Harness for working animal – Reins
Reexamination Certificate
2002-06-25
2004-11-09
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3644)
Harness for working animal
Reins
Reexamination Certificate
active
06813872
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
A rein for controlling horses which has improved strength characteristics.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In applicants' U.S. Pat. No. 5,966,911, there is described and claimed A device for controlling a horse comprising a line with a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said line comprises: (a) a first layer of material joined to a second layer of material, (b) a first filament, a second filament, a third filament, and fourth filament disposed between said first layer of material and said second layer of material and connected to said first layer of material and contiguous with both said first layer of material and said second layer of material, wherein said first filament, said second filament, said third filament, and said fourth filament extend through an opening formed in one of said first layer of material and said second layer of material and are connected to a means for removably connecting said line to a horse's bit; (c) a first crimping sleeve disposed around said first filament, said second filament, said third filament, and said fourth filament, wherein said crimping sleeve is disposed above said second layer of material; and (d) a strap comprised of fastening means. The entire disclosure of such United States patent is hereby incorporated by reference into this specificaiton.
As is disclosed in such United States patent, when riding a horse, lines are essential for controlling the horse; these lines are referred to as lines in harness racing but are often referred to as “reins” in other applications; and, in the remainder of this specification, reference will only be made to “lines” for simplicity of representation.
These lines are well known to those skilled in the art. By way of illustration and not limitation, some typical reins are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,442,900, 5,148,656 (training reins), U.S. Pat. No. 5,094,062 (flex rein), U.S. Pat. No. 3,604,183, and the like. The disclosure of each of these United States patents is hereby incorporated by reference into this specification.
Typically the lines are buckled to rings at each end of a bit in the horse's mouth; the lines or reins work together to establish a primary link and means of communication between the horse and the driver, jockey, or rider. By using the lines to exert or release pressure on the bit, the driver relays commands to the horse. Depending upon the individual horse's temperment and what conditions exist, various amounts of pressure are applied to the lines. In racing competitions, a tremendous amount of pressure is placed on the lines.
If a line breaks away from one side of the bit, the driver loses all control of the horse; he is helpless and subject to being involved in a serious accident. The resulting dangerous situation endangers not only the horse and driver but also any other horses and drivers near the team with the broken line. This type of incident has caused serious injury and death to both man and/or horse. The worst case scenario, which happens all too often, is when a line breaks in a race or during a training mile. The break in the line occurs where the line is buckled to the bit either as a result of stress or human error.
It is an object of this invention to provide an apparatus for controlling a horse which is substantially stronger and less likely to fail than prior art devices.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with this invention, there is provided an apparatus for controlling a horse which comprises a line comprised of a steel cable disposed within a leather base, a first buckle connected to the line at a point near the distal end of the line, and a second buckle formed by looping the distal end of the line through the horse's bit.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5966911 (1999-10-01), Gray et al.
patent: 6151872 (2000-11-01), Rasmussen
patent: 6349527 (2002-02-01), Keppick
patent: 2222357 (1990-03-01), None
Gray Arthur A.
Siegelman Robert
Carone Michael J.
Greenwald P.C. Howard J.
Shaw Elizabeth
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