# US 12,222,064 B2 · Hanger attachment for posts

> Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt

- Number: US 12,222,064 B2
- Document ID: US12222064B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 17/968,617
- Filed: 2022-10-18
- Published: 2023-10-12
- Granted: 2025-02-11
- Earliest claimed: 2019-12-02
- Assignees: Downrange Headquarters, LLC
- Applicants: Downrange Headquarters, LLC
- Inventors: Jared Miller; Chris Hess
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12222064B2

## CPC

- F16M 13/02: for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
- F16M 13/022: {repositionable}
- F41J 1/10: Target stands; Target holders
- G09F 7/18: Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
- G09F 2007/1804: {for fastening to a post}
- F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
- F41J: TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS {(targets for shooting or hurling games A63F9/0204)}
- G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS

## Abstract

A hanger is provided for use with a post. The hanger includes a body. The body of the hanger includes an aperture disposed in the body. A first retaining tab is disposed at a first end of the aperture while a second retaining tab is disposed at a second end of the aperture.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A target hanger, comprising:
a body;
a post aperture disposed within the body, the post aperture including a first retaining tab disposed within the post aperture and a second retaining tab disposed within the post aperture;
a connector attached to the body, wherein the connector receives a target;
an aperture disposed within the connector, the aperture including a first part and a second part, wherein the first part of the aperture is wider than the second part of the aperture and the first part of the aperture and the second part of the aperture are connected within the connector.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The target hanger of claim 1, a wherein the first retaining tab is disposed at a first end of the post aperture in the post aperture and the second retaining tab is disposed at a second end of the post aperture in the post aperture.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The target hanger of claim 2, wherein the first retaining tab and the second retaining tab are disposed at an angle relative to the body.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The target hanger of claim 3, wherein the first retaining tab and the second retaining tab are disposed at an angle that is opposite to each other.

### Claim 5 (depends on 3)

The target hanger of claim 3, wherein the first retaining tab is angled in a positive Z direction relative to the body.

### Claim 6 (depends on 3)

The target hanger of claim 3, wherein the second retaining tab is angled in a negative Z direction relative to the body.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The target hanger of claim 1, wherein the second part of the aperture includes at least one tab which narrows the second part of the aperture relative to the first part of the aperture.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The target hanger of claim 1, further comprising a connector transition between the body and the connector.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The target hanger of claim 8, wherein the connector transition between the body and the connector is disposed at an upwards angle between the body and the connector.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The target hanger of claim 1, wherein the body includes two supporting arms.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The target hanger of claim 10, wherein the two supporting arms connect to a connector transition.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The target hanger of claim 11, wherein the connector transition connects to the connector.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The target hanger of claim 12, wherein the connector transition is disposed at an angle relative to the two supporting arms and the connector.

### Claim 14 (depends on 13)

The target hanger of claim 13, wherein the connector and the two supporting arms are disposed in parallel planes.

### Claim 15 (depends on 11)

The target hanger of claim 11, wherein the body further includes a release tab.

### Claim 16 (depends on 15)

The target hanger of claim 15, wherein the release tab is disposed at an angle relative to the body.

### Claim 17 (depends on 1)

The target hanger of claim 1, wherein the connector includes a first tab and a second tab which divide the first part of the aperture from the second part of the aperture.

### Claim 18 (depends on 17)

The target hanger of claim 17, wherein a distance between the first tab and the second tab is narrower than the first part of the aperture and the second part of the aperture.