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US3314121A
US3314121A US413540A US41354064A US3314121A US 3314121 A US3314121 A US 3314121A US 413540 A US413540 A US 413540A US 41354064 A US41354064 A US 41354064A US 3314121 A US3314121 A US 3314121A
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  • This invention relates to a stirrup buckle and has as its primary object the provision of an improved stirrup buckle which will facilitate and expedite the changing of stirrup lengths.
  • An additional object of the invention is the provision of such a buckle incorporating a removable sleeve and a plate carrying studs which are engaged by the holes in one of the stirrup straps whereby simply by removing or sliding the sleeve out of position the studs may be engaged in different holes to vary the length of the stirrup.
  • a further object of the invention is the provision of a device of this character which will withstand extremely heavy pull, without possibility of disengagement or slippage of the stirrup.
  • a further object of the invention is the provision of a device of this character incorporating a metal sleeve for effectively clamping the strap to the studs, the sleeve however being leather covered to prevent injury to the horse or damage to the blanket or saddle.
  • An additional object of the invention is the provision of a buckle of this character which is sturdy and durable in construction, reliable and eificient in operation, simple and inexpensive to manufacture, and extremely easy to manipulate in a rapid and expeditious manner to expedite the changing of stirrup lengths.
  • a further object of the invention is the provision of a readily adjustable buckle which is particularly suited for rodeos, dude ranches, riding academies, etc., where it is necessary to change the stirrup lengths frequently.
  • FIGURE 1 is a side elevational view of a saddle showing a stirrup attached thereto by means of the buckle of the instant invention.
  • FIGURE 2 is an enlarged front elevational view of the stirrup buckle of the instant invention and portions of its associated straps, certain concealed parts being indicated in dotted lines.
  • FIGURE 3 is a side elevational view of the construction of FIGURE 2, certain concealed parts being indicated in dotted lines;
  • FIGURE 4 is an exploded plan view of the buckle per se dissassociated from the straps connected thereto;
  • FIGURE 5 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially along the line 5-5 of FIGURE 4 as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows;
  • FIGURE 6 is a sectional view taken substantially along the line 6-6 of FIGURE 5 as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows;
  • FIGURE 7 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially along the line 7-7 of FIGURE 4 as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows.
  • a saddle of any desired conventional construction which includes a depending strap 11 having a plurality of spaced openings 12 therein, the strap 11 will hereinafter be referred to for the purposes of description as the saddle strap.
  • a second double strap 14 Connected thereto by means of the buckle of the instant invention generally indicated at 13 and to be more fully described hereinafter, is a second double strap 14, which will be hereinafter referred to as a stirrup strap, to which is secured a conventional stirrup 15 of any desired construction or configuration.
  • the buckle Off the instant invention is comprised of two parts, as best shown in FIGURE 4, one of which constitutes a plate generally indicated at 16 and the other of which constitutes a sleeve generally indicated at 17.
  • the plate 16 includes a rectangular portion 18 having a series of holes 19 therein and an elongated substantially rectangular tongue 20 offset and laterally projectingfrom a longitudinally extending edge thereof intermediate its opposed ends.
  • the adjacent ends of the stirrup strap 14 are extended on opposite sides of the plate 18, as indicated by reference numeral 21 (see FIGURE 3), and are secured thereto by means of rivets 22 which are extended through suitable openings in the strap and through the openings 19, thus firmly securing the plate to the stirrup strap.
  • the tongue 20 is provided with four studs or posts 23, each of which has an outwardly tapered head, a flange 24- and a swaged end 24', which is permannently affixed in suitable longitudinally aligned openings in tongue 20.
  • the posts or studs 23 are positioned apart a distance substantially equal to the spacing of the holes 12 in saddle strap 11.
  • the sleeve 17 is comprises of an inner metal liner 25, which at its rear is provided with offset portions defining a channel 27.
  • the width of the sleeve 17 is substantially equal to the length of the tongue 20, and the width of channel 27 is slightly in excess of the width of the tongue 20.
  • the depth of the channel is about equal to the thickness of the tongue 24
  • the spacing between the opposite sidewalls of the inner metal liner 25 is about equal to the axial length of the studs 23, which are in turn slightly in excess of the thickness of strap 11.
  • the arrangement is thus such that when the studs 23 are positioned in selected openings 12 in saddle strap 11, the sleeve 17 first having been moved upwardly along saddle strap 11 to permit the proper positioning thereof, and subsequently moved downwardly, the tongue 20 fits snugly in the channel 27 with the ends of the studs 23 abutting against the opposite wall of inner liner 25 thus securely holding the studs against disassociation from their associated openings.
  • 'Ilhe frictional grip of the opposed sidewall of the inner metal liner 25 on adjacent confronting sides of the tongue 20 and strap 1:1 is sufficient to preclude the sleeve slipping upwardly on the belt, while the shoulders 30 formed by the juncture of tongue 29 with plate 18 positively preclude downward movement of the sleeve beyond its locking position.
