TARGET FACTORY

Abstract

The new invention in the preferred embodiment depicts a highly portable Target Factory that is intended for use in the fire arms industry. The highly portable “Target Factory” invention includes two separate “Target Factory” elements, that are intentionally molded which is internally hollow. Each “Target Factory” assembly element contributes to the combined stability, energy absorption, high portability, easy setup, high visibility of selected target shapes and the sturdy presentation of said target shapes when the combined portable “Target Factory” is deployed where the terrain is uneven, soft, sandy, firm, stony or impenetrable. Each separate “Target Factory” element operate independently but unitarily as they are joined by pivotal “hinge” mechanisms located on either side of the “Target Factory”. The embodiment of the invention is environmentally sensitive; the entire invention is recyclable with no material that can shatter to the ground such as glass bottles, TV monitors and other such objects.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates to target shooting within the fire arms industry. More particularly, this invention relates to devices for holding/suspending/presenting a target to be shot. A more specific aspect of the embodiment of this invention relates to a highly portable target stand for suspending, holding and presenting a target to be shot.

2. Prior Art

The sport of firing a projectile such as a bullet at targets of various sizes, kinds and material with rifles, small arms, handguns and/or shotguns within the fire arms industry is referred to as target shooting. This activity is a test of skill that has evolved over time and is very popular and competitive.

Target shooting at stationary targets generally involves placing a target or targets at a distance which are shot at a number of times and then the targets are replaced with another target or targets.

It is generally a requirement that the target or targets are suspended up above the ground to enable a clear shot. To facilitate this requirement the prior art provided many different target stands and apparatus for holding/supporting and/or suspending a target or targets however these target stands and apparatus are not highly portable, they are easily damaged during use as they are shot, are not all environmentally sensitive, are prone to allow ricochets that are potentially dangerous or shatter and fall onto the ground and suffer from other shortcomings which necessitate certain new and useful improvements.

The prior art has provided target stand apparatus that require a single metal or wooden stake or pair of metal or wooden stakes to be driven into the earth or selected terrain. The immediate shortcoming of these stands and apparatus is that these stakes cannot be driven into very hard, impenetrable surfaces such as very hard earth especially stone and/or rocky terrain or terrain such as asphalt or concrete. In the event that the stakes were driven into the selected terrain the stands and/or apparatus will be damaged when hit by a projectile during the shooting process. Other stands and/or apparatus have a plurality of clamps to hold and present the targets that can be lost, misplaced or irreparably damaged should they be hit by a bullet or projectile.

The prior art, whether using a single stake, multiple stakes, clamps or other such designs to be firmly connected to the selected terrain and to display a target or targets presents a further shortcoming in that when hit by a bullet or projectile the bullet or projectile can ricochet in any unexpected and unpredictable manner and/or direction presenting a highly dangerous health and safety risk to all that are within the vicinity. A further shortcoming in the prior art is that the certain targets presented by the stands can shatter and fall onto the ground such as glass bottles, TV monitors and other such objects which is extremely environmentally and humanly harmful.

A further shortcoming in the prior art is that when the stands apparatus are damaged such that they are no longer a viable and usable target stand apparatus they are not readily able to be discarded in an environmentally sensitive manner.

It would be highly advantageous, therefore, to present an invention to remedy the foregoing and other deficiencies inherent in the prior art.

1. Accordingly, an objective of the present invention is to provide a new and useful target stand apparatus, referred to as Target Factory, for presenting a target or multiple targets either in a suspended manner or supportive manner or both suspended and supportive manner at the same time.

2. A further objective of this invention is to present an invention that consists of two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements, that are intentionally molded so that the internal structure is hollow, where each “Target Factory” target frame assembly element independently contributes to the combined stability and sturdy presentation of a target or targets.

3. A further objective of this invention is to present an invention that is highly portable.

4. A further objective of this invention is to present an invention that is easy to manufacture.

5. Still a further objective of this invention is to present an invention that is easy to setup/assemble/erect and easy to take down/disassemble/de-erect at the start and end of a target shooting activity.

6. Still a further objective of this invention is to present an invention that is easy to setup/assemble/erect and easy to take down/disassemble/de-erect on any selected hardness and/or impenetrable earth/terrain surface, even when the selected surface maybe uneven to a defined degree of slanted elevation.

7. Still a further objective of this invention is to present an invention that is easy to store against a garage wall, against a fridge, in the car boot, under a workbench, under a bed, or in a small space together with the assembled bottle targets.

8. Still a further objective of this invention is to present an invention that allows for a quick setting up of targets, in a secure/stable manner, whether in terms of holding/presenting clay targets or targets other than clay targets or in terms of holding/suspending bottle targets or both holding/presenting clay targets or targets other than clay targets and holding/suspending bottle targets at the same time.

9. Still a further objective of this invention is to present an invention that allows for a quick setting up of targets, in a secure/stable manner, whether in terms of holding/presenting clay targets or targets other than clay targets that have been placed on and across the top of the “Target Factory” target frame assembly element such as golf balls or tin cans or in terms of holding/suspending bottle targets or both holding/presenting clay targets or targets other than clay targets and holding/suspending bottle targets at the same time.

10. Still a further objective of this invention is to present an invention that disallows ricochet activity should a bullet/projectile hit the target stand/apparatus, known as the Target Factory.

11. Still a further objective of this invention is to present an invention that allow fast travelling projectiles to penetrate and travel through any part of the entire Target Factory specially formulated plastic polymer in such a manner that leaves the path travelled through the Target Factory smaller than the actual size of the projectile itself.

12. Still a further objective of this invention is to present an invention that is highly absorbent of the energy inherent in the shooting process as a bullet/projectile hits the target stand/apparatus.

13. Still a further objective of this invention is to present an invention that is completely recyclable and as a consequence is fully environmentally sensitive.

14. Still a further objective of this invention is to present an invention that presents targets that do not shatter and fall onto the ground such as glass bottles, TV monitors and other such objects which is extremely environmentally and humanly harmful but rather presents color coded bottle targets that allow fast travelling projectiles to penetrate and travel through any part of the entire Target Factory specially formulated recycled plastic polymer in such a manner that leaves the path travelled through the Target Factory smaller than the actual size of the projectile itself.

15. Still a further objective of this invention is to present an invention that allows the shooter to select a specific color coded bottle target which jerks around when hit without shattering or falling.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In summary form, the objective of my new invention as set out in the preferred embodiment is to provide a highly portable target stand apparatus for easy setup/assemble/erect placement on the ground to hold/present/suspend and/or support a target or multiple targets. My new invention is a target stand apparatus that consists of two separate target frame assembly elements, that are intentionally molded so that the internal structure is hollow. Each target frame assembly element independently contributes to the combined stability, energy absorption, high portability, easy setup, easy storage, high visibility of separately selected target shapes, sturdy presentation of said separately selected target shapes, even when the combined and complete highly portable target frame assembly is deployed where the terrain selected for setting up this new invention is uneven, soft, sandy, firm and/or stony. Each separate target frame assembly element operate independently yet simultaneously as a unitary combination as they are joined together, to form the complete and combined target frame assembly, by pivotal “hinge” mechanisms located on the right and left side of the target frames. The two separate target frame assembly elements are different from each other in shape and dimension but not in terms of the specifically formulated, highly energy absorbent, and specially formulated plastic polymer material that form the separate target frame assembly elements that are intentionally molded so that the internal structure is hollow. One of the two separate target frame assembly elements with an upper transverse cross section includes a specifically designed and vital groove/slot running transversely across the top of the stated upper transverse cross section to the shooter that affords for the holding/supporting of traditional clay targets (one clay target at a time or a maximum total of 6 clay targets at the same time or any number between 0 and 6 clay targets at any time) or targets other than clay targets that have been placed on and across the top of the “Target Factory” target frame assembly element such as golf balls or tin cans but not limited to these hereby described targets.

Directly underneath from the specifically designed groove/slot, running transversely across the top of the upper transverse cross section to the shooter, are six specific holes drilled into one of the two separate target frame assembly elements in such a manner that the holes are equally spaced across the underside of the upper transverse cross section into which specific rubber tubing hose pieces are inserted with the opposite end of each specific rubber tubing hose piece being inserted into specifically designed bottle targets. Thereby suspending the bottle targets individually (one bottle target at a time or a total collection of 6 bottle targets at the same time or any number between 0 and the maximum total of 6 bottle targets at any time) from the underside of the upper transverse cross section. These bottles targets can be suspended either separately from the clay and/or other targets other than clay targets or the target bottles can be suspended simultaneously with the clay targets and/or other targets other than clay targets.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a side elevation of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention in a closed/collapsed portable position in a horizontal/flat orientation to the ground.

