Abstract: A hockey field goal apparatus comprises a frame providing a rigid structure including a pair of spaced apart and vertically oriented lateral legs and also a central vertical leg. The legs define an open face of the goal apparatus. A net is fixed to the frame for defining a defensive space within the goal apparatus. A plurality of relatively small target nets are selectively engaged with the legs of the rigid structure, wherein each of the target nets is positioned within the defensive space. The target nets each provide a biasing spring adapted for absorbing the energy of a puck received at high velocity within the target net during puck shooting practice.

Abstract: A basketball rebound trainer for mounting in a basketball hoop has a body having a flexible surface and having filler material therein and an upper portion forming a basketball striking surface and a lower portion sized to fit into a basketball hoop and extending therebelow and a flanged support portion located between said upper body portion and the lower body portion and being sized to fit onto the basketball hoop to support the body. The body upper portion flexible surface has a plurality of generally rigid basketball striking surfaces mounted thereto through the flexible surface to a backing plate thereunder. The striking surfaces are generally wedged shaped and a plurality of the surfaces have an angle of approximately 30° to the horizontal plane of the hoop. The body flexible surface may include an inflatable bladder thereinside.

Abstract: In practising various sports such as hockey, it is known to provide a target in a desired position such that the shooter strikes or otherwise directs a projectile at the target. In this invention, the target is portable and can be connected to a fixed object such as the frame of a hockey net. The target is a band of steel or other sturdy material and of any desired shape. A pocket is connected to the perimeter of the target for catching a hockey puck, ball or other object which is directed through the perimeter of the target. A spring is, at one end, connected to the target and, at its opposite end, connected to a clamping device such that the target, spring and clamping device, can be connected to a fixed object such as the goal post or crossbar of a hockey net. The shot target assembly can be easily connected to and removed from a wide variety of objects.

Abstract: A game machine for playing a ball throw, in which a player throws a ball at a target arranged in a board. The game machine comprises an element for attaching the target to the board, the target swinging from a given vertical position to a given horizontal position, a unit for providing a holding force to the target positioned at the vertical position, and a control unit for decreasing stepwise or continuously the holding force in accordance with an elapsed time of a ball-throw game. The probability for knocking down the targets is properly adjusted.

Abstract: A new electronic goal detector for accurately detects and signals when a hockey puck passes through the goal line between the goal posts of a hockey goal. The inventive device includes a set of goal sensors for mounting on the goal posts and cross bar of a hockey goal to act as a goal sensing means for detecting a puck passing through the goal line. A goal sensor is also embedded within the hockey playing surface along the goal line. At the bottom end of one of the goal posts is a two-part connector that separates when the hockey goal is moved off of the goal line to deactivate the goal sensors. A sound generating device and a light source provide an indicating means for indicating when a puck passes into the hockey goal.

Abstract: A portable target assembly including a target plate having both a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation. Further included is a drive mechanism adapted to effect raising of the target plate upon the receipt of a target raise signal and further effect lowering of the target plate upon the receipt of a target lower signal. For controlling the present invention, a control mechanism is adapted to transmit to the drive mechanism a target lower signal upon the target being hit. Also, the control mechanism is adapted to transmit to the drive mechanism a target raise signal upon the receipt of proper indication from a user with a hand-held transmitter. In an alternate embodiment, a timer is connected to the control mechanism in lieu of utilizing a transmitter. In such embodiment, the control mechanism is adapted to transmit to the drive mechanism a target raise signal after a predetermined amount of time after the target is hit.

Abstract: A soccer training device, for mounting to a soccer goal, comprising a visual target, a clamp, and a tapered stem between the visual target and clamp. The clamp has a pair of jaws capable of opening and closing to attach the soccer training device onto a soccer goal. The clamp is attached to the tapered stem with a hinge, which allows the visual target to deflect with respect to the clamp when hit with a soccer ball. The device is clamped onto a soccer goal to remind a player to aim for extremities of the soccer goal.

