Abstract: A mechanical target system is disclosed, including a frame; a target rotatably connected to the frame; a reset rotatably connected to the frame; a locking system configured to hold the target in a locked position; and an unlocking system configured to release the target from the locked position. Contacting the target can move the target from an unlocked position to the locked position. Contacting the reset can move the target from the locked position to the unlocked position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shooting range which is movable or transportable so as to enable it to be operated at different locations as desired. The shooting range disclosed comprises of at least one open ended tubular element, a target assembly comprising at least one target and is placed at a rear end of the tubular element. The shooting range comprises of a wall means placed behind the target for resisting penetration by projectiles and to inhibit rebounding of projectiles there from. The shooting range comprises of a plurality of supporting frames for holding the open ended tubular element and wall means and further comprises a tray at the bottom of the wall means for collecting the residues.

Abstract: A sporting-good implement, such as a ball bat or a lacrosse stick, includes a first handle section rotatably connected to a second handle section. The second handle section may be attached to or integral with a tapered region or barrel region of a ball bat, or with a shaft section or head of a lacrosse stick, or with another sporting-good feature. This rotatable engagement allows the relative position of the user's hands to change during the course of a swing, shot, or pass, ideally placing the user's hands in a position to generate improved power or control.

Abstract: An instrumented, swing path adjustable, angle-adjustable batting tee is disclosed that measures both a bat speed and a ball exit velocity as a hitter swings a bat and initiates contact with a ball positioned on the tee. A bat speed radar detector is coupled to the tee and positioned within proximity of the ball set on the tee so that the bat speed radar detector measures the bat speed upon the bat initiating contact with the ball. A ball exit velocity radar is coupled to the tee and positioned within proximity of a ball flight of the ball as it leaves the bat so that the ball exit velocity radar measures the ball exit velocity of the ball in-flight after contact between the bat and the ball. The ball flight is a path that the ball travels after contact between the bat and a baseball or softball.

Abstract: A thermal target board includes heating paint coated to one surface of a fabric in a rectangular shape and dried, and electrode wires installed parallel to two sides facing each other on the surface on which the heating paint is coated and each of which has an end extending outward from an edge of the fabric. The thermal target board is driven by direct current, and is capable of implementing a stable heat generation with low manufacturing costs by using a heating paint including a bar-shaped carbon conductor.

Abstract: An outdoor game comprises a pair of game assemblies each having a pair of hinged legs, a plurality of scoring devices and a plurality of cuboid cubby holes disposed upon a first face. There is at least one (1) open cubby hole. Each cubby hole has a point value denoted above a back wall of each cubby hole. The open cubby hole is assigned a point value. A score is generated when at least one (1) scoring device is pitched into or through one (1) cubby hole. Along the front edge on both the top and bottom is a hasp enabling the assemblies to be joined to another board.

Abstract: A bullet fragment collection tray is disclosed that is mounted to a bullet trap by means of hinge at a first end and a releasable latch at a second end, to facilitate removal and collection of bullet fragments that drop into the collection tray from the bullet trap during target practice.

Abstract: A target stand is disclosed and described. The target stand can include a first side member and a second side member. Each side member can have a base portion, and an upright portion extending from the base portion. The upright portion can have a lower engagement feature and an upper engagement feature. The target support can also include a first transverse member and a second transverse member. Each transverse member can have a main body portion with a target support portion, and complimentary engagement features extending from opposite ends of the main body portion. The upper and lower engagement features can be securable to the transverse members. A distance between the upper engagement features can be different than a distance between the lower engagement features such that the transverse members bind with the first and second side members and cause the first and second side members to be disposed at an angle relative to one another when assembled.

Abstract: The embodied invention is a method and equipment suitable for a shooting game with dynamic shot recognition and automatic scoring among multiple players firing at the same target. Each player's shot is scored based on a difference in the target's image from a prior image as viewed by a camera. The scoring target is aligned with the camera, and the output of the score change is displayed to the multiple shooters.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a foldable throwback device comprising a front frame, a base frame, and telescoping angle members. The front frame is adapted to secure a bounce-back surface and is foldable into at least three sections without removal of the bounce-back surface. The base frame is coupled to the front frame by hinge brackets that allow the base frame to fold substantially flat onto the front frame without significant disassembly. Each telescoping angle member extends from the base frame to the front frame, and is adjustable to allow angling the front frame relative to the base frame. Each telescoping angle member may include a rotation-limiting mechanism and a safety mechanism that prevents unintentional detachment.

Abstract: An intelligent target comprising a target body suspended from a support structure, at least one sensor affixed to the target body that detects a hit in an area of the target body, a controller, in communication with each sensor, that records the hits detected by the sensor and the area of the target body that was hit and issues a release command when a predetermined number of hits has been reached, and a release mechanism operatively connected with the controller and which releases the target body and allows the body to fall from the support structure on receipt of the release command from the controller.

Abstract: This invention relates in general to target games and methods for animating a target game and playing an animated target game. In the present invention, a game with an animated component comprises a target structure having a first target surface and a second target surface. In some embodiments, the first target surface is separated from the second target surface by a joint. An animation mechanism is provided for moveably connecting the first target surface to the second target surface at the joint.

Abstract: A throwing game target having a back plate and multiple blades extending outwardly from the back plate. The blades may be comprised of horizontal and vertical blades. In such embodiments, the blades may be arranged in multiple groupings of three blades with at least one horizontal blade and one vertical blade.

Abstract: A ball bat includes a barrel in which one or more stiffening elements or damping elements, or both, are located. The stiffening or damping elements may be positioned at a variety of locations, and may have a variety of configurations, for selectively reducing the barrel's performance without appreciably increasing the bat's moment of inertia.

Abstract: A bullet trap apparatus preferably includes a housing, a support structure and energy absorbing material. The housing preferably includes a bullet guiding collar, a front energy absorbing panel, a front wall plate, a four sided box, an angled back plate and an angled armor plate. The front wall plate is attached to a front of the four-sided box. The front energy absorbing panel is located between the bullet guiding collar and the front wall plate. A perimeter of the angled back plate is attached to a perimeter of a rear of the four-sided box. Four armor spacers are attached in four corners of the back plate. A rear of the angled armor plate is attached to the four armor spacers. The housing is filled with energy absorbing material. The support structure preferably includes a first side leg and a second side leg and three base plates.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a target reset system, which includes a frame, a plurality of target control arrangements and an actuator. The frame includes a pivot shaft. Each target control arrangement includes a target support member and a target support member spring. The target support member is configured to hold a target, and is pivotable on the pivot shaft between a stowage position and a use position. The target support member spring has a first spring end connected to the target support member and having a second spring end, wherein the first spring end is lockable to the frame to hold the target support member in the stowage position. The second spring end is lockable relative to the frame.

Abstract: A hockey puck is disclosed including an internal signal transmitter enabling instantaneous identification of its position as it moves around. The puck includes two molded subcomponents, which encapsulate the signal transmitter. The signal transmitter may include driver electronics and a number of signal transmitters which together generate and emit an electromagnetic signal. The electromagnetic signal may be emitted by a plurality of diodes mounted in cavities in the subcomponents, for example around an outer circumference of the hockey puck and through a top and bottom surfaces of the hockey puck. The puck may alternatively be formed of a material that allows electromagnetic radiation to be emitted through the subcomponents, and the diode cavities may be omitted.

Abstract: Example systems, devices, and methods related to an automated target system are provided. In this regard, a target pod device, that may be installed in a target base is provided. The target pod device may include a hinge, a target paddle, a rotary actuator, a sensor, and a processor. The target paddle may be operably coupled to the hinge and the rotary actuator may be operably coupled to the target paddle. The rotary actuator may be configured to rotate the target paddle to a deployed position or a retracted position. The sensor may detect that the target paddle has been moved toward the retracted position. The processor may be configured to transmit a signal to the rotary actuator to cause the rotary actuator to rotate the target paddle, and determine whether the target paddle has been moved toward the retracted position by a projectile.

Abstract: A system for swing training with a bat, the system includes a training device, having a bat spacer attached to a sweet spot position on the bat about a barrel portion of the bat, the bat spacer having a body with a top surface and a bottom surface; the bottom surface is contoured to snugly fit against an outer surface of the barrel portion; the bottom surface is secured against the outer surface via an adhesion material; and the bottom surface wraps partially around the outer surface; a flexible energy absorbing cover attached to the top surface of the bat spacer, the flexible energy absorbing cover having an interior cavity; an electronic faceplate secured within the interior cavity to sense data associated with the bat coming into contact with a ball; and an electronic device in wireless communication with the electronic faceplate; the electronic device is to record data sensed.