ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,550,878, issued on Feb. 17.
"Multifunctional horse-hoof and stud tool" was invented by Stephen Charles Warstler (Zionsville, Ind.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A multifunctional horse-hoof and stud tool is a device that allows users to do all the tasks involved in cleaning existing threads, cleaning the hoof, and installing studs in a horse's shoe. More specifically, the device is a tool that allows users to have all the items needed in one hand while using the other hand to hold the leg of the horse. To that end, a hoof pick attachment enables users to pick hoofs and remove mud and dirt from the center of the hoof. Further, a small pic...