This class includes, besides the usual harness for attaching
animals to vehicles, such harness arrangements or devices in connection
with harnessed animals as are used for breaking or training animals,
preventing their kicking; also horse-boots, riding saddles, spurs,
ox-yokes, fly-nets, and such bonnets and protectors or shields for
protecting the animal from sun, rain, etc., as are adapted to be
attached to the animal or the harness; also, blanket-fasteners when
not useful in other relations; also all pad, collar, and hame fasteners,
halter, hame, and trace, trace and whiffletree couplings, and trace-
carriers, generally relating to working animals.
General Note: Wherever the drawings are associated with the
definitions, they are merely used to illustrate the basic concept
encompassed by the definition of that subclass and should not be
construed as limiting the scope of the subject matter covered by
that subclass.
SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
Patents relating solely to harness buckles, hooks, clips, clamps,
clasps, couplings or fastenings of a general nature are in Class
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc.
Holdback-hooks and other fastening devices especially adapted
to secure the hold-back straps to the thills are in Class 278, Land
Vehicles: Animal Draft Appliances, subclasses 127+.
Animal Husbandry,
subclasses 712+ for a device for controlling, restricting, or handling an
animal, subclasses 850+ for body worn protective apparel,
and subclasses 856+ for a body- or appendage-encircling
device.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Harness especially adapted to race-track purposes. Usually
the collar and hames of the breast-collar is omitted and the thills
are attached to the back-band or harness-saddles.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Double harness in which there is a cross-piece or pieces
extending from one animal to the other and the draft connection
is made between the animals to this cross-piece, much as the connection
to an ox-yoke is made, the ordinary traces being omitted.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Harness in which the novelty lies in the breeching-straps
or their relative arrangements.
(1)
Note. See the class definition, Lines with Other Classes,
for holdback-hooks and other fastening devices especially adapted
to secure the hold-back straps to the thills, and hooks and buckles
of a general nature.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter compring a headstall, a bit, and a rein used
for guiding or restraining a working animal, such as a horse or
mule.
(1)
Note. A head-stall usually includes a blinker, a browband,
a noseband, cheek-straps, a head strap, and throatlash.
A bit usually consists of a metal bar which works on the corner
of the horse"s mouth. It is fitted to rest on the gums
of the mouth above the teeth and on the horse"s tongue.
A rein consists of a long, narrow leather strap which is attached
to each end of the bit and is usually held by a driver or rider
to control or guide the working animal.
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Subject matter including an additional control device consisting
of a loop, a link or a rope formed of material that is adapted to
be patterned to correspond with the size of the head of a draft
animal and is usually supported by a headstall and chinstrap.
(1)
Note. During training of the draft animal the halter rope
is used to tie back the animal without the animal pulling against the
bit all the time and harming its mouth.
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Inventions relating solely to the part of the bit which
is to be placed in the animal"s mouth or relating to the
attachment of the mouthpiece to the end rings or cheek-pieces.
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Inventions relating to those bits characterized by two connected
mouth-pieces so arranged as to be separated laterally or slid in
opposite direction by the pull on the reins; also those patents
in which the check-bit is attached to the driving-bit.
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Inventions which relate to such blinds as, by means of a
cord or other connection operated by the driver, can be quickly
brought entirely over the animal"s eyes to blindfold him.
Usually employed when the animal takes fright.
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. The runners or guides attached to the sides of the bridle
and through which the side checkrein is made to pass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Devices to be operated by the driver, either through the
driving-reins, a separate line, or other connection, adapted to
interfere with the breathing of the animal, either by choking or by
compressing or covering the nostrils, usually to stop runaway or
vicious horses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Retaining-loops or devices for connecting and holding the
checkrein on the check-loop, Some rein-spreading bars are here included.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter consisting of a ring or a roll made of leather
or of similar material having a rigid frame with a means of attachment for
the neck of a draft animal and against which the animal strains
in pulling a load.
A-Collar; B-Hame
(1)
Note. A hame consists of one of the two curved wooden or
metal supports that go along the sides of the collar and often terminate
in essentially nonfunctional projections.
This subclass is indented under subclass 18.1. Subject matter including a cushion made up of or stuffed
with soft material to protect a draft animal from friction or jarring.
This subclass is indented under subclass 18.2. Subject matter including a means for separating the collar
to fit different size necks and which can also be taken apart for
inspection or repair.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter consisting of a ring or a roll made of leather
or of similar material for the neck of a draft animal which is also
a part of the harness against which the animal strains in pulling
a load.
This subclass is indented under subclass 19.1. Subject matter in which the collar is adapted to be filled
by a cushion consisting of an element usually made of rubber, and
is filled with air.
This subclass is indented under subclass 19.1. Subject matter including selectively usable apertures, teeth,
or slots which permit the collar to fit different size necks and
which can also be taken apart for inspection and repair.
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Such connections as are capable of an adjustment as to bring
the point of connection higher or lower upon the hames.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. That part of the harness sometimes considered the forward
part of the trace, but which connects the trace proper with the
hame.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Various devices for hitching animals, straps or ropes to
be attached to bridle bits or halters or passed about the animal"s
neck or nose, devices for engaging posts or similar stationary objects;
also, arrangements for converting the driving rein into a hitching
strap.
