Abstract: A target device for use in training armed personnel is described including: a base portion which includes locomotion means for propelling the target around in a training area; a humanoid target is mounted in association with the base portion; the humanoid target adopts a normally upright position and is controllable to move to adopt a range of rotational positions away from the normally upright position in both of a forwards direction and a backwards direction.

Abstract: A calf roping training apparatus incorporating a simulated calf, a support column and a towing structure. The support column has a spin joint and an invert joint. The calf body of the simulated calf is formed by one or more pieces of simulated skin and a simulated head fixed in anatomical form by a body frame. The support column is anchored to the towing structure. The towing structure has a tow member, a pair of long skids, a short skid, and a towing attachment device. The support column base is attached to the short skid which provides for transfer of the weight of the simulated calf to the ground. The support column top is attached to or integrated with the body frame.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a game in which players launch, shoot, or propel objects at a target, and more specifically, to a game in which players launch, shoot, or propel objects in an attempt to attach the objects to a target that may be in motion, or to dislodge objects that are hanging from the target.

Abstract: A multifunction target actuator allows a bullet target to be selectively presented to a shooter such that a first side may be presented, a second side opposite the first side may be presented, and the target may be oriented so as not to be presented to the shooter. The actuator allows for quick and accurate movement of the target.

Abstract: A mechanized ball-throwing game is provided, comprising at least one game play object, at least one rotating goal assembly, means to maintain a count of the number of times a game play object passes through each of the at least one rotating goal assembly in each of a plurality of designated directions, and means to display the count.

Abstract: A game that includes a movable target is provided. To this end, the game includes an object that is thrown at the movable target. The movable target has a first movable element, a second movable element, a switch actuated by the thrown object, and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism switches from moving the first movable element to moving the second movable element in response to actuation of the switch. Switch actuation occurs when the thrown object encircles the movable target and strikes an appendage of the movable target.

Abstract: A combination including a frame defining at least one of a hockey and a soccer goal, a blocking element, and first structure for moving the blocking element in front of the frame so as to expose and block different parts of the goal as the blocking element is moved. The first structure moves the blocking element in two different manners in front of, and relative to, the frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in roping skills training and practice. This invention is designed particularly for providing a practical, effective, lightweight and economical alternative to live animal practice for "heeling", the roping of the hind legs of steers and calves for rodeo team roping events. This apparatus includes a hollow simulated animal torso or full body with simulated hind legs. The apparatus has a simple support frame and is energized by a DC motor and 12 volt battery. A finger adjusted, spring loaded transmission provides for adjusting the speed of the leg and body movement. A unique cam arrangement and an interconnection between the simulated animal body and the simulated legs provides for lifelike coordinated leg and body movement.

Abstract: A picture frame target device includes a plurality of picture frames pivotally held on a base platform of a supporting frame each picture frame having a ferrous object mounted on the picture frame, and a plurality of magnets embedded in a magnet carrying plate positioned above and adjacent to the picture frames each magnet magnetically attracting a ferrous object mounted on each picture frame therein each picture frame is magnetically attached to each magnet on an upper portion of the supporting frame to pose like a floating condition on the base platform, whereby upon a shooting of an elastic band or rubber ring on each picture frame which is served as a target device, the picture frame once struck will be reciprocatively vibrated, but not turning its up side down, to enhance a player's interest and also for decorative purpose.

Abstract: A shooting game machine features that movable members are hit so as to be prevented from reaching a goal, and comprises a plurality of lanes having a starting point and a turning point at both ends, a plurality of movable members moving from the starting point to the goal via the turning point. Each movable member has a hit indicator, adapted to be operated by the player, and movable member controller for returning the hit movable member to the starting point. The distance between the starting point and the turning point is gradually shortened each time the movable member reaches the turning point so as to make the shooting game more difficult.

