Sep 30, 2025

US12429313 - Multi-target apparatus

The invention discloses an apparatus that enables a user to shoot multiple targets, both stationary and moving, consisting of a structure having three sides, optionally enclosed, and an open side to form an interior supporting primary targets and having a top supporting secondary targets. Primary targets, rotatably affixed to a target bar spanning the open side, have projections on the back which, upon impact, rotate to impact a secondary target positioned on the top of the apparatus. The impact uses the kinetic energy to launch the secondary target contained within a secondary target holder positioned on the top of the apparatus and open to the interior. The projections are dimensioned to have sufficient contact to launch the secondary target without getting embedded in the secondary target holder. The projection can be either permanently or removably affixed to the back of the targets and can, when removable, permit weight variations.

Inventors: James Moyer
Filing date: 2022-12-12

The patent describes a multi-target shooting apparatus designed to allow users to engage both stationary and moving targets, featuring a structure with an open front and a top that supports secondary targets. Upon impact, the primary targets rotate to launch secondary targets using kinetic energy, ensuring the apparatus remains stable during use.

Claim 1

A multiple target apparatus for projectiles comprising: a. an open-front structure having: i. a frame including a plurality of legs connected by a plurality of supports to form an open interior surrounded by a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side wherein said second side is rigidly connected to said first side and said third side is rigidly connected to said second side, and wherein said fourth side comprises an open front; ii. a target bar suspended from said frame between said first side and said third side configured to support at least one primary target, said primary target having a front and a back; iii. a top, said top being rigidly connected to at least said first side and said third side, wherein said top is configured to support at least one secondary target; b. at least one target unit accessible through said fourth side, said target unit including a shaft having said at least one primary target at a first end and a connector at a second end, said connector connecting said target unit to said target bar; c. at least one secondary target holder securely connected to said top and having sides and open first end and second end, said first end being open to said interior; d. a projection securely connected to the back of at least one of said at least one primary targets, said projection dimensioned to enter contact the open first end of said at least one secondary target holder; wherein impact of said primary target by a projectile causes rotation of said shaft to bring said projection in forceable contact with said secondary target within said second target holder, using kinetic energy from impact to launch said secondary target as a moving target; and wherein said open-front structure is configured to securely withstand impact by a projectile without movement. a. an open-front structure having: i. a frame including a plurality of legs connected by a plurality of supports to form an open interior surrounded by a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side wherein said second side is rigidly connected to said first side and said third side is rigidly connected to said second side, and wherein said fourth side comprises an open front; ii. a target bar suspended from said frame between said first side and said third side configured to support at least one primary target, said primary target having a front and a back; iii. a top, said top being rigidly connected to at least said first side and said third side, wherein said top is configured to support at least one secondary target; i. a frame including a plurality of legs connected by a plurality of supports to form an open interior surrounded by a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side wherein said second side is rigidly connected to said first side and said third side is rigidly connected to said second side, and wherein said fourth side comprises an open front; ii. a target bar suspended from said frame between said first side and said third side configured to support at least one primary target, said primary target having a front and a back; iii. a top, said top being rigidly connected to at least said first side and said third side, wherein said top is configured to support at least one secondary target; b. at least one target unit accessible through said fourth side, said target unit including a shaft having said at least one primary target at a first end and a connector at a second end, said connector connecting said target unit to said target bar; c. at least one secondary target holder securely connected to said top and having sides and open first end and second end, said first end being open to said interior; d. a projection securely connected to the back of at least one of said at least one primary targets, said projection dimensioned to enter contact the open first end of said at least one secondary target holder; wherein impact of said primary target by a projectile causes rotation of said shaft to bring said projection in forceable contact with said secondary target within said second target holder, using kinetic energy from impact to launch said secondary target as a moving target; and wherein said open-front structure is configured to securely withstand impact by a projectile without movement.

Google Patents

https://patents.google.com/patent/US12429313

USPTO PDF

https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/12429313