US20160298942A1 - Conformable target mount - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to mounting targets at a gun firing range, or for use in other projectile targeting sports such as archery, paintball, or darts.
- Typical shooting range targets include printed paper targets, tin cans, swinging metal targets, and the like.
- Paper targets are typically mounted to a backing in the form of a rigid support structure such as a wooden crate, plywood, or a cardboard box such as a standard size apple box that farms use for shipping fruit.
- the rigid support structure can include wooden or metal stakes or posts that are secured to a stand or dug into the ground.
- Sportsmen are thus required to carry hardware, supplies, and tools such as a hammer and nails, duct tape, a cardboard box, a box cutter and the like, to set up their targets prior to beginning a shooting session.
- Target setup is tedious and is a source of frustration for many sportsmen, especially beginners.
- a conformable target mount for use on a shooting range.
- the conformable target mount is easily transported and assembled without a need for tools or hardware.
- the conformable target mount may include a target pattern that can be attached to, or printed directly on, a backing having foldable portions.
- the foldable portions of the conformable target mount can be formed into various configurations for attachment to standard size supports such as, for example, an apple box, a target stand base, a post-and-target stand base, or posts set in the ground.
- the various configurations can be indicated by fold lines incorporated into the conformable target mount during manufacturing.
- the fold lines can be pre-scored, perforated, creased, or pre-folded to assist the user in assembling the conformable target mount.
- the conformable target mount may be adapted for use as a stand-alone support.
- the conformable target mount is designed with a single fold and adhesives for attachment to a support such as an apple box.
- the conformable target mount is designed with foldable portions that form stake pockets that are sealable using integral peel-off tapes.
- the stake pockets are capped and fit over standard size profile support posts, for example, supported on a heavy base or pressed into the ground.
- a conformable target mount can be easily exchanged on the support posts by simply lifting the stake pockets off the stakes and lowering a different conformable target mount in its place.
- the conformable target mount is over-sized, suitable for use in police or military training, or for practice in shooting large game animals.
- the oversize conformable target mount is designed to fit the same standard size support structure.
- the conformable target mount may be made of a backing material that is semi-rigid, permits a cut-out carrying handle for easy transport, and that is inexpensive, disposable, and fully recyclable.
- Such materials include, for example, cardboard, plastics and other polymer-based materials, and various types of semi-rigid fabrics.
- a conformable target mount has a target area and foldable portions for attaching the conformable target mount to a support, the foldable portions indicated by fold lines on the conformable target mount, and a target pattern on the target area of the conformable target mount, the target pattern indicating a destination for aiming a projectile.
- the conformable target mount may be configured with a single fold line to assist in forming and attaching the conformable target mount to an object.
- the foldable portions may be formable and attachable to a support post.
- the foldable portions may be formable into a capped pocket that slides onto the support post.
- the conformable target mount may be configured with adhesive areas having peel-off coverings, the adhesive areas arranged in a selected pattern to assist in fitting the foldable portions to the support post.
- the conformable target mount may include a carrying handle that is integral to the conformable target mount.
- the target area may be weather-resistant. The target area may extend laterally beyond the foldable portions.
- a conformable target mount has a target area and foldable portions removably attachable to a pair of posts.
- a target pattern on the target area of the conformable target mount indicates a destination for aiming a projectile.
- the target pattern may be printed directly on the conformable target mount, or the target pattern may be affixed to the conformable target mount.
- the foldable portions may be formable into capped pockets that fit over the posts.
- the conformable target mount may be made of cardboard configured with adhesive areas having peel-off coverings, the adhesive areas arranged in a selected pattern to assist in fitting the foldable portions to the posts.
- a method of manufacturing a conformable target mount includes fabricating a formable mounting board having a weather-resistant target area, printing a pattern on the target area, indicating fold lines on the formable mounting board at selected locations designating areas of the mounting board as foldable portions, and packaging the formable mounting board in a flat pack.
- Printing a pattern on the target area may include printing a target pattern indicating a destination for aiming a projectile or printing an advertisement on the target area.
- the method may include applying an adhesive to the formable mounting board at selected locations relative to the foldable portions and covering the adhesives with peel-off tapes.
- Indicating fold lines may include one or more of printing, scoring, creasing, perforating, and pre-folding the foldable portions.
- the formable mounting board may include one or more of cardboard, a polymer-based material, and a semi-rigid fabric.
- FIG. 1 is a pictorial view of a single fold conformable target mount in use, according to an embodiment as described herein.
- FIG. 2 is a front plan view of an unfolded single fold conformable target mount according to an embodiment as described herein.
- FIG. 3 is a back perspective view of the single fold conformable target mount shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , after folding.
- FIG. 4 is a pictorial view of a conformable target mount attached to posts of a target stand base, according to an embodiment as described herein.
- FIGS. 5 and 6 are front and back plan views, respectively, of a folded, conformable target mount of the type shown in FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 7 is a perspective end view of the conformable target mount shown in FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 8 is a pictorial view of the conformable target mount shown in FIG. 4 , having a target area onto which are mounted various exemplary target patterns.
- FIG. 9 is a pictorial view of an oversize conformable target mount attached to posts in the ground, according to an embodiment as described herein.
- FIGS. 10 and 11 are front plan and back perspective views, respectively, of the oversize conformable target mount as shown in FIG. 9 .
- FIG. 12 is a detailed plan view of the conformable target mount shown in FIG. 4 , prior to folding, indicating perforated fold lines and placement of peel-off adhesive tapes.
- FIG. 13 is an end view of the capped pockets of the conformable target mount shown in FIG. 12 , after folding.
- FIG. 14 is a detailed view of the foldable portions showing a peel-off tape and a glue surface.
- FIG. 1 shows a conformable target mount 100 according to an embodiment.
- the conformable target mount 100 may be part of a universal target system suitable for use at a shooting range for archery, firearms, or other activities involving targeted projectiles.
- the conformable target mount 100 includes a front target area 102 , sides 104 , a handle 106 , a single fold line 108 , and printed circles 109 .
- the front target area 102 bears a target pattern 110 .
- the target pattern 110 may be printed on, or attached to, the front target area 102 .
- the sides 104 are each folded along a single fold line 108 so as to extend in a transverse direction relative to the front target area 102 .
- the sides 104 can then be removably attached to a support 112 such as, for example, an apple box, as is typically used for mounting paper targets. Any stable object having a substantially flat surface can serve as the support 112 .
- the conformable target mount 100 having a single fold line on either side is referred to as a single fold target mount.
- the conformable target mount 100 is shown in use on a shooting range 114 , wherein a target shooter 116 aims a bow and arrow 118 at the target pattern 110 .
- FIGS. 2 and 3 show close-up views of the front target area 102 and the back 120 , respectively, of the exemplary single fold conformable target mount 100 shown in FIG. 1 .
- the conformable target mount 100 is made of a commercially available reinforced weather-resistant matte white cardboard, e.g., #200 stock.
- the conformable target mount 100 is designed for easy setup and does not require tools to assemble.
- the single fold line 108 is indicated during manufacturing, e.g., the single fold line 108 may be printed, pre-scored, perforated, or pre-folded at the factory.
- the sides 104 optionally may be attached to the support 112 by hardware, e.g., tacks or pins, at locations indicated by the printed circles 109 .
- peel-off tapes 122 are also provided to avoid tools and hardware that may otherwise be needed to attach the conformable target mount 100 to the support 112 . Assembly by the user simply requires peeling a cover off the pre-attached tape strips, and then pressing the pre-folded sides into place.
- Pre-manufactured target patterns 110 can be printed directly on the front target area 102 , offering a clear presentation on a white background.
- Target patterns 110 can be used for any variety of targeting sports including, for example, short or long-range pistol or rifle shooting, bow and arrow, paintball or darts.
- the target pattern 110 can be provided on a separate paper that is then affixed to the front target area 102 .
- a logo or an advertisement may be printed on the front target area 102 in addition to or instead of the target pattern.
- a target pattern printed on the conformable target mount 100 may outlast conventional stand-alone paper targets. In the past, it has been a common practice to staple paper targets to a backing that provides support but also will allow bullets to penetrate or pass through the target and the backing.
- the conformable target mount 100 provides a pre-fabricated backing that is easy to mount to a support structure. Furthermore, the conformable target mount 100 can easily be removed from the support structure and replaced to change to a different target pattern 110 . Meanwhile, the conformable target mount 100 maintains simplicity of use and can be manufactured and sold at a low cost.
- the conformable target mount 100 is portable using the built-in carrying handle 106 , allowing for convenience in transporting the conformable target mount 100 to and from a sporting site.
