Target Pivots Patents (Class 273/390)
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Patent number: 11969635Abstract: A game apparatus including an obstructing member connected to a target member. A front side of the target member lies substantially in a first plane. The front side of the target member has an area on the first plane. The obstructing member is rotationally supported by a supporting means; wherein the obstructing member is configured to rotate with respect to the target member; and the obstructing member is configured such that, when the obstructing member is in the first orientation with respect to the target member, a projectile having a sufficient velocity and mass striking a particular area of one of the protruding pieces will cause rotational movement of the obstructing member toward the second orientation so that another projectile propelled toward the front side of the target member can reach a portion of the front side of the target member that is not obstructed by the obstructing member.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventors: Simon Basyuk, Yaroslav Basyuk
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Patent number: 11679317Abstract: A pitcher training device includes a vertically mountable base with certain integrated training elements. The training elements include a rotatable disc with an axis of rotation in a fixed angular orientation relative to the vertically mountable base. The rotatable disc is rotatably mounted to the vertically mountable base.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Inventor: David Martina
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Patent number: 10661139Abstract: A basketball shooting aide locatable between a player shooting a basketball and a basketball goal to help the player to recognize an opportune moment to take a shot, to develop quickness in taking the shot at the moment, and to develop shooting accuracy. The aide includes a frame supported by a support, the frame having a gap located at an upper portion of the frame and oriented so that during use of the aide when the basketball is shot through the frame toward the goal the basketball will pass through the slot on its path to the goal.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2019Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: V-Flex Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Timothy J. Nicely
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Patent number: 10661137Abstract: A sports aide for training a player to throw or kick a ball, comprising a spinning ring positionable proximal to the player and sized for passage of a ball therethrough, wherein during use of the aide the player will throw or kick the ball and attempt to have the thrown or kicked ball pass through the spinning ring.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2019Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: V-Flex Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Timothy J. Nicely
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Patent number: 10451390Abstract: Gravity resetting range targets include rotatable target plates that rotate around a rotation axis extending through a fixed target body. The rotatable target plates rotate 360 degrees around the rotation axis and through a target plate aperture of the fixed target body, resetting to a ready position using gravity forces acting on the weight of the rotatable target plates. High visibility hit indicators include long-range hit indicators rotatably mounted to the fixed target body opposite the rotatable target plate such that the long-range hit indicator rotates around the rotation axis substantially 180 degrees from the rotatable target plate. The rotatable target plates are cut from the fixed target bodies within a single piece of material and remain connected via tabs until assembly is desired.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Revolution Targets, LLCInventors: Bruce Pendleton, Gordon Pendleton
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Patent number: 10168128Abstract: A high caliber target includes a target plate and a stand. The target plate may be mounted on and removed from the stand. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate can be mounted and removed without tools. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate is presented to the shooter without joints or edges which could promote ricochets back toward the shooter. In accordance with another embodiment, the target plate can pivot on impact relative to the stand.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Action Target Inc.Inventors: James Sovine, Devin Anderson
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Patent number: 10030944Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to a target system. The target system may include a locking plate having a first aperture and a second aperture. In one embodiment, the first aperture may be wider than the second aperture. The target system further includes a target face. The target face may be implemented with a target stem, a locking support, and a locking retainer. In one embodiment, the locking retainer may be wider than the second aperture. Similarly, a target is disclosed which includes a locking plate. The locking plate includes a pass-through portion and a locking portion. In certain embodiments, the locking portion may be wider than the pass-through portion. The target system further includes a target face. The target face may be implemented with an elongated portion, a locking support portion, and a locking retainer portion. In one embodiment, the locking retainer portion is wider than the locking portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Jumping Targets, LLCInventor: Jared Miller
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Patent number: 9829285Abstract: A target holding system is configured to hold a target struck by a bullet. The target holding system has a first bracket, connected to a second bracket with a first lateral support and a second lateral support. A central plate is connected to the first bracket and the second bracket and further comprising a first side first opening and a second side first opening. A rotating rod is rotatably connected to the first bracket and the second bracket and further comprising a first side slot and a second side slot. The target further comprises a central stem connected to a circular target, a first side leg and a second side leg. In a first mode of operation, the first side leg is slid through the first side slot and into the first side first opening while the second side leg is slid through second side slot and into the second side first opening. When the bullet strikes the circular target, the central stem remains upright.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Inventors: Gustaf Henrik Folke Kimblad, Martin Borje Vestin
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Patent number: 9784538Abstract: A high caliber target includes a target plate and a stand. The target plate may be mounted on and removed from the stand. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate can be mounted and removed without tools. In accordance with one embodiment, the target plate is presented to the shooter without joints or edges which could promote ricochets back toward the shooter. In accordance with another embodiment, the target plate can pivot on impact relative to the stand.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Action Target Inc.Inventors: James Sovine, Devin Anderson
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Patent number: 9631906Abstract: Implementations of an electronically scored target array are provided. In some implementations, the electronically scored target array may be used for training individuals in the use of rifles, hand guns, and similar weapons. In some implementations, the electronically scored target array may be used to facilitate competition between participating individuals. In some implementations, the electronically scored target array may be configured to record the performance (e.g., the number of target plates shot, number of target plates not shot (e.g., missed), overall time, etc.) of a shooter during a course of fire. In some implementations, the electronically scored target array comprises a base, a base guard, a cover plate, a first trunk tube, a second trunk tube, and nine target plates. In some implementations, the electronically scored target array may further comprise gaming software, a target controller, nine lasers mounted to the base, and an accelerometer secured to each target plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventors: Capel Calhoun English, Pierce Otis English
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Publication number: 20150130136Abstract: A portable target apparatus is disclosed that includes a main body and a first target plate adjacent the main body. The first target plate is operable to move independent of the main body when struck by at least one projectile. A support member is coupled to the first target plate and is operable to retain the main body in an upright position when the main body is struck by at least one projectile and move the main body from the upright position to a non-upright position when the first target plate is struck by at least one projectile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventor: James Bliehall
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Publication number: 20150102563Abstract: A portable target apparatus. The portable target apparatus including a base defining a interior space, an articulating armature pivotably coupled to the base and configured to mount one or more facer, a motor housed within the interior space and operably coupled to the articulating armature, a power source housed within the interior space and capable of selectively powering the motor according to one or more control functions, a microprocessor and a memory housed within the interior space, the memory configured to store the one or more control functions, and a control module housed within the interior space and capable of executing the one or more motor control functions stored in the memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventor: Kevin Gwash
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Publication number: 20150069707Abstract: A target apparatus for practicing hockey or other sports includes a frame comprising a forwardly inclined upright support member. The apparatus includes a plurality of independently pivoting target paddles each pivotally mounted to the forwardly inclined upright support member and independently rotatable between a first position in which the target paddle is on a first side of the frame and a second position in which the target paddle is on a second side of the frame. The apparatus includes an inclination adjustment mechanism for adjusting an angle of inclination of the inclined upright support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventor: Dwayne Dunlop
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Patent number: 8960677Abstract: An adjustable target stand is provided. The adjustable target stand includes a support assembly having a cross member pivotably received by opposing first and second side plates, and at least one target support member carried by and projecting from the cross member. The adjustable target stand also includes a target orientation assembly including a handle coupled to the pivotable cross member, the handle having a handle aperture, and a plurality of apertures provided through the first side plate and radially extending a first distance from a first cross member receiving aperture provided in the first side plate, the plurality of apertures are each in alignment with the handle aperture such that the handle is pivotable between the plurality of apertures such that an angle retention member may engage the handle aperture with one of the plurality of apertures. A method of using an adjustable target stand is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Decoy Revolution, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy J. Mickelson, Daniel W. McCarthy
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Patent number: 8932157Abstract: Typical embodiments of the disclosed apparatus are: a traditional soccer ball; a game-play area that is confined within rebound-fences and pass walls; a vertical scoring standard that is configured to spin on a vertical axis when struck by a soccer ball. The identified apparatus may be used in a confined and multi-directional soccer game.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Inventor: Alan N. Wright
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Publication number: 20140333027Abstract: Impact-displaceable target (1) for sport shooting, comprising an assembly having two symmetrical parts (2) of polymeric material, which can be coupled together and with a perpendicular relationship of one part (2) with respect to the other, each one of the parts (2) presenting a main body having a pair of extremities (2a), the ends of which are equipped with impact areas (3a, 3b) and (3c, 3d), these two symmetrical parts (2) defining in a coupled condition a quadruped element, such that when the assembly is supported on a floor surface, three impact areas are in contact with the surface and the fourth impact area is on an elevated level with respect to the three preceding impact areas. Thus, with each impact on an impact area, the assembly rotates about its central axis moving and changing the impact area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Jorge Martinez Lopez
