US PATENT SUBCLASS 54 / 6.1
BRIDLE


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54 /   HD   HARNESS

6.1BRIDLE {7}
6.2  DF  .~> With halter
7  DF  .~> Bits {1}
10  DF  .~> Blinds {1}
12  DF  .~> Brow bands
13  DF  .~> Crown loops
14  DF  .~> Gag runners
15  DF  .~> Stranglers


DEFINITION

Classification: 54/6.1

BRIDLE:

(under the class definition) Subject matter compring a headstall, a bit, and a rein used for guiding or restraining a working animal, such as a horse or mule. [figure] [caption]A-Blinker; B-Brow band; C-Nose band; D-Check-strap; E-Head-strap; F-Throatlatch; G-Cheek strap; H-Bit

(1) Note. A head-stall usually includes a blinker, a browband, a noseband, cheek-straps, a head strap, and throatlash. A bit usually consists of a metal bar which works on the corner of the horse's mouth. It is fitted to rest on the gums of the mouth above the teeth and on the horse's tongue. A rein consists of a long, narrow leather strap which is attached to each end of the bit and is usually held by a driver or rider to control or guide the working animal.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

7+, for bits.

10+, for blinds.

12, for brow bands.

24+, for halters. 36, for reins.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

119, Animal Husbandry, appropriate subclasses for miscellaneous subject matter designed to limit or restrain the free movements of animals.