- the conformable target mount 100 is also environmentally safe, recyclable, lightweight, and inexpensive to manufacture and ship.
- Conformable target mounts 100 can be offered for sale in flat packs of 3 or 10, for example, and can be easily folded for instant use whenever a new target mount is needed.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a conformable target mount 130 , according to an embodiment.
- the conformable target mount 130 differs from the conformable target mount 100 in that the conformable target mount 130 is designed to fit over a pair of posts 132 instead of attaching to an object.
- the posts 132 are supported in an upright position by a target stand base 134 .
- the posts 132 may be 1 ⁇ 2-inch furrows separated by a standardized distance such as, for example, 18 inches, center-to-center. Accordingly, the width of the conformable target mount 130 is made to match the post separation distance.
- the height of the conformable target mount 130 may be about 36 inches.
- the pair of posts 132 may be stakes that are driven into the ground 18 inches apart.
- the conformable target mount 130 is made with a more complex set of fold indicators to assist the consumer in forming the cardboard to fit over the posts 132 .
- folding the conformable target mount 130 forms vertical pockets 136 having caps 138 .
- the caps 138 cover the tops of the posts 132 to support the target in an upright position.
- the caps 138 prevent the conformable target mount 130 from slipping to the ground or onto the target stand base, making a ricochet less likely.
- the conformable target mount 130 is shown as manufactured, before folding, in FIG. 12 , and is described below.
- FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 show close-up views of the front target area 102 and the back 120 , respectively, of the exemplary conformable target mount 130 shown in FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 7 shows an end view of the caps 138 as seen from the top of the conformable target mount 130 .
- the vertical pockets 136 are formed by folding the cardboard along fold lines 108 a (see FIG. 12 )
- the vertical pockets 136 are secured to the back 120 of the conformable target mount 130 using the peel-off tapes 122 a as shown in FIG. 6 .
- a flap 139 of each cap 138 is secured to the front of the conformable target mount 130 using the peel-off tapes 122 b as shown in FIG.
- the vertical pockets 136 may be further secured to the posts 132 by hardware, e.g., tacks or pins, inserted at the printed circles 109 as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 7 .
- hardware e.g., tacks or pins
- the optional use of hardware to further secure the vertical pockets 136 may be useful in windy conditions, for example.
- FIG. 8 shows examples of different target patterns 110 printed or affixed to the conformable target mount 130 (three shown, 110 a , 110 b , 110 c ).
- the description of target patterns 110 given above for the conformable target mount 100 applies also to the conformable target mount 130 .
- FIG. 9 illustrates an oversize conformable target mount 140 , according to an embodiment.
- the oversize conformable target mount 140 is designed to have vertical pockets 136 that fit over the posts 132 .
- the oversize conformable target mount 140 extends laterally outward, beyond the vertical pockets 136 .
- the distance between the vertical pockets 136 of the conformable target mount 140 is still about 18 inches, while the total width of the conformable target mount 140 may be about twice as wide, 36 inches, and the height of the conformable target mount 140 may be in the range of about 36-42 inches.
- the larger size allows the target pattern 110 to encompass a larger, more lifelike scene, such as the deer image shown in FIG. 9 .
- FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 show close-up views of the front target area 102 and the back 120 , respectively, of the exemplary oversize conformable target mount 140 shown in FIG. 9 .
- the vertical pockets 136 are formed by folding the cardboard along fold lines 108 a (see FIG. 12 )
- the vertical pockets 136 are secured to the back 120 of the oversize conformable target mount 140 using the peel-off tapes 122 a as shown in FIG. 6 .
- the caps 138 are formed by folding the cardboard along fold lines 108 b
- a flap 139 of each cap 138 is secured to the back of the oversize conformable target mount 140 using the peel-off tapes 122 b as shown in FIG. 11 .
- the vertical pockets 136 may be further secured to the posts 132 by hardware, e.g., tacks or pins, inserted at the printed circles 109 as shown in FIG. 10 .
- hardware e.g., tacks or pins
- the caps 138 for the oversize conformable target mount 140 are not visible from the front. This is because, in the case of the oversize conformable target mount 140 , the caps 138 are hidden behind the extended front target surface 102 .
- FIGS. 12 and 13 illustrate the conformable target mount 130 prior to folding, in a flat-pack form in which the cardboard product would be sold and shipped to a customer.
- a plurality of fold lines 108 are indicated during manufacturing, e.g., the fold lines 108 may be printed, pre-scored, perforated, or pre-folded at the factory.
- the dotted lines 108 a are fold indicators for forming the vertical pockets 136 ; the dotted lines 108 b are fold indicators for forming the caps 138 .
- the peel-off tapes 122 a are for securing the vertical pockets to the back 120
- the peel-off tapes 122 b are for securing the caps 138 .
- the oversize conformable target mount 140 is made with a similar set of fold lines 108 to assist the consumer in forming the cardboard to fit over the posts 132 .
- the over-sized conformable target mount 140 can be made of a cardboard base and two separate strips of folded cardboard as shown in FIG. 14 to form capped, vertical pockets 136 that are pre-glued on one side to the back of the target base, during manufacture, as shown in FIG. 14 .
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- This patent application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/144,811, filed on Apr. 8, 2015, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- The present disclosure relates to mounting targets at a gun firing range, or for use in other projectile targeting sports such as archery, paintball, or darts.
- Gun enthusiasts and archers often practice their skills at a target shooting range. Typical shooting range targets include printed paper targets, tin cans, swinging metal targets, and the like. Paper targets are typically mounted to a backing in the form of a rigid support structure such as a wooden crate, plywood, or a cardboard box such as a standard size apple box that farms use for shipping fruit. The rigid support structure can include wooden or metal stakes or posts that are secured to a stand or dug into the ground. Sportsmen are thus required to carry hardware, supplies, and tools such as a hammer and nails, duct tape, a cardboard box, a box cutter and the like, to set up their targets prior to beginning a shooting session. Target setup is tedious and is a source of frustration for many sportsmen, especially beginners.
- In a universal target system, various embodiments of a conformable target mount are provided for use on a shooting range. The conformable target mount is easily transported and assembled without a need for tools or hardware. The conformable target mount may include a target pattern that can be attached to, or printed directly on, a backing having foldable portions. The foldable portions of the conformable target mount can be formed into various configurations for attachment to standard size supports such as, for example, an apple box, a target stand base, a post-and-target stand base, or posts set in the ground. The various configurations can be indicated by fold lines incorporated into the conformable target mount during manufacturing. For example, the fold lines can be pre-scored, perforated, creased, or pre-folded to assist the user in assembling the conformable target mount. In an embodiment, the conformable target mount may be adapted for use as a stand-alone support.
- In an embodiment, the conformable target mount is designed with a single fold and adhesives for attachment to a support such as an apple box. In an embodiment, the conformable target mount is designed with foldable portions that form stake pockets that are sealable using integral peel-off tapes. The stake pockets are capped and fit over standard size profile support posts, for example, supported on a heavy base or pressed into the ground. A conformable target mount can be easily exchanged on the support posts by simply lifting the stake pockets off the stakes and lowering a different conformable target mount in its place. Thus, it is easy to switch from pistol shooting, to rifle shooting using a standard size support with interchangeable conformable target mounts. In an embodiment, the conformable target mount is over-sized, suitable for use in police or military training, or for practice in shooting large game animals. The oversize conformable target mount is designed to fit the same standard size support structure. The conformable target mount may be made of a backing material that is semi-rigid, permits a cut-out carrying handle for easy transport, and that is inexpensive, disposable, and fully recyclable. Such materials include, for example, cardboard, plastics and other polymer-based materials, and various types of semi-rigid fabrics.
- In an embodiment, a conformable target mount has a target area and foldable portions for attaching the conformable target mount to a support, the foldable portions indicated by fold lines on the conformable target mount, and a target pattern on the target area of the conformable target mount, the target pattern indicating a destination for aiming a projectile. The conformable target mount may be configured with a single fold line to assist in forming and attaching the conformable target mount to an object. The foldable portions may be formable and attachable to a support post. The foldable portions may be formable into a capped pocket that slides onto the support post. The conformable target mount may be configured with adhesive areas having peel-off coverings, the adhesive areas arranged in a selected pattern to assist in fitting the foldable portions to the support post. The conformable target mount may include a carrying handle that is integral to the conformable target mount. The target area may be weather-resistant. The target area may extend laterally beyond the foldable portions.
- In an embodiment, a conformable target mount has a target area and foldable portions removably attachable to a pair of posts. A target pattern on the target area of the conformable target mount indicates a destination for aiming a projectile. The target pattern may be printed directly on the conformable target mount, or the target pattern may be affixed to the conformable target mount. The foldable portions may be formable into capped pockets that fit over the posts. The conformable target mount may be made of cardboard configured with adhesive areas having peel-off coverings, the adhesive areas arranged in a selected pattern to assist in fitting the foldable portions to the posts.
- In an embodiment, a method of manufacturing a conformable target mount includes fabricating a formable mounting board having a weather-resistant target area, printing a pattern on the target area, indicating fold lines on the formable mounting board at selected locations designating areas of the mounting board as foldable portions, and packaging the formable mounting board in a flat pack. Printing a pattern on the target area may include printing a target pattern indicating a destination for aiming a projectile or printing an advertisement on the target area. In an embodiment, the method may include applying an adhesive to the formable mounting board at selected locations relative to the foldable portions and covering the adhesives with peel-off tapes. Indicating fold lines may include one or more of printing, scoring, creasing, perforating, and pre-folding the foldable portions. The formable mounting board may include one or more of cardboard, a polymer-based material, and a semi-rigid fabric.
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FIG. 1 is a pictorial view of a single fold conformable target mount in use, according to an embodiment as described herein. -
FIG. 2 is a front plan view of an unfolded single fold conformable target mount according to an embodiment as described herein. -
FIG. 3 is a back perspective view of the single fold conformable target mount shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , after folding. -
FIG. 4 is a pictorial view of a conformable target mount attached to posts of a target stand base, according to an embodiment as described herein. -
FIGS. 5 and 6 are front and back plan views, respectively, of a folded, conformable target mount of the type shown inFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 7 is a perspective end view of the conformable target mount shown inFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 8 is a pictorial view of the conformable target mount shown inFIG. 4 , having a target area onto which are mounted various exemplary target patterns. -
FIG. 9 is a pictorial view of an oversize conformable target mount attached to posts in the ground, according to an embodiment as described herein. -
FIGS. 10 and 11 are front plan and back perspective views, respectively, of the oversize conformable target mount as shown inFIG. 9 . -
FIG. 12 is a detailed plan view of the conformable target mount shown inFIG. 4 , prior to folding, indicating perforated fold lines and placement of peel-off adhesive tapes. -
FIG. 13 is an end view of the capped pockets of the conformable target mount shown inFIG. 12 , after folding. -
FIG. 14 is a detailed view of the foldable portions showing a peel-off tape and a glue surface. - In the following description, certain specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of various aspects of the disclosed subject matter. However, the disclosed subject matter may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and methods comprising embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein have not been described in detail to avoid obscuring the descriptions of other aspects of the present disclosure.
- Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims that follow, the word “comprise” and variations thereof, such as “comprises” and “comprising” are to be construed in an open, inclusive sense, that is, as “including, but not limited to.”
- Reference throughout the specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearance of the phrases in “one embodiment” or in “an embodiment” in various places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same aspect. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more aspects of the present disclosure.
- In the drawings, identical reference numbers identify similar elements or acts unless the context indicates otherwise. The sizes and relative positions of elements in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.
- Specific embodiments are described herein with reference to targeting systems that have been produced; however, the present disclosure and the reference to certain materials, dimensions, and the details and ordering of processing steps are exemplary and should not be limited to those shown.
- Turning now to the drawings,
FIG. 1 shows aconformable target mount 100 according to an embodiment. Theconformable target mount 100, along with other embodiments, may be part of a universal target system suitable for use at a shooting range for archery, firearms, or other activities involving targeted projectiles. Theconformable target mount 100 includes afront target area 102,sides 104, ahandle 106, asingle fold line 108, and printedcircles 109. Thefront target area 102 bears atarget pattern 110. Thetarget pattern 110 may be printed on, or attached to, thefront target area 102. Thesides 104 are each folded along asingle fold line 108 so as to extend in a transverse direction relative to thefront target area 102. Thesides 104 can then be removably attached to asupport 112 such as, for example, an apple box, as is typically used for mounting paper targets. Any stable object having a substantially flat surface can serve as thesupport 112. Theconformable target mount 100 having a single fold line on either side is referred to as a single fold target mount. InFIG. 1 , theconformable target mount 100 is shown in use on ashooting range 114, wherein atarget shooter 116 aims a bow andarrow 118 at thetarget pattern 110. -
FIGS. 2 and 3 show close-up views of thefront target area 102 and the back 120, respectively, of the exemplary single foldconformable target mount 100 shown inFIG. 1 . In an embodiment, theconformable target mount 100 is made of a commercially available reinforced weather-resistant matte white cardboard, e.g., #200 stock. Theconformable target mount 100 is designed for easy setup and does not require tools to assemble. Thesingle fold line 108 is indicated during manufacturing, e.g., thesingle fold line 108 may be printed, pre-scored, perforated, or pre-folded at the factory. Thesides 104 optionally may be attached to thesupport 112 by hardware, e.g., tacks or pins, at locations indicated by the printed circles 109. In an embodiment, peel-offtapes 122 are also provided to avoid tools and hardware that may otherwise be needed to attach theconformable target mount 100 to thesupport 112. Assembly by the user simply requires peeling a cover off the pre-attached tape strips, and then pressing the pre-folded sides into place. -
Pre-manufactured target patterns 110 can be printed directly on thefront target area 102, offering a clear presentation on a white background.Target patterns 110 can be used for any variety of targeting sports including, for example, short or long-range pistol or rifle shooting, bow and arrow, paintball or darts. Alternatively, thetarget pattern 110 can be provided on a separate paper that is then affixed to thefront target area 102. A logo or an advertisement may be printed on thefront target area 102 in addition to or instead of the target pattern. A target pattern printed on theconformable target mount 100 may outlast conventional stand-alone paper targets. In the past, it has been a common practice to staple paper targets to a backing that provides support but also will allow bullets to penetrate or pass through the target and the backing. Typically, cardboard or wire mesh is used as a backing. Regardless of the material, until now, sportsmen have had to cut out and mount the backing to thesupport 112, and then attach targets to the backing. In contrast, theconformable target mount 100 provides a pre-fabricated backing that is easy to mount to a support structure. Furthermore, theconformable target mount 100 can easily be removed from the support structure and replaced to change to adifferent target pattern 110. Meanwhile, theconformable target mount 100 maintains simplicity of use and can be manufactured and sold at a low cost. - The
conformable target mount 100 is portable using the built-in carryinghandle 106, allowing for convenience in transporting theconformable target mount 100 to and from a sporting site. Theconformable target mount 100 is also environmentally safe, recyclable, lightweight, and inexpensive to manufacture and ship. Conformable target mounts 100 can be offered for sale in flat packs of 3 or 10, for example, and can be easily folded for instant use whenever a new target mount is needed. -
FIG. 4 illustrates aconformable target mount 130, according to an embodiment. Theconformable target mount 130 differs from theconformable target mount 100 in that theconformable target mount 130 is designed to fit over a pair ofposts 132 instead of attaching to an object. Theposts 132 are supported in an upright position by atarget stand base 134. Theposts 132 may be 1×2-inch furrows separated by a standardized distance such as, for example, 18 inches, center-to-center. Accordingly, the width of theconformable target mount 130 is made to match the post separation distance. In an embodiment, the height of theconformable target mount 130 may be about 36 inches. In another embodiment, the pair ofposts 132 may be stakes that are driven into the ground 18 inches apart. - Accordingly, the
conformable target mount 130 is made with a more complex set of fold indicators to assist the consumer in forming the cardboard to fit over theposts 132. For example, folding theconformable target mount 130 formsvertical pockets 136 havingcaps 138. Thecaps 138 cover the tops of theposts 132 to support the target in an upright position. Thecaps 138 prevent theconformable target mount 130 from slipping to the ground or onto the target stand base, making a ricochet less likely. Theconformable target mount 130 is shown as manufactured, before folding, inFIG. 12 , and is described below. -
