Patents by Inventor Meldon A. Dodge

Meldon A. Dodge 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).

  • Patent number: 5209491
    Abstract: A target and target apparatus wherein projectiles may be embedded in the target. The target including a target face which is divided into a plurality of beds. The beds are conductive at least on the outer surfaces and are insulated from adjacent beds by an insulating web. The beds are electrically connected to an apparatus source to enable a separate signal to be applied to each bed. An aerial is provided to respond to a signal from a dart protruding from any bed. The aerial comprising a wire framework mounted on the target face and is in superimposed alignment with the web. Ties are provided for securing the wire framework to the insulating web such that the wire framework remains in superimposed alignment with the web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Assignee: Top Dart Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Meldon A. Dodge