the bit, is a continuous construction, the former problems of loose joints at the rein end and the bit end are eliminated.
Claims21
A rein, comprising:
- a length of rein having a bit end that comprises a metal member having a connector portion configured to directly connect the rein to an end ring of a bit without the use of a separate connecting piece between the rein and the bit.
A rein, comprising:
- a length of rein having a bit end that comprises
- (i) a flexible member having a first end and a second end and an outer wall defining a flexible tubular interior, wherein an end of the length of rein enters the flexible tubular interior at the first end of the flexible member and is secured within the flexible member;
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- (ii) a metal member positioned at the second end of the flexible member, the metal member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the metal member is secured within the flexible tubular interior of the flexible member,
- wherein the second end of the metal member extends outwardly from the second end of the flexible member and has a connector portion for attachment to an end ring of a bit.
A rein, comprising:
- a length of rein terminating in a bit end, said bit end comprising a connector portion configured for attachment to an end ring of a bit, wherein the connector portion comprises two metal members, each of said metal members having an end integrally secured to the length of rein and another end extending from the length of rein, each of said metal members having an opening therethrough for passage of a fastener.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.