Abstract: A target practice device for improving an outside shot is mountable on any place on the rim of the basketball goal that has an available surface, i.e. any pan of the rim that does not also have a hook supporting the net. The target can be placed on the rim so that the target-face can be at various angles ranging from 90 degrees (with respect to the ground) to 0 degrees. The target is designed so that it will retract readily to the force of an incoming basketball. When the ball's trajectory is completed, the target returns to its equilibrium position. The device can be mounted on to, and without damaging or altering any part of, a standard basketball goal.

Abstract: An improved impact target, the instant response target system, has a base frame, an independent power source, and a support frame. An electrically energizing snap switch is carried on a bracket connected to the base frame. An electrical power source is independent and connected by wires to the snap switch. A target and an impact plate are carried on the support frame by two pillow blocks and two steel pins counter balanced by a counter weight and counter weight adjuster. The bullet impact pushes the target off the snap switch energizing the light.

Abstract: A mechanised ballistic target presents a hinged target plate which is knocked down out of sight when hit by a bullet and the shock of the bullet impact on the plate is absorbed pneumatically by a rubber suction cup which the plate strikes; the suction cup has an air leakage passage defined by a capillary tube which sets a time delay before the suction cup releases the target plate to allow a spring to return the target plate to a ready position for the next shot.

Abstract: The present invention target practice device is fitted with a hub which, together with a malleable key, pivotally drives a holder upon which a target is mounted to at least two positions--a lay down position and a pop-up position. The malleable key has a composition that is sufficiently strong to enable the drive shaft of the motor to pivotally drive the holder, and yet be sufficiently weak to be sheared at a predetermined torque. Thus, if the target practice device enters into a "fail mode", instead of causing the drive motor to jam up and to thereby expose the target practice device to potential harm, the key is sheared off so that no damaging load is placed on the drive shaft of the drive motor.

Abstract: A resetting target assembly having a frame designed to rest on a flat surface, two upright supports extending up from the base, and a crossmember between the uprights with a pair of targets substantially aligned thereon. The targets are cooperatively connected by a linkage so that the falling of the first target, when struck by a projectile, raises the second target from a horizontal to a vertical position. The falling of the second target, when struck by a projectile raises the first target from a horizontal to a vertical position.

Abstract: An automatic shooting target system is provided with an automatic target resetting arrangement that returns all of a plurality of laterally spaced targets to an upright disposition. Each of the targets is carried by a set of separate target mounting arms that are mounted for independent rotation about a target mounting shaft. The target resetting mechanism is formed by target resetting levers that are locked to the target mounting shaft for rotation therewith. A reset biasing mechanism, which may be a wound band spring that urges a ratchet wheel in rotation, is coupled to urge the target mounting shaft in rotation in a direction that resets the targets concurrently by means of the target resetting levers. However, a rotation inhibiting device, such as a sear, obstructs rotation of the ratchet wheel, and therefore rotation of the target mounting shaft, in the reset direction.

Abstract: A target support structure and system which accommodates the use of various target adapters, including a reactive steel plate, a plastic target holder, and a 1.times.2 lumber holder. The system provides for quick and simple changing of target types and allows for the convenient adjustment of the desired angle for any target which is used. When the target is hit, it falls over backwards, activating an internal position sensor. Then, when an internal reset mechanism is engaged, the plate is lifted back to the upright position. The system is easily mounted for permanent or portable use, may be activated through pneumatics or any adaptable power source, may be interfaced with electric, pneumatic, or similar control devices, may be used as a trigger device to activate other devices upon being hit, and is designed to minimize bullet splatter.

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 target support structure and system which holds a steel plate target centered in a protective shroud. When the plate is hit, it falls over backwards, activating an internal position sensor. Then, when an internal reset mechanism is engaged, the plate is lifted back to the upright position. The system is easily mounted for permanent or portable use, may be activated through pneumatics or any adaptable power source, may be interfaced with electric, pneumatic, or similar control devices, may be used as a trigger device to activate other devices upon being hit, and is uniquely designed to minimize bullet splatter (fragments) and damage to surrounding fixtures, objects or people.

