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Archery target and method of making same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-16
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Granted: 1978-11-21
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Expires: 1997-03-16
Abstract
Abstract An archery target and method of manufacture wherein a plastic film web is progressively gathered and wound into a cylindrical or disc-like formation with successive convolutions in engagement and combining to define interstitial openings or air pockets.
Inventors
- 👤 Lionel Croll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:27
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J3/00; F41J3/0004; B; B31; B31C; B31C99/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
The method of manufacturing a target comprising the steps: providing an elongate web of freely flexible plastic film, feeding said web endwise, passing said endwise fed web through a constriction to form longitudinally extending random gathers in the web, applying a retarding force to the feeding of web, winding said web about a mandrel against said retarding force into a cylinder having generally coplanar successively outwardly extending convolutions, and securing said cylinder in its cylindrical form.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
76 words
The method of manufacturing a target comprising the steps: providing an elongate web of freely flexible plastic film, feeding said web endwise, passing said endwise fed web through a constriction to form longitudinally extending random gathers in the web, applying a retarding force to the feeding of web, winding said web about a mandrel against said retarding force into a cylinder having generally coplanar successively outwardly extending convolutions, and securing said cylinder in its cylindrical form.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of manufacturing a target according to claim 1, further characterized in winding said web into a cylindrical coil having successive convolutions in engagement with each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of manufacturing a target according to claim 1, further characterized in securing said cylinder by covering the same.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of manufacturing a target according to claim 1 further characterized in securing said cylinder by stitching the same.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of manufacturing a target according to claim 1, further characterized by securing said cylinder by heat sealing portions of said cylinder.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-11-20 | 1982-05-22 | 1982-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-20 | 1986-05-22 | 1986-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-20 | 1990-05-22 | 1990-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |