US3695247A
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Elastic band type projecting device
Assignee: Remington Arms Co LLC
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Filing: 1970-10-29
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A target launcher having a pivoted lever arm that is manually pivoted to tension elastic members for projecting a target. The lever arm has a slidable block with a vertically movable fin which is manually actuated to release the elastic members when the lever arm is in a cocked position.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry G Tucker
- 👤 Paul J Donoski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:31
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J9/00; F41J9/16; F41J9/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A launching device for an aerial target wherein there is provided a planar launching platform, a target carrier movable over the surface of the launching platform, means first comprising a pair of extendable elastic members each secured at one end to the platform and at the other end to the target carrier and acting to propel the carrier, and a target carried thereby in a linear path across the surface of the platform, second means for releaseably retaining the carrier in a cocked position with the first means extended to a degree sufficient to launch the target when the carrier is released, a third means pivotally mounted on the platform, for moving said carrier removably in a generally straight line during a cocking action with each of said extendable elastic members placed under substantially equal tension a fourth means for holding said third means in a cocked position said second means including a block slidably mounted in only said third means, said blocks including a vertically displaceable fin for releasably engaging the carrier, and said third means further including means for manually disengaging said pin to permit the elastic members to propel the target.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A launching device for an aerial target wherein there is provided a planar launching platform, a target carrier movable over the surface of the launching platform, means first comprising a pair of extendable elastic members each secured at one end to the platform and at the other end to the target carrier and acting to propel the carrier, and a target carried thereby in a linear path across the surface of the platform, second means for releaseably retaining the carrier in a cocked position with the first means extended to a degree sufficient to launch the target when the carrier is released, a third means pivotally mounted on the platform, for moving said carrier removably in a generally straight line during a cocking action with each of said extendable elastic members placed under substantially equal tension a fourth means for holding said third means in a cocked position said second means including a block slidably mounted in only said third means, said blocks including a vertically displaceable fin for releasably engaging the carrier, and said third means further including means for manually disengaging said pin to permit the elastic members to propel the target.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A launching device as defined in claim 1 wherein said second means is selectively engageable at different positions on said flatform so that the degree of tension applied to said extendable elastic members may be selected.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
142 words
A launching device as defined in claim 1 wherein said third means includes a cocking lever, a fifth means is provided defining a track extending along the length of the cocking lever, said block being slidable along the length of the track between a first position which is remote from the pivotal mounting of the lever and adjacent the uncocked position of the carrier and a second position which is nearer to the point of pivotal mounting, the cocking forces applied to the carrier reacts on the blocks in such a manner that as the cocking lever is swung about the pivotal mounting to a cocking position the block will be constrained to move toward the point of pivotal mounting and to increase the mechanical advantage of the lever system thus substantially equalizing the force required for cocking during the cocking movement.
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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |