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US3720411A
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Portable target to receive, contain, and prevent splashback of medium velocity projectiles
Assignee: VOGELAERE G DE
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Filing: 1971-03-08
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A portable target for receiving and containing projectiles built in a conventional rectangular box shape but substantially thicker to contain in back of the target image paper, a plurality of penetratable resilient arrestor sheets of sufficient size to fill the target to accept and arrest a projectile entering its open face by penetrating a number of the arrestor sheets without splashing out of the target. A single arrestor sheet is used between the target paper and the rest of the arrestor sheets to eliminate splash back from the projectile that can either tear the target paper or come out of the target.
Inventors
- 👤 Vogelaere G De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:23
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J13/00; F41J13/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A collapsible and portable ricochet proof target for receiving and containing air powered projectiles comprising a rectangularly shaped frame having an open face, consisting of a rigid base, a plurality of penetrable upright members adapted to be releasably fastened in at least two corners of said base, two of said upright members forming the sides of said target face, a penetrable rigid top adapted to receive and be supported by the tops of said upright members forming a frame consisting of a boxlike frame at least as large as the base, a curtain fastened to said members to enclose the sides and back of the target to arrest any glancing projectiles, the improvement which comprises, a. a plurality of supporting members fastened inside the top of said target at a position wider than said open face. b. a multiplicity of resilient penetrable projectile arrestor sheets larger than the open face of said target, held in position by said supporting members and arranged in four separate hanging positions within said target body, and c. a single projectile penetrable resilient splashback sheet held by the supporting member closest to the target face in a position such that the entire splashback sheet is spaced from the arresting sheets and the face of the target to prevent projectile splashback.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A collapsible and portable ricochet proof target for receiving and containing air powered projectiles comprising a rectangularly shaped frame having an open face, consisting of a rigid base, a plurality of penetrable upright members adapted to be releasably fastened in at least two corners of said base, two of said upright members forming the sides of said target face, a penetrable rigid top adapted to receive and be supported by the tops of said upright members forming a frame consisting of a boxlike frame at least as large as the base, a curtain fastened to said members to enclose the sides and back of the target to arrest any glancing projectiles, the improvement which comprises, a. a plurality of supporting members fastened inside the top of said target at a position wider than said open face. b. a multiplicity of resilient penetrable projectile arrestor sheets larger than the open face of said target, held in position by said supporting members and arranged in four separate hanging positions within said target body, and c. a single projectile penetrable resilient splashback sheet held by the supporting member closest to the target face in a position such that the entire splashback sheet is spaced from the arresting sheets and the face of the target to prevent projectile splashback.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
215 words
A collapsible and portable ricochet proof target for receiving and containing air powered projectiles comprising a rectangularly shaped frame having an open face, consisting of a rigid base, a plurality of penetrable upright members adapted to be releasably fastened in at least two corners of said base, two of said upright members forming the sides of said target face, a penetrable rigid top adapted to receive and be supported by the tops of said upright members forming a frame consisting of a box-like frame at least as large as the base, a curtain fastened to said members to enclose the sides and back of the target to arrest any glancing projectiles, the improvement which comprises, a. a plurality of supporting members fastened inside the top of said target at a position wider than said open face. b. a multiplicity of resilient penetrable projectile arrestor sheets larger than the open face of said target, held in position by said supporting members and arranged in four separate hanging positions within said target body, and c. a single projectile penetrable resilient splashback sheet held by the supporting member closest to the target face in a position such that the entire splashback sheet is spaced from the arresting sheets and the face of the target to prevent projectile splashback.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
215 words
A collapsible and portable ricochet proof target for receiving and containing air powered projectiles comprising a rectangularly shaped frame having an open face, consisting of a rigid base, a plurality of penetrable upright members adapted to be releasably fastened in at least two corners of said base, two of said upright members forming the sides of said target face, a penetrable rigid top adapted to receive and be supported by the tops of said upright members forming a frame consisting of a box-like frame at least as large as the base, a curtain fastened to said members to enclose the sides and back of the target to arrest any glancing projectiles, the improvement which comprises, a. a plurality of supporting members fastened inside the top of said target at a position wider than said open face. b. a multiplicity of resilient penetrable projectile arrestor sheets larger than the open face of said target, held in position by said supporting members and arranged in four separate hanging positions within said target body, and c. a single projectile penetrable resilient splashback sheet held by the supporting member closest to the target face in a position such that the entire splashback sheet is spaced from the arresting sheets and the face of the target to prevent projectile splashback.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The target as claimed in claim 1 wherein the penetrable resilient arrestor sheets are made of polyolefin sheets.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |