A HYDROPATHIC HOOD FOR MEDICALLY TREATING HORSES, & CATTLE
Year: 1885

page_text: I, THOMAS SEGGER, of 125 Queen's Road, Bayswater, London, W. Saddler and
Harness Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
A HYDROPATHIC HOOD FOR MEDICALLY TREATING HORSES, & CATTLE, to be as
follows:-
It is cut, shaped, and made so that it clips closely to the Head, Throat & Neck of
the animal.
It consists of an inner pad, and an outer covering, which is sometimes made as a
distinct part, and sometimes connected to the pad.
The inner pad is made of thick felt, or similar material, covered with a water-
proof substance. The felt is saturated with water before being applied to the
animal.
The outer covering is made of rugging, kersey or other material & is used to
keep in such heat as may be caused by the water acting on the animal.
The whole is fastened by means of buckles and straps, or by tapes, strings, etc.
To secure a closer fit in the hollow of the throat, a metal spring is some-
times used.
The heat of the water, being retained by the hood, draws out all cold, etc. which
the animal may have in its head, throat or neck.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Hydropathic Hoods for Medically Treating Horses and Cattle.
I, THOMAS SEGGER, Saddler and Harness Manufacturer, of 125, Queen's Road,
Bayswater, London, W. do hereby declare the nature of my invention for
A "HYDROPATHIC HOOD" FOR MEDICALLY TREATING HORSES AND CATTLE and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement :-
It is to consist of a pad made of felt or similar material covered with a water-
proof substance. This pad is either to be applied dry or saturated with water,
according to the nature of the complaint under treatment. It is fastened by means
of a Buckle and Strap. To secure a closer fit in the hollow of the Throat, a metal
spring is to be used when necessary. To make the pad effective, and to enclose the
heat in the part under treatment, an outer appliance in the shape of a Hood is to
be used: This is to be cut so as to be entirely closed round the Throat and is
fastened on one side of the head by means of Buckles and straps, or strings. This
Hood is to be made of Rugging, Kersey or such material as is conducive to keeping
in heat. Its use is to cure any ailment caused by colds or complaints natural to
Horses and Cattle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. That the "Hydropathic Hood" is an appliance whereby the majority of the
complaints, natural to Horses and Cattle, may be successfully treated & cured.
2. That the Hydropathic Hood is an appliance whereby the complaints of young
Horses and Cattle especially may be treated & cured.
3. That the Hydropathic Hood is an appliance whereby Horses and Cattle,
suffering from any Soreness or Inflammation in the Head, Throat or Neck, may
be relieved & cured.
4. That the Hydropathic Hood dispenses with the old system of Blistering.
5. That the Hydropathic Treatment is simple in its use, and may be applied by
any person, and that it will be a great boon to the Horse and Cattle owning
Public.