Improvements in the Construction and Application of Horse Shoes.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application; 1st Feb., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 1st Nov., 1893-Accepted, 2nd Dec., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction and Application of Horse Shoes.
I, PIERSE FINUCANE, of 19 Pembroke Road, in the County of Dublin,
Ireland, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
According to the present system of shoeing horses; that is, by applying the
iron to the sole of the hoof and securing by means of nails driven upwards and
outwards, there is considerable danger involved, inasmuch as the nails-unless
skilfully directed-may enter the quick of the animal, and thus cause serious injury,
while also owing to the rigidity and unyielding character of the present shoe,
there is no provision for the natural tendency of the hoof to expand, or grow
laterally.
The object of my invention is to produce, and apply a shoe whereby these
defects are obviated; and to this end I propose to form a shoe of the ordinary
shape which is hinged, or jointed at the toe or centre, and I provide each arm
with clinches or projections, studded with spikelets, or burrs on their inside surface
for the purpose presently described.
On the hinged part of each arm a small lever or tongue is formed projecting
towards the centre of the shoe, and through the free ends of these levers or
tongues passes a threaded bolt (in the plane of the shoe) provided with a nut
whereby the arms can be expanded or contracted to fit the hoof and tighten shoe
as required.
On the upper surface of the shoe is a groove to receive the crust or wall of the
hoof.
As thus constructed my improved shoe is applied by first unscrewing the nut of
the bolt just referred to, and expanding the arms whereupon the shoe is placed
against the sole of the hoof, the clinches or projections running up its sides, and the
spikelets or burra being driven into the hoof on either side, the levors or tongues
are squeezed up by the nut, thus tightening the arms against the sides of the
hoof.
It will be thus obvious that according to my invention, nails are dispensed with,
and the object aimed at in my arrangement, is to rely on the principle of clamping,
through means at once adjustable, efficient, and humane.
Dated the 30th day of January 1893.
J. K. FANIE & SON,
9, Westland Row, Dublin, Agents for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction and Application of Horse Shoes.
I, PIERSE FINUCANE, of 19 Pembroke Road, in the County of Dublin,
Ireland, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
According to the present system of shoeing horses, that is, by applying the iron
to the sole of the hoof, and securing by means of nails driven upwards and
outwards, there is considerable danger involved, inasmuch as the nails-unless
skilfully directed-may enter the quick of the animal, and thus cause serious

page_text: injury, while also owing to the rigidity and unyielding character of the present
shoe, there is no provision for the natural tendency of the hoof to expand or grow
laterally.
The object of my invention is to produce and apply a shoe whereby these defects
are obviated; and to this end I propose to forin a shue of the ordinary shape
which is hinged, or jointed at the toe or centre, and I provide each arm with side
flanges, or projections studded with spikelets, or burra, or with a continuous lip on
their inner surface for the purpose presently described.
On the hinged part of each arm a amall tongue is formed, and through these
tongues is passed a threaded bolt (in the plane of the shoe) provided with a nut,
whereby the arms can be expanded or contracted to fit the hoof and tighten the
shoe as required.
On the upper surface of the shoe a groove may be formed to receive the orust
or wall of the hoof, and between the hoof and shoc a piece of leather, india-rubber,
or other suitable material may be placed to lessen concussion.
As thus constructed my improved shoe is applied by first unscrewing the nut of
the bolt just referred to and expanding the arms, whereupon the shoe is placed
against the sole of the hoof, the side flanges or projections running up its sides,
and the spikelets or burrs or continuous lip as the case may bo being driven into
the hoof on either side, the tongues are then screwed together by means of the
bolt and nut, and the arms thus tightened against the sides of the hoof.
In order that my said invention may be more readily understood I will describo
the accompanying drawings.
Figs. 1 and 2, illustrate the top and under surface of one form of my adjustable
shoe; Figs. 3 and 4, the top and under surface of another form; Figs. 5 and 6, are
toe and side elevations showing the application of the shoe to the hoof; and Fig. 7,
a cross section of shoe and flange witli lip.
a, a, are the arms hinged on the pivot or pivots b; c, e, are the tongues one
being attached to each arm through which the bolt d, is inserted, and wherewith
the arms are screwed together and held tight when applied to the hoof.
In the second form (Figs. 3 and 4) two joints are introduced both being hinged
on the pivots b, which spring from the toe piece. In this case the arms are
clamped by the bolt passing from the front of a raised portion of the toe piece,
and the nut being screwed up so as to come in contact with the ends of the arms
as shewn Fig. 3.
These joints may be covered with a flat plate on the upper surface similar to
the too piece if necessary before being applied to the hoof.
In Figs. 5 and 6, the application of the shoe is clearly seen.
It is obvious the flange need not necessarily be continuous all round the side of
the shoe, part of it may be cut away taking care to leave sufficient to secure a
good hold.
Fig. 7, illustrates section of shoe together with the flange, at the top of which
the continuous lip is formed which is embedded in the sides of the hoof and prevents
the shoe leaving its position.
According to my invention it will be thus obvious that pails are wholly dispensed
with, and the object at which I aim, effectually attained, namely, to rely on the
principle of clamping, by means at once adjustable, efficient and humane.
Having now particularly described, and ascertained the nature of my said inven
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I would have it understood
that what I claim is :-
First. In the operation of shoeing horses, and other hoofed animals, the
construction and application of a shoe, consisting of two or more joints towards
the toe, and provided with aide flanges substantially as herein specified and set
forth.
Second. In the operation of shoeing horses and other hoofed .animals, the

page_text: application of a shoe, constructed and arranged in a manner whereby the use of
nails is dispensed with substantially as herein described.
Dated the 31st day of October 1893.
J. K. FAHIE & SON,
9, Westland Row, Dublin, Agents for Applicant.