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Target with score indicator
Assignee: Wedcor Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1977-07-25
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Granted: 1979-04-10
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Expires: 1997-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A target type scoring device which includes a target formed of a resilient material such as a net supported by elastic members and a frame, there being a trigger positioned behind the target and reciprocally movable toward and away therefrom. A cam and cam follower arrangement interconnect the trigger and an indicia or score indicating display causing the display to rotate upon actuation of the trigger by an object thrown against the target in a scoring area.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor S. Lerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B69/00; A63B69/0097; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A target scoring device comprising a target formed of resilient material, a trigger having an elongated arm positioned behind said target and linearly moveable in reciprocating motion toward and away therefrom, score indicating mechanism operatively connected to said trigger and responsive to movement of said trigger toward said target to indicate a score, and spring means continually urging said trigger toward said target, whereby movement of said target against trigger due to said target being struck by a thrown object results in movement of said trigger away from said target followed by movement of said trigger toward said target due to said spring means thereby operating said score indicating mechanism to show the score.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A target scoring device comprising a target formed of resilient material, a trigger having an elongated arm positioned behind said target and linearly moveable in reciprocating motion toward and away therefrom, score indicating mechanism operatively connected to said trigger and responsive to movement of said trigger toward said target to indicate a score, and spring means continually urging said trigger toward said target, whereby movement of said target against trigger due to said target being struck by a thrown object results in movement of said trigger away from said target followed by movement of said trigger toward said target due to said spring means thereby operating said score indicating mechanism to show the score.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The target scoring device set forth in claim 1, wherein said target has a scoring area defined thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The target scoring device set forth in claim 1, wherein said trigger has a plate mounted on said elongated arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The target scoring device set forth in claim 1, wherein said score indicating mechanism includes a disc having three substantially discrete positions to indicate three successive scores.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
151 words
A target scoring device comprising a target formed of resilient material mounted on a frame, a trigger having an elongated slotted member mounted on said frame behind said target for reciprocating movement toward and away from said target, a cam mounted on said frame having score indicating indicia connected thereto, a cam follower pivotally mounted on said elongated member of said trigger for indexing said cam in response to reciprocating movement of said trigger, and a spring continually urging said trigger toward said target, whereby movement of said target against said trigger due to said target being struck by a thrown object results in reciprocating movement of said trigger away from said target followed by movement of said trigger toward said target followed by movement of said trigger toward said target causing said cam follower to engage said cam and index same and the score indicating indicia to indicate the score.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
151 words
A target scoring device comprising a target formed of resilient material mounted on a frame, a trigger having an elongated slotted member mounted on said frame behind said target for reciprocating movement toward and away from said target, a cam mounted on said frame having score indicating indicia connected thereto, a cam follower pivotally mounted on said elongated member of said trigger for indexing said cam in response to reciprocating movement of said trigger, and a spring continually urging said trigger toward said target, whereby movement of said target against said trigger due to said target being struck by a thrown object results in reciprocating movement of said trigger away from said target followed by movement of said trigger toward said target followed by movement of said trigger toward said target causing said cam follower to engage said cam and index same and the score indicating indicia to indicate the score.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The target scoring device set forth in claim 5, wherein said frame includes spaced apart legs adjustable toward and away from said target and a cross beam carrying said trigger and said cam, said cross beam being movable toward and away from said target independently of the position of said legs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The target scoring device set forth in claim 5, wherein said cam is circular with three pegs extending outwardly therefrom normal to the plane thereof spaced at 60 degree intervals, said pivoted cam follower successively engaging said pegs in response to reciprocating movement of said trigger.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The target scoring device set forth in claim 7, wherein said score indicating indicia is a three sided triangular member mounted to said circular cam.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
The target scoring device set forth in claim 7, wherein said cam is rotatably mounted on a support forming a portion of said frame, said support having two spaced apart mounting lugs thereon receiving said slotted member thereon for reciprocating movement of said trigger toward and away from said target.
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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) | 1982-04-09 | 1982-10-09 | 1983-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-09 | 1986-10-09 | 1987-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-09 | 1990-10-09 | 1991-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |