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EP 0399915 A1 19901128 - Numnah.

Title (en)

Numnah.

Title (de)

Satteldecke.

Title (fr)

Tapis de selle.

Publication

EP 0399915 A1 19901128 (FR)

Application

EP 90401397 A 19900523

Priority

FR 8906921 A 19890526

Abstract (en)

Numnah comprising along its longitudinal axis of symmetry a rib (5) facing outwards, which is formed from a flexible material and is capable of interacting with the trough formed by the panels of the saddle. According to the embodiments, the rib is formed by two longitudinal pads (6, 7) and by the convex part of a U-shaped profile. The edges of the rib are extended by cushioning plates (12, 13). <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

B68C 1/12

IPC 8 full level

B68C 1/12 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B68C 1/12 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[A] DE 8804584 U1 19880519
[A] FR 2495124 A1 19820604 - MUSSEAU MONIQUE [FR]

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE CH DE ES FR GB IT LI NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0399915 A1 19901128; EP 0399915 B1 19940413; DE 69008037 D1 19940519; DE 69008037 T2 19940929; FR 2647430 A1 19901130; FR 2647430 B1 19910830

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 90401397 A 19900523; DE 69008037 T 19900523; FR 8906921 A 19890526