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Patent number: 8814642Abstract: Ball games apparatus for use by two or more players, comprises a playing wall with a plurality of targets arranged across at least one face of said playing wall, each target having a particular value associated therewith. In use, a player aims by kicking or throwing a ball or the like at the playing wall and scores points to the value of the target that is struck. The targets may correspond to balls of a conventional pool or snooker game, providing a similar scoring system to the table-based game but at the same time encouraging participation in physical activity. Added complexity is provided by means of ground markers randomly selected to denote which of a series of positions relative to the playing wall from which a player takes aim.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Playinnovation LimitedInventor: Marco Boi
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Patent number: 8807570Abstract: A target having at least one plate that includes a first side, a second side, and a peripheral edge that has a top and a bottom, through which a rotational shaft projects along a vertical rotational axis. The first side of the plate is visually distinct from the second side of the plate. A frame rotationally captures each plate at both a bottom shaft receiver and a top shaft receiver. A ramp projects away from a rear side of the frame proximate each bottom shaft receiver, such that with the first side of the plate facing in a forward direction, a projectile striking the plate not along the rotational axis causes the plate rotate to contact the ramp, lifting the plate and the rotational shaft within the shaft receivers to flip the plate so that the second side of the plate is facing in the forward direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Inventor: Robert John Zalar
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Publication number: 20130207347Abstract: A reactive target system may include a base and a target which rotates when struck by a bullet. The target may be removable from the base without tools and inverted to change the location of the target areas which are presented to a shooter. The reactive target system may also include a second target which rotates when struck by a bullet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Action Target Inc.Inventor: Action Target Inc.
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Publication number: 20130130759Abstract: Ball games apparatus for use by two or more players, comprises a playing wall with a plurality of targets arranged across at least one face of said playing wall, each target having a particular value associated therewith. In use, a player aims by kicking or throwing a ball or the like at the playing wall and scores points to the value of the target that is struck. The targets may correspond to balls of a conventional pool or snooker game, providing a similar scoring system to the table-based game but at the same time encouraging participation in physical activity. Added complexity is provided by means of ground markers randomly selected to denote which of a series of positions relative to the playing wall from which a player takes aim.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: PLAYINNOVATION LIMITEDInventor: Marco Boi
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Patent number: 8444150Abstract: A rotatable target for use in a projectile toss game using a projectile such as a bean bag. The rotatable target has a semi-circular main body portion having a base, a rim, and a substantially flat outer surface. A hub is located substantially at the axis of the main body portion. A plurality of shelves project outwardly from the outer surface of the main body portion, preferably at an angle of about 90 degrees. Preferably the shelves extend radially from the hub to the rim. A pendulum extends vertically downwardly below the hub. The pendulum has a vertically adjustable weight associated therewith. A target stand having a pivot pin that extends outwardly therefrom and through the hub of the main body portion in a manner adapted to allow the main body portion to rotate about the pivot pin.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Ronald H. Stirtz
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Patent number: 8286968Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable projectile target that includes a support structure that can hold a body portion of the target at various angular positions with regard to the support structure. The support structure allows the body portion to be rotated along both a vertical and a horizontal axis to provide a variety of target profiles for the body portion to simulate for the individual shots taken from various elevations and distances from the target animal.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: Greg Duerr
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Patent number: 8091894Abstract: A target system having a base, a stationary member inclined from the base and having a cap, a rotating tube having a cap and positioned over the stationary tube, a bearing between the caps of the stationary member and the rotating tube to permit substantially free rotation of the rotating tube, and a plurality of target sides secured to the rotating tube, with impact of a fired round onto one of the target sides initiating movement of the rotating tube relative to the stationary member.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: BOD Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kerry L. Kreiman, Mark C. Englert, William R. Brown, Jr., Donald Ray Buttrey, Matthew G. Hughs
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Patent number: 7946589Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable projectile target that includes a support structure that can hold a body portion of the target at various angular positions with regard to the support structure. The support structure allows the body portion to be rotated along both a vertical and a horizontal axis to provide a variety of target profiles for the body portion to simulate for the individual shots taken from various elevations and distances from the target animal.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2009Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Inventor: Greg Duerr
