US3815914A
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Shooting target holder
Assignee: Detroit Bullet Trap Corp
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Filing: 1971-12-21
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1991-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A target holder for a shooting range having a spring loaded clip supported on a frame. The clip has a toothed edge for gripping the target and a series of openings in the clip so that the toothed edge completely punctures the target. The toothed edge is mounted to a deflector plate which is oriented at an angle to the shooter. Because of the toothed arrangement for puncturing the target, momentary deflection of the deflector plate by impact of a bullet from the shooting range will not loosen the target.
Inventors
- 👤 J Nikoden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:38
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J9/00; F41J9/04; F41J9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A target holder for a shooting range comprising: a target locating plate, a deflector plate having top and front faces, said front face angled downwardly and rearwardly for deflecting a bullet away from a shooter, said front and top faces describing an acute angle at the edge formed at their intersection, said edge being blunted for preventing a bullet from deflecting back toward the shooter, spring means urging said plates together at one edge to form a jaw for holding a target therein, said jaw including a plurality of openings formed in the target locating plate and a plurality of fork-like projections extending outwardly from the deflector plate, said fork-like projections being received within said openings for firmly supporting a target, and said deflector plate being movable against the force of said spring means to permit the ready insertion and removal of a target.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A target holder for a shooting range comprising: a target locating plate, a deflector plate having top and front faces, said front face angled downwardly and rearwardly for deflecting a bullet away from a shooter, said front and top faces describing an acute angle at the edge formed at their intersection, said edge being blunted for preventing a bullet from deflecting back toward the shooter, spring means urging said plates together at one edge to form a jaw for holding a target therein, said jaw including a plurality of openings formed in the target locating plate and a plurality of fork-like projections extending outwardly from the deflector plate, said fork-like projections being received within said openings for firmly supporting a target, and said deflector plate being movable against the force of said spring means to permit the ready insertion and removal of a target.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A target holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein said spring means comprises a pivotal action spring having two action members pivotally biased toward each other, one of said two action members being firmly coupled to said deflector plate and the other being firmly coupled to the target locating plate to cause said jaw to be pivotally biased into a closed position.
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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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |