Adjustable target ring

Abstract

A companion toy device for flying objects, and more specifically, an adjustable target ring through which objects such as flying discs may be thrown.

1 . An adjustable target for flying objects, comprising: 
 a base for stabilizing the target;    an elongate stand connected to the base and having an adjustable orientation; and    a ring rotatably connected to the stand and configured to allow flying objects to pass through.    
   
   
       2 . The adjustable target of  claim 1 , wherein the ring is configured to rotate around a rotation axis substantially coincident with a longitudinal axis of the stand.  
   
   
       3 . The adjustable target of  claim 1 , wherein the base defines a base plane and is configured to rest on a substantially horizontal surface.  
   
   
       4 . The adjustable target of  claim 3 , wherein the base and the stand are constructed from hollow plastic pipe sections, and wherein the base includes a rotatable T-shaped connector for receiving the stand and providing the adjustable orientation.  
   
   
       5 . The adjustable target of  claim 1 , wherein the ring is formed from a section of substantially hollow tubing having first and second ends, and further comprising a plug disposed partially within the first end of the tubing and partially within the second end of the tubing and connecting the first and second ends.  
   
   
       6 . The adjustable target of  claim 5 , wherein the plug includes a plurality of notches, and wherein each end of the tubing is crimped into one of the notches.  
   
   
       7 . The adjustable target of  claim 1 , wherein the base includes a longitudinal body member having an implantable pointed tip, and a foot stomp disposed substantially orthogonal to the body member for assisting in implanting the tip.  
   
   
       8 . The adjustable target of  claim 7 , wherein the body member is hollow, and a filler configured to increase the stability of the base when the tip is implanted is disposed within the body member.  
   
   
       9 . The adjustable target of  claim 8 , wherein the filler is selected from the set of materials consisting of nylon, plastic, rubber, or metal.  
   
   
       10 . The adjustable target of  claim 1 , wherein the stand includes an extension member configured to selectively increase the length of the stand.  
   
   
       11 . An adjustable target for flying objects, comprising: 
 a stabilizing base defining a base plane;    an elongate stand having a first end rotatably connected to the base such that the stand has an adjustable orientation within a plane orthogonal to the base plane; and    a ring constructed from flexible tubing bent into a substantially circular shape and having two ends joined together by a plug, the ring rotatably connected to a second end of the stand such that the ring may be rotated about a rotation axis substantially coincident with a longitudinal axis of the stand;    wherein the base and the stand are formed from sections of substantially rigid cylindrical pipe.    
   
   
       12 . The adjustable target of  claim 11 , wherein the sections of cylindrical pipe forming the base are joined together with T-shaped connectors.  
   
   
       13 . The adjustable target of  claim 11 , wherein the stand is connected to the base with a T-shaped connector.  
   
   
       14 . The adjustable target of  claim 11 , wherein the sections of cylindrical pipe are constructed from a polyvinylchloride material.  
   
   
       15 . The adjustable target of  claim 11 , wherein the plug is substantially cylindrical and includes at least two notches, and wherein the ends of the ring are joined together by crimping each end of the ring into at least one of the notches.  
   
   
       16 . The adjustable target of  claim 11 , wherein the second end of the stand includes an end cap, and wherein the ring is connected to the second end of the stand with a fastener extending through the plug and the end cap.  
   
   
       17 . The adjustable target of  claim 16 , wherein the fastener extends exterior to the ends of the ring, and has a head configured to compress the ends of the ring against the plug.  
   
   
       18 . A flying object target kit, comprising: 
 a plurality of flying objects; and    a plurality of adjustable targets for the flying objects, one or more of the adjustable targets including: 
 a stabilizing base;  
 an elongate stand connected to the base and having an adjustable orientation; and  
 a ring rotatably connected to the stand and defining an aperture configured to allow passage of the flying objects.  
   
   
   
       19 . The kit of  claim 18 , wherein the flying objects are flying discs.  
   
   
       20 . The kit of  claim 18 , further including at least one extension member for longitudinally extending the elongate stand.