FIG. 2 is a side elevation of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention in an open/erected position ready to hold/suspend and present targets.

FIG. 3 is a front, off-set, elevation of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention in an open/erected position ready to hold/suspend and present targets.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the two separate elements of a single “hinge” mechanism of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view reflecting the “hinge” mechanisms of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention in three separate conditional stages indicating one single “hinge” element as unassembled then both hinge elements as assembled in an open and then closed position.

FIG. 6 is a side sectional elevation of both independent target frame elements of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention reflecting the “locking” mechanism in the open “unlocked” position.

FIG. 7 is a sectional, top view of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention reflecting where the vital “groove”/slot is located running transversely across the top of the stated upper transverse cross section to the shooter that affords for the holding/supporting of traditional clay targets (one clay target at a time or a maximum total of 6 clay targets at the same time or any number between 0 and 6 clay targets at any time) or targets other than clay targets/objects that maybe selected to be presented such as golf balls, tins cans but not limited to these hereby described targets. This sectional view also reflects where the bottle targets holding/suspending mechanisms are located as well as a sectional view of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements in a closed position.

FIG. 8 is a front, off-set, elevation of my complete and combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention in an open/erected position holding/presenting and suspending a complete set of clay targets and two complete sets of bottle targets.

FIG. 9 is a side section elevation of a “Target Factory” target frame assembly element of my invention depicting the impact and effect of a projectile/bullet on the specially formulated plastic polymer and the impact and effect of the specially formulated plastic polymer on a projectile/bullet as the projectile/bullet hits and travels through “Target Factory” target frame assembly element(s).

BEST MODE OF PRACTICING OF THE INVENTION

Turning now to the drawings and referring initially to FIG. 1. a side elevation of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention reflected in a closed/collapsed portable position that is in a horizontal/flat orientation to the ground. In FIG. 1 at reference point 1 is depicted one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements referred to as the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and at FIG. 1 reference point 2 is depicted the other one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements referred to as the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. In FIG. 1 at reference point 3 is depicted the “top” of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element wherein a vital “groove”/slot is located across the top, indicating where the holding/presenting mechanism is located for the clay targets. In addition to the groove/slot to hold the clay targets the flat top allows other target objects other than clay targets to be presented such as golf balls, tins cans but not limited to these hereby described targets. FIG. 1 at reference point 3 is depicted the “top” of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element wherein directly underneath from the specifically designed groove/slot, running transversely across the top of the upper transverse cross section to the shooter, are six specifically molded holes equally space across the underside of the upper transverse cross section into which specific rubber tubing hose pieces are inserted with the opposite end of each specific rubber tubing hose piece being inserted into specifically designed bottle targets. Thereby suspending the bottle targets individually (one bottle target at a time or a total collection of 6 bottle targets at the same time or any number between 0 and the maximum total of 6 bottle targets at any time) from the underside of the upper transverse cross section. These bottles targets can be suspended either separately from the clay and/or other targets other than clay targets or the target bottles can be suspended simultaneously with the clay targets and/or other targets other than clay targets. In FIG. 1 at reference point 4 is depicted the “area” of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element where the “hinge” mechanism is located. In FIG. 1 at reference points 5 & 6 is depicted a beveled edge that runs the entire circumference of both separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements that is inherent in the mold design to facilitate the molding process which also adds aesthetic value to the invention.

