Patents Assigned to Action Target, Inc.
  • BALLISTIC PANELING FOR BULLET TRAPS
    Publication number: 20140203510
    Abstract: A ballistic wall includes a facing material having destructible material with at least one side having a resilient material attached thereto to help provide additional integrity to the wall and to reduce the risk of ricocheting projectiles passing through the facing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest M. John, David Bassett, Chris Ream
  • EMERGENCY STOPPING SYSTEM FOR TARGET TROLLEYS
    Publication number: 20140138916
    Abstract: An emergency stopping system for track mounted movable targets used divergent cables to stop a target trolley which has not been otherwise stopped before coming to the end of a track. As the trolley passes over the diverging cables, the cables are forced together, causing the trolley to dissipate kinetic energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: ACTION TARGET INC.
    Inventors: Tom Wright, Ernest John, David Bassett, Dustin Harding, Mike Long
  • Target system
    Patent number: 8684361
    Abstract: A target system includes a blocking plate with one or more openings through which bullets are fired and one or more targets for being struck by the bullets disposed behind the blocking plate and generally in line with the one or more openings. The target system may include a hinge mechanism which limits the range of movement of the target after it has been struck by a projectile. The hinge mechanism may also provide for tool less attachment and removal of the targets from the hinge mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Blaine Henson, Jeffrey Turner
  • Emergency stopping system for track mounted movable bullet targets and target trolleys
    Patent number: 8579294
    Abstract: An emergency stopping system for track mounted movable targets used divergent cables to stop a target trolley which has not been otherwise stopped before coming to the end of a track. As the trolley passes over the diverging cables, the cables are forced together, causing the trolley to dissipate kinetic energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Wright, Ernest John, David Bassett, Dustin Harding, Mike Long
  • Multifunction target actuator
    Patent number: 8550465
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wright, Thomas Marshall, Kyle Bateman
  • REACTIVE TARGET SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130207347
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Action Target Inc.
    Inventor: Action Target Inc.
  • Bullet trap
    Patent number: 8485529
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall, David Bassett
  • Movable bullet trap
    Patent number: 8469364
    Abstract: A portable bullet trap includes a rail which is attachable to a shoot house or other ballistic wall and a trolley which facilitates movement of the bullet trap along the rail. Additionally a bullet trap may include a plurality of pivotable baffles or other structures disposed therein to deflect and partially decelerate a bullet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: David Bassett, James Sovine, Kyle Bateman
  • Support for bullet traps
    Patent number: 8276916
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall
  • Method for advancing and retracting a target
    Patent number: 8162319
    Abstract: An omnidirectional target system includes a target movable between a retracted position and an extended position and an actuation mechanism for moving the target to the extended position, the target and the actuation mechanism being releaseable so that the target can be moved back into the retracted position despite movement of the actuation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Stincelli, Kyle Bateman, Tom Wright, David Bassett
  • Bullet trap
    Patent number: 8128094
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall, David Bassett
  • Bullet trap
    Patent number: 8091896
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Spencer Lambert, Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall, David Bassett
  • Multifunction target actuator
    Patent number: 8016291
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wright, Thomas Marshall, Kyle Bateman
  • Omnidirectional target system
    Patent number: 7950666
    Abstract: An omnidirectional target system includes a target movable between a retracted position and an extended position and an actuation mechanism for moving the target to the extended position, the target and the actuation mechanism being releaseable so that the target can be moved back into the retracted position despite movement of the actuation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Stincelli, Kyle Bateman, Tom Wright, David Bassett
  • Method for using a multifunction target actuator
    Patent number: 7914004
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wright, Thomas Marshall, Kyle Bateman
  • Bullet trap
    Patent number: 7793937
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall, David Bassett
  • Training door
    Patent number: 7789666
    Abstract: A reusable ballistic door for use in the training of individuals such as police officers and military personnel. The door may be formed to have different weak spots, requiring different techniques to enter the door. The door may be quickly and inexpensively rebuilt for subsequent training. A reusable training door may also be used inside of a shoot house to provide realistic training scenarios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Addison Sovine, Kyle Bateman, David Bassett, James Sovine, Tom Wright, Thomas Marshall
  • Bullet trap
    Patent number: 7775526
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Spencer Lambert, Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall, David Bassett
  • Method for forming ballistic joints
    Patent number: 7653979
    Abstract: A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Bateman, Thomas Marshall
  • Beverage container
    Patent number: D706139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Action Target Inc.
    Inventors: Addison Sovine, James Sovine, Ernest M. John, David Mathis