DR. RALPH FREDERICK REDDEN, DVM
Veterinary at Mccowans Ferry Rd, Versailles, KY
License number
Kentucky NS-877
Category
Veterinary
Type
Veterinarian
License number
Kentucky 7416249-2801
Category
Veterinary
Type
Veterinarian
License number
Kentucky VET 3672
Category
Veterinary
Type
Veterinarian
Address
Address
8235 Mccowans Ferry Rd, Versailles, KY 40383
Phone
(859) 873-5294
(859) 873-6589 (Fax)
(859) 873-6589 (Fax)
Professional information
Electrically Heated Horseshoeing Tool
US Patent:
4916288, Apr 10, 1990
Filed:
Jun 26, 1989
Appl. No.:
7/371321
Inventors:
Ralph F. Redden - Versailles KY
International Classification:
H05B 100
US Classification:
219228
Abstract:
The tool is electrically heated and has a flat working surface, essentially horseshoe shaped. The working surface is heated to between 500. degree. F. and 900. degree. F. and pressed for from 3 to 10 seconds against the ground contact surface of a horse's hoof prepared for shoeing. The contact sears the insensitive part of the hoof, the horn, to dry out the horn, seal off the capillary tubes in the tubular of the hoof and flatten any irregularities left on the surface during the preparation for shoeing. This treatment reduces the potential for hoof damage caused by moisture. The working surface is on the horseshoe shaped part which encloses an electrical heating element. The heating element is attached to a handle for the tool. In the steady state heated condition the heat radiated by the tool equals the heat produced by the heating element and no thermostatic temperature control is required.