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

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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Benefits of technology

[0006]Although this invention may be used for firearms and metal-projectile bb / pellet guns, it is recommended that it be used for what is known as “Airsoft” bb / pellet guns. Prior art makes its claims based on firearms and that prior art requires the energy and mass produced by firearm / metal-projectile launchers (hereafter referred to as “bb guns”). In order for the safer sport of Airsofting to enjoy the same visually appealing effects generated by the aforementioned firearms and bb guns, it is necessary to construct a product that: (1) Falls into the same cost-ratio percentile as firearms and bb guns, and (2) Is durable to a substantial degree. The genius of this invention is that it allows the user to hit a point and that point will exhibit a noticeable coloring from the puffing agent. If the same exact point is struck again, the area will generate an even bolder coloring. Successive hits, at that same point, will continue to produce coloring until the area becomes saturated, and then the puffing agent will become airborne in a noticeable manner. The ability to design and manufacture a target that should be used primarily with plastic airsoft bbs is one to be respected and applied vigorously to the growing Airsoft-gaming trend. A key feature of this invention is the fact that the target faces can be machine-washed and dried, and hand-ironed for re-use.

Problems solved by technology

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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