US924780A - Breast-strap and neck-strap connection. - Google Patents

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E. J. HOFFMAN. BREAST STRAP AND NECK STRAP `CONNECTION.

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Patented June 15, 1909.

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EDWARD J. HOFFMAN, OF HAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-THIRD TO GLADFELTER E. SPOTZ AND ONE-THIRDTO JOHN P. MYERS, BOTH OF HAMPTON,

PENNSYLVANIA.

BREAST-STRAP AND NECK-STRAP CONNECTION.

Speccation of Iietters Patent.

Patented `Tune 15, 1909.

Application led March 8, 1909. Seri-a1 No. 481,953.

To all whom it may concern:

.Be it known that l, EDWARD J. HOFFMAN, citizen of 1. the United States, residing at Hampton, in the county of Adams and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new plied. Fig. 2 is a vertical section thereof. i

Referring specifically to the drawings, -6 indicates the breast strap which may be either single or double. The end of the tug 7 is stitched to this strap, as usual. The

`connecting device consists of a lon itudinally extending Aplate 8 with a square oop 9 formed integral therewith and projecting from the upper edge thereof at or about the middle of the longitudinal plate. The neck strap is attached to this loop by means of a short strap and buckle 10.

The plate is .connected to the breast strap by means of rivets 11 which extend through the ends of the plate and also through the end of the tug and the end ofthe breast strap, whereby they are all fastened together securely.

The plate and loop are made in one piece, connected tothe leather parts, and colisequently rattling is avoided. By making the loop 9 square at the top, where the neck strap is connected, the latter is held to its place so that it cannot sli back on the neck of the horse and cause t e breast collar to get out of lace in driving. The metal parts cannot rulbO the horse and the fastening devices are exposed so that any looseness or breakage can be instantly detected. The

rivets which attach the plate 'in place also connect the tug or trace to the breast strap, which is of decided advantage, because if the stitches which connect the trace and the breast strap break or wear out, as they are apt to do in time, the parts will nevertheless beheld together by the rivets.

The device avoids the use of rings, which Vare objectionable, inasmuch as they allow the neck strap to swing back `out of place, and they also rattle and the movement tends to wear out the leather parts to which they are connected.

l am aware that loops have been provided, as in Patents 124,996 and 302,510, which are strap, andsewed or otherwise fastened in place, but these are defective and dangerous, inasmuch as they work up and down and in time will cut through the threads and come out, thereby allowing the breast strap to many cases.

With respect to safety the device herein claimed is superior to any devices which are attached by sewing; also to devices made up of Vseveral parts and having rings, as in Patent No. 295,642, which rings will rattle and eventually pull out and also wear out the neck strap or its connection. Besides, the present device being made in one piece is cheaper to make and easier to attach than devices made in several pieces which have to be assembled.

I claim:

The combination of a breast strap, a trace sewed thereto, a connecting plate placed on the outer side of the trace and having an integral loop at the upper edge thereof for attachment of a neck strap, and fastening devices extending through the plate, strap and trace.

In testimony whereof, I'afrix my signature in presence of two witnesses, l.

EDWARD J. HOFFMAN. lVitnesses:

CURTIS V. OHRONISTER, JOHN P. MYERS.

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