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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7731197 | Automatic reset target plate rack An automatic reset target plate rack has a plurality of target plates and latches, a reset plate, and a reset mechanism. In operation, the user strikes one or more of the target plates, which travel rearward and are captured by the latches, and the user next strikes... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7690656 | Self-resetting paddle target A self-resetting paddle target is comprised of at least one paddle mounted to a carrier body. The carrier body is rotatably mounted to a support rod such that the carrier body may freely rotate about the support rod. The carrier body is formed as a cam follower conf... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7422216 | Target device A mechanical target device utilizing a plurality of targets, a stand, a rod, reset plate and reset lever provides practice or competition opportunities for markspersons. The target device mechanically allows the first contacted target to activate a rod that locks th... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7303192 | Drop turn target An improved drop/turn target is easier to construct and operate than existing drop/turn targets. The drop/turn target may be adjusted for wear, and may easily be configured to operate in a variety of different modes. The drop/turn target may also be raised or lowere... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7252604 | Target apparatus for a sport goal A target apparatus includes a bracket for attachment to a goal frame member such that a front of the bracket faces a forward direction perpendicular to a front goal plane of the goal, a back of the bracket faces a rearward direction and a defensive area side is adja... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7219897 | Target A bullet target configured to improve the skills of a shooter includes, in one embodiment, a head plate which is attached to an arm by a resilient or semi-resilient attachment member to allow the head plate to visually deflect when hit by a bullet and to substantial... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7207564 | Mechanized ball-throwing game A mechanized ball-throwing game is provided, comprising at least one game play object, at least one rotating goal assembly, means to maintain a count of the number of times a game play object passes through each of the at least one rotating goal assembly in each of ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201376 | Target system A target system for light infantry weapons including a target overturnable by an impact and an actuating mechanism configured to move the target. The target is connected to the actuating mechanism via a pivot structure. Further, the actuating mechanism includes a li... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7175181 | Portable shooting target A portable bullet target configured to improve the skills of a shooter includes, in one embodiment, a shooting plate which is attached to a frame by protrusions integral to the shooting plate to allow the shooting plate to visually deflect when hit by a bullet and t... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7134977 | Sports training target system A sports training target system is disclosed. The system includes a target anchor having a support post that includes a slight angle in the forward direction. The system includes a target section having at least one target arm which is rotatably secured to the ancho... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128321 | Instant feedback weapons qualification target A weapons qualification target that provides instant feedback to the shooter as to whether he or she hit the standard scoring pattern. The target has a metal plate that moves backward and upward on a pivot point when the shot is within the standard scoring pattern, ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7036821 | Card game A card game is played with a set of playing cards and a gaming cloth (10), the gaming cloth (10) defining an area (12) in which a dealer may deal two or more cards constituting a house hand, and a plurality of player areas; each player area defi... | 05/02/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6991233 | Automatic resetting shooting gallery An automatic resetting target apparatus consisting of multiple knockdown targets and a reset target on the same vertical and horizontal plane. The knockdown targets, when hit by a bullet or other projectile, will fall backward and down. The knockdown targets will re... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6926624 | Hockey practice system A hockey practice system for improving a hockey player's shooting skills in an entertaining manner. The hockey practice system includes a panel having a plurality of openings, a first support and a second support pivotally attached to the sides of the panel, and a p... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6695724 | Hockey goal with positionable target goal nets A hockey field goal apparatus comprises a frame providing a rigid structure including a pair of spaced apart and vertically oriented lateral legs and also a central vertical leg. The legs define an open face of the goal apparatus. A net is fixed to the fr... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6572496 | Basketball rebound trainer A basketball rebound trainer for mounting in a basketball hoop has a body having a flexible surface and having filler material therein and an upper portion forming a basketball striking surface and a lower portion sized to fit into a basketball hoop and e... | 06/03/2003 |
| 5888153 | Portable shot target assembly In practising various sports such as hockey, it is known to provide a target in a desired position such that the shooter strikes or otherwise directs a projectile at the target. In this invention, the target is portable and can be connected to a fixed obj... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5788245 | Game machine for playing ball throw and method of adjusting target behavior in the same A game machine for playing a ball throw, in which a player throws a ball at a target arranged in a board. The game machine comprises an element for attaching the target to the board, the target swinging from a given vertical position to a given horizontal... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5748073 | Electronic goal detector A new electronic goal detector for accurately detects and signals when a hockey puck passes through the goal line between the goal posts of a hockey goal. The inventive device includes a set of goal sensors for mounting on the goal posts and cross bar of ... