An Improved Nosebag.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Nosebag.
JOHN MUSSELL, Saddler, 51, Dudley Road, Tipton, Staffordshire, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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The nose-bag is oval in shape. The top half is perforated with two rows of
holes to facilitate the horse's breathing and is composed of solid leather. The lower
half is made of water proof canvas to which is attached a solid leather bottom.
By means of small straps and buckles fastened to the bottom and sides, the bag
can be drawn up to any size as the food decreases. Projecting downwards from the
top inside is a protecting rim varying in size from 2" to 1", the use of which is
to prevent waste of corn if the horse throws the bag up.
The bag can be made any size which is a great improvement of the ordinary
nose bag.
I, JOHN MUSSELL, of 51, Dudley Road, Tipton, in the County of Stafford, Saddler,
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:-
This invention relates to nose bags as used when feeding horses, and like animals,
and has for its object to provide a bag which shall be of simple construction,
secure greater comfort to the animal when eating, prevent waste of food, and
which can be made at a low cost.
In its simplest form my invention consists of a bag, preferably elliptical or oval
in horizontal section, and composed of an endless band of leather or the like, which
is perforated for the purpose of facilitating the breathing of the animal eating from
it. This leather portion forms the upper part of the bag, and has attached to its
lower end, canvas (preferably waterproof) or the like to form the lower part of the
bag. The other edge of this waterproof canvas is attached to a bottom formed of
leather or the like which tends to retain the bag in its proper shape. An additional
ring or rings may be attached to any part of the bag for this latter purpose.
The upper leather portion of the bag is carried up and bent over the rim so as to
form an inwardly projecting flange inclined downwards at any suitable angle,
which flange prevents the food from being ejected from the bag, when thrown up
by the animal tossing its head.

page_text: The bag is provided with straps and buckles or like devices for lessening its
depth when the contents are partly consumed; and is attached to the animals head
in any suitable manner.
In order that my invention may be fully understood and ascertained I append
drawings in which:
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of my improved nose bag, and
Fig. 2 is a vertical section of same.
A indicates a ring of steel or other suitable material and preferred contour, which
shapes the rim, and B the endless band of leather which forms the upper part of the
bag. This leather is provided with any number of holes 6 for the purpose of facilitat-
ing the breathing of the animal whilst eating. At its upper edge this strip is bent
over the rim so as to form an inwardly projecting flange which is inclined down-
wards at any suitable angle; the ring may be attached to the leather in any
convenient manner. The flange serves the purpose of preventing the food falling
out when the bag is tossed by the animals head.
C indicates the waterproof canvas or like material forming the lower part of the
bag, and this canvas may be attached to the leather portions either by stitching
or by any other convenient means, c indicates a ring of metal or other suitable
material which is attached to the canvas for the purpose of retaining the bag in its
proper shape, and serves to prevent the canvas sides from falling inwards against
the nose of the horse when the contents of the bag have been partially consumed;
or when the bottom is drawn up and the depth lessened to enable the animal to
easily reach the food at the bottom of the bag. Any number of these rings may be
employed, one only being shewn. D indicates the bottom or base of the bag
which is preferably formed of leather or other strong, and more or less rigid,
material and it is attached to the canvas, by stitching or any other suitable means,
as before stated.
When the contents have been partially consumed, and the animal has difficulty
in reaching the food at the bottom of the bag, the depth of the latter may be
Jessened, and therefore the bottom brought nearer the animals mouth, by means
of a strap or straps E, one of which may be placed on each side, or one continuous
strap may be employed, passing across the bottom of the bag. The length of this
strap or straps is increased or diminished by means of a buckle or buckles c of the
ordinary description, the tongue el of which enters holes formed in the strap.
The buckles may be attached to the bag,
The nose bag is attached to the animals head by means of straps F of any con-
venient and suitable description.
It will thus be seen that my invention possesses many advantages over the
ordinary forms of nose bags, as not only is a great saving of food effected, but the
bag can be caused to occupy little space when not required for use and when
the animal is eating, its comfort is ensured.
The particular method of construction shewn in the drawing may be varied
without the departing from the spirit of my invention. Thus the bag may be
formed of other materials and the ring attached to the upper end of the bag in
any suitable manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is: -
1. A nosebag for horses and other animals, consisting essentially of an upper
part, perforated for the purpose of facilitating the animals breathing a lower part
formed of waterproof canvas or the like, a base or bottom composed of leather, or
similar material, an inwardly projecting flange disposed around the top of the bag,
and means for attaching same to the animals head, substantially as described and
shewn.
2. A nosebag for horses and other animals, consisting essentially of an upper

page_text: part, perforated for the purpose of facilitating the animals breathing, a lower part
formed of waterproof canvas or the like, a base or bottom composed of leather or
similar material, an inwardly projecting downwardly inclined flange, disposed
around the top of the bag, and a strap or straps and buckles, for regulating the
depth of the bag, substantially as described and shewn.
3. In a nosebag for horses, and other animals, the combination of an upper
perforated part B, a lower part C and a bottom D, the top part being provided with
an inwardly projecting downwardly inclined flange b¹ around its upper edge, a ring
or rings C for retaining the sides of the bag in a distended position when the food
is nearly consumed, a strap or straps E for regulating the depth of the bag, a
ring A for shaping the rim, and means for securing the bag to the animals head,
substantially as described and shewn.
4. A nose bag for horses and other animals, substantially as described and shewn
with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 30th day of April.
WILLIAM J. MUNDEN,
75, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.