US3586331A
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Three dimensionally operative target system
Assignee: REALISTIC TARGET CORP
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Filing: 1968-01-31
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1988-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A three-dimensional target for marksmen is propelled along a prescribed path by an electrically powered vehicle, the motion of which is changed in response to sensing of vibration by a transducer. Vibrations are induced by impact of a bullet with rigid internal portions of the target having an outer shock absorbing portion offering little resistance to passage of bullets.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur J Tickell Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:02
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J9/00; F41J9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
In a target system having a carriage movable along a prescribed path and a three-dimensional figure mounted on said carriage, means for propelling said carriage along said prescribed path, said figure being made of a resilient shock absorbing material, a rigid body embedded in said material defining a predetermined internal volume within the figure, mounting means connected to said rigid body for mounting the figure on the carriage, transducer means mounted on the mounting means for sensing impact between the rigid body and a missile moving in a path intersecting said internal volume, and control means connected to the transducer means and the propelling means for controlling movement of the figure in response to said impact of the rigid body, said control means comprising, cycling means connected to the propelling means and the mounting means for intermittently varying the speed of the carriage and the position of the figure thereon, and time delay means connected to said transducer means and the cycling means for stopping movement of the carriage and holding the figure in a predetermined position in response to sensing of impact by the transducer means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
In a target system having a carriage movable along a prescribed path and a three-dimensional figure mounted on said carriage, means for propelling said carriage along said prescribed path, said figure being made of a resilient shock absorbing material, a rigid body embedded in said material defining a predetermined internal volume within the figure, mounting means connected to said rigid body for mounting the figure on the carriage, transducer means mounted on the mounting means for sensing impact between the rigid body and a missile moving in a path intersecting said internal volume, and control means connected to the transducer means and the propelling means for controlling movement of the figure in response to said impact of the rigid body, said control means comprising, cycling means connected to the propelling means and the mounting means for intermittently varying the speed of the carriage and the position of the figure thereon, and time delay means connected to said transducer means and the cycling means for stopping movement of the carriage and holding the figure in a predetermined position in response to sensing of impact by the transducer means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said rigid body comprises a plurality of tubular members of different cross-sectional areas interconnected in endwise relation to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said mounting means includes, a positioning assembly pivotally mounted on the carriage, shock absorbing means connected to said rigid body for mounting thereof on the positioning assembly and power operated means connected to said positioning assembly for displacing the figure to a predetermined position in response to sensing of impact by the transducer means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said mounting means includes, a positioning assembly pivotally mounted on the carriage, shock absorbing means connected to said rigid body for mounting thereof on the positioning assembly and power operated means connected to said positioning assembly for displacing the figure to a predetermined position in response to sensing of impact by the transducer means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said target includes, a rigid impact body presenting impact surfaces in at least two intersecting planes, said body being embedded in a shock absorbing material through which said missile may pass without any substantial resistance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
107 words
In a target system having a carriage, a figure, mounting means mounting the figure on the carriage, transducer means mounted on the mounting means for sensing impact with the figure, means for propelling the carriage and means for controlling movement of the carriage comprising cycling means connected to the propelling means and the mounting means for intermittently varying the speed of the carriage and the position of the figure thereon, and time delay means connected to said transducer means and the cycling means for stopping movement of the carriage and holding the figure in a predetermined position in response to sensing of impact by the transducer means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
107 words
In a target system having a carriage, a figure, mounting means mounting the figure on the carriage, transducer means mounted on the mounting means for sensing impact with the figure, means for propelling the carriage and means for controlling movement of the carriage comprising cycling means connected to the propelling means and the mounting means for intermittently varying the speed of the carriage and the position of the figure thereon, and time delay means connected to said transducer means and the cycling means for stopping movement of the carriage and holding the figure in a predetermined position in response to sensing of impact by the transducer means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |