US3901208A
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Manual target throwing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-26
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1994-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A device for use in target shooting for assisting the manual throwing of clay pigeons. The throwing apparatus comprises a resilient arm defining, at one end, a retaining stop and a target supporting notch extending inwardly from the stop toward a handle. The apparatus also has a support member which extends outwardly from the arm to terminate in a target receiving channel spatially displaced from the notch in the arm. The target receiving channel may be adjusted longitudinally of the resilient arm.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Michel Laporte
- 👤 Jean-Claude Laporte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:07
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J9/00; F41J9/16; F41J9/18; F41J9/28; A; A63; A63B; A63B59/00; A63B59/30; A63B65/00; A63B65/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
Apparatus for assisting in the manual throwing of generally disc-shaped objects comprising: a handle; a resilient blade directly connected at a first end to said handle, said blade having a free end, said blade having a thickness which is substantially less than its width, said blade being provided with an elongated notch cut out of the upper edge thereof and extending inwardly from said upper edge, said notch terminating adjacent said free end; supporting means mechanically coupled to said blade and cooperating with the edge of said blade in said notch for supporting an object to be thrown, said supporting means being rigidly attached to said blade to permit flexing of said supporting means with respect to said blade, said supporting means extending outwardly from said blade intermediate said handle and said free end, said supporting means including a generally U-shaped object receiving channel which opens toward said blade; and a first retaining stop affixed to said blade at the end of said notch disposed away from said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
Apparatus for assisting in the manual throwing of generally disc-shaped objects comprising: a handle; a resilient blade directly connected at a first end to said handle, said blade having a free end, said blade having a thickness which is substantially less than its width, said blade being provided with an elongated notch cut out of the upper edge thereof and extending inwardly from said upper edge, said notch terminating adjacent said free end; supporting means mechanically coupled to said blade and cooperating with the edge of said blade in said notch for supporting an object to be thrown, said supporting means being rigidly attached to said blade to permit flexing of said supporting means with respect to said blade, said supporting means extending outwardly from said blade intermediate said handle and said free end, said supporting means including a generally U-shaped object receiving channel which opens toward said blade; and a first retaining stop affixed to said blade at the end of said notch disposed away from said handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 furthEr comprising: means for adjusting the longitudinal position of said supporting means relative to said blade.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the bottom of said notch in said blade is situated at the level of the object supporting portion of the channel in said supporting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said supporting means further comprises: a retaining notch in the side wall of said channel portion of said supporting means disposed oppositely to the side of the channel which supports object to be thrown.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said supporting means retaining notch has an arcuate portion which engages the objects to be thrown.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 4 further comprising: means for adjusting the longitudinal position of said supporting means relative to said resilient blade.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said supporting means comprises: a resilient web member, said web member being connected at a first end to said blade; and a channel defining extension of said web member, said extension consisting of a prolongation of a second end of said web member and a pair of flanges extending outwardly therefrom generally transverse thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 7 further comprising: means for adjusting the longitudinal position of said web member relative to said blade, said adjusting means including a slot in said web member and fastening means cooperating with said slot and said blade to connect the web member to the blade.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the bottom of said notch in said blade is situated at the level of the object supporting portion of the channel in said supporting means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 9 further comprising: a second retaining stop, said second retaining stop consisting of a shoulder formed on said resilient blade at the opposite end of said notch from said first retaining stop.
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) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |