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Re-useable reactive target for air/gas guns firing non-metallic bbs.

a reactive target and air/gas gun technology, applied in the direction of movable targets, target detectors, weapons, etc., can solve problems such as the risk of serious injury, and achieve the effect of durabl

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-12-29
MILLER SR KERRY LEE
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The invention is a target for airsoft guns that can be used with plastic bbs. It is designed to look like a firearm or bb gun and is durable and cost-effective. The target can be washed and re-used. The key feature is that the target faces can be customized for different airsoft games. The invention allows users to hit a point and see a visible coloring from the puffing agent. The more hits, the more coloring. The invention is a valuable tool for the growing airsoft-gaming trend.

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Many targets incorporate materials that react when struck by a projectile, but many of these require metal projectiles traveling at high velocities.
Inherent to the mass and speed of metal projectiles, is the risk of serious injury.

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[0017]Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that other embodiments may be made of the invention without departing from the spirit of the invention described herein. For instance, many different target shapes may be used. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific and preferred embodiments illustrated and described herein. Rather, it is intended that the scope of the invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents

[0018]The invention is produced by cutting five pieces of 0.25 loft polyester batting to approximately 10 inches wide by 10 inches long. Also cut to a 10×10 dimension is clear plastic ten-mesh sheet. Two 10×10 polyester sheets are designated for the core and three sheets will become 3 separate target faces. The core sheets are place one on top of the other, edges lined up square, and the top core sheet is marked with sew-lines.

[0019]The sew-lines are achieved by pl...

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Abstract

This invention is a target that uses the kinetic energy stored in a plastic bb after it has been launched and transfers that energy into the target mass in order to cause a colored particulate matter to be expelled in such a manner as to make a mark on the target surface and to expel the same particulate matter into the surrounding area. This target reacts to the energy in order to visually inform the user that the target has been hit and, in the preferred embodiment, the point at which the impact occurred. Again, in the preferred embodiment, the colored particulate matter will be expelled both in front and back of the target. Additionally, the target faces can be machine-washed, dried, and hand-ironed for re-use.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims benefit of provisional patent 61 / 398,414 filed Jun. 25, 2010STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC[0003]Not ApplicableAPPENDIX[0004]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]This invention addresses the desire of shooters to observe target hits as soon as they occur. Many targets incorporate materials that react when struck by a projectile, but many of these require metal projectiles traveling at high velocities. Inherent to the mass and speed of metal projectiles, is the risk of serious injury. Therefore, Airsoft bbs have become prevalent in order to afford restrictive societies with the enjoyment of shooting without the high risk associated with metal projectiles. In order to achieve the delicate balance between reactivity and durability, design considerations have been guided toward...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F41J5/24
CPCF41J5/24
Inventor MILLER, SR., KERRY LEE
Owner MILLER SR KERRY LEE
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