US3706451A
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Target type scoring device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-03
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Granted: 1972-12-19
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Expires: 1990-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A target type scoring device which includes a target formed of resilient material such as a net supported by elastic members and a frame, there being a plate positioned in spaced relationship behind the target and having indicia thereon to define a scoring area on the target, there being a rotatable member carried by the plate and having markings to indicate a score as a result of the scoring area of the target being struck by an object, there being means coupling the rotatable member with the scoring area of the target so that when the target of resilient material rebounds as a result of being struck by an object the means is actuated to rotate the rotatable member and thus indicate a score.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack R Dixon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:03
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B24/00; A63B24/0021; A63B2024/0037; A63B2024/0046; A63B2024/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A target type scoring device comprising: a target formed of resilient material; a plate positioned behind said target and having indicia thereon to define a scoring area on said target; a rotatable member carried by said plate and having markings thereon to indicate a score as a result of the scoring area of the target being struck by an object thrown at the target; and means coupling said rotatable member with said scoring area of the target to rotate said member and thereby indicate a score as a result of the scoring area of the target being struck by an object.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A target type scoring device comprising: a target formed of resilient material; a plate positioned behind said target and having indicia thereon to define a scoring area on said target; a rotatable member carried by said plate and having markings thereon to indicate a score as a result of the scoring area of the target being struck by an object thrown at the target; and means coupling said rotatable member with said scoring area of the target to rotate said member and thereby indicate a score as a result of the scoring area of the target being struck by an object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A target type scoring device as set forth in claim 1, said means coupling the rotatable member with the scoring area being actuated to rotate the member as the target of resilient material rebounds as a result of being struck by an object thrown at the target.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A target type scoring device as set forth in claim 2, there being a passage through said plate to selectively expose to the user of the device individual markings on said rotatable member, said markings indicating the score achieved.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A target type scoring device as set forth in claim 3, said coupling means including a length of material having one end thereof connected to the scoring area of the target; and a swingable arm for rotating said member, the other end of said length of material being connected to said arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A target type scoring device as set forth in claim 4, there being a plurality of apertures formed in said member, said arm having a loop thereon, said loop being selectively engageable with said apertures to rotate said member about an axis of rotation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A target type scoring device as set forth in claim 5, there being an aperture in said member corresponding to each of the markings thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A target type scoring device as set forth in claim 6, there being a spring coupling one end of said arm with said axis of rotation, the other end of said arm being received within an opening formed in said plate, said spring urging the loop on said arm into said aperture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A target type scoring device as set forth in claim 7, said length of material and said spring being connected to said arm at said one end thereof, said arm being swingable about said other end thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A target type scoring device as set forth in claim 8, the fit between said other end of the arm and the opening in the plate being a loose fit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A target type scoring device as set forth in claim 9, the rotatable member being circular, the apertures circumscribing said axis of rotation, the markings circumscribing said apertures.
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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) | 1975-12-19 | 1976-06-19 | 1976-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-19 | 1980-06-19 | 1980-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-19 | 1984-06-19 | 1984-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |