U.S. patent application number 15/875182 was filed with the patent office on 2018-06-07 for collapsible target bag.
This patent application is currently assigned to FeraDyne Outdoors, LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is FeraDyne Outdoors, LLC. Invention is credited to Ryan Chalupsky, Matthew Peter Haas.
Application Number | 20180156579 15/875182 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 58720714 |
Filed Date | 2018-06-07 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180156579 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Haas; Matthew Peter ; et
al. |
June 7, 2018 |
Collapsible Target Bag
Abstract
A bag target and a method of manufacturing the bag target
configured to substantively decrease in size for storage, shipment
and/or display. The bag target is further configured to absorb and
dissipate essentially all of the kinetic energy of a high energy
projectile such as an arrow or a crossbow bolt.
Inventors: |
Haas; Matthew Peter;
(Duluth, MN) ; Chalupsky; Ryan; (Duluth,
MN) |
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Applicant: |
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FeraDyne Outdoors, LLC |
Superior |
WI |
US |
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Assignee: |
FeraDyne Outdoors, LLC
Superior
WI
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Family ID: |
58720714 |
Appl. No.: |
15/875182 |
Filed: |
January 19, 2018 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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15356406 |
Nov 18, 2016 |
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15875182 |
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62258106 |
Nov 20, 2015 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65B 7/02 20130101; B65B
31/00 20130101; B65B 1/22 20130101; B65B 2220/20 20130101; B65B
1/28 20130101; F41J 3/0004 20130101; B65B 1/24 20130101 |
International
Class: |
F41J 3/00 20060101
F41J003/00; B65B 7/02 20060101 B65B007/02; B65B 1/24 20060101
B65B001/24; B65B 31/00 20060101 B65B031/00; B65B 1/22 20060101
B65B001/22 |
Claims
1. A bag target, comprising a sealed filler bag comprising a filler
disposed therewithin, wherein the bag target dissipates essentially
all of the kinetic energy of a projectile penetrating the filler
bag.
2. The bag target of claim 1, wherein evacuating at least some air
from the filler substantively decreases a space occupied by the
filler.
3. The bag target of claim 2, wherein the filler is one or more of
a compressible material, a high air content compressible material,
a low density foam, and vinyl coated fiberglass strands.
4. The bag target of claim 1, wherein evacuating at least some air
from the filler bag substantively decreases a space occupied by the
bag target.
5. The bag target of claim 4, wherein the bag target is restored to
approximately its original size when air is permitted to enter the
filler bag.
6. The bag target of claim 1, comprising an impermeable bag,
wherein the impermeable bag is hermetically sealed after
substantively decreasing a space occupied by the filler bag.
7. The bag target of claim 1, wherein the filler bag is made of a
breathable material; and at least the outer layer of the filler bag
is made of a compliant material.
8. A bag target, comprising a hermetically sealed impermeable bag
comprising a filler disposed therewithin, wherein the bag target
dissipates essentially all of the kinetic energy of a projectile
penetrating the hermetically sealed impermeable bag.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application
Ser. No. 15/356,406 filed Nov. 18, 2016, which claims the benefit
of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/258,106 filed Nov.
20, 2015, which are herein incorporated by reference in their
entirety.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not applicable.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0003] The instant disclosure relates to a bag target. In
particular, the disclosure pertains to a collapsible bag target for
archery, and to a method of manufacturing the bag target.
BACKGROUND
[0004] Bag targets used in archery come in many shapes and sizes. A
bag target is intended to be a low cost option for archery.
Typically, a bag target includes a burlap or other suitable bagging
that is stuffed with a filler. Such bag targets are relatively
voluminous because of the volume of air between the filler that is
loosely stuffed into the bag. Consequently, bag targets require
"extra" space or room for storage, shipping and display, which
affects the associated costs.
[0005] Therefore, there exists a need for a bag target that
provides an effective stopping power for a high energy projectile,
e.g., an arrow or a crossbow bolt, while also minimizing the cost
for storage, shipping and display.
SUMMARY
[0006] A non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a method of
manufacturing a bag target includes providing a filler, providing a
filler bag, filling the filler bag with the filler, sealing the
filler bag with the filler disposed therewithin, providing an
impermeable bag, placing the sealed filler bag inside the
impermeable bag, evacuating at least some air from the filler, the
filler bag, and the impermeable bag, and thereafter hermetically
sealing the impermeable bag with the filler bag disposed
therewithin.
[0007] A non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a method of
manufacturing a bag target includes providing a filler, providing
an impermeable bag, filling the impermeable bag with the filler,
evacuating at least some air from the filler and from the
impermeable bag, and thereafter hermetically sealing the
impermeable bag with the filler disposed therewithin.
[0008] A non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a bag target includes
a sealed filler bag having a filler disposed therewithin, wherein
the bag target dissipates essentially all of the kinetic energy of
a projectile penetrating the filler bag.
[0009] A non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a bag target includes
a filler disposed within a hermetically sealed impermeable bag,
wherein the bag target dissipates essentially all of the kinetic
energy of a projectile penetrating the hermetically sealed
impermeable bag.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a non-limiting exemplary
embodiment of a bag target in its natural state;
[0011] FIG. 2 illustrates a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a
method of manufacturing a bag target;
[0012] FIG. 3 is an elevation view of a non-limiting exemplary
embodiment of a hermetically sealed impermeable bag containing the
bag target of FIG. 1 after at least some air has been evacuated
from therewithin; and
[0013] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a non-limiting exemplary
embodiment of evacuating at least some air from the bag target.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0014] One or more non-limiting embodiments are described herein
with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements
are designated by like numerals. It should be clearly understood
that there is no intent, implied or otherwise, to limit the
disclosure in any way, shape or form to the illustrated and
described embodiments. While multiple exemplary embodiments are
described, variations thereof will become apparent or obvious.
Accordingly, any and all variants for providing functionalities
similar to those of the described embodiments are considered as
being within the metes and bounds of the instant disclosure.
[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a non-limiting exemplary
embodiment of a bag target 10, and FIG. 2 illustrates a
non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a method 20 of manufacturing
the bag target 10, including preparing the bag target 10 for
storage, shipment, and display. In some embodiments, the bag target
10 is defined at least in part by a sealed filler bag having a
filler disposed therewithin.
[0016] Beginning at step 22, the method 20 of manufacturing the bag
target 10 includes providing, at 24, a filler for use in the bag
target 10, and providing, at 26, a filler bag which will, at least
partially, define an outer shell of the bag target 10. Next, at 28,
the filler bag is filled with the filler and, at 30, the filler bag
is sealed to retain or contain the filler therewithin. Then, at 32,
an impermeable bag is provided and, at 34, the sealed filler bag,
with the filler disposed and sealed therewithin, is placed within
the impermeable bag. Next, at 36, at least some air is evacuated
from the filler, the filler bag and the interior of the impermeable
bag. Thereafter, at 38, the impermeable bag is hermetically sealed
to retain or contain the sealed filler bag disposed therewithin,
and considered ready, at 40, for storage, shipment, and display.
The hermetically sealed impermeable bag inhibits air from entering
the impermeable bag, the sealed filler bag disposed therewithin,
and the filler sealed within the filler bag.
[0017] In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, evacuating or
extracting at least some air from the interior of the impermeable
bag will create at least a partial vacuum therewith, and will
therefore also draw out at least some air from within the filler
bag and from the filler as well. Accordingly, evacuating any air
from one or more of the filler, the filler bag, and the interior of
the impermeable bag will, at least partially, decrease the amount
of space occupied by that component. Consequently, the amount of
space required for, or occupied by, the hermetically sealed
impermeable bag containing the filler bag with the filler sealed
therewithin, will be at least somewhat less than if no air had been
evacuated or extracted from the filler, the filler bag, and the
impermeable bag. FIG. 3 is an elevation view of a non-limiting
exemplary embodiment of a hermetically sealed impermeable bag 50
containing the bag target 10 after at least some air has been
evacuated from therewithin.
[0018] In some non-limiting exemplary embodiments, the impermeable
bag, and more specifically the interior of the impermeable bag, is
subjected to at least a partial vacuum. Since techniques, equipment
and methods for creating vacuum are well known in the art, related
detailed description is considered not necessary.
[0019] In certain non-limiting exemplary embodiments, at least some
air is extracted by compressing the impermeable bag with the sealed
filler bag disposed therewithin. It will be apparent that
compressing the impermeable bag from the exterior will also
compress the sealed filler bag within the impermeable bag and the
filler sealed within the filler bag. Consequently, at least some
air will be removed from the filler, the filler bag and the
impermeable bag. The impermeable bag is then hermetically sealed
before removing the compressive force. In some embodiments, a press
can be used for applying a compressive force on the exterior of the
impermeable bag. In certain embodiments, the impermeable bag with
the sealed filler bag therewithin can be rolled, for example like a
sleeping bag, to remove at least some air from the filler, the
filler bag and the impermeable bag. In some embodiments, at least
some pressure may be applied while rolling. A non-limiting
exemplary embodiment of a rolled impermeable bag 60 containing the
bag target 10 after at least some air has been evacuated from
therewithin is illustrated in FIG. 4.
[0020] Since techniques, equipment and methods for creating a
hermetic seal are well known in the art, related detailed
description is considered not necessary.
[0021] In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, it may be desirable
to decrease the pressure within the impermeable bag to
approximately 3.0 psia. In some embodiments, the pressure within
the impermeable bag may be less than or greater than 3.0 psia.
[0022] In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, it may be desirable
to decrease the space occupied by the filler by approximately
two-thirds. In certain embodiments, the space occupied by the
filler may be decreased by more than or less than two-thirds.
[0023] In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, it may be desirable
to decrease by two-thirds the space occupied by the sealed filler
bag having the filler disposed therewithin. In certain embodiments,
the space occupied by the sealed filler bag containing the filler
may be decreased by more than or less than two-thirds.
[0024] For using the bag target 10 that has been hermetically
sealed in the impermeable bag 50, the archer needs to permit air to
enter the sealed filler bag and the filler therewithin. It is of
course desirable to restore the bag target entirely or
approximately to its original size prior to evacuating any air
therefrom. In some non-limiting exemplary embodiments, the archer
may break, e.g., cut, the hermetic seal. In certain non-limiting
exemplary embodiments, the archer may puncture the hermetically
sealed impermeable bag 50. In some embodiments, the archer may
discard the impermeable bag after extracting the bag target 10 from
therewithin. In certain embodiments, the archer may keep the bag
target 10 in the impermeable bag even after breaking the hermetic
seal. In some instances, the archer may shake or mechanically
agitate to increase the rate at which air enters the filler bag and
the filler.
[0025] Accordingly, it should be readily apparent that it would be
desirable for the filler to have a relatively high air content so
that the amount of occupied space can be significantly decreased
after a substantive amount of air has been extracted or removed
from it. In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, it may be
desirable to use a low density filler that is compressible and yet
readily restores to the original, or approximately to the original,
lofted size when air is permitted to enter through the shell of the
filler bag in which it is sealed. Non-limiting exemplary filler
material include strips of vinyl coated fiberglass, strands of
vinyl coated fiberglass that are woven into a mat and then cut into
strips of suitable lengths, recycled low density foam backed
material, e.g., low density foam backed upholstery material, among
others. It should be evident that the filler have significant
durability.
[0026] Additionally, it should be readily apparent that the filler
bag, i.e., the bag target 10, be made of a breathable or at least
partially porous material or fabric so that air can be removed from
or permitted to enter the interior of the bag target. In some
embodiments, the filler bag may be made of a compliant material, In
certain embodiments, at least the outer layer of the filler bag may
be of a compliant material. In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment,
it may be desirable for the weave of the fabric to be sufficiently
flexible to allow a projectile, e.g., an arrow shaft or a bolt, to
penetrate the fabric and also produce a substantial amount of
friction to slow down the projectile. Non-limiting exemplary
material for the filler bag include polyester, polypropylene,
burlap, or nylon durable woven fabric. In some applications or
environment, it may be desirable for the material or fabric of the
filler bag be sufficiently durable.
[0027] Non-limiting exemplary embodiments of bag target 10 may be
used for receiving and stopping projectiles. In archery, for
instance, bag target 10 can be used for receiving and stopping
projectiles such as, but not limited to, arrows and crossbow bolts.
Accordingly, in a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, the bag target
10 is configured to absorb and/or dissipate all or a significant
amount of the kinetic energy of the projectile. It is of course
desirable for the bag target 10 to absorb and/or dissipate all the
kinetic energy of the projectile and thereby prevent the projectile
from traveling through the bag target 10 and exiting from the side
opposite the side where it entered the bag target 10. In some
embodiments, the bag target 10 is configured to absorb and/or
dissipate a significant portion of the kinetic energy of the
projectile such that a minimal portion, if any, of the projectile
penetrates the side opposite the side where it entered the bag
target 10.
[0028] In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, the impermeable bag
may be made of a polymer material.