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Patent number: 7900927Abstract: A small arms training target system including a portable, battery powered, rail guided, motor driven carriage, with stationary and moving targets connected thereto. A target-rotate control device operatively connects an electric motor and rotational arm assembly to rotate and position the target into and out of a field of view. The position is selectable by a remote control, pre-selected program, or when a sensor attached to the target is struck by a sensor. Additionally an obscuring medium is attached to the rotational arm, with a target, having on it an image of a weapon mounted behind the obscuring medium. The position of the obscuring medium is selectable to be in front of the image of a weapon, making the target a no-threat, or not in front of the target, making it a threat.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Inventor: James Bliehall
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Patent number: 7815192Abstract: A target system having a base, a stationary member inclined from the base and having a cap, a rotating tube having a cap and positioned over the stationary tube, a bearing between the caps of the stationary member and the rotating tube to permit substantially free rotation of the rotating tube, and a plurality of target sides secured to the rotating tube, with impact of a fired round onto one of the target sides initiating movement of the rotating tube relative to the stationary member.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: EOD Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kerry L. Kreiman, Mark C. Englert, William R. Brown, Jr., Donald Ray Buttrey, Matthew G. Hughs
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Publication number: 20100225063Abstract: A submachine gun target system has a target support having a target attachment facility and a target having an attachment element. The target attachment facility may have a first position and a second position, such that the target may be suspended from the target attachment facility with the attachment element residing at the first position or the second position. The target attachment facility may have a retention surface operable to retain the target attachment facility in the first position in response to a bullet strike on the target. The retention surface may be in a forward direction from the second attachment position, such that the retention element does not prevent the target attachment element from being dislodged from the attachment facility when residing at the second position in response to a bullet strike on the target from the forward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Bradley Wayne Wyrick, Lois Schultz Wyrick, Ruffin Dean Wyrick
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Patent number: 7543820Abstract: Paintball targets including a battleship having an array of smaller targets pivotally mounted on a base that is shaped to resemble the shape of a ship's hull. The smaller targets are designed to swing back on a hinge to display an image of fire and destruction, upon the impact of a paintball projectile on the target's face, thus visually providing the user with the satisfaction of knowing that he/she has destroyed the intended target. A vortex drive track is also disclosed having multiple spinning targets each carried on a corresponding cord that is suspended at a slight angle. When a target is hit by a paintball projectile it spins on its cord. This vertical rotation, along with the downward slope of the cord, and the assistance of gravity will force the target to progress down the cord.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2007Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Inventor: Richard King
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Publication number: 20090093325Abstract: Described herein is a combination pitching aid and batting tee apparatus. The apparatus includes a base having a front and a rear, a stand extending upwardly from the base, a support rod extending upwardly from the stand, and an arm extending outwardly from the support rod. The arm includes a target associated therewith that can be adjusted vertically and horizontally. The apparatus includes a screen having a top end and a bottom end and a support assembly having a top end and a bottom end that extends upwardly from the base. The bottom end of the screen is attached near the front of the base and the top end of the screen is attached to the support assembly. The support rod can be replaced with a batting tee.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: MELTZER INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLCInventors: Duane Meltzer, William Tan
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Patent number: 7464937Abstract: The invention consists of a raft with a plurality of cutouts to accommodate the targets. The float maintains stability with the use of a weight that is submerged under the water and is connected to the float by a string. There are three embodiments regarding the targets geometry and interaction with the float and water. One third embodiment employs a sphere mounted on a spring loaded coil, in which the target may be impacted by the throwing ball from any angle. A variety of point-scoring systems could be implemented as well as the number of players who would play the game.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Inventor: Salvatore Maggio
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Publication number: 20080252016Abstract: A game device and game method of play for use in conjunction with a ball and a means for directing movement of the ball. The game device includes a number of targets, each of the targets having a target face and a target base. The target face is a flat sheet or card oriented at a 90° angle to the target base which is also a flat sheet or card. The targets may alternate between a first position with the target face upright and the target base flat and a second position with the target base upright and the target face flat. The game device further includes a tee box marker card to indicate a position from which movement of the ball may be directed, and a scorecard for tracking scores accumulated by the players during the game.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventor: Edward L. Palmer
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Publication number: 20080007005Abstract: A multi-game apparatus has a base, a stationary target and multiple foldable targets. Each of the stationary targets and the multiple foldable targets are assembled by multiple detachable rods and respectively have different game surfaces. The game surfaces of the stationary or the multiple foldable targets can be revealed by pivoting the foldable targets. Different game elements like a loop, a dart target . . . etc. are mounted on the game surfaces to make the multi-game apparatus being able to change into different game apparatus, such that individual purchases of different game apparatus are unneeded and the cost may lower.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2006Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventor: Simon Hsiao
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Patent number: 7303192Abstract: An improved drop/turn target is easier to construct and operate than existing drop/turn targets. The drop/turn target may be adjusted for wear, and may easily be configured to operate in a variety of different modes. The drop/turn target may also be raised or lowered during operation and may be automatically reset for subsequent use.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Action Target, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Marshall, Kyle E. Burdette, Kyle E. Bateman, Chris Butterfield
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Patent number: 7219897Abstract: A bullet target configured to improve the skills of a shooter includes, in one embodiment, a head plate which is attached to an arm by a resilient or semi-resilient attachment member to allow the head plate to visually deflect when hit by a bullet and to substantially return to its original position. In another embodiment, the improved target utilizes an attachment mechanism which allows the head to rotate relative to the arm within a stop to minimize transfer of vibrations between the head plate and the arm. In a third embodiment, a plurality of head plates are used in alignment and selectively exposed to the shooter to improve decision making ability.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2006Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Action Target, Inc.Inventors: Addison Sovine, Kyle Burdette, Spencer Lambert
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Patent number: 7207564Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2004Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Bedford, Jim Keifer, Jeannie Burns Hardie
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Patent number: 7114725Abstract: A vertical rotary shooting target having a stand with a horizontally extending axial which supports a rotary target structure. The vertical rotary target structure includes a hub rotatably mounted on the axial, a pair of target impact plates, and a support structure connecting the impact plates radially outwardly on diametrically opposed sides of the said hub and in horizontally spaced relation for enhanced shooting difficulty. Alternative embodiments of impact plate support structures are disclosed which minimize potentially harmful and damaging splashback of bullets striking the impact plates.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Better Bilt Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott A Camp, Steven A Camp
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Patent number: 7052012Abstract: A target system provides a unified target solution where a plurality of targets are fixed to a base member. This base member allows, for example, easy portability of the plurality of targets as well as provides a mechanism for allowing multiple targets systems to be interconnected and interchanged.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Blackwater Target Systems LLCInventor: Jim Dehart
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Patent number: 6808177Abstract: A target system provides a unified target solution where a plurality of targets are fixed to a base member. This base member allows, for example, easy portability of the plurality of targets as well as provides a mechanism for allowing multiple targets systems to be interconnected and interchanged.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2002Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: Blackwater Target Systems LLCInventor: Jim Dehart
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Patent number: 6780129Abstract: A frame supports as a base a plurality of goals rotatably. The goals are arranged asymmetrically with respect to the vertical axix from the view point of a player. Some goals hide others. When a ball shot by a player hits the frame of a goal. Then the goal rotates to guide the ball out of the goal. Unless a ball is directed to the central portion of the frame of the goal without hitting the frame, the possibility is low that the ball drops in the goal.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2000Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Yugen Kaisha Digital NineInventor: Ushio Higuchi
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Patent number: 6655691Abstract: A shooting game machine having a gun for projecting bullets using compressed air and targets arranged in a predetermined distance in front of the gun includes a housing which is provided with at least one opening formed on a front wall thereof, a gun supporter mounted inside of the opening on the front wall of the housing for supporting the gun, and a target holding mechanism installed in front of the gun in a predetermined distance for holding at least one target.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Andamiro Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kim Yong Hwan
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Patent number: 6478301Abstract: A shooting target includes: a pair of support members; a horizontal threaded shaft supported by the support members; and a spinning target positioned on, supported by, and rotatably engaged with the threaded shaft. The spinning target includes a threaded sleeve that translates along the threaded shaft as the sleeve rotates; a pair of opposing arms secured to the sleeve and extending in opposing directions; a pair of flattened target plates secured to the arms; and a pair of weights each secured to and slidable along the respective arm. The sliding weights insure that the spinning target comes to rest vertically. The threaded sleeve may be made sufficiently over-sized so as to enable disengaging of the sleeve and sliding of the sleeve along the threaded shaft. A deflector plate may be provided in front of the threaded shaft to protect it from projectile impacts.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2001Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Inventor: Aaron D. Witmeyer
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Publication number: 20020158413Abstract: A target system provides a unified target solution where a plurality of targets are fixed to a base member. This base member allows, for example, easy portability of the plurality of targets as well as provides a mechanism for allowing multiple targets systems to be interconnected and interchanged.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Applicant: BLACKWATER TARGET SYSTEMS LLCInventor: Jim Dehart
