Patent ID: 7516799
Filing Date: 2009-04-14
Classification: A01L,A61D

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for the treatment of horn splits or cracks on the hoof of horses or other hoofed animals, comprising holding parts ( 1 , 1 ′) for fastening to the longitudinal sides of a horn split or crack so as to be situated one opposite the other on the hoof, and further comprising connecting devices ( 3 - 14 ) for connecting the holding parts ( 1 , 1 ′) and for adjusting the distance between the holding parts ( 1 , 1 ′) the distance being adjustable by widening the horn split or, wherein the connecting devices comprise a threaded rod ( 8 ) which extends from holding part ( 1 ) to holding part ( 1 ′) and engages at least one end in a threaded bore ( 14 , 14 ′) on one of the holding parts ( 1 , 1 ′); wherein the holding parts ( 1 , 1 ′) are mutually displaceable in a guide ( 3 - 7 ); and wherein the guide ( 3 - 7 ) comprises guide rods ( 6 , 7 ) which extend from holding part ( 1 ) to holding part ( 1 ′) and which respectively engage with at least one end in a guide bore ( 4 , 5 ; 4 ′, 5 ′) on one of the holding parts ( 1 , 1 ′).