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Rocking Target

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-10-22
FRANCIS RAYMOND L
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The present invention is a device that can rock back and forth or topple over when hit with a force. It can be used in various target practice games. The device comprises a target piece with a stem and base. The base can be adjusted to hold different amounts of weight or to require less force to enter the third state. The device can also be adjusted to have a different height, requiring more or less force to topple over. Additionally, the device can be adapted to different shapes, such as a drinking cup, shot glass holder, or target piece for target practice games.

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The device will topple over completely when it rocks at too far of an angle, at which point the device's center of gravity rocks into a negative stability margin.

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[0060]In this Specification, claims, and accompanying drawings, reference is made to the particular features of the invention. It is to be understood that the disclosure of the invention includes all possible combinations of such particular features. For example, where a particular feature is disclosed in the context of a particular aspect or embodiment of the invention, or a particular claim, that feature can also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and / or in the context of other particular aspects and embodiments of the invention, and the invention generally.

[0061]FIG. 2 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention. Rocking target 20 comprises hollow top piece 26, which is attached to first end 27 of curved stem 23, and base 30. Base 30 has a top surface 31 which is attached to second end 29 of curved stem 28. Hollow top piece 26 can be used to hold liquid such as water, beer, or wine, and it can also be used to hold paper or cards. Hollow top piece 26 is d...

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Abstract

A device that is capable of being in three states: (1) a first stable state, (2) a second stable state, wherein said device teeters back and forth when hit by a force, and (3) and a third stable state, wherein said device will topple completely over when hit too hard by a force. The device comprises a target piece and a base. The base is configured to lay flat on a surface and contains a curved section, a ledge, and a ledge perimeter. The target piece may contain a top piece attached on the opposite side which the base is attached, which may contain a hollow cavity, a shot glass holder cavity, or take the shape of a target for use in target practice. The device may be used in many different applications including in recreation games, drinking games, target practice, and fighting practice.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableMICROFICHE APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND1. Field of the Invention[0004]This invention relates to the field of target games or drinking games. More specifically, the invention relates to a rocking target in which the object of the game is either: (1) to hit the present device without causing it to topple completely over, or (2) to hit the present device with such a force that the device topples completely over.2. Description of the Related Art[0005]The present invention is applicable to a wide variety of rocking targets that move when hit with a force and should not be viewed as being limited to any one type. The present invention may be used in many applications, including for target practice, fighting practice, throwing practice, recreational gaming, and even for use as a drinking game. A common prior art rocking target is displayed...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B63/06A63B67/00
CPCA63B67/002A63B2209/08A63B2220/53A63B2220/18A63B63/06A63B63/08A63B2071/026A63B2209/00A63B2225/093A63B2225/682A63B2225/687A63F9/0243A63F2009/0058A63F2250/024
Inventor FRANCIS, RAYMOND L.
Owner FRANCIS RAYMOND L
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