Abstract: The adjustable, dynamic target system has an impact resistant target silhouette mounted to the upper end of a shaft journal for rotation about a horizontally supported axle. The lower end of the shaft carries the counter weight that can be adjustable positioned along the lower end of the shaft to produce varying dynamic affects according to the impact force of projectile and the skill of the marksman.

Abstract: An apparatus is set forth including a vertically adjustable gun and support member, with a plurality of targets aligned forwardly thereof, wherein a flexible line including yard markers at equal predetermined spaced intervals is mounted on the line for positioning of the targets forwardly of the gun support member. The gun support member includes a tripod arrangement formed with a central, vertical support rod mounting the gun, wherein the gun is further pivotally mounted to the support rod. A lowermost end of the rod includes a retraction and dispensing reel associated with the flexible line. Each of the targets is provided with concentric rings mounted for rotation upon being struck by a projectile from the target gun.

Abstract: A target apparatus having a knock-down target supported on a target base moveable on a support frame between an upper, exposed position and a lower, hidden position. The target is pivotally attached to the target frame for movement between an upright position and a knock-down position. An air cylinder moves the target base upwardly against a pair of springs which, when the air cylinder is disabled, return the target base to the lower position. A reed switch senses movement of the target to the knock-down position and disables the air cylinder. Upon movement of the target base to the lower position, a reset arm returns the target to its upright position.

Abstract: An apparatus for playing a game. The apparatus has a frame, a net secured to the frame, a pair of front legs secured to the frame, and a rear leg connected to the frame and to the back portion of the net. A target is pivotally secured to the frame. A method for playing a game with the apparatus wherein a disk is thrown at a target pivoted to the frame.

Abstract: A gun target supported by a frame at an oblique angle which upon impact pivots about a hinge pin. The target resets itself to the ready position by nature of an over-center relationship between the hinge pin and target. The target is angled with respect to the shooter to deflect the projectile either downwardly or upwardly dependent upon target orientation. Since the target is angled with respect to the shooter the target is elongated so as to present a visually correct image to the shooter.

Abstract: A target assembly adapted for mounting on a support is disclosed. The support will preferably include the crossbar and/or posts of a standard hockey goal. The target assembly includes a contact member having a visually observable surface that is contacted by a properly aimed projectile. The contact member is springily associated with a support arm which is used to mount the target assembly to the support. When the surface of the contact member is contacted by a projectile, such as a hockey puck, the contact member is deflected from a predetermined selected target position, to a substantially transverse position, and thereafter, back to the predetermined selected target position. The present target assembly is particularly useful in developing the accuracy with which a projectile is launched, such as, a hockey puck towards a desired area of a goal.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic target rising device intended primarily for use in a form of shooting competition known as "International Metallic Silhouette". This device includes a target mounted platform with guide slots attached to its lower surface. These slots are engaged by retaining bars which are mounted on pedestals with a sloping rear edge. This allows the target to fall by a combination of pivoting on and sliding over the retaining bars at the top rear edge of the pedestals. The target is reset by means of a rotatably mounted lever which transfers the force and movement of a linear actuator to the lower surface of a fallen target platform immediately behind the guide slots, enabling the target to be raised by a combination of sliding over and pivoting on the retaining bars and pivoting on the end of the lever which returns to its original position after resetting the target.

Abstract: A target assembly comprising a target having a generally upright silhouette hinged to a base connected to a stake adapted to be anchored to the ground. A counterweight is attached to a downwardly extending arm adjacent the silhouette. The counterweight biases the silhouette in a generally upright position thereby the silhouette will move to a down position when hit with a projectile and automatically return to an upright position after the force of the projectile has been dissipated.