  • the exterior side of the inner metal liner 25 is surrounded by a relatively soft leather covering 31, with the exception of the back of channel 27, which covering is secured thereto by lines of rivets 32 which extend along the rear of the sleeve on opposite sides of the channel.
  • the top edges of the metal liner are cut away as: indicated at 33 in FIGURE 6, as are the bottom edges, to reduce the possibiltiy of the sharp corners thereof scraping or damaging the saddle or blanket.
  • a stirrup buckle for detachably connecting a stirrup strap with a saddle strap
  • said buckle comprising, in combination, an elongated substantially rectangular plate and a cooperating hollow enlongated substantially rectangular sleeve, said plate including an elongated substantially rectangular tongue offset and projecting laterally from a longitudinally extending edge thereof intermediate a pair of its opposed ends, said plate having means thereon engageable with means on one end of said stirrup strap fixedly connecting said stirrup strap on said plate, said tongue having a plurality of studs projecting laterally away therefrom in a direction away from said plate, said saddle strap having openings formed in a portion thereof to rele'asa'bly receive and connect said studs therein with the free ends of said studs extending therebeyond, and said sleeve comprising an elongated substantially hollow rectangular member having a continuous side wall provided with an inwardly opening transversely extending channel intermediate the ends thereof, said sleeve defining a closed opening

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April 18, 1967 E. 1... BLEVINS ETAL STIRRUP BUCKLE Filed Nov. 24, 1964 INVENTORS.- fizzy/w c/dA/V M 152 fV/MS ATTORNEYS.
United States Patent Ofilice 3,314,121 Patented Apr. 18, 1967 3,314,121 STHRRUP BUCKLE Earl L. Blevins and Joan V. Blevins, both of Bosler Route, Wheatland, Wyo. 82201 Filed Nov. 24, 1964, Ser. No. 413,540 2 Claims. (Cl. 24-181) This invention relates to a stirrup buckle and has as its primary object the provision of an improved stirrup buckle which will facilitate and expedite the changing of stirrup lengths.
An additional object of the invention is the provision of such a buckle incorporating a removable sleeve and a plate carrying studs which are engaged by the holes in one of the stirrup straps whereby simply by removing or sliding the sleeve out of position the studs may be engaged in different holes to vary the length of the stirrup.
A further object of the invention is the provision of a device of this character which will withstand extremely heavy pull, without possibility of disengagement or slippage of the stirrup.
A further object of the invention is the provision of a device of this character incorporating a metal sleeve for effectively clamping the strap to the studs, the sleeve however being leather covered to prevent injury to the horse or damage to the blanket or saddle.
An additional object of the invention is the provision of a buckle of this character which is sturdy and durable in construction, reliable and eificient in operation, simple and inexpensive to manufacture, and extremely easy to manipulate in a rapid and expeditious manner to expedite the changing of stirrup lengths.
A further object of the invention is the provision of a readily adjustable buckle which is particularly suited for rodeos, dude ranches, riding academies, etc., where it is necessary to change the stirrup lengths frequently.
Other objects will be in part be obvious and in part be pointed out as the description of the invention proceeds and shown in the accompanying drawing wherein there is disclosed a preferred embodiment of this inventive concept.
In the drawing:
FIGURE 1 is a side elevational view of a saddle showing a stirrup attached thereto by means of the buckle of the instant invention.
FIGURE 2 is an enlarged front elevational view of the stirrup buckle of the instant invention and portions of its associated straps, certain concealed parts being indicated in dotted lines.
FIGURE 3 is a side elevational view of the construction of FIGURE 2, certain concealed parts being indicated in dotted lines;
FIGURE 4 is an exploded plan view of the buckle per se dissassociated from the straps connected thereto;
FIGURE 5 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially along the line 5-5 of FIGURE 4 as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows;
FIGURE 6 is a sectional view taken substantially along the line 6-6 of FIGURE 5 as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows; and
FIGURE 7 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially along the line 7-7 of FIGURE 4 as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows.
Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views of the drawing.
Having reference now to the drawing in detail, and more particularly to FIGURE 1, there is generally indicated at 10 a saddle of any desired conventional construction which includes a depending strap 11 having a plurality of spaced openings 12 therein, the strap 11 will hereinafter be referred to for the purposes of description as the saddle strap. Connected thereto by means of the buckle of the instant invention generally indicated at 13 and to be more fully described hereinafter, is a second double strap 14, which will be hereinafter referred to as a stirrup strap, to which is secured a conventional stirrup 15 of any desired construction or configuration.