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5695196 | Portable target assembly A portable target assembly including a target plate having both a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation. Further included is a drive mechanism adapted to effect raising of the target plate upon the receipt of a target raise signal and further ... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5628515 | Soccer training system A soccer training device, for mounting to a soccer goal, comprising a visual target, a clamp, and a tapered stem between the visual target and clamp. The clamp has a pair of jaws capable of opening and closing to attach the soccer training device onto a s... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5603495 | Basketball shooting practice device and method of training basketball shooting A target practice device for improving an outside shot is mountable on any place on the rim of the basketball goal that has an available surface, i.e. any pan of the rim that does not also have a hook supporting the net. The target can be placed on the ri... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5533732 | Instant response target system An improved impact target, the instant response target system, has a base frame, an independent power source, and a support frame. An electrically energizing snap switch is carried on a bracket connected to the base frame. An electrical power source is in... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5433451 | Mechanised ballistic target A mechanised ballistic target presents a hinged target plate which is knocked down out of sight when hit by a bullet and the shock of the bullet impact on the plate is absorbed pneumatically by a rubber suction cup which the plate strikes; the suction cup... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5409238 | Target practice device The present invention target practice device is fitted with a hub which, together with a malleable key, pivotally drives a holder upon which a target is mounted to at least two positions--a lay down position and a pop-up position. The malleable key has a ... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5346226 | Reset target system A resetting target assembly having a frame designed to rest on a flat surface, two upright supports extending up from the base, and a crossmember between the uprights with a pair of targets substantially aligned thereon. The targets are cooperatively conn... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5324043 | Automated target resetting system An automatic shooting target system is provided with an automatic target resetting arrangement that returns all of a plurality of laterally spaced targets to an upright disposition. Each of the targets is carried by a set of separate target mounting arms ... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5240258 | Versatile popup/knock-down target system A target support structure and system which accommodates the use of various target adapters, including a reactive steel plate, a plastic target holder, and a 1×2 lumber holder. The system provides for quick and simple changing of target types and allows ... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5234219 | Magnetically floating picture-frame target means A picture frame target device includes a plurality of picture frames pivotally held on a base platform of a supporting frame each picture frame having a ferrous object mounted on the picture frame, and a plurality of magnets embedded in a magnet carrying ... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5232227 | Automated steel knock-down target system A target support structure and system which holds a steel plate target centered in a protective shroud. When the plate is hit, it falls over backwards, activating an internal position sensor. Then, when an internal reset mechanism is engaged, the plate is... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5176386 | Adjustable dynamic target system for firearms The adjustable, dynamic target system has an impact resistant target silhouette mounted to the upper end of a shaft journal for rotation about a horizontally supported axle. The lower end of the shaft carries the counter weight that can be adjustable posi... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5036613 | Portable gun range apparatus An apparatus is set forth including a vertically adjustable gun and support member, with a plurality of targets aligned forwardly thereof, wherein a flexible line including yard markers at equal predetermined spaced intervals is mounted on the line for po... | 08/06/1991 |
| 4979752 | Target range apparatus A target apparatus having a knock-down target supported on a target base moveable on a support frame between an upper, exposed position and a lower, hidden position. The target is pivotally attached to the target frame for movement between an upright posi... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4949979 | Game target and playing method An apparatus for playing a game. The apparatus has a frame, a net secured to the frame, a pair of front legs secured to the frame, and a rear leg connected to the frame and to the back portion of the net. A target is pivotally secured to the frame. A meth... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4917388 | Resetting gun target A gun target supported by a frame at an oblique angle which upon impact pivots about a hinge pin. The target resets itself to the ready position by nature of an over-center relationship between the hinge pin and target. The target is angled with respect t... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4842283 | Target assembly A target assembly adapted for mounting on a support is disclosed. The support will preferably include the crossbar and/or posts of a standard hockey goal. The target assembly includes a contact member having a visually observable surface that is contacted... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4807888 | Device for the automatic operation of international metallic silhouette target platforms The invention relates to an automatic target rising device intended primarily for use in a form of shooting competition known as "International Metallic Silhouette". This device includes a target mounted platform with guide slots attached to its lower sur... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4773652 | Automatic reset target assembly A target assembly comprising a target having a generally upright silhouette hinged to a base connected to a stake adapted to be anchored to the ground. A counterweight is attached to a downwardly extending arm adjacent the silhouette. The counterweight bi... | 09/27/1988 |
