OMNIDIRECTIONAL TARGET SYSTEM
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Abstract
An omnidirectional target system includes a target movable between a retracted position and an extended position and an actuation mechanism for moving the target to the extended position, the target and the actuation mechanism being releaseable so that the target can be moved back into the retracted position despite movement of the actuation mechanism.
79 Citations
38 Claims
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18. A method for advancing and retracting a target, the method comprising:
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releasably engaging a target with a catch; moving the target from a first, retracted position toward a second, extended position while biasing the target toward the first, retracted position; and releasing the target from the catch when impacted by a bullet at any point between the retracted position and the extended position to return the target to the first, retracted position. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26)
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23. (canceled)
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27. A method for manufacturing a target system, the method comprising:
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selecting a base to support the target system; connecting a target to the base, wherein the target is configured to be movable between a retracted position and an extended position and wherein the target is presented to a shooter in the extended position; selecting a catch configured to engage the target and move the target into the extended position; and attaching a biasing member to the target, wherein the biasing member is configured to move the target back into the retracted position; wherein the target is configured to only move in a substantially linear path when moving from the retracted position to the extended position and from the extended position to the retracted position. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A method for extending and retracting a target, the method comprising:
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releasably engaging a target with a release mechanism; moving the target from a retracted position toward an extended position using a pneumatic actuation mechanism while biasing the target toward the retracted position; and releasing the target from the release mechanism when impacted by a bullet at any point between the retracted position and the extended position to return the target to the retracted position. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38)
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