FIG. 5 andFIG. 6 show close-up views of thefront target area 102 and the back 120, respectively, of the exemplaryconformable target mount 130 shown inFIG. 4 .FIG. 7 shows an end view of thecaps 138 as seen from the top of theconformable target mount 130. Once thevertical pockets 136 are formed by folding the cardboard alongfold lines 108 a (seeFIG. 12 ), thevertical pockets 136 are secured to the back 120 of theconformable target mount 130 using the peel-offtapes 122 a as shown inFIG. 6 . Once thecaps 138 are formed by folding the cardboard alongfold lines 108 b, aflap 139 of eachcap 138 is secured to the front of theconformable target mount 130 using the peel-offtapes 122 b as shown inFIG. 5 andFIG. 7 . After sliding thevertical pockets 136 over theposts 132, thevertical pockets 136 may be further secured to theposts 132 by hardware, e.g., tacks or pins, inserted at the printedcircles 109 as shown inFIG. 5 andFIG. 7 . The optional use of hardware to further secure thevertical pockets 136 may be useful in windy conditions, for example. -
FIG. 8 shows examples ofdifferent target patterns 110 printed or affixed to the conformable target mount 130 (three shown, 110 a, 110 b, 110 c). The description oftarget patterns 110 given above for theconformable target mount 100 applies also to theconformable target mount 130. -
FIG. 9 illustrates an oversizeconformable target mount 140, according to an embodiment. Like theconformable target mount 130, the oversizeconformable target mount 140 is designed to havevertical pockets 136 that fit over theposts 132. However, the oversizeconformable target mount 140 extends laterally outward, beyond thevertical pockets 136. In an embodiment, the distance between thevertical pockets 136 of theconformable target mount 140 is still about 18 inches, while the total width of theconformable target mount 140 may be about twice as wide, 36 inches, and the height of theconformable target mount 140 may be in the range of about 36-42 inches. The larger size allows thetarget pattern 110 to encompass a larger, more lifelike scene, such as the deer image shown inFIG. 9 . -
FIG. 10 andFIG. 11 show close-up views of thefront target area 102 and the back 120, respectively, of the exemplary oversizeconformable target mount 140 shown inFIG. 9 . Once thevertical pockets 136 are formed by folding the cardboard alongfold lines 108 a (seeFIG. 12 ), thevertical pockets 136 are secured to the back 120 of the oversizeconformable target mount 140 using the peel-offtapes 122 a as shown inFIG. 6 . Once thecaps 138 are formed by folding the cardboard alongfold lines 108 b, aflap 139 of eachcap 138 is secured to the back of the oversizeconformable target mount 140 using the peel-offtapes 122 b as shown inFIG. 11 . After sliding thevertical pockets 136 over theposts 132, thevertical pockets 136 may be further secured to theposts 132 by hardware, e.g., tacks or pins, inserted at the printedcircles 109 as shown inFIG. 10 . It is noted that thecaps 138 for the oversizeconformable target mount 140, unlike thecaps 138 for theconformable target mount 130, are not visible from the front. This is because, in the case of the oversizeconformable target mount 140, thecaps 138 are hidden behind the extendedfront target surface 102. -
FIGS. 12 and 13 illustrate theconformable target mount 130 prior to folding, in a flat-pack form in which the cardboard product would be sold and shipped to a customer. A plurality offold lines 108 are indicated during manufacturing, e.g., thefold lines 108 may be printed, pre-scored, perforated, or pre-folded at the factory. Thedotted lines 108 a are fold indicators for forming thevertical pockets 136; the dottedlines 108 b are fold indicators for forming thecaps 138. Likewise, the peel-offtapes 122 a are for securing the vertical pockets to the back 120, while the peel-offtapes 122 b are for securing thecaps 138. - Like the
conformable target mount 130, the oversizeconformable target mount 140 is made with a similar set offold lines 108 to assist the consumer in forming the cardboard to fit over theposts 132. In an embodiment, the over-sizedconformable target mount 140 can be made of a cardboard base and two separate strips of folded cardboard as shown inFIG. 14 to form capped,vertical pockets 136 that are pre-glued on one side to the back of the target base, during manufacture, as shown inFIG. 14 . - All of the U.S. patents, U.S. patent application publications, U.S. patent applications, foreign patents, foreign patent applications and non-patent publications referred to in this specification and/or listed in the Application Data Sheet are incorporated herein by reference, in their entireties.
- It will be appreciated that, although specific embodiments of the present disclosure are described herein for purposes of illustration, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. The various embodiments described above can be combined to provide further embodiments. Aspects of the embodiments can be modified, if necessary to employ concepts of the various patents, applications and publications to provide yet further embodiments.
- These and other changes can be made to the embodiments in light of the above-detailed description. In general, in the following claims, the terms used should not be construed to limit the claims to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and the claims, but should be construed to include all possible embodiments along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. Accordingly, the claims are not limited by the disclosure.
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