US3744796A
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Holder for mobile target
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-23
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1992-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A mobile practice target comprises a pattern of tracks which enables a carriage to be moved at different speeds and in opposite directions, in a random manner. A target is mounted in the carriage to simulate the movement of a wild animal, such as a rabbit. When a gunshot strikes the target, it is released to simulate the striking of the animal.
Inventors
- 👤 N Renault
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:45
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J9/00; F41J9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A holder for a mobile target designed for shooting practice comprising: a. a movable carrier, b. a holder means for mounting said target on said movable carrier, c. said holder further including a plate on which front and rear springs are mounted, d. each of said springs having a curved branch with a sharp point at the end thereof, e. said sharp pointed ends engaging opposite sides of said target for biasingly holding and supporting said target in a position facing a person who is shooting at the target, f. latch means for holding said springs in a biased equilibruim position which presents said target to the shooter, g. and said latch means being responsive to a gunshot hit upon the target disturbing said equilibrium and enabling said springs to release said target.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A holder for a mobile target designed for shooting practice comprising: a. a movable carrier, b. a holder means for mounting said target on said movable carrier, c. said holder further including a plate on which front and rear springs are mounted, d. each of said springs having a curved branch with a sharp point at the end thereof, e. said sharp pointed ends engaging opposite sides of said target for biasingly holding and supporting said target in a position facing a person who is shooting at the target, f. latch means for holding said springs in a biased equilibruim position which presents said target to the shooter, g. and said latch means being responsive to a gunshot hit upon the target disturbing said equilibrium and enabling said springs to release said target.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
A holder for a mobile target according to the claim 1 wherein said rear spring is fixed and said front spring is pivotally mounted on the said plate, and a second end of the pivoting front spring engaging a rest integral with the target, said second end and said rest cooperating to form said latch means, the said rest being moved away from said spring responsive to a gunshot hitting the target so as to release the pivoting front spring, the point of which thereupon ceases to support the target which is ejected due to the rear spring fOrce.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
98 words
A holder for a mobile target according to the claim 1 wherein said front and rear springs are fixed, and means comprising a third spring mounted between said plate and the target for pushing the target upward, said latch means comprising the front spring point having a bond with the target which is weaker than the bond between the rear spring point and the target so that said target is typically released from the first spring when the target is hit, said target jumping forward responsive to the combined action of the rear spring and the third spring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A holder for a mobile target according to the claim 1 wherein said holder comprises, in addition to the plate, an axis supporting said plate for securing the holder to the carriage and turning means secured to the carriage for rotating said axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A holder for a mobile target according to the claim 4 and means for controlling said turning means, said control means being coupled to the carriage for immediately turning the target responsive to reversing the direction of carriage travel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
106 words
A holder for a mobile target according to the claim 5 wherein the target turning means comprises an electromagnet and helical guide ways, the said axis including an electromagnetic plunger having two pins engaged in the helical guides, and return means operative when said electromagnetic means is not energized for moving said pins in said guide ways to position the target parallel to the direction of said carriage movement, and means responsive to energization and operation of the electromagnet means for lifting the axis which rotates the pins in the helical guide ways to position the target parallel to the carriage movement in a reverse direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
109 words
A holder for a mobile target according to the claim 6, and means comprising a reversible DC electric motor for moving said carriage, means including runway rails for said carriage to move over, said rails serving to supply DC current to said motor, means for reversing the voltage polarity applied to the said rails for reversing the direction of carriage movement, one of the electromagnet terminals being directly connected to one of the two rails and a second electromagnet terminal being connected to the second rail via a diode so that, for one polarity, the electromagnet is energized and that, for the reverse polarity, the electromagnet is not energized.
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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |