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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7263953 | Automatic pet trainer This invention relates to an integrated automatic device for training and feeding a pet, which also functions as a play mate while the owner is absent or otherwise engaged. A toy holder, when actuated by an ejector, throws a toy placed therein to a predetermined dis... | 09/04/2007 |
| 6994348 | Dueling tree A target system includes a plurality of targets mounted on a center support so that the targets rotate between opposing sides of the center support. Preferably, the targets rotate about an axis which is between 5 and 30 degrees less than vertical, and have faces whi... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994349 | Portable dueling tree A modular target system includes a plurality of targets mounted on a center support so that the targets rotate between opposing sides of the center support. Preferably, the targets rotate about an axis which is between about 5 and 30 degrees less than vertical, and ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 5690338 | Explosive gunnery target apparatus An apparatus for providing immediate and dramatic indication of the accurate striking of a target with a gunnery projectile such as a bullet which includes a rocket apparatus with a body defining a chamber therein for holding fluid such as air and water u... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5649707 | Clay pigeon and a method for the preparation thereof Provided is a clay pigeon which is a saucer-shaped compressed piece of clay and one or more additives. One of the additives is a calcium-based compound which reduces the drying shrinkage of clay and stabilizes the clay, which is preferably limestone powde... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5575479 | Projectile impact indicating target A projectile impact indicating target for sport shooting includes a frame, a projectile impact sensor mounted on the frame for sensing projectile impact, and an impact indicator releasably restrained by the projectile impact sensor for indicating projecti... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5467998 | Non-toxic, edible, and biodegradable skeet and method of making the same The present invention provides for an environmentally safe composition of a non-toxic, edible, biodegradable skeet that is used for trap shooting. The skeet of the present invention is designed in such a way that it can be stackable as well as being able ... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5334073 | Crash dummy figures A toy figure has a torso with a plurality of removable, spring-biased appendages. Each appendage inserted into the torso with connectors. Each of the connectors includes a groove for receiving a movable detent to attach the appendages to the torso. The fr... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5316313 | Frangible biodegradable clay target The present clay target is inverted cup-shaped with a central dome and depending annular rim. The central portion of the dome may be horizontal and preferably bears a plurality of plant seeds and plant fertilizer pellets embedded therein to improve the en... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5299809 | Naval battle toy apparatus A first and second boat member are provided, with the first member including a spring actuated torpedo directed through the hull of the first toy member arranged to engage and impact a target plate of a second boat member. Upon impact of the target plate,... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5181724 | Wing shooting target The invention relates to a wing shooting target made up of an internally empty body, subdivided into two half-portions (1, 2) integrally coupled to each other at the time of shooting, endowed with at least two radial vanes (3) and realized in a light mate... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5174581 | Biodegradable clay pigeon 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 mol... | 12/29/1992 |
| 4921250 | Frangible article A frangible article for use as a target or a projectile is disclosed which is formed of a mixture of sand and decomposable binder shaped and cured to create a rigid, durable article which will fracture upon impact. Several preferred binder compositions an... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4844474 | Exploding toy apparatus A toy apparatus having a plurality of exploding members exploded and ejected from a housing in seriatum by radiant energy hitting the housing at a predetermined location. The exploding members are held to the housing by latches positioned in the path of a... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4805918 | Frangible target game A game for use in alleviating stress includes a stand. The stand, which is in the shape of a rectangular parallelipiped, has a groove, also rectangular in shape, extending longitudinally across its entire length. A plate, made up of transparent plastic, i... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4697807 | Novelty golf ball A simulated golf ball has a unitary outer shell which is dimensionally stable under normal atmospheric conditions but which breaks down into finely divided particles when struck by a golf club. The particles are so small that they cannnot be seen and the ... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4695059 | Hit indicating system in towed target for aerial firing practice A hit indicating system in an aerial firing practice target to be towed comprises parallel connected resistance circuits the combined resistance of which is varied when any of the circuits is cut by a bullet, and this variation activates an ignition contr... | 09/22/1987 |
| 4538817 | Balloon target game apparatus A balloon target game apparatus including an inflated balloon and a throwable article for throwing at the inflated balloon utilizes a grit-covered, abrasive surface for bursting the balloon upon contact with the balloon when the balloon is struck by the t... | 09/03/1985 |
| 4509760 | Target structure A target structure comprising of at least one target and means coupled to the target for exploding the target when the target is hit by an object. In a particular embodiment, the target is a horizontal panel and projector means is located beneath the pane... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4502691 | Destructible toy aircraft game A destructible toy aircraft game, comprising a body having generally the shape of an aircraft fuselage and including a pair of wings; a pair of wings removably mounted to said body and one of said wings mounted to each of said sides; a latch mechanism for... | 03/05/1985 |
| 4498677 | Explosive target An explosive target for firearm marksmanship has a hollow rectangular block-shaped body assembly including an internal bore containing an explosive charge which detonates upon projectile impact. A charge retaining disc forcibly inserted within the bore re... | 02/12/1985 |
| 4271118 | Method of producing a clay pigeon A non-toxic clay pigeon with excellent mechanical and ballistic properties is produced by subjecting a mixture consisting essentially of plaster, an amount of water constituting a considerable amount in relation to the amount necessary for setting the pla... | 06/02/1981 |
| 4248436 | Bubble target amusement device An amusement device has a supporting base with a central division wall. The division wall has an opening therein over which a simulated aircraft with bomb bay door or the like is disposed, and a housing is positioned behind the opening. A bubble pipe is d... | 02/03/1981 |
| 4245843 | Hockey target A hockey shooting target comprises a target element mounted in a peripheral framework, from which the element is removed on being struck by a properly aimed hockey puck, ball, etc. A saddle is provided for mounting the framework at suitable locations in t... | 01/20/1981 |
| 4155552 | Dumbbell shaped projectile and balloon target game A competitive game in which each player holds a tong used to throw a dumbbell-shaped projectile toward a target that includes a flat vertical backwall in front of which serval inflated, conventional rubber balloons are supported in front of points of spik... | 05/22/1979 |
| 4145049 | Bomber game with spring apart target An activity toy, for use by children when playing a game of war, in which a "bomb" is dropped upon a target from a height thereabove; the toy bomb being dropped either from a toy airplane, a bomb sight or a toy airplane equipped with bomb sight, while the... | 03/20/1979 |
| 3952451 | Model airplane track A model airplane track on which a motorized model airplane wheels around the track. Conductive metal strips on the top face of the track form a closed looped electric circuit to a control panel and power supply. Conductive prongs are connected to an elect... | 04/27/1976 |