Abstract: Target and automatic reset apparatus which includes a reuseable target for use with firearms that includes motor and clutch means associated with the target that upon the target being struck and pivoting from the vertical will raise the same back to the vertical for reuse. There are trip means associated with the target means to cause clutch engagement and chain means linking the clutch means and target means to effect reelevation of the target means. The apparatus may be self contained with batteries therein to activate the motor.

Abstract: A target assembly having a fixed target mounted above a self-resetting, swingable target with both targets conforming to standard or regulation targets used in shooting competitions. The fixed target, which preferably includes a group of bulls-eye targets, is mounted between vertical posts on a cross member from which the swingable target is pivotally suspended. The swingable target is preferably a silhouette steel plate, and it is positioned on the cross member between pipe spacers which also serve to deflect bullets striking the silhouette target away from the bulls-eye target. The posts are founded on a base assembly and after disassembly may be nested and stored with the cross member in a base member.

Abstract: A target assembly comprising a target having a generally upright silhouette hinged to a base connected to a stake adapted to be anchored to the ground. An anchor remote from the target is connected thereto with an elongated flexible line containing a biasing spring. The spring biases the silhouette in a generally upright position thereby the silhouette will move to a down position when hit witha projectile and automatically return to an upright position after the force of the projectile has been dissipated.

Abstract: A target apparatus having a structure for receivingly stopping and holding arrows which target is pivotally attached to a support member and biased to an upright position whereby when an arrow is shot into the target, it will pivot backwardly to absorb some of the shock of the impact of the arrow and which will then return to its original position for the next shot without a need to manually reset the target. An oscillation dampening structure is also provided on the target to cause such target to return to its original position as soon as possible after an arrow is shot into it.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus for improving skills in reflex, speed and accuracy of the player as well as for recreational purposes is disclosed in which multiple targets spread around the player are selected with random sequence by an electronic device. The selections of targets are indicated by the visual indicators as well as an audio alarm on the electronic device. When the targets are selected, a timer on the electronic device is activated and the elapsed time is indicated by a display on the electronic device. The timer is halted when the targets are hit by the player. The indicators are then disabled and the elapsed time which measures the performance of the player is indicated by the display on the electronic device. The speed of target selection preceded by fake target selections is provided to improve player's reflex.

Abstract: The disclosed target is an all steel constructed target which rocks upon impact of the energy of the bullet's velocity and resets itself under its own counterweight design. The screw-on plate offers ease in changing plates for shooting at different yardages and inexpensive replacement of the plate without having to replace the entire target. The shooter will enjoy the advantages of shooting at a target which resets itself and offers quick and easy replacement of the target plate.

Abstract: A remote controlled target device comprises a housing with an open front face, side panels and back and bottom panels angled to deflect misses projectiles back into the rear portion of the housing. A pivot bar extending across the housing holds a plurality of targets which are attached so as to permit them to revolve to knock-down positions when hit. A return bar is controlled by a cord which extends to a remote location to effect resetting the targets.

Abstract: A target apparatus using heavy silhouette targets has a power operated resetting mechanism. Resetting may be activated by a falling target, after being hit, striking a switch. A reset spring can be fully loaded by the weight of the falling target to aid in resetting the target which may also be counterweighted. Targets may be reset individually, or a series of targets reset simultaneously after the last target is hit, or all hit targets may be reset automatically after a preselected number of targets have been hit, or resetting can occur after a time delay, to provide various resetting pattens. A bottle of compressed air or a battery enables self-contained target apparatuses to be provided.

Abstract: An automatic resetting target is disclosed. A box-like housing containing a target holder including a positioning arm which protrudes through the housing lid. A rotating plate with tripping means is linked to a motor. A normally open switch connects the motor and a power source. When the impact of a projectile against a target causes the holder to nutate from an upward to a downward position, the switch is closed causing the tripping means of the rotating plate to engage the target holder's arm returning the holder to an upward position and breaking the circuit.

Abstract: A reactionary human silhouette targer for shooters is disclosed which gives instantaneous visual and audible reaction to being struck whereby by watching the target and listening, the area of the target which is struck may be determined. The target comprises the upper torso and arms of a person with a body-like front contour, the target mounted on an upright stand. In connecting the target to the stand, a four directional pivot means is provided, together with means to return the target to its original position once moved, the target reacting by pivoting in the direction in which it is struck, and for the instant of being struck in a central target area, the target then raises vertically. Additionally, indication by a different sounding noise is given for different portions of the target being struck.

Abstract: Disclosed is a toy for playing a ball-hitting game.

Abstract: The combat target of the invention, in contrast to the prior art drop or fall targets, is capable of automatically indicating a number of target hits occurring time wise in succession, without there being necessary, after each hit, manual resetting of the target. For this purpose, the target image is rigidly coupled for rotation at a power take-off shaft of a force or power storage means, the power take-off shaft being essentially vertically disposed when the target is in its erect position. The storage capacity of the force storage means is adequate for accomplishing a number of revolutions of the power take-off shaft. A stop or impact arrangement, in its engaged or effectual position, prevents rotation of the power take-off shaft as long as there is no target hit, but upon occurrence of a target hit is temporarily brought out of such engaged or effective position.

Abstract: A target game comprising a gun and an enclosed target area attached to the muzzle end thereof having a series of moving knock-down targets which are resetable to an upright position, the projectiles are automatically returned to the firing mechanism, and the shots are recorded on a counting device.

Abstract: An amusement game device played by one or two persons and including an up-standing housing separated into left-hand and right-hand compartments by a vertical middle wall therebetween which is provided with a window for communication between the compartments. A pendulum is pivotally mounted in each compartment and each pendulum has an upwardly extending arm which extends above the pendulum pivot and a projectile target at the top of each arm. A launcher and a plurality of projectiles are provided for each compartment, and the pendulums are positioned within their respective compartments such that when a projectile is launched and thereby projects into the projectile target, the pendulum will pivot from the weight of the projectile resting in the target to dump the projectile into the compartment of the opponent through the aforesaid window in the center dividing wall.

Abstract: A target with hit counter including a ratchet wheel rotatably mounted in a housing, and a target member pivotally mounted in the housing, with said member having a pawl for rotating the ratchet wheel a predetermined amount in a forward direction. The housing includes a second pawl mounted thereon for preventing reverse rotation of the ratchet wheel. The apparatus includes an element for biasing the target member toward the ratchet wheel, and a pointer fastened to the rotatable ratchet for indicating a score on a scoring board.

Abstract: The soccer training apparatus consists of a rebounding wall which is about four by eight feet. The wall in turn is yieldably mounted on a rectangular support frame, which frame may be mounted on a usual field sled or any suitable base. Two support rollers are mounted below the wall to track along the support sled, or shelf, if preferred. Tension control of the rebounding surface is accomplished by six control bolts which are ball and socket mounted on the reverse or back side of the rebounding wall and pass through enlarged apertures in the support frame. Suitable compressible springs are mounted about the control bolts and positioned between the rebounding wall and the support frame. The final control of the rebounding surface is accomplished by manually adjustable nuts threaded on the protruding ends of the control bolts.

Abstract: Apparatus for improving the accuracy of shooting a basketball, including a target such as a brightly-colored ball and apparatus extending below the basketball hoop for holding the target at the center of the hoop, the holding apparatus permitting the target to be easily deflected to allow a basketball to fall through the hoop.

Abstract: A target for practicing the game of tennis which includes a frame having an opening through which a tennis ball may be driven by a player, the frame being adapted to be detachably mounted in an upright operative position on an installed tennis net so as to extend upwardly from the upper edge of the net, the frame being attached to the upper ends of a pair of downwardly depending, laterally spaced posts which are arranged to be interwoven within the meshes of the net with a hook being also provided on the upper ends of the posts for overlying hooking engagement with the upper edge of the net together with a spring between the upper end of each post and the frame for yieldingly urging the frame into the upright position so that when struck by a tennis ball, the force of the ball is absorbed by pivotal movement of the frame against the urging force of the springs.