FIG. 2 is a side elevation of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention in an open/erected position ready to hold and present targets. In FIG. 2 at reference point 1 is depicted one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements referred to as the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and at reference point 2 is depicted the other one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements referred to as the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. In FIG. 2 at reference point 3 is depicted is the “area” of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element where the “hinge” mechanism is located. In FIG. 2 at reference point 4 is depicted a beveled edge that runs the circumference of both separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements that is inherent in the mold design to facilitate the molding process which also adds aesthetic value to the invention. In FIG. 2 at reference point 5 is depicted a flat top section, wherein a vital “groove”/slot runs transversely across the top is located, this indicates where the holding/presenting mechanism is located for the clay targets and other target objects other than clay targets to be presented such as golf balls, tins cans but not limited to these hereby described targets. In FIG. 2 at reference points 6 & 7 is depicted the level bottom of both separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements that rests on the selected terrain for setting up my new invention irrespective if the terrain is uneven, soft, sandy, firm, stony and/or impenetrable. There are no stake mechanisms required to set up and stabilize my invention. FIG. 2 at reference point 8 is depicted the “protrusion” on the outside face of the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. This protrusion is caused intentionally within the mold design and created during the molding process. The protrusion is evident at the lower section on both outside faces of the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and they both form an integral part of the “locking” mechanism when the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements are “locked” together in readiness for portability. FIG. 2 reference point 9 depicts that directly underneath from the specifically designed groove/slot, running transversely across the top of the upper transverse cross section to the shooter, are six specifically drilled holes equally spaced across the underside of the upper transverse cross section into which specific rubber tubing hose pieces are inserted with the opposite end of each specific rubber tubing hose piece being inserted into specifically designed bottle targets. Thereby suspending the bottle targets individually (one bottle target at a time or a total collection of 6 bottle targets at the same time or any number between 0 and the maximum total of 6 bottle targets at any time) from the underside of the upper transverse cross section. These bottles targets can be suspended either separately from the clay and/or other targets other than clay targets or the target bottles can be suspended simultaneously with the clay targets and/or other targets other than clay targets. In FIG. 2 at reference point 10 is depicted the “indentation” on the inside face of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. This “indentation” is caused intentionally after the molding process by intentionally cutting the desired designed shape into the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. The indentation is evident at the lower section on both inside faces of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and they both form an integral part of the “locking” mechanism when the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly element are closed/“locked” together in readiness for portability.

FIG. 3 is a front, off-set, elevation of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention in an open/erected position ready to hold and present targets. In FIG. 3 at reference point 1 is depicted one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements referred to as the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and at FIG. 3 reference point 2 is depicted the other one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements referred to as the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. In FIG. 3 at reference point 3 is depicted the “area” of the “outside” and “inside” of both of the separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements where the “hinge” mechanisms are located. In FIG. 3 at reference point 4 is depicted where a vital “groove”/slot across the top is located that is the holding/presenting mechanism for the clay targets and/or other targets other than clay targets. This In FIG. 3 reference point 4 reflects where directly underneath from the specifically designed groove/slot, running transversely across the top of the upper transverse cross section to the shooter, are six specifically molded holes equally spaced across the underside of the upper transverse cross section into which specific rubber tubing hose pieces are inserted with the opposite end of each specific rubber tubing hose piece being inserted into specifically designed bottle targets.

In FIG. 3 at reference point 5 is depicted a cut away section that has the effect of making the top cross section of the “outside” element easier to wrap a person's hands around thereby making the combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements more readily portable. In FIG. 3 at reference point 6 is the specifically designed “lower” cross section running transversely across the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element where directly underneath this specifically designed “lower” cross section are six specifically molded holes equally spaced across the underside of this lower transverse cross section into which specific rubber tubing hose pieces are inserted with the opposite end of each specific rubber tubing hose piece being inserted into specifically designed bottle targets. This holding/suspending mechanism for bottle targets is the same structural design and molding as depicted in FIG. 3 at reference point 4. (See FIG. 8 also). In FIG. 3 at reference point 7 is depicted a beveled edge that runs the circumference of both separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements that is inherent in the mold design to facilitate the molding process which also adds aesthetic value to the invention. In FIG. 3 at reference point 8 is depicted the “top” of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. In FIG. 3 at reference point 9 is depicted the “protrusion” on the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. This protrusion is caused intentionally within the mold design and created during the molding process. The protrusion is evident at the lower section on both outside faces of the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and they both form an integral part of the “locking” mechanism when the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly element are “locked” together in readiness for portability. In FIG. 3 at reference point 10 is depicted the “indentation” on the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. This “indentation” is caused intentionally after the molding process by intentionally cutting the desired designed shape into the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. The indentation is evident at the lower section on both inside faces of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and they both form an integral part of the “locking” mechanism when the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly element are “locked” together in readiness for portability.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the two separate elements of a single “hinge” mechanism of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention.

In FIG. 4 at reference point 1 is depicted one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements referred to as the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and in FIG. 4 at reference point 2 is depicted the other one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements referred to as the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. In FIG. 4 at reference point 3 is depicted the cut away “indentation” in the rough shape of an X which is caused intentionally after the molding process by intentionally cutting the desired designed shape into the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. The indentation X shape is evident at the upper section on both inside faces of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and they both form an integral part of the “hinge” mechanism when the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly element are combined together. In FIG. 4 at reference point 4 is depicted the “protrusion” in the rough shape of a rectangle which is caused intentionally within the mold design and created during the molding process. The protrusion rectangle shape is evident at the upper section on both inside faces of the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and they both form an integral part of the “hinge” mechanism when the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly element are combined together. In FIG. 4 at reference point 5 is depicted a beveled edge that runs the circumference of both separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements that is inherent in the mold design to facilitate the molding process which also adds aesthetic value to the invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view reflecting the “hinge” mechanisms of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention in three separate conditional stages indicating one single “hinge” element as unassembled then both hinge elements as assembled in an open and then closed position. In FIG. 5 and sub FIG. 5a at reference point 1 is depicted the cut away “indentation” in the rough shape of an X which is caused intentionally after the molding process by intentionally cutting the desired designed shape into the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. The indentation X shape is evident at the upper section on both inside faces of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and they both form an integral part of the “hinge” mechanism when the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly element are combined together. In FIG. 5 and sub FIG. 5b at reference point 1 is depicted the cut away “indentation” in the rough shape of an X which is caused intentionally within the mold design and created after the molding process by intentionally cutting the desired designed shape into the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. (See detail in FIG. 5 sub FIG. 5a above) This FIG. 5 sub FIG. 5b also depicts the inserted “protrusion” in the rough shape of a rectangle which is caused intentionally within the mold design and created during the molding process. The protrusion rectangle shape is reflected in FIG. 5 sub FIG. 5b indicates when the “Target Factory” target frame assembly element are combined together and rotated to “Closed” position in readiness for portability. In FIG. 5 and sub FIG. 5c at reference point 1 is depicted the cut away “indentation” in the rough shape of an X which is caused after the molding process by intentionally cutting the desired designed shape into the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. (See detail in FIG. 5 sub FIG. 5a above) This FIG. 5 sub FIG. 5c also depicts the inserted “protrusion” in the rough shape of a rectangle which is caused intentionally within the mold design and created during the molding process. The protrusion rectangle shape is reflected in FIG. 5 sub FIG. 5c indicates when the “Target Factory” target frame assembly element are combined together and rotated to “Opened” position in readiness for presenting the shooting targets.

FIG. 6 is a side sectional elevation of both independent target frame elements of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention reflecting the “locking” mechanism in the open “unlocked” position. In FIG. 6 at reference point 1 is depicted the cut away “indentation” in the rough shape of a circle which is caused intentionally after the molding process by intentionally cutting the desired designed shape into the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. The indentation circle shape, which forms the receptacle for the protrusion described below, is evident at the lower section on both inside faces of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and they both form an integral part of the “locking” mechanism when the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly element are combined together. In FIG. 6 at reference point 2 is depicted the “protrusion” in the rough shape of an embossed/raised button/circle which is caused intentionally within the mold design and created during the molding process. The protrusion embossed/raised button/circle shape, which forms the protrusion that is received and accepted by indentation, which forms the receptacle for the protrusion, is evident at the lower section on both inside faces of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and they both form an integral part of the “locking” mechanism when the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements are combined together.

In FIG. 6 at reference point 3 is depicted one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements referred to as the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and in FIG. 6 at reference point 4 is depicted the other one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements referred to as the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. In FIG. 6 at reference point 5 is depicted a beveled edge that runs the circumference of both separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements that is inherent in the mold design to facilitate the molding process which also adds aesthetic value to the invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional, top view of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention reflecting where the vital “groove”/slot across the top is located that is the holding/presenting mechanism for the clay targets and/or other targets other than clay targets/objects that maybe selected to be presented such as golf balls, tins cans but not limited to these hereby described targets. This sectional view also reflects where the bottle targets holding/suspending mechanisms are located as well as a sectional view of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements in a closed position. In FIG. 7 at reference point 1 is depicted one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements referred to as the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and in FIG. 7 at reference point 2 is depicted the other one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements referred to as the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. In FIG. 7 at reference point 3 is depicted the “area” of the “outside” and “inside” of both of the separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements where the “hinge” mechanisms are located. In FIG. 7 at reference point 4 is depicted where a vital “groove”/slot across the top is located that is the holding/presenting mechanism for the clay targets and/or other targets other than clay targets/objects that maybe selected to be presented such as golf balls, tins cans but not limited to these hereby described targets. This sectional view also reflects where the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements are in a closed position. In FIG. 7 at reference point 5 is depicted the “top” of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element which is a flat top section, wherein a vital “groove”/slot across the top is located that is the holding/presenting mechanism for the clay targets and/or other targets other than clay targets/objects that maybe selected to be presented such as golf balls, tins cans but not limited to these hereby described targets. In FIG. 7 at reference point 6 is depicted the specifically designed “lower” cross section running transversely across the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element where directly underneath this specifically designed “lower” cross section are six specifically drilled holes equally spaced across the underside of this lower transverse cross section into which specific rubber tubing hose pieces are inserted with the opposite end of each specific rubber tubing hose piece being inserted into specifically designed bottle targets. This holding/suspending mechanism for bottle targets is the same structural design and molding as depicted in FIG. 3 at reference point 4. (See FIG. 8 also). In FIG. 7 at reference point 7 is depicted a beveled edge that runs the circumference of both separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements that is inherent in the mold design to facilitate the molding process which also adds aesthetic value to the invention. In FIG. 7 at reference point 8 is depicted where across the bottom, directly under the vital “groove” (see FIG. 2 reference point 9 and FIG. 7 at reference point 7) on the underside of the top cross section is where the holding/suspending mechanism is located for the bottle targets.

FIG. 8 is a front, off-set, elevation of my “Target Factory” target frame assembly invention in an open/erected position with a full set of bottle and clay targets presented. In FIG. 8 at reference point 1 is depicted one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements referred to as the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and in FIG. 8 at reference point 2 is depicted the other one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements referred to as the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. In FIG. 8 at reference point 3 is depicted the “area” of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element where the “hinge” mechanism is located. In FIG. 8 at reference point 4 is depicted where a vital “groove”/slot across the top is located that is the holding/presenting mechanism for the clay targets and/or other targets other than clay targets/objects that maybe selected to be presented such as golf balls, tins cans but not limited to these hereby described targets.

In FIG. 8 at reference point 4 it is also depicted where directly underneath from the specifically designed groove/slot, running transversely across the top of the upper transverse cross section to the shooter, are six specifically drilled holes equally spaced across the underside of the upper transverse cross section into which specific rubber tubing hose pieces are inserted with the opposite end of each specific rubber tubing hose piece being inserted into specifically designed bottle targets. In FIG. 8 at reference point 5 is depicted a cut away section that has the effect of making the top cross section of the “outside” element easier to wrap a person's hands around thereby making the combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements more readily portable. FIG. 8 at reference point 6 is the specifically designed “lower” cross section running transversely across the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element where directly underneath this specifically designed “lower” cross section are six specifically drilled holes equally spaced across the underside of this lower transverse cross section into which specific rubber tubing hose pieces are inserted with the opposite end of each specific rubber tubing hose piece being inserted into specifically designed bottle targets. This holding/suspending mechanism for bottle targets is the same structural design and molding as depicted in FIG. 3 at reference point 4. (See FIG. 8 also). In FIG. 8 at reference point 7 is depicted a beveled edge that runs the circumference of both separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements that is inherent in the mold design to facilitate the molding process which also adds aesthetic value to the invention. In FIG. 8 at reference point 8 is depicted the “top” of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. In FIG. 8 at reference point 9 is depicted the “protrusion” in the rough shape of an embossed/raised button/circle which is caused intentionally within the mold design and created during the molding process. The protrusion embossed/raised button/circle shape, which forms the protrusion that is received and accepted by the indentation (See FIG. 8 at reference 10), which forms the receptacle for the protrusion, is evident at the lower section on both inside faces of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and they both form an integral part of the “locking” mechanism when the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly element are combined together. In FIG. 8 at reference point 10 is depicted where the cut away “indentation” in the rough shape of an circle is located which is caused intentionally after the molding process by intentionally cutting the desired designed shape into the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. The indentation circle shape, which forms the receptacle for the protrusion described below, is evident at the lower section on both inside faces of the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and they both form an integral part of the “locking” mechanism when the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly element are combined together. In FIG. 8 at reference point 11 is depicted both the clay and bottle targets that are held/suspended/presented for target shooting.

FIG. 9 is a side section elevation of a “Target Factory” target frame assembly element of my invention depicting the impact and effect of a projectile/bullet on the specially formulated plastic polymer and the impact and effect of the specially formulated plastic polymer on a projectile/bullet as the projectile/bullet hits and travels through “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. In FIG. 9 at reference point 1 is depicted a cross section view of either one of the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements, that are intentionally molded so that the internal structure is hollow, referred to as either the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element or the “outside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. In FIG. 9 at reference point 2 is depicted a beveled edge that runs the circumference of both separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements that is inherent in the mold design to facilitate the molding process which also adds aesthetic value to the invention. In FIG. 9 at reference point 3 is depicted a projectile/bullet as it hits the “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. In FIG. 9 at reference point 4 depicts the projectile/bullet as it hits and begins to travel through the “Target Factory” target frame assembly element. In FIG. 9 at reference point 5 depicts the projectile/bullet as it travels through the “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and the specially formulated recycled plastic polymer closes up behind the projectile/bullet to a smaller dimension than the projectile/bullet itself. In FIG. 9 at reference point 6 depicts the projectile/bullet after it has exited subsequent to having travelled through the “Target Factory” target frame assembly element and the specially formulated recycled plastic polymer. The depiction also reflects the effect of the “Target Factory” target frame assembly element closing up behind the projectile/bullet to a smaller dimension than the projectile/bullet itself.

Claims

1. a vertically disposed, combined target stand assembly, including a combined target stand assembly consisting of two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements, that are intentionally molded so that the internal structure is hollow, where each “Target Factory” target frame assembly element independently contributes to the combined stability and sturdy presentation of targets, either in a suspended manner or supportive manner or both suspended and supportive manner at the same time.

2. The target stand assembly of claim 1. wherein the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements are either extended in an “opened” “A” frame type shape presentation ready for deployment and display placement of shooting targets when the shooting targets are presented to be shot at in a clear highly visual display manner or the presentation of the combined two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements retracted in a “closed” shape presentation when no shooting targets are present/presented and the “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements are ready for transporting in a highly portable fashion where the “closing” and “opening” process is very easy because of the enablement by the specifically designed unique “hinge” mechanism.

3. The target stand assembly of claim 1. where a unique “locking” mechanism holds the two separate “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements in the “closed” shape presentation ready for transporting in a highly portable fashion which renders the combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements in a “closed” position which has the effect of rendering the combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements in tight, stable and unlikely to move position when and during the porting of the “Target Factory” from one set up to another and during the storage of said “Target Factory”.

4. The target stand assembly of claim 1. wherein the complete invention is created by way of an easy molding process that ensures consistent and reliable product shape and dimension where the process is highly replicable and scalable wherein the mold design incorporates one element of the specific unique “hinge” and “locking” mechanisms such that no adding of or insertion of any additional material or enabling devices are required.

5. The target stand assembly of claim 1. wherein the complete invention is created by way of an easy molding process of specifically formulated plastic polymers which ensures that the combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements are of a consistent material that ensures stability and sturdy presentation of targets where the “closing” and “Opening” “hinge” mechanisms and the “locking” mechanisms are reliable.

6. The target stand assembly of claim 1, 2, 3, & 5. wherein the stated characteristics ensure that the combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly is easy to setup/assemble/erect and easy to take down/disassemble/de-erect on any selected hardness and/or impenetrable earth/terrain surface, even when the selected surface maybe uneven to a defined degree of slanted elevation up to 45 degrees from a horizontal/flat orientation to the ground.

7. The target stand assembly of claim 1 wherein the complete invention is created by way of an easy molding process of specifically formulated plastic polymers ensures that the combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements, intentionally molded so that the internal structure is hollow, are of a consistent material that ensures light weight and energy absorbing characteristics as a projectile/bullet hits it and when occasioned travels through it.

8. The target stand assembly of claim 7. wherein the specifically formulated plastic polymers results in the combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly to be of a mass/weight of close to 6 lbs. each without any targets.

9. The target stand assembly of claim 8 wherein the stated mass/weight/shape and hollow design ensure that the combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly is easy and light for people to lift and hold and is highly portable.

10. The target stand assembly of claim 8. wherein the stated mass/weight/shape and hollow design ensure that the combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly is easy, light and compact for people to store in any small space such as against a garage wall, against a fridge, in the car boot, under a workbench, under a bed, or in a small space together with the assembled bottle targets.

11. The target stand assembly of claim 6. wherein the said specifically formulated plastic polymers and mold design ensure that the combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements are of a consistent material that ensures energy absorbing characteristics and other inherent material consistency such that the path/hole that is created as a projectile/bullet hits the combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly elements and when occasioned travels through it, is smaller than the size of the projectile/bullet itself.

12. The target stand assembly of claim 6 & 7 is dependent in effect and detail on the speed/velocity of the specific projectile/bullet in each individual occasion in that a projectile/bullet travelling at a higher/faster speed/velocity would pass through the said specifically formulated recycled plastic polymers more readily leaving the remaining path/hole smaller than the projectile/bullet itself so this absorption/“accepting” effect of the target stand assembly of claim 6 & 7 is more dependent of the speed/velocity of the specific projectile/bullet than the calibre.

13. The target stand assembly of claim 7, 8 & 9 wherein the said specifically formulated recycled plastic polymers disallows ricochet activity should a bullet/projectile hit the combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly.

14. The target stand assembly of claim 4. wherein the mold design incorporates the specific design of a vital unique “groove”/slot in upper transverse cross section of the one element of the target stand assembly. This vital unique “groove”/slot indicates where the holding/presenting mechanism is located for the clay targets and other target objects other than clay targets to be presented such as golf balls, tins cans but not limited to these hereby described targets.

15. The target stand assembly of claim 4 wherein the mold design incorporates the specific design where directly underneath from the specifically designed groove/slot described in claim 13 above running transversely across the top of the upper transverse cross section to the shooter, are six specifically molded holes equally spaced across the underside of the upper transverse cross section into which specific rubber tubing hose pieces are inserted with the opposite end of each specific rubber tubing hose piece being inserted into specifically designed bottle targets.

16. The target stand assembly of claim 4 wherein the specifically designed “lower” cross section running transversely across the “inside” “Target Factory” target frame assembly element where directly underneath this specifically designed “lower” cross section are six specifically drilled holes equally spaced across the underside of this lower transverse cross section into which specific rubber tubing hose pieces are inserted with the opposite end of each specific rubber tubing hose piece being inserted into specifically designed bottle targets.

17. The target stand assembly of all the above claims is created by molding the said specifically formulated recycled plastic polymers which ensures that the combined “Target Factory” target frame assembly is totally recyclable itself thus is highly environmentally sensitive.

18. The target stand assembly of claim 16 above where six specifically drilled holes equally spaced across the underside of this lower transverse cross section into which specific rubber tubing hose pieces are inserted with the opposite end of each specific rubber tubing hose piece being inserted into specifically designed bottle targets that are color coded. This affords the shooter to allow the shooter to identify which suspended target that they are going to shoot at and hit. Supporting the desire for accuracy and competition, plus the shooter “can call” the specific target to be shot. The red one at the top or the blue one at the bottom.

19. The target stand assembly of claim 16 above where six specifically drilled holes equally spaced across the underside of this lower transverse cross section into which specific rubber tubing hose pieces are inserted with the opposite end of each specific rubber tubing hose piece being inserted into specifically designed bottle targets that are color coded. The connection of suspended bottles by the rubber tubing/hose designed into the shooting frame causes the bottle to bounce wildly when struck by the bullets which is not the case when shooting a paper target or steal plate

20. The target stand assembly of claim 16 above where six specifically drilled holes equally spaced across the underside of this lower transverse cross section into which specific rubber tubing hose pieces are inserted with the opposite end of each specific rubber tubing hose piece being inserted into specifically designed bottle targets that are color coded. The connection of suspended bottles by the rubber tubing/hose designed into the shooting frame causes the bottle to reset so that when the bottle targets are shot the shooter doesn't have to go and set the target back-up as they do with other targets.