Conformable target mount

Abstract

A conformable target mount for use on a shooting range is easily transported and assembled without tools or hardware. The conformable target mount includes a target pattern printed directly on a foldable cardboard backing that can be formed into various configurations for attachment to standard size supports. Alternatively, the conformable target mount can be folded for use as a stand-alone support having tabs that fold into stake pockets, sealable with built-in peel-off tapes. A conformable target mount can be easily exchanged on the support by simply lifting the stake pockets off the stakes and lowering a different conformable target mount in its place. Alternatively, the tapes can be used to attach the conformable target mount to a supporting object. The conformable target mount can be over-sized, suitable for use in police or military training. The conformable target mounts also include carrying handles.

1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a target area; and   a plurality of foldable portions on opposite sides of the target area, the foldable portions having fold lines; and   adhesive areas arranged in a selected pattern to assist in fitting the foldable portions to a support.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein each foldable portion has a single fold line to assist in forming and attaching the apparatus to an object. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  comprising a target pattern on the target area, the target pattern indicating a destination for aiming a projectile. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the foldable portions are formable into capped pockets that slide onto the support. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  comprising peel-off coverings over the adhesive areas. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , comprising a carrying handle integral to the apparatus. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the target area is weather-resistant. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the target area extends laterally beyond the foldable portions. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the apparatus comprises one or more of cardboard, a polymer-based material, and a semi-rigid fabric. 
     
     
         10 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a target area; and   a plurality of foldable portions on opposite sides of the target area, the foldable portions being removably attachable to a pair of posts; and   a plurality of securing portions having adhesive areas covered by a peel-off tape, the adhesive areas arranged in a selected pattern to assist in fitting the foldable portions to the posts.   
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10  comprising a target pattern on the target area, the target pattern indicating a destination for aiming a projectile. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11  wherein the target pattern is printed directly on the target area. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 11  wherein the target pattern is affixed to the target area. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein one or more of the foldable portions has a tab extending therefrom to form a cap. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein the adhesive areas are on the foldable portions. 
     
     
         16 . A method of manufacture, comprising:
 fabricating a formable mounting board;   indicating fold lines on the formable mounting board at selected locations designating areas of the formable mounting board as foldable portions adjacent to a central target area;   applying an adhesive to the formable mounting board at selected locations relative to the foldable portions;   covering the adhesives with peel-off tapes; and   packaging the formable mounting board in a flat pack.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16  comprising printing a target pattern on the central target area, the target pattern indicating a destination for aiming a projectile. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 16  comprising printing an advertisement on the central target area. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16  wherein indicating fold lines comprises one or more of printing, scoring, creasing, perforating, and pre-folding the foldable portions. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the formable mounting board is made of cardboard.