[0029] In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment (not illustrated), a
bag target is defined at least in part by a hermetically sealed
impermeable bag having a filler disposed therewithin. A
non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a method of manufacturing such
a bag target, including preparing the bag target for storage,
shipment, and display, includes providing an impermeable bag and a
filler for the impermeable bag. The impermeable bag is filled with
the filler, and at least some air is evacuated from the filler and
from the interior of the impermeable bag. Thereafter, the
impermeable bag is hermetically sealed to retain or contain the
filler disposed therewithin, and the bag target is considered ready
for storage, shipment, and display. The hermetically sealed
impermeable bag inhibits air from entering the impermeable bag and
the filler sealed within the impermeable bag.
[0030] In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, evacuating or
extracting at least some air from the interior of the impermeable
bag will create at least a partial vacuum therewith, and will
therefore also draw out at least some air from the filler.
Accordingly, evacuating any air from one or more of the filler and
the interior of the impermeable bag will, at least partially,
decrease the amount of space occupied by that component.
Consequently, the amount of space required for, or occupied by, the
hermetically sealed impermeable bag having the filler sealed
therewithin, will be at least somewhat less than if no air had been
evacuated or extracted from the filler or from the impermeable
bag.
[0031] In certain non-limiting exemplary embodiments, at least some
air is extracted by compressing the impermeable bag with the filler
disposed therewithin. It will be apparent that compressing the
impermeable bag from the exterior will also compress the filler
disposed therewithin. Consequently, at least some air will be
removed from the filler and from the impermeable bag. The
impermeable bag is then hermetically sealed before removing the
compressive force. In some embodiments, a press can be used for
applying a compressive force on the exterior of the impermeable
bag. In certain embodiments, the impermeable bag with the filler
disposed therewithin can be rolled, for example like a sleeping
bag, to remove at least some air from the filler and the
impermeable bag. In some embodiments, at least some pressure may be
applied while rolling.
[0032] As stated elsewhere, since techniques, equipment and methods
for creating vacuum are well known in the art, related detailed
description is considered not necessary. Also as stated elsewhere,
since techniques, equipment and methods for creating a hermetic
seal are well known in the art, related detailed description is
considered not necessary.
[0033] In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, it may be desirable
to decrease the pressure within the impermeable bag to
approximately 3.0 psia. In some embodiments, the pressure within
the impermeable bag may be less than or greater than 3.0 psia.
[0034] In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, it may be desirable
to decrease the space occupied by the filler by approximately
two-thirds. In certain embodiments, the space occupied by the
filler may be decreased by more than or less than two-thirds.
[0035] In a non-limiting exemplary embodiment, it may be desirable
to decrease by two-thirds the space occupied by the hermetically
sealed impermeable bag having the filler disposed therewithin. In
certain embodiments, the space occupied by the hermetically sealed
impermeable bag containing the filler may be decreased by more than
or less than two-thirds.
[0036] As with bag target 10, non-limiting exemplary embodiments of
bag targets that are defined at least in part by the hermetically
sealed impermeable bag having the filler disposed therewithin, may
be used for receiving and stopping projectiles. In archery, for
instance, such bag targets may be used for receiving and stopping
projectiles such as, but not limited to, arrows and crossbow bolts.
Accordingly, in a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of a bag
target, defined at least in part by the hermetically sealed
impermeable bag having the filler disposed therewithin, is
configured to absorb and/or dissipate all or a significant amount
of the kinetic energy of the projectile. It is of course desirable
for the bag target to absorb and/or dissipate all the kinetic
energy of the projectile and thereby prevent the projectile from
traveling through the bag target and exiting from the side opposite
the side where it entered the bag target. In some embodiments, the
bag target is configured to absorb and/or dissipate a significant
portion of the kinetic energy of the projectile such that a minimal
portion, if any, of the projectile penetrates the side opposite the
side where it entered the bag target.
[0037] In view thereof, modifications of and/or alternatives to the
embodiments described herein may become apparent or obvious. All
such variations are considered as being within the metes and bounds
of the instant disclosure. For instance, while reference may have
been made to particular feature(s) and/or function(s), the
disclosure is considered to also include embodiments configured for
functioning and/or providing functionalities similar to those
disclosed herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Accordingly, the spirit, scope and intent of the instant disclosure
is to embrace all such variations. The metes and bounds of the
disclosure is solely defined by the appended claims and any and all
equivalents thereof.
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