IMPROVEMENTS IN HORSESHOES
Year: 1882

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said George Collier and
William Armes at the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the
13th February 1882.
GEORGE COLLIER of Newcastle upon Tyne and WILLIAM ARMES of Norwich
"IMPROVEMENTS IN HORSESHOES."
This Invention relates to improvements in horseshoes and has for its object to
provide a shoe calculated to afford better protection to the hoof than those in
ordinary use; at the same time that it can be readily and securely fitted without
necessitating the use of nails for that purpose.
Our improved horseshoe consists of a double shoe that is to say of an upper shoe
attached to the hoof itself and an outer or wearing shoe fastened to the bottom of
such upper shoe.
The upper shoe is made of the ordinary shape and consists of two flat pieces of
copper, brass or other suitable metal, each piece of metal forming one half of the
shoe and having a rim or edge which is turned up so as to clip the hoof.
The two halves are hinged together at the toe by a rivet or otherwise so that
the shoe can be opened sufficiently to allow of its proper adjustment when being
fitted. When so fitted it is firmly secured to the hoof by means of a cross bar
which acting in conjunction with a suitable screw or spring draws the two halves
together and securely holds them in position.
If preferred such upper shoe may be furnished at the heel with a sharp pointed
pin so that when the shoe is pressed to the hoof such pin penetrates the same and
serves as an additional holdfast to prevent the hoof from being drawn out of the
shoe when the horse is pulling.
The outer or wearing shoe is also made in two halves and either of malleable
cast iron or vulcanized india rubber. Such two halves meet together at the toe
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page_text: and are fastened to the bottom or sole of the upper shoe by rivets the heads of
which are countersunk in the outer shoe so as to prevent their becoming worn and
allowing the shoe to drop off-Such rivets can be easily removed when a new
outer or wearing shoe is required or when desired to remove the outer shoe tem-
porarily The advantages of our improved horseshoe are Firstly it affords greater
protection to the hoof owing to there being no nails driven into the hoof, especially
in frosty weather when the shoes have to be so frequently removed to sharpen-
Secondly The shoe being independent of the hoof assists to lessen the shock to and
vibration of the limbs every time the horse puts his feet down, especially on paved
roads. Thirdly Our improved shoe can be easily and quickly taken off to allow
the horse to rest.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed
by the said George Collier and William Armes in the Great Seal Patent
Office on the 12th August 1882.
GEORGE COLLIER of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and WILLIAM ARMES of Norwich.
"IMPROVEMENTS IN HORSE-SHOES."
This Invention has for its object a system of shoeing horses or other animals
more expeditiously and in a manner so as not to require nails or other fastenings
to be driven or inserted in the hoofs as is usually done thereby causing the hoofs
to be broken or deformned and very often causing the animal pain.
And in order that our said Invention may be fully understood and readily
carried into effect we will now with the aid of the accompanying Drawings
whereon similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts proceed more
particularly to describe and ascertain the same.
Figures 1 and 1ª shew a front elevation and plan of one of our improved shoes
having the boot fastened by means of a screw as presently described.
Figure 2 shews a plan view of one of such shoes having the boot fastened by
means of a key.
Figure 3 shows a plan view of one of such shoes having the boot secured by a
bevel wedge key.
Figure 4 shews a plan view of one of such shoes wherein the toe draws out in
place of being made with a hinge and
Figure 5 shews a sectional view of one of our improved shoes.
To carry out our Invention we proceed as follows:-We first provide a boot A
to fit each hoof, this boot being made of metal or other suitable material of the
form and in appearance like the usual horse shoe with a hinge or other joint B at
or near the toe and provided with a flange C on the top tapering upwards at the
required angle to suit each particular hoof, so as to fit closely to the sides or to so
much of the surface thereof as is sufficient to prevent the boot being pulled off by
accident or otherwise when in use.
The boot being so provided with a hinge or joint allows it to be opened suffi-
ciently to slip it on to the hoof, whereon it is closed and held in its place by a
key D at the toe as shewn at Figure 2 or by a wedge E placed a little distance
from the toe as shewn in Figure 3-or by a screw F, either single or double as
shewn in Figures 1º and 5-or by means of a spring or springs or any other means
suitable to meet the exigencies of each particular case.
After the boot is fitted to the hoof all that is required is the ordinary shoe made
in the usual manner to suit the various kinds of work for which the animal is
required with the exception that it is made in two halves, or the usual whole shoe
cut through at or near the toe-Such shoe (in two halves or parts) is firmly
secured to the boot by set screws or rivets or in any other suitable manner.
It will be obvious that this improved method possesses many advantages over
those hitherto in use.
Firstly The facility with which the shoe can be taken off and put on or
changed.
Secondly-The time and labour saved in taking the animal to the smith or
farrier every time the shoes require to be renewed or changed.
Thirdly The speedy relief afforded to the animal when tired or otherwise
unfit, or not required for use.
Fourthly-The better protection afforded to the hoofs when coming in contact
with stones or other obstructions or impediments.

page_text: Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention of improvements in horse-shoes and the manner of carrying the same
into operation we would have it understood that what we claim and desire to
secure by the hereinbefore in part recited Letters Patent is the improved method
of manufacturing and fitting horse-shoes substantially in the manner and for the
purposes herein before described and illustrated.
In witness whereof I the said George Collier have hereunto set my hand
and seal this Eleventh day of August in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and eighty two.
GEO: COLLIEK. (L.S.)