Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Reexamination Certificate
1999-04-23
2001-07-10
Graham, Mark S. (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
C273S406000, C273S403000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06257584
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates generally to targets. More specifically, the present invention relates to a portable target for assisting a gun user in determining the direction of a shot.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
For fire arm users, it is important to properly adjust the sight to coincide with the direction of a shot. Various types of ammunition by various manufacturers may have different firing characteristics. A hunter commonly tests his firm arm to insure alignment with the sight.
Testing alignment is particularly important when using a shotgun. The pattern that the shot from a shotgun makes is very important. The shot pattern can vary widely between various types and brands. It is, therefore, necessary to properly calibrate a shotgun for accurate shooting.
When hunting, patterning of a shotgun is commonly carried out in the woods. A piece of newspaper is propped up against a tree stump while the hunter takes a practice shot. Several drawbacks to such an approach should be evident to hunters. First, it is often difficult to secure a piece of paper with implements found in the woods. The large size paper needed and the means to hold it is often cumbersome and hard to come by. Second, it is common that the target is located at or very near the ground. This does not provide an accurate angle for patterning.
Known targets such as those described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,048,155 and 4,811,956 each offer a target holding solution. Each of the target mechanisms are very complex and are believed to be expensive to manufacture. Also, the weight associated with the complex mechanisms is believed to make these target holders not suitable for traveling in a pack for a day in the woods.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is, therefore, one object of the invention to provide an easily transportable target apparatus It is a further object of the invention to provide a lightweight and collapsible target apparatus.
In one aspect of the invention, a target apparatus comprises a supply rod having a first portion and a second portion. A receiver rod has a third portion and a fourth portion. A tubular target dispenser has a number of targets and receives the supply rod. The target is coupled over the dispenser and extends to the receiver rod.
In a further aspect of the invention, the first and second portion of the supply rod and the first and second portion of the receiver rod each have a length shorter than the supply rod. In transport, the first and second portions of the supply rod and the first and second portions of the receiver rod fit within the tubular target dispenser.
One advantage of the invention is that the target apparatus may be formed from lightweight materials such as fiberglass or thin steel rods. Another object of the invention is that due to its compact size and self-storing capability, the target apparatus may be easily transported for a day in the woods or at target range.
Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent when viewed in light of the detailed description of the preferred embodiment when taken in conjunction with the attached drawings and appended claims.
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Graham Mark S.
Mierzwa Kevin G.
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