Animal Husbandry,
subclasses 769+ for such devices as are stationary and not adapted
to be carried with the animal; also, such arrangements as are for
tethering animals for grazing purposes.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices adapted to be attached to the animal"s
head and also to the girth to serve as a means for properly holding
the animal"s head.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter consisting of a high frame or a large mat-covered
pad designed to secure a nonhuman load (e.g., equipment, miscellaneous
articles) on the back of the load-carrying animal.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter consisting of a device comprising a saddle
tree, a tree plate, and a checkhook mounted as a support for gear
or tackle centered on a draft animal"s back.
This subclass is indented under subclass 38.1. Subject matter especially adapted for attaching a two-wheeled
or a four-wheeled vehicle to a horse or other draft animal--the
vehicle being used for carrying loads.
A-Saddle tree (to support shaft); B-Castle section;C-Pommel section; D-Saddle pads; E,F-Girth bands; G-Buckle
This subclass is indented under subclass 38.1. Subject matter consisting of a plurality of smooth, flat,
relatively thin, rigid bodies of uniform thickness or "jockey" plates
which are rotated or swung either to each other or to a central
intermediate piece in order to adapt the saddle to different draft
animals.
(1)
Note. Some of the pivots are adapted to be clamped at any
desired adjustment, while others are free to permit the plates to
move.
This subclass is indented under subclass 38.1. Subject matter including a pad made of or stuffed with soft
material to protect a horse or other draft animal from friction
or jarring.
This subclass is indented under subclass 38.1. Subject matter consisting of a slot, a lug, and projection
and frictional retaining means adapted to secure a hook to the check-rein
and a tree plate to the saddle tree.
This subclass is indented under subclass 38.1. Subject matter including guides consisting of a metallic
plate or a loop used for fastening the thill-tug straps.
(1)
Note. A thill consists of either of the two long shafts between
which an animal is fastened when pulling a wagon or carriage.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter consisting of a seat made of leather or of
similar material secured on a draft animal"s back and shaped
to fit the inside contours of the buttocks of a rider.
A-Skirt; B-Seat; C-Cantle; D-Pommel; E-Saddle flap; F-Panel;G-Stirrup or (under skirt)
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.1. Subject matter including an auxiliary or secondary seat
used in conjunction with the standard riding saddle and shaped to
fit the inside contours of the buttocks of a child allowing the child
to ride on a standard saddle.
A-Main saddle horn; B- Main saddle cantle; C-Child"s saddle
(1)
Note. Also included in this subclass are small, miniaturized
saddles or similar toy saddles which are adapted to be strapped
to the back or to the shoulder of an adult person to carry a child
or to simulate the child riding a horse.
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.1. Subject matter including a plurality of selectively usable
appertures, teeth, slots, or similar means to allow for changing
the configuration of the saddle or for disassembly thereof for inspection
or repair.
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.1. Subject matter consisting of a thin, cushion-like mass of
soft material used as filling to protect a horse or draft animal
from friction or jarring and to provide a cushioned seat for the rider.
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.5. Subject matter wherein the padding consists of an element
preferably made of rubber or of similar material adapted to be filled
with air.
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.1. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to the
material from which the saddle or a part thereof is made.
(1)
Note. Normally the saddles are made of leather or wood.
However, to be classified in this subclass, a claim must include
a recitation of the material which is of a novel nature, e.g., specially treated
leather, plastic, or Teflon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.1. Subject matter especially adapted for a female rider wherein
the rider usually keeps both her legs on one side of the horse or
other draft animal.
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.1. Subject matter including a flat-based loop, a ring, or a
long, narrow band equipped with an adjustable fastener which is
hung from either side of a horse or other draft animal"s
saddle to support the rider"s foot in mounting and riding or
as a girth for the horse.
This subclass is indented under subclass 44.1. Subject matter including a generally horizontal rigid piece
of solid material which provides points of attachment for various
saddle harness elements to a saddle tree.
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Stirrups constructed with a view to preventing the rider"s
foot hanging or catching after dismounting or in case the rider
is thrown.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. The tug, lug, or loop attached to the harness saddle and
through which the shaft or thill is passed to be supported.
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Tugs adapted to be opened laterally so the thill can be
put in from the side without the necessity of inserting it into
the tug end first.
Land Vehicles: Animal Draft Appliances,
subclasses 111+ for such whiffletree-hooks and trace-coupling devices
as do not involve any modifications of the trace part.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices adapted to guide, hold, or support the trace at
some point between the hame and single-tree, usually opposite the
back-band or harness-saddle.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Hooks, clips, or other devices to which the free ends of
traces are attached after being unhitched from the whiffletree.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices attached below the animal"s head to hold
it up and in proper position. Usually the device is a rigid bar
and acts to push up the head of the animal.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Straps or chains which are attached to the hames and to
the neck-yoke or wagon-tongue to hold up the latter.
This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Various slides, shields, or other arrangements for protecting
the strap from the wear of the neck-yoke; also, other connecting
devices between the strap and neck-yoke.
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