Harness for working animal – Bridle – Bits
Reexamination Certificate
2001-07-13
2003-02-11
Jordan, Charles T. (Department: 3643)
Harness for working animal
Bridle
Bits
Reexamination Certificate
active
06516593
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention disclosed herein relates horse bits. More particularly, the present invention is directed to an improved design of the perch-shank piece of a horse bit. Thus, the present invention can be used to better bring the head of a horse toward the horse's chest.
2. Related Art
Numerous horse bits exist. However, unlike traditional bits (e.g., hackamore bits), the present invention works without applying pressure to the nose of a horse. While previous bits were comprised of multiple pieces, often rotatable (e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 3,318,069), the present invention is made of one piece, making it highly durable and reliable. The one piece construction, in addition to the present invention's design, provides for increased control of the horse.
Unlike perch-shank devices traditionally used, the present invention is designed so that the pressure on the horse's mouthpiece draws the horse's head more up and backward an downward, giving the rider more control and the horse proper form. This is achieved by increasing the distance between the mouthpiece and the attachment of the shank to the perch by moving the shank attachment above the lower portion of the perch to which the mouthpiece directly connects. Traditional perch-shank devices, because of the close relation between the mouthpiece and the attachment of the shank to the perch, exert a large amount of downward pressure on the horse's mouth pulling the horse's head more downward than backward. Therefore, traditional perch-shank devices force the rider to exert more pressure on the horse's mouth, while achieving less control over the horse than that provided by the present intention. Also, the less force placed on the horse's jaw is better for the horse. The equine industry even monitors and regulates the size by which such horse equipment may be made to avoid breaking the horse's jaw.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a perch-shank device comprising a perch having an upper, central, and lower portion. The upper portion has a means for attaching a headstall and chinstrap. The lower portion is configurable for attaching a mouthpiece. The invention also includes a shank having an upper and lower portion. The lower portion has a means for attaching a rein. The upper portion of the shank is connected adjacent one of the central an upper portion of the perch. Two perch-shank devices may be connected by a mouthpiece, wherein the mouthpiece connects the lower portions of each perch, extending therebetween.
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Jordan Charles T.
Nguyen Son T.
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