# US 10,502,535 B2 · Modular target

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- Number: US 10,502,535 B2
- Document ID: US10502535B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 15/595,195
- Filed: 2017-05-15
- Published: 2017-11-23
- Granted: 2019-12-10
- Earliest claimed: 2016-05-18
- Applicants: Ting Sun
- Inventors: Ting Sun
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10502535B2

## CPC

- F41J 7/04: disappearing {or moving} when hit {(exploding targets F41J5/26; exploding clay-pigeon targets F41J9/165)}
- F41J 1/10: Target stands; Target holders
- F41J: TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS {(targets for shooting or hurling games A63F9/0204)}

## Abstract

A system and method for a modular target. The modular target system has a target coupled to at least one target support. The target support is coupled to a base. The target support has notches on the upper distal end. The modular target system has separate components which can be assembled and disassembled without coupling devices such as bolts, screws, etc. This allows the modular target to be stored in more compact locations and configurations.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A modular target system, said system comprising:
a target coupled to at least two target supports separated by a distance;
wherein said target supports are coupled to a base, wherein said base comprises notches on an upper end for engaging with said target supports;
wherein said target supports comprise notches on an upper distal end, wherein said target supports are approximately perpendicular to said base;
wherein said two target supports and said base are modular; and
wherein said target supports are separated at a lower end by a lower end distance, and wherein said target supports are separated at an upper end by an upper end distance, and wherein said lower end distance is greater than said upper end distance, and wherein said lower end is located at a lower distal end, and wherein said upper end is located on an upper distal end, and wherein said lower end is located at the intersection of said target supports and said base;
wherein said target supports each comprise a main component and a leg component, wherein each of said leg component is approximately perpendicular to the main component; and
wherein said target supports comprise a T-shape, with each leg component extending from a middle of said main component.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The modular target system of claim 1 wherein said upper end is located at the intersection of said target supports and a target cross-member, wherein said target is coupled to a target cross-member, and wherein said target cross-member is coupled to each of said target supports, and wherein said target cross-member is approximately perpendicular to each of said target supports.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The modular target system of claim 2 wherein said target cross-member comprises notches for engaging with said target supports.

### Claim 4 (depends on 2)

The modular target system of claim 2 wherein said target cross-member comprises at least one mount, wherein said at least one mount comprises a hollow member with a slot for receiving a target.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The modular target system of claim 4 wherein said cross-member comprises at least two mounts, wherein said at least two mounts comprise a hollow tube, each with a slot for receiving an upper portion of a T-shaped handle attached to a target, wherein said mount is sized to allow said target to move up range and downrange when the target is struck with a projectile.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The modular target system of claim 1 wherein said system does not comprise any bolts, screws, or nails.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The modular target system of claim 1 which can be assembled and disassembled without the use of any external tools or coupling devices.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The modular target system of claim 1 wherein the upper end distance is between about 40-80% of the lower end distance.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The modular target system of claim 1 wherein said target is directly coupled said at least two target supports.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1 wherein said target comprises a metal target.