Patent ID: 7036294
Filing Date: 2006-05-02
Classification: B68C

Abstract:
1. A saddlecloth comprising: a sheet material having a longitudinal spine defining left and right saddlecloth sections; wherein each section includes at least one pocket housing at least one cushioning element comprising a plurality of bladders and at least one resilient element wherein each bladder is formed of a substantially inelastic material which is inflatable and deflatable with air or other fluid medium, wherein the at least one pocket in each section comprises a longitudinally elongate pocket, wherein each longitudinally elongate pocket houses a plurality of bladders dimensioned so as to overlap within the pocket such that, when inflated, the bladders present a substantially uniform thickness; and wherein the saddlecloth further comprises: at least one locking element or plate comprising a central portion to which the sheet material is secured, and wherein at least two opposing wings or arms extend from the central portion.