Jun 24, 2025

US12339105 - Target apparatus and method

A target apparatus including: a base; a V-shaped member having first and second ends, the second end connected to the base; a first cleat, configured to connect to one or more inflated balloons, fixed to the V-shaped member; wherein the V-shaped member includes first and second members; the first member having first and second edges; wherein the second member has a first and second edges; wherein the first edges of the first and second members are fixed together; wherein the second edges of the first and second members are separated by a gap; and wherein the first cleat is fixed to the V-shaped member so that at least part of the first cleat is between the first and second members. The target apparatus further includes a first ring fixed to the first V-shaped member so that at least part of the first ring is between the first and second members.

Inventors: Giuseppe Maiorano
Filing date: 2025-01-21

The patent describes a target apparatus designed for shooting practice, featuring a V-shaped member that connects to a base and includes a cleat for attaching inflated balloons. The construction allows for a gap between two members of the V-shaped design, which is visible from one side of a connected plate but concealed from the other side, enhancing the target’s visual appeal and functionality.

Claim 1

A target apparatus comprising: a base; a first V-shaped member having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the opposing second end is connected to the base; a first plate having a front surface and an opposing rear surface, wherein the first plate is connected to the first V-shaped member at the first end of the first V-shaped member; a first cleat connected to the rear surface of the first plate; wherein the first V-shaped member includes a first member and a second member; wherein the first member has a first edge and a second edge; wherein the second member has a first edge and a second edge; wherein the first edges of the first and second members are fixed together; wherein the second edges of the first and second members are separated by a gap; and wherein the first plate is connected to the first V-shaped member so that when the rear surface of the first plate is visible, the gap is visible, and when the front surface of the first plate is visible, the gap is not visible. a base; a first V-shaped member having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the opposing second end is connected to the base; a first plate having a front surface and an opposing rear surface, wherein the first plate is connected to the first V-shaped member at the first end of the first V-shaped member; a first cleat connected to the rear surface of the first plate; wherein the first V-shaped member includes a first member and a second member; wherein the first member has a first edge and a second edge; wherein the second member has a first edge and a second edge; wherein the first edges of the first and second members are fixed together; wherein the second edges of the first and second members are separated by a gap; and wherein the first plate is connected to the first V-shaped member so that when the rear surface of the first plate is visible, the gap is visible, and when the front surface of the first plate is visible, the gap is not visible.

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