US5174581A
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Biodegradable clay pigeon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-01-15
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Granted: 1992-12-29
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Expires: 2012-01-15
Abstract
Abstract The instant invention is provides a biodegradable and edible clay pigeon. The pigeon is constructed in such a way to be stackable as well as to withstand the throwing force of the trap. A composition of sugar, birdseed and water is poured into a skeet mold and then dried. The resulting pigeon has been found to have a fragile structure which is both easily breakable by a shotgun blast as well as strong enough to withstand the throwing force of the trap. The pigeon is molded in such a manner to have an aerodynamic structure which permits the target to be projected with considerable speed into the air by the trap.
Inventors
- 👤 Deborah A. Goodson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:52
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K39/00; A01K39/01; A01K39/0106; F; F41; F41J; F41J1/00; F41J1/01; F41J9/00; F41J9/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A biodegradable frangible flying target comprising a matrix formed from crystallized sugar which envelopes a plurality of substantially granular edible elements, said flying target having an aerodynamic structure, and constructed to retain its integral configuration when thrown by a trap mechanism.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
A biodegradable frangible flying target comprising a matrix formed from crystallized sugar which envelopes a plurality of substantially granular edible elements, said flying target having an aerodynamic structure, and constructed to retain its integral configuration when thrown by a trap mechanism.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A target as claimed in claim 1 wherein said edible elements are comprised of birdseed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A target as claimed in claim 1 wherein said edible elements are comprised of legumes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A target as claimed in claim 1 wherein said edible elements are comprised of oatmeal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A target as claimed in claim 1 where the volume of said crystallized sugar is about one half that of the volume of said edible elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A biodegradable frangible flying target comprising a matrix formed from crystallized sugar which envelopes a plurality of substantially granular edible elements, said matrix being saucer shaped, said target being constructed to retain its integral configuration when thrown by a trap mechanism.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A biodegradable frangible flying target comprising a matrix formed from crystallized sugar which envelopes a plurality of substantially granular edible elements, said matrix being saucer shaped, said target being constructed to retain its integral configuration when thrown by a trap mechanism.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-12-29 | 1996-06-29 | 1996-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-12-29 | 2000-06-29 | 2000-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-12-29 | 2004-06-29 | 2004-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |