Patents by Inventor Ian Root

Ian Root has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Portable target apparatus
    Patent number: 8608169
    Abstract: A portable target apparatus for use in target practice is provided. The target may be comprised of metal, for example steel. The target includes a base frame and a target plate that is attached to the base frame. Upon being struck by a projectile, the target plate rotates about the base frame into a knocked down position. One or more sensors sense the target is displaced into the knocked down position and a reset mechanism drives the target plate back to the initial position. The base frame of the target apparatus is of hollow construction, thereby making the target portable with relative ease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventors: John Saunders, Ian Root, Eldon Goates
  • Portable target apparatus
    Publication number: 20120205870
    Abstract: A portable target apparatus for use in target practice is provided. The target may be comprised of metal, for example steel. The target includes a base frame and a target plate that is attached to the base frame. Upon being struck by a projectile, the target plate rotates about the base frame into a knocked down position. One or more sensors sense the target is displaced into the knocked down position and a reset mechanism drives the target plate back to the initial position. The base frame of the target apparatus is of hollow construction, thereby making the target portable with relative ease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: John Saunders, Ian Root, Eldon Goates