Horseshoe traction device with disposable insert and reusable stud and related method
OwnerMichael M. Mastice, Lawrence P. Gettoinventors
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Abstract
A device and method for enhancing traction effectiveness of horseshoes is provided. The device includes a non-threaded stud and a non-threaded insert for receiving the stud. The insert has expandable wall sections with inwardly projecting protrusions, the wall sections at least partially sheathing the stud. The stud and insert create an assembly formed-fittingly insertable in an aperture formed on a bottom surface of the horseshoe. The stud projects outward from the bottom surface, is secure against dislodgement when the horseshoe is worn, and yet removable without threadably twisting the stud.
Claims5
A method for enhancing traction effectiveness of horseshoes comprising:
- (i) providing a non-threaded stud and a non-threaded insert sized to accept the stud, the insert having wall sections fitted with protrusions, said wall sections being expandable due to their segmentation, and said insert at least partially sheathing the stud;
- (ii) providing a horseshoe with an aperture sized to receive a combination of stud sheathed within the insert:
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- (iii) installing the stud and the insert within the aperture, installation resulting in the stud projecting outward from a bottom surface of the horseshoe being secured against dislodgement when the horseshoe is worn by a horse and yet removable without threadingly twisting the stud from within the aperture.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.