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Turn-swing target adapterRelated Patent Categories: Education And Demonstration, Organized Armed Or Unarmed Conflict Or Shooting, Gunnery, Gun AimingTurn-swing target adapter description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060240388, Turn-swing target adapter. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/670,303, filed Apr. 12, 2005, which is incorporated herein in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. The Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to a device used for targets for shooting and ballistic training. More specifically, the present invention relates to a turn-swing target adapter for moving a target during a shooting or ballistic training exercise. [0004] 2. State of the Art [0005] In conducting shooting exercises or ballistic training it is often desirable to move the target. Moving targets can increase the challenge presented to the shooter as he or she must aim accurately at the target and track its movement. [0006] Likewise, a target can be moved between a position where the target is not presented to the shooter (i.e. extending generally parallel to the line of fire) and a position where the target is presented to the shooter (i.e. generally perpendicular to the line of fire). The sudden presenting and withdrawing of the target tests the shooter's reaction time and may simulate the appearance of a sudden threat. [0007] The movement not only increases the shooter's skills generally, but may be made to simulate various scenarios which increase the shooter's specific skills. For example, the target may be made to resemble an animal and to move like an animal which is standing up or otherwise moving. Alternatively, the target may be made to represent a person, such as an armed criminal, and made to move similar to a person exiting a door, popping up from behind something, etc. It will be appreciated that the target may be made to represent many different objects and scenarios. It is thus desirable to have increased flexibility in moving a particular target. It is often desirable to have multiple directions of movement, and to be able to thus vary the movement of a particular target. [0008] In addition to providing valuable training, a movable target system often increases the enjoyment of the shooters. Individual shooters often grow tired of shooting at stationary targets, especially as this skill is mastered. Thus, a moving target system provides new challenges which are more difficult to master, and provides increased incentive and enjoyment for continued shooting. [0009] While movement in one direction is an improvement over a stationary target, targets which move only in one direction are often somewhat predictable. These targets offer less of a challenge to a shooter than a target which moves in multiple directions. [0010] While movable target mounts are available, target mounts or systems with movement in multiple directions, i.e. multiple types of movement, are often quite costly. These mounts are also typically not portable, and as such can not be taken to different areas. These target systems are thus not well suited for purchase by individuals. Available target mounts which are portable and relatively inexpensive are typically limited in the ways that they may be made to move. Many movable targets will only move in one direction, such as turning or swinging forwards and backwards. Many individual shooters, however, desire a target mount which is capable of moving the target in a way which is not easily predictable, and which is also portable and relatively inexpensive. [0011] There is thus a need for a target mount or target adapter which is both portable and relatively inexpensive, and which allows a shooter to move the target in multiple directions to provide the desired shooting enjoyment and complexity. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0012] It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved turn-swing target adapter for shooting and ballistic training. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a target adapter which is relatively inexpensive, portable, and easy to operate. [0013] According to some aspects of the present invention, a target adapter is provided which allows a user to move a target in a variety of directions. A target adapter is provided with multiple pivot points such that a user may turn a target back and forth, swing a target side to side, or any combination thereof. [0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, a target adapter is provided which is portable. The adapter may be made so as to be compact and relatively lightweight, allowing a user to take the target adapter to a variety of locations for use. [0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, a target adapter is provided which is both durable and relatively inexpensive. The target adapter may be made from steel plate which is formed and welded as needed to create the adapter. The adapter is thus resilient to the impacts and associated shock and vibrations which are associated with target shooting. Additionally, the adapter is relatively inexpensive as it does not require expensive machining or expensive parts, such as motors or electronic parts. The target adapter is typically operated by levers which may be connected to strings or cables. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0016] Various embodiments of the present invention are shown and described in reference to the numbered drawings wherein: [0017] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a target adapter according to aspects of the present invention; [0018] FIGS. 2a-2b show top and side views of a base portion of the target adapter of FIG. 1, and according to the present invention; [0019] FIG. 3 shows a top view of the body and base portion of the target adapter of FIG. 1 and according to the present invention; [0020] FIG. 4 shows a side view of the body and base portion of the target adapter of FIG. 1 and according to the present invention; Continue reading about Turn-swing target adapter... 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