An Improved Bit or Mouth Device for Veterinary and Stable Uses.
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Dec., 1888
Complete necification Latt Oth Rant 1880 Accepted 12th Oct 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Bit or Mouth Device for Veterinary and Stable Uses.
I JAMES MCKENNY of 116 Stephens Green West, Dublin M.R.C.V.S. Veterinary
Surgeon do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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This Invention has reference to an improved apparatus of simple and effective con-
struction for the purpose of preventing, and curing horses of the pernicious practice
known as wind-sucking, also to facilitate the administration of balls, and likewise the
examination of, and performance of operations in the mouth.
To this end Í construct a bit consisting of one or two cheek pieces carrying two
mouth pieces, the latter being parallel to, and spaced a certain distance from each
other. This framework bit is hung in the mouth by straps connected with the upper
and lower extremities of the cheek pieces, and passing over the head of the animal.
By the adjustment of these straps the frame formed by the parallel mouth pieces can
be brought to any angle of inclination, so as to keep the animals mouth open to the
extent required.
By this means when an attempt is made to close the mouth in the act of wind-
sucking the framework acts as a lever and causes a check, or awkward squeeze to be
experienced by the animal according to the pressure put on the bit. When employed
as a balling iron, the apparatus is brought to a position at right angles to the plane
of the teeth, and thus held while the hand can be introduced to the mouth with ease,
and safety.
For the purpose of examining, and performing operations in the mouth, the
apparatus is used in a similar manner to that just described in relation to the adminis-
tration of Balls.
The apparatus may also be used with advantage for preventing horses eating their
bedding, or tearing sheeting.
J. K. FAHIE & SON,
9, Westland Row, Dublin, Agents for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Bit or Mouth Device for Veterinary and Stable Uses.
1, JAMES MCKENNY of 116 Stephens Green West, Dublin M.R.C.V.S. Veterinary
Surgeon 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 has reference to an improved apparatus of simple and effective con-
struction for the purpose of preventing and curing horses of the pernicious practice
known as wind-sucking also to facilitate the administration of balls, and likewise the
examination of, and performance of operations in the mouth.
To this end I construct a bit consisting of cheek pieces carrying two mouth pieces,
the latter being parallel to, and spaced a certain distance from each other, and at right
angles to the cheek pieces. This framework bit is hung in the mouth by straps con-
nected with the upper and lower extremities of the cheek pieces and passing over the
head of the animal in such a manner as to admit of adjustment whereby the parallel
mouth pieces can be brought to any angle of inclination so as to keep the animals
mouth open to the extent required according to circumstances. By this means when
an attempt is made to close the mouth as in the act of wind-sucking, the framework
acts as a lever on the connecting straps and causes a check, or awkward squeeze to be
experienced by the animal according to the pressure put on the bit in the adjustment
of same.

page_text: When employed as a balling iron the apparatus is brought to a position at right
angles to the plane of the teeth and thus hold, while the hand can be introduced to
the mouth with ease and safety.
For the purpose of examining, and performing operations in the mouth the
apparatus is used in a similar manner.
The apparatus may also be used with advantage for preventing horses eating their
bedding, or tearing sheeting since when a slight inclination is given to the frame bit
the teeth of the animal cannot come in contact.
The accompanying Drawing will enable the construction and application of my
said invention to be more readily understood. Fig. 1 shows the application, and
Fig. 2 the bit or mouth piece detached.
The mouth piece is shown fixed at a slight inclination to the plane of the teeth
which effectually prevents the animal closing the mouth for should he attempt to do
so, the cheek pieces act as levers on the chin strap a, tightening same and thereby
imparting a considerable shock or squeeze.
By tightening up the adjustable strap & though the buckle c, it will be evident that
the mouth piece can readily be brought to a position at right angles to the plane of
the teeth and thus held securely while the hand may be safely introduced through the
frame, or the mouth conveniently examined, or surgical operations readily performed
as the case may be.
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 1
claim is
The use and application for the purpose or purposes herein specified of a bit or
mouth piece constructed arranged and operated in the manner substantially as herein
described and set forth.
Dated this 7th day of Santamba- 1000
J. K. FAHIE & SON,
9, Westland Row, Dublin, Agents for Applicant.