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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087404 | Slingshot pouch A slingshot pouch is disclosed. The pouch is configured to minimize contact with a projectile when it is being shot, thereby eliminating spin imparted on the projectile. This is accomplished using a pouch design configured to spring open immediately after release of... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8025047 | Collapsible locking slingshot The present invention provides for a collapsible locking slingshot having a quick-release interchangeable band replacement safety system. The present invention also includes a self-centering, open-pocket slingshot pouch and a unique dual-tapered band. The slingshot ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7900620 | Slingshot construction A slingshot for delivering (firing) a fragile, easily breakable shelled pellet such as a gelatin shelled game scent ball to a target site in a woods, field, or the like, whereby the pellet breaks apart at impact at the target site and disperses the scent, wherein a ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7827977 | Collapsible locking slingshot The present invention provides for a collapsible locking slingshot having a quick-release interchangeable band replacement safety system. The present invention also includes a self-centering, open-pocket slingshot pouch and a unique dual-tapered band. The slingshot ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7823571 | Dog exercising apparatus and method An apparatus for exercising a dog with an object includes a frame having a cage for retaining a plurality of objects. The frame also includes at least one prong extending away from the cage. The prong is attached to a pouch with a resilient member. The apparatus als... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7509952 | Paint ball pocket for slingshots A paintball pocket for a crotch type slingshot, having a pocket strap with opposing elongate end portions, each end portion defining a hole to releasably interconnect with an elastomeric draw strap communicating with the slingshot. The pocket strap having a paintbal... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7506642 | High-velocity hunting slingshot A high-power and high-velocity slingshot comprising: a handle; a forearm brace configured to be coupled to the bottom end of the handle; an assembly rod configured to be coupled to the top end of the handle; a left yoke branch configured to be coupled to the assembl... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7484505 | Collapsible locking slingshot The present invention provides for a collapsible locking slingshot having a quick-release interchangeable band replacement and safety system. The present invention also includes a self-centering, open-pocket slingshot pouch and a unique dual-tapered band. The slings... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7461645 | Hand held disc launcher A disc launcher for launching discs including a handle, a pivot arm pivotally attached to or proximate the handle. The pivot arm includes a disc holder. A frame is fixedly attached to or proximate the handle and extends forwardly. A spring mechanism is energized by ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7389774 | Slingshot and archery training device and associated methods A device for projecting objects includes a frame having an aperture therethrough and a pouch with opposed sides. A gripping element is adjacent a proximal end of the pouch, and a distal opening is vertically defined by the distal edges of the opposed inner faces. A ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7168424 | Sling-shot rifle A projectile launching device having at least first and second elastic members that are attached to a projectile pocket where a tong member is adapted to grasp the projectile pocket with the projectile therein and reposition the projectile pocket rearwardly to store... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7107979 | Sling shot blow gun combination device A unique human powered weapon for hunting or target shooting combining a sling shot, an arrow shooting device and a blow gun with sights and collapsability. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7059314 | Sling bow A sling bow having a frame shaped with a handle and a Y-shaped end into which an off-center, quarter-circle shaped notch is cut, against the side of which the shaft of a conventional arrow rests before it is launched. Slots cut in the extensions of the Y-shaped end ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7037164 | Flying toy apparatus A flying toy apparatus is provided. The flying toy apparatus typically includes a body having an elongate channel formed therein, the channel extending in a longitudinal direction along the body. The flying toy apparatus also typically includes an elastic launch mem... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6968835 | Slingshot A slingshot body for use with an elastic member in slinging a projectile. A fork portion to which the elastic member is to be attached and a gripping portion to be grasped by a user of the slingshot body are provided. Mounting apparatus pivotally connects the fork p... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6960156 | Device for directing air flow at users of air resisted exercise machines The current invention disclosed a device for directing a concentrated airflow at the user of an air resisted exercise machine. The cowling disclosed in this invention is constructed from either a semi-rigid material or low-porosity fabric and can be removably attach... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6884188 | Portable pitching machine A portable pitching machine for pitching balls to a batter. The portable pitching machine convertible from a storage mode to an in use mode. When in the storage mode, the portable pitching machine configured for storage within a container. The portable pitching mach... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6823855 | Slingshot, slingshot releaser, and releaser-incorporated slingshot device A slingshot device having an improved target hitting rate. The slingshot device includes a slingshot, which is provided with a front sight and a handgrip, and a releaser, which is provided with a rear sight. The releaser is used to stretch an elastic band of the sli... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6786213 | Slingshot A slingshot body for use with an elastic member in slinging a projectile. A fork portion to which the elastic member is to be attached and a gripping portion to be grasped by a user of the slingshot body are provided. Mounting apparatus pivotally connects the fork p... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6769287 | Apparatus for testing structural component samples by impacting with ice balls An ice ball launcher simulates the impact of a storm-generated hailstone falling onto a test specimen or structural component exhibit such as a roofing shingle, skylight, automobile panel, aircraft fuselage panel, aircraft wing panel and the like. The launcher inclu... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6742509 | Ring airfoil launching system An airfoil launching system having a rod with a structure attached to a first end of the rod. A pusher holds a ring airfoil and has a sufficient coefficient of friction that the ring airfoil will generally rotate with the pusher and is rotatably and slidably mounted... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6712056 | Slingshot releaser A slingshot releaser including a clamp, which stably holds a pouch attached to an elastic band and a pellet. The clamp has two rotatable holding rollers arranged on the distal ends of two arms. Each holding roller 17 has a peripheral surface including a suppo... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6599161 | Airfoil launching system An airfoil launching system having a rod with a structure attached to a first end of the rod. A pusher holds a ring airfoil and has a sufficient coefficient of friction that the ring airfoil will generally rotate with the pusher and is rotatably and slida... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6595160 | Dog exercise apparatus and method To exercise a dog, a tennis ball throwing apparatus includes: (1) an open storage compartment for holding spare items such as spare tennis balls exposed to air for drying the ball; (2) a safety feature to prevent the dog exerciser from being used for thro... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6564787 | Laser aimed slingshot An improved elastomer driven slingshot device having an adjustably mounted laser beam source adaptable to accommodate both distance to the target and variations in the projectile velocity whereby target accuracy is enhanced.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6286495 | Slingshot line dispenser A slingshot line dispenser and method for deploying radio antennas, the slingshot line dispenser having a Y-shaped body, forearm rest portion, a forwardly extended combination reel and mounting element from the Y-shaped body, and an energy absorbing eleme... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6209531 | Line placing apparatus and method A device for placing a work line into a space that is normally difficult-to-reach, comprising a tubular handle having a locally terminated distal end and a hand-gripped slingshot attached to a butt end of the handle. A spool of a pull line attaches to the... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6053156 | Line placing apparatus and method A device for placing a work line into a space that is normally difficult-to-reach, comprising a tubular handle having a locally terminated distal end and a hand-gripped slingshot attached to a butt end of the handle. A spool of a pull line attaches to the... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6004233 | Adaptive physical education device An adaptive physical education device has a spring-back assembly with a U shaped frame that is positioned over first and second vertical posts. The spring-back assembly has a webbing attached by springs to a webbing frame, which is pivotally attached to t... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5918585 | Sighted sling shot A traditional sling shot is provided with a sighting mechanism on its upper elastic strap, typically a plurality of marks spaced apart along the strap in a vertical array of horizontal rises, colorations, or channels on a strap alignment side opposite the... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5894672 | Enhanced sight marker apparatus An enhanced sight marker apparatus for slingshots, bows, and other projectile launching devices includes a support block with a trough for mounting and retaining an elongated, fluorescent optical fiber. The trough is deep enough to receive a substantial p... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5887577 | Apparatus for propelling a projectile An apparatus (10) for propelling a projectile generally vertically upward includes a Y-shaped member (12) having a shaft (14) and a pair of elongated arms (16) attached to an upper end of the shaft and extending upward therefrom in spaced-apart relation. ... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5803067 | Pivotal sling strap connectors and sights for slingshots A sling shot includes a basic Y-shaped frame including a handle, two upstanding yoke branches, and two elastic sling straps extending between a respective yoke branch and a pouch for receiving a projectile to be propelled. The upper end of each yoke branc... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5762056 | Sling bow A preferred embodiment sling bow has rigid guide tubes mounted to a universal frame which allows both the handle and guide tube assembly to pivot. The elastic thrust tubes are disposed inside the rigid guide tubes and secured to their forward ends with te... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5752494 | Band adapter for slingshot A band adapter for a slingshot includes a tubular body which may be inserted over the end of a yoke arm of a slingshot and a clip which is engageable with an adjacent portion of the yoke arm for holding the band adapter on the yoke arm.... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5673677 | Projectile launching apparatus and method A launching apparatus comprising an "H"-shaped frame, having right and left frame sections, with swing arms pivotally mounted at forward ends of the frame section. Each swing arm has a forward portion which interconnects with a cable and pulley system, an... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5657738 | Projectile toy A toy for propelling soft spherical projectiles includes a projectile of material such as foamed plastic, and a hand held launcher. A tubular elastic member is anchored to the projectile and extends through the projectile and out of a surface of the proje... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5657984 | Ball pitching machine A machine for employing the recoil effect of four rubber cords (F) to propel balls at a target for hitting by a batter or as a game of accuracy. The rubber cords are secured to two support poles (A) inserted into the ground and stabilized by four guide wi... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5632262 | Compound sling shot A compound Sling Shot is disclosed. This Sling Shot uses a shortened pair of resilient compound bow limbs which are horizontally mounted to a rigid center body. This body is substantially divided into an upper and lower section. The upper section is suppl... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5619978 | Slingshot An improved projectile launching weapon or slingshot. The slingshot is provided with a rigid frame having a projectile launching portion to which is secured a forearm supporting portion. The projectile launching portion includes a first elongated member h... | 04/15/1997 |
