Patent ID: 8182434
Filing Date: 2012-05-22
Classification: A01K,A01L,A61B

Abstract:
1. A cordless handheld equine leg flexibility testing device comprises: a handheld assembly module having a housing and a load sensor cell attached to the housing, a base plate attached to the load sensor cell and spaced from the housing; a leg holder assembly for removably attaching to the base plate of the handheld assembly, the leg holder assembly is shaped to support and apply force on the leg during testing; a hoof holder assembly for removable attachment to the base plate of the handheld assembly, the hoof holder assembly being interchangeable with the leg holder assembly, the hoof holder assembly is shaped to support and immobilize the hoof and apply force during testing; a power source for activating the load cell located in the housing; a data storage module internal of the housing for receiving data from the load cell to collect force measurements exhibited by deflection of the load cell during testing and for transmitting the received data to a computer or a chart recording device after testing; an audible sound device, the audible sound device signals the tester when the force applied deviates from a preset amount and when the duration of the test is achieved; a timer activated when a load is applied to the load cell, the timer activates the audible sound device to beep when the test duration is achieved; and wherein flexion testing of the limb of a horse is achieved by bending the hoof under a constant force for a time duration between 30-90 seconds using the hoof holder assembly when attached to the device cradling the hoof and wherein the leg holder assembly when attached to the device holds the horses lower leg above the hoof under a constant force for between 30-90 seconds.