Abstract: A device for animating a steer for use in the practice of roping a steer. The device has a pedestal member and a guide arm rotatably secured to the pedestal member. A frame is connected to the guide arm and is for supporting a motor for driving the frame. A surface engaging member is mounted to the frame and is adapted to effect movement of the frame along an operating surface. The motor is mounted to the frame and is operative coupled to the surface engaging member for driving the same. A first speed reduction assembly is engaged releasably to a clutch which is operatively connected to the motor. A second speed reduction assembly is operatively engaged to the first speed reduction assembly and to the surface engaging member.

Abstract: A roping practice device is described which includes a wheeled body member simulating an animal to be roped. An electric motor powers the body member selectively forwardly and rearwardly. Rear extension members are oscillated between upper and lower positions to simulate rear legs of the animal while running. The device is useful for practicing the art of roping.

Abstract: A target system is provided which is designed to be initially set in a non-visible position and to subsequently be triggered to pop-up to a position visible to a marksman. Once in an upright, visible position, the target will travel downwardly and subsequently fall out of view after a predetermined amount of time. During operation, the target simulates natural movements of a person or animal and thus provides a more realistic target for the marksman. The target system comprises a target supporting structure which is movable in guide channels in an operating mechanism which is positionable in an initial set position and may be selectively triggered to assume an upright or shooting position. The target system is safe and effective in its operation and allows the user great flexibility and control of the system.

Abstract: A movable target for a throwing game is provided including a target body and a target member movably connected to the target body. The target body includes: a gear shaft cooperating with a drive mechanism; a rotary shaft mounted on the gear shaft; a rotary plate having an engagement projection and being loosely mounted on the rotary shaft; a rotary member having a projection formed on its upper surface mounted on the rotary shaft to be slidable longitudinally; a compression spring provided between the rotary plate and the rotary member; an oscillating member oscillatably supported on a supporting shaft passing through a base portion of the target member and a pair of bearing plates erected on the rotary plate, the oscillating member engaging at its upper end the target member; and a projection formed on an upper surface of said rotary member and fitted into a groove formed longitudinally on a lower end surface of the oscillating member.

Abstract: A dummy for practicing roping including a pair of spaced elongated members adapted to move along a supporting surface, a pair of upright members connected to the forward ends, respectively, of the elongated members and terminating at an apex, an elongated bar connected to the apex of the upright members extending rearwardly therefrom and generally parallel to the elongated members and generally equally spaced therefrom but extending beyond the elongated members. A simulated cow's head is mounted at the apex, and a simulated rear cow portion is mounted at the terminal end of the bar and rotatable thereabout. A pair of interconnected spaced elliptically shaped wheels are mounted between said elongated members adjacent the upright members and rotably interconnected thereto, the point of connection of the wheels to each other being offset from the point of connection to the upright members.

Abstract: At least one target (10, 11) is caused to move with complex motion combining rotation about an axis (5) which is approximately horizontal and translation along a direction which is approximately perpendicular to said axis (5) behind an opaque panel (3) delimiting a window (4). By giving suitable directions, amplitudes and speeds to these respective motions, the apparent motion of the target as seen through the window (4) is pseudo-random in time and concerning its trajectory between two passes behind the panel. This increases the difficulty, and hence the attraction of target shooting.

Abstract: A pair of drive and idle pulleys are journalled from horizontally spaced apart elevated mounting structures and an elongated flexible tension member is trained about the pulleys. An elongated member extends between and is anchored relative to the mounting structures and a wheeled carriage is supported from the support member for rolling therealong. A crank is journalled from the carriage and a rotary friction drive member is journalled from the carriage and rollingly engaged with the support member for rotation relative to the carriage in response to its movement along the support member. One-way drive structure drivingly connects the drive member to the crank and an animal simulating structure is dependingly supported from the carriage and includes at least a first oscillatable body part simulating member. Connecting structure is connected between the crank and the body part simulating member for oscillation of the latter in response to rotation of the crank.