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Patent number: 6398215Abstract: A shooting target system comprising a substantially vertical post having a target assembly comprising a double faced target, a stub shaft and a pivot shaft, the target assembly rotatably mounted upon the post wherein the post further releasably captures the target assembly at each one of a plurality of positions spaced vertically upon the post.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2000Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Inventor: Chris Carroll
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Patent number: 6257583Abstract: An economical reaction shooting target consisting of three targets movably secured to a frame that supports the targets above the ground. Initially, a central target that stands vertically is presented to the shooter. The central target pivotally attaches to the frame so that the central target falls backward once a bullet strikes it. When the central target falls backward, ears on the central target disengage arms provided on two spring loaded side targets, allowing the side targets to swing forward and be presented to the shooter. Various images of good guys and bad guys may be randomly chosen to be attached to the side targets, requiring the shooter to quickly determine whether to shoot the images on the side targets.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2000Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Inventor: Michael Lee Roberson
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Patent number: 6155571Abstract: A toy target game includes a plurality of targets rotatably mounted on a shaft. Each of the targets is mounted inside a sleeve which is also rotatably mounted on the shaft. Each target includes a depiction of a first character on a first end and a depiction of a second character on an opposite second end. Each target is mounted on the shaft through a transverse opening in the target at a midpoint of the target. Each sleeve is rectangular in cross-section and includes slots on opposing sides of the sleeve, through which the shaft passes. When the targets are aligned in a normal, vertical position, each sleeve covers the end of the target which is below the shaft, while leaving the end of the target which is above the shaft exposed.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1998Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Inventor: Tormod K. Reinertsen
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Patent number: 5967515Abstract: In an coin operated amusement game, a coin track is provided directing coins toward a plurality of target receptacles arranged to receive properly timed coins. Relative movement is provided between the target track and the receptacles. A properly timed coin inserted in the track will roll down the track, then travel through the air, and then land in and be retained in the target receptacle. Dump targets are provided wherein a properly timed coin will activate the dump target and cause the corresponding receptacle to be dumped and provide the player with an award corresponding to the number of coins dumped out of the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1998Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Benchmark Entertainment L.C.Inventor: Ronald D. Halliburton
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Patent number: 5676378Abstract: An improved firearm target apparatus (10), including a base member (20) for pivotally supporting an elongated target support member (30) having a pair of support arms (39) for supporting a target body member (50); wherein, the base member (20) is provided with an adjusting unit (14) for varying the vertical orientation of the support member relative to a portion (24) of the base member (20).Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1996Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Inventor: Daniel L. West
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Patent number: 5580062Abstract: An aluminum beverage can is suspended in the air between two arms applying tension, outwardly pulling on the top and bottom of the can through a series of attachments including anchoring attachments to the arms attaching to swivels attaching to axle rods that attach to the top and bottom of the can. This array is supported by upright standards that are adjustable in height. The axle rods and anchors which attach to the arms have a shape that allows them to remain secured to the swivels and arms, but are easily disassembled as well. The can is held as a fired upon target during a game in which the shooter trys to shoot the can in two. The can spins on a central axis when a projectile strikes it off center. When large sections have been ripped away the can opens under the tension applied to it. The adjustable upright standards allow the can center to be positioned to the user's preference in relation to the bore line of the gun.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1994Date of Patent: December 3, 1996Inventor: Christian Dehlinger
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Patent number: 5367503Abstract: A turnstile operated game for determining the elapsed time between a starting event and an ending event comprising a turnstile composed of a horizontal member supported above the ground, a vertical shaft rotatably mounted on the horizontal member, an arcuate cam mounted on the turnstile and being responsive to the rotation of the shaft, a microswitch mounted on the turnstile adjacent the cam, the microswitch having a toggle arm adapted to be contacted by the cam to actuate the microswitch upon a predetermined rotary movement of the shaft, a horizontal lever connected to the vertical shaft and having a first portion extending away from and beyond the horizontal member, the lever having a second portion extending on the opposite side of the shaft from the first portion thereof, a timer connected to the microswitch such that the timer is turned on when an object contacts and pivots the first portion of the lever, the contacting and pivoting of the first portion of the lever by the object constituting a startingType: GrantFiled: February 24, 1994Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Assignee: Carl J. LowranceInventor: Arlen J. Lowrance
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Patent number: 5288275Abstract: A support shaft arranged in a spaced relationship relative to a bowling lane top surface is arranged to include slidably mounted signal members, wherein the signal members are arranged for rotary displacement upon communication of a bowling ball with a flange portion of each signal member. Indication of bowling ball path to provide for training and correction of such path is thereby enabled.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1993Date of Patent: February 22, 1994Inventor: Gail D. St. Peter