Patent ID: 6050067
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: B32B,B68C

Abstract:
An apparatus for padding and cushioning an equine saddle for use between the saddle and the equine's back, the apparatus comprising:(a) a cushion having a foam inner core with a cell structure that absorbs air from the atmosphere, a gas impermeable outer flexible shell impervious to moisture defining a cavity for surrounding the foam inner core and sealing the foam inner core from the atmosphere, an opening in the flexible shell for transmitting air between the atmosphere and the cavity, a valve in the opening for controlling air flowing in and out of the cavity; and(b) a pad having lower and upper sections, both sections having an inner layer and an outer layer material for contacting an underside of the saddle and for contacting the equine's back, and a foam inner core sandwiched between the inner and outer layers, a pocket formed by the upper and lower sections for receiving the cushion.