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  • the invention relates to improvements in curb-bits for bridles, having for its object to simplify and cheapen their construction and render them more effective than heretofore.
  • Figure 1 is a view of a bridle-bit embodying my improvements applied in the operative position to a horses head.
  • Fig. 2 is a detail view.
  • A designates the bit-bar, to the opposite ends of which are affixed the loops B B, to which are attached the lower ends of the cheek-straps O O
  • D D designate angle-levers, which are mounted on the said bit-bar adjacent to the inner sides of the loops B B.
  • the anglelevers comprise, respectively, the arms E E, having the sockets e e at their extremities, and the arms F F, to which are attached the ends of the curb-chain G.
  • the rings or loops H H, to which are attached the ends of the reins I, are provided with the shanks K K, which are mounted in the sockets e e, and are capable of longitudinal movement therein.
  • angle-levers turn freely on the bit-bar, which is preferably slightly curved, and they are provided with the studs or pins L L, which operate in the loops B B.
  • this bit When the reins are pulled slightly, the operation of this bit is similar to any ordinary cnrb-bit-that is, a leverage is exerted on the jaws of the horse, the curb-chain acting as a fulcrum; but when the levers are turned sufficiently to cause the studs or pins L L to engage the front sides of the loops B B and turn the latter an additional pressure is exerted by the curved portion of the bit-bar against the roof of the horses mouth, as will be evident.
  • a bridle-bit the combination of the bit A, having the loops B B attached to its ends, the angle-levers mounted on the bit-bar and comprising the arms E E, provided with sockets e e, and the arms F F, connected by the curb-chain G, and the loops or rings H H, provided with shanks mounted in the sockets e e, substantially as specified.

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Z. T. BOWLES.
BRIDLE BIT.
Patented May 21, 1889.
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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.
ZAOHARY TAYLOR BOIVLES, OF HILLSBOROUGH, TEXAS.
BRlDLE BlT.
SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 403,510, dated May 21, 1889.
Application filed September 20, 1888. Serial No. 285,926. (No model.)
To all whom it may concern.-
Be it known that I, ZAOHARY TAYLOR BOWLEs, a citizen of the United States, residing at Hillsborough, in the county of Hill and State of Texas, have invented new and useful Improvements in Curb-Bits for Bridles, of which the following is a specification.
The invention relates to improvements in curb-bits for bridles, having for its object to simplify and cheapen their construction and render them more effective than heretofore.
The invention consists in a certain novel construction and arrangement of devices fully set forth hereinafter in connection with the accompanying drawings, and specifically pointed out in the appended claims.
In the drawings, Figure 1 is a view of a bridle-bit embodying my improvements applied in the operative position to a horses head. Fig. 2 is a detail view.
Referring to the drawings by letter, A designates the bit-bar, to the opposite ends of which are affixed the loops B B, to which are attached the lower ends of the cheek-straps O O, and D D designate angle-levers, which are mounted on the said bit-bar adjacent to the inner sides of the loops B B. The anglelevers comprise, respectively, the arms E E, having the sockets e e at their extremities, and the arms F F, to which are attached the ends of the curb-chain G.
The rings or loops H H, to which are attached the ends of the reins I, are provided with the shanks K K, which are mounted in the sockets e e, and are capable of longitudinal movement therein.
It will be understood that the angle-levers turn freely on the bit-bar, which is preferably slightly curved, and they are provided with the studs or pins L L, which operate in the loops B B.
When the reins are pulled slightly, the operation of this bit is similar to any ordinary cnrb-bit-that is, a leverage is exerted on the jaws of the horse, the curb-chain acting as a fulcrum; but when the levers are turned sufficiently to cause the studs or pins L L to engage the front sides of the loops B B and turn the latter an additional pressure is exerted by the curved portion of the bit-bar against the roof of the horses mouth, as will be evident.
Having thus described the invention, I claim 1. In a bridle-bit, the combination, with the bit-bar, of the angle-levers swiveled on the said bar and having limited rotation thereon, the curb-chain connecting the upper arms of the said levers, and the reins connected to the lower arms of the same, substantially as specified.
2. In a bridle-bit, the combination of the bit A, having the loops B B attached to its ends, the angle-levers mounted on the bit-bar and comprising the arms E E, provided with sockets e e, and the arms F F, connected by the curb-chain G, and the loops or rings H H, provided with shanks mounted in the sockets e e, substantially as specified.
3. In a bridle-bit, the combination, with a bit-bar, A, provided with the loops B B, of the angle-levers D D, mounted on the said bar and having their corresponding arms respectively connected by the curb-chain and provided with rein loops or rings H H, and the studs or pins L on the levers engaging the loops B, substantially as specified.
4. In a bridle-bit, the combination, with the bit-bar, having loops B B attached thereto, of the levers mounted loosely on the said bar and provided with sockets e e, and the rings or loops II H, provided with shanks mounted in the said sockets, whereby the rings are adjustable, substantially as specified.
In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixed my signature in presence of two witnesses.
ZACHARY TAYLOR BOWVLES.
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ARTHUR W. YOUNG, CHAS. M. MOORE.
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