The buckle Off the instant invention is comprised of two parts, as best shown in FIGURE 4, one of which constitutes a plate generally indicated at 16 and the other of which constitutes a sleeve generally indicated at 17. The plate 16 includes a rectangular portion 18 having a series of holes 19 therein and an elongated substantially rectangular tongue 20 offset and laterally projectingfrom a longitudinally extending edge thereof intermediate its opposed ends. The adjacent ends of the stirrup strap 14 are extended on opposite sides of the plate 18, as indicated by reference numeral 21 (see FIGURE 3), and are secured thereto by means of rivets 22 which are extended through suitable openings in the strap and through the openings 19, thus firmly securing the plate to the stirrup strap. The tongue 20 is provided with four studs or posts 23, each of which has an outwardly tapered head, a flange 24- and a swaged end 24', which is permannently affixed in suitable longitudinally aligned openings in tongue 20. The posts or studs 23 are positioned apart a distance substantially equal to the spacing of the holes 12 in saddle strap 11.
The sleeve 17 is comprises of an inner metal liner 25, which at its rear is provided with offset portions defining a channel 27. The width of the sleeve 17 is substantially equal to the length of the tongue 20, and the width of channel 27 is slightly in excess of the width of the tongue 20. The depth of the channel is about equal to the thickness of the tongue 24 The spacing between the opposite sidewalls of the inner metal liner 25 is about equal to the axial length of the studs 23, which are in turn slightly in excess of the thickness of strap 11. The arrangement is thus such that when the studs 23 are positioned in selected openings 12 in saddle strap 11, the sleeve 17 first having been moved upwardly along saddle strap 11 to permit the proper positioning thereof, and subsequently moved downwardly, the tongue 20 fits snugly in the channel 27 with the ends of the studs 23 abutting against the opposite wall of inner liner 25 thus securely holding the studs against disassociation from their associated openings. 'Ilhe frictional grip of the opposed sidewall of the inner metal liner 25 on adjacent confronting sides of the tongue 20 and strap 1:1 is sufficient to preclude the sleeve slipping upwardly on the belt, while the shoulders 30 formed by the juncture of tongue 29 with plate 18 positively preclude downward movement of the sleeve beyond its locking position. The exterior side of the inner metal liner 25 is surrounded by a relatively soft leather covering 31, with the exception of the back of channel 27, which covering is secured thereto by lines of rivets 32 which extend along the rear of the sleeve on opposite sides of the channel. The top edges of the metal liner are cut away as: indicated at 33 in FIGURE 6, as are the bottom edges, to reduce the possibiltiy of the sharp corners thereof scraping or damaging the saddle or blanket.
Obviously where, in the foregoing, when it is desired to change the length of the stirrup, it is merely necessary to move the sleeve 17 upwardly along the strap 11, disengage the studs 23 from the openings in which they had been positioned and position them in other selected openings 12 either upwardly or downwardly as desired. After the insertion is made the sleeve is then returned to the position shown in FIGURES 2 and 3, and the buckle is effectively locked against disengagement.
From the foregoing it will now be seen that there is herein provided an improved quickly adjustable stirrup 3 buckle which accomplishes all the objects of this invention, and others, including many advantages of great practical utility and commercial importance.
As many embodiments may be made of this inventive concept, and as many modifications may be made in the embodiment hereinbefore shown and described, it is to be understood that all matter herein is to be interpreted as merely illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
We claim:
1. A stirrup buckle for detachably connecting a stirrup strap with a saddle strap, said buckle comprising, in combination, an elongated substantially rectangular plate and a cooperating hollow enlongated substantially rectangular sleeve, said plate including an elongated substantially rectangular tongue offset and projecting laterally from a longitudinally extending edge thereof intermediate a pair of its opposed ends, said plate having means thereon engageable with means on one end of said stirrup strap fixedly connecting said stirrup strap on said plate, said tongue having a plurality of studs projecting laterally away therefrom in a direction away from said plate, said saddle strap having openings formed in a portion thereof to rele'asa'bly receive and connect said studs therein with the free ends of said studs extending therebeyond, and said sleeve comprising an elongated substantially hollow rectangular member having a continuous side wall provided with an inwardly opening transversely extending channel intermediate the ends thereof, said sleeve defining a closed opening of such dimensions as to slidably receive and frictionally engage said portion of said straddle strap with said tongue releasa'bly seated in said channel and with said free ends of said studs frictionally engaging confronting portions of the inner side of said side wall.
2. In the combination of claim 1, said sidewall being surrounded with a leather outer sleeve.
References Cited by the Examiner UNITED STATES PATENTS 133,904 12/1872 Walker 24164 706,468 8/1902 Wellman 5447 2,634,480 4/1953 Ray 24l80 3,209,423 10/1965 Cattin 24-181 WILLIAM FELDMAN, Primary Examiner.
E. SIMONSEN, Assistant Examiner.

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1. A STIRRUP BUCKLE FOR DETACHABLY CONNECTING A STIRRUP STRAP WITH A SADDLE STRAP, SAID BUCKLE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, AN ELONGATED SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR PLATE AND A COOPERATING HOLLOW ELONGATED SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR SLEEVE, SAID PLATE INCLUDING AN ELONGATED SUBSTANTIALLY RECTANGULAR TONGUE OFFSET AND PROJECTING LATERAL-L LY FROM A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING EDGE THEREOF INTERMEDIATE A PAIR OF ITS OPPOSED ENDS, SAID PLATE HAVING MEANS THEREON ENGAGEABLE WITH MEANS ON ONE END OF SAID STRRUP STRAP FIXEDLY CONNECTING SAID STIRRUP STRAP ON SAID PLATE, SAID TONGUE HAVING A PLURALITY OF STUDS PROJECTING LATERALLY AWAY THEREFROM IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM SAID PLATE, SAID SADDLE STRAP HAVING OPENINGS FORMED IN A PORTION THEREOF TO RELEASABLY RECEIVE AND CONNECT SAID STUDS THEREIN WITH THE FREE ENDS OF SAID STUDS EXTENDING THEREBEYOND, AND SAID SLEEVE COMPRISING AN ELONGATED SUBSTANTIALLY HOLLOW RECTANGULAR MEMBER HAVING A CONTINUOUS SIDE WALL PROVIDED WITH AN INWARDLY OPENING TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING CHANNEL INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF, SAID SLEEVE DEFINING A CLOSED OPENING OF SUCH DIMENSIONS AS TO SLIDABLY RECEIVE AND FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE SAID PORTION OF SAID STRADDLE STRAP WITH SAID TONGUE RELEASABLY SEATED IN
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US4141198A (en) * 1977-07-29 1979-02-27 Tandy Brands, Inc. Reversible stirrup leather buckle
US4177623A (en) * 1978-03-20 1979-12-11 Perry Wayne W Stirrup strap fastener
US4179869A (en) * 1978-05-22 1979-12-25 Thomas A. Horst Stirrup buckle sheath
US4233712A (en) * 1979-01-02 1980-11-18 said Thomas A. Horst Stirrup buckle
US5452498A (en) * 1993-09-27 1995-09-26 Veach; Ben G. Stirrup buckle
USD388557S (en) * 1996-04-16 1997-12-30 Felkins Calvin L Stirrup adjuster
US20090100807A1 (en) * 2007-10-23 2009-04-23 Kaylen Spooner Bridle keeper
USD784632S1 (en) 2015-03-11 2017-04-18 Jimmy R. Rider Buckle for a stirrup strap
US10035695B2 (en) 2014-03-11 2018-07-31 Jimmy R. Rider Buckle assembly for a stirrup strap
WO2023205720A1 (en) * 2022-04-20 2023-10-26 Rider Jimmy Ray Re-usable sleeve for blevins buckle

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US133904A (en) * 1872-12-10 Improvement in harness-buckles
US706468A (en) * 1901-07-11 1902-08-05 Louis P Wellman Stirrup-strap.
US2634480A (en) * 1950-07-24 1953-04-14 Fredric A Ray Strap buckle
US3209423A (en) * 1963-01-28 1965-10-05 Andre Brauchi Locking device for straps

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US133904A (en) * 1872-12-10 Improvement in harness-buckles
US706468A (en) * 1901-07-11 1902-08-05 Louis P Wellman Stirrup-strap.
US2634480A (en) * 1950-07-24 1953-04-14 Fredric A Ray Strap buckle
US3209423A (en) * 1963-01-28 1965-10-05 Andre Brauchi Locking device for straps

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4141198A (en) * 1977-07-29 1979-02-27 Tandy Brands, Inc. Reversible stirrup leather buckle
US4177623A (en) * 1978-03-20 1979-12-11 Perry Wayne W Stirrup strap fastener
US4179869A (en) * 1978-05-22 1979-12-25 Thomas A. Horst Stirrup buckle sheath
US4233712A (en) * 1979-01-02 1980-11-18 said Thomas A. Horst Stirrup buckle
US5452498A (en) * 1993-09-27 1995-09-26 Veach; Ben G. Stirrup buckle
USD388557S (en) * 1996-04-16 1997-12-30 Felkins Calvin L Stirrup adjuster
US20090100807A1 (en) * 2007-10-23 2009-04-23 Kaylen Spooner Bridle keeper
US10035695B2 (en) 2014-03-11 2018-07-31 Jimmy R. Rider Buckle assembly for a stirrup strap
USD784632S1 (en) 2015-03-11 2017-04-18 Jimmy R. Rider Buckle for a stirrup strap
WO2023205720A1 (en) * 2022-04-20 2023-10-26 Rider Jimmy Ray Re-usable sleeve for blevins buckle

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