Firearms – Implements – Rests
Reexamination Certificate
2001-05-01
2004-02-03
Jordan, Charles T. (Department: 3644)
Firearms
Implements
Rests
C124S008000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06684550
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a mounting system for clay target thrower and rifle/pistol rest. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mounting system for clay target thrower and rifle/pistol rest capable of attaching different devices thereto.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Numerous innovations for a mounting system for clay target thrower and rifle/pistol rest are present in the prior art that are adapted to be used. Even though these innovations may be suitable for the specific individual purposes to which they address, they would not be suitable for the purposes of the present invention as heretofore described.
The aforementioned devices come in varying sizes, configuration and constructive materials.
One prior art device named, “Dew-itt”, is made by DeWitt Co. Of Jackson, Calif. The device is similar to this apparatus but it attaches to a 2×2 receiver of a pickup truck and allows the operator to be seated while throwing targets. It only permits a 15° up or down and 20° right or left movement where the present invention allows 75° to 180°, respectively. In addition, the Dew-itt device does not permit mounting of several brands of throwing machines whereas the present invention is universal.
Prior art trailer hitch systems are utilized for campers, trailers, and other towing devices but the prior art does not include trailer hitch systems that have attachments such as skeet/trap throwers, rifle or pistol rests, bicycle racks, ski racks, snowboard racks, surfboard racks, luggage holders, and storage containers.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is primarily an apparatus for clay target throwing machines. It makes operating a wide variety of throwing machines much faster, easier and safer than ever before. Mounted to the receiver hitch of any vehicle, it allows targets to be thrown rearward in a 180° arc. In addition to the horizontal control, the apparatus with attachments permits 75° of vertical control for certain brands of throwers not having this feature already built in. The device is preferably manufactured from 2 inch diameter steel pipe which makes the unit, light, strong, and durable.
The types of problems encountered in the prior art are clay target throwers are usually mounted on a tire rim for stability and are not versatile.
In the prior art, unsuccessful attempts to solve this problem were attempted namely: different ground mounted stabilizing holders. However, the problem was solved by the present invention because it is light, easy to install and durable.
Innovations within the prior art are rapidly being exploited in the field of recreational sports.
The present invention went contrary to the teaching of the art that describes and claims ground mounted throwing device mounts.
The present invention solved a long felt need for a trailer attachable throwing device mount.
The present invention produced unexpected results namely: the clay targets were able to travel farther upon throwing due to greater stability of the system.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a mounting system for clay target thrower and rifle/pistol rest having an extender, holder, trap holder, and trap thrower.
More particularly, it is an object of the present invention to provide the extender having an extender male member, extender horizontal member, extender vertical member, and extender fastener.
In keeping with these objects, and with others which will become apparent hereinafter, one feature of the present invention resides, briefly stated, in the extender male member having an extender male member opening.
When the extender vertical member is designed in accordance with the present invention, it has an extender vertical member opening.
In accordance with another feature of the present invention, the holder has a holder platform, holder upper member, holder lower member, and holder ring.
Another feature of the present invention is that the holder platform has a holder platform opening.
Yet another feature of the present invention is that the holder upper member has a holder upper member slot.
Still another feature of the present invention is that the holder lower member has a holder lower member opening.
Yet still another feature of the present invention is that the trap holder has a trap holder plate, trap holder extender, and trap holder fastener.
Still yet another feature of the present invention is that the trap holder plate has a trap holder plate opening.
Another feature of the present invention is that the trap holder extender has a trap holder extender slot and a trap holder extender opening.
The novel features which are considered characteristic for the invention are set forth in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to its construction and its method of operation, together with additional objects and advantages thereof, will be best understood from the following description of the specific embodiments when read and understood in connection with the accompanying drawings.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS UTILIZED IN THE DRAWINGS
10
—mounting system for clay target thrower and rifle/pistol rest (
10
)
12
—extender (
12
)
12
A—extender male member (
12
A)
12
AA—extender male member opening (
12
AA)
12
B—extender horizontal member (
12
B)
12
C—extender vertical member (
12
C)
12
CA—extender vertical member opening (
12
CA)
12
D—extender fastener (
12
D)
14
—holder (
14
)
14
A—holder platform (
14
A)
14
AA—holder platform opening (
14
AA)
14
B—holder upper member (
14
B)
14
BA—holder upper member slot (
14
BA)
14
C—holder lower member (
14
C)
14
CA—holder lower member opening (
14
CA)
14
D—holder ring (
14
D)
16
—trap holder (
16
)
16
A—trap holder plate (
16
A)
16
AA—trap holder plate opening (
16
AA)
16
B—trap holder extender (
16
B)
16
BA—trap holder extender slot (
16
BA)
16
BB—trap holder extender opening (
16
BB)
16
C—trap holder fastener (
16
C)
18
—trap thrower (
18
)
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Hovet Kenneth J.
Jordan Charles T.
Zerr John W.
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