Target hanger

Abstract

A target hanging system that includes a support rod, hanging brackets and a target plate. The hanging brackets are formed in a manner that allows the target plate to hang at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the ground. This angled target plate acts as a safety measure directing any bullet fragmentation directly into the ground.

1 . A target hanging system, said system comprising:
 a first hanging bracket, said first bracket comprising a vertical base having a first end and a second end, said first end of said base having a first extension member connected to said first end of said base and disposed at an obtuse angle from base, said first extension member having a curved end opposite said base, said curved end terminating in a hanging post disposed in parallel to said base such that a hanging slot is disposed in said interior of said bracket, said second end of said base comprising a curve terminating in a connecting post, said connecting post disposed opposite said hanging post and in parallel to said base, said second end of said base further comprising a second extension member connected to said second end of said base, said second extension member disposed at an obtuse angle relative to said base;   a second hanging bracket, said second bracket comprising a vertical base having a first end and a second end, said first end of said base having a first extension member connected to said first end of said base and disposed at an obtuse angle from base, said first extension member having a curved end opposite said base, said curved end terminating in a hanging post disposed in parallel to said base such that a hanging slot is disposed in said interior of said bracket, said second end of said base comprising a curve terminating in a connecting post, said connecting post disposed opposite said hanging post and in parallel to said base, said second end of said base further comprising a second extension member connected to said second end of said base, said second extension member disposed at an obtuse angle relative to said base; and   a target plate, said plate comprising a generally flat shape having a pair of hanging post receiving holes.   
     
     
         2 . A target hanging apparatus, said apparatus comprising:
 a supporting rod;   a first hanging bracket, said first bracket comprising a vertical base having a first end and a second end, said first end of said base having a first extension member connected to said first end of said base and disposed at an obtuse angle from base, said first extension member having a curved end opposite said base, said curved end terminating in a hanging post disposed in parallel to said base such that a hanging slot is disposed in said interior of said bracket, said rod disposed in said slot perpendicularly to said base, said second end of said base comprising a curve terminating in a connecting post, said connecting post disposed opposite said hanging post and in parallel to said base, said second end of said base further comprising a second extension member connected to said second end of said base, said second extension member disposed at an obtuse angle relative to said base;   a second hanging bracket, said second bracket comprising a vertical base having a first end and a second end, said first end of said base having a first extension member connected to said first end of said base and disposed at an obtuse angle from base, said first extension member having a curved end opposite said base, said curved end terminating in a hanging post disposed in parallel to said base such that a hanging slot is disposed in said interior of said bracket, said rod disposed in said slot perpendicularly to said base such that said first bracket and said second bracket are disposed in parallel to each other, said second end of said base comprising a curve terminating in a connecting post, said connecting post disposed opposite said hanging post and in parallel to said base, said second end of said base further comprising a second extension member connected to said second end of said base, said second extension member disposed at an obtuse angle relative to said base; and   a target plate, said plate comprising a generally flat shape having a pair of connecting post receiving holes, said plate disposed on said bracket such that said connecting posts extend through said receiving holes such that said target plate is disposed at a non-perpendicular angle relative to a flat surface parallel to said rod.   
     
     
         3 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein said first hanging bracket and said second hanging bracket are comprised of a durable material. 
     
     
         4 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein said first hanging bracket and said second hanging bracket are comprised of a hardened steel. 
     
     
         5 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein a leading edge of said first hanging bracket and said second hanging bracket are configured so that no flat surfaces are facing a user of said target hanging apparatus. 
     
     
         6 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein said first hanging bracket and said second hanging bracket are configured so that said target hanging apparatus can hang on an angular support rod or a round support rod. 
     
     
         7 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein said vertical base of said first hanging bracket and said second hanging bracket are disposed perpendicularly to a floor. 
     
     
         8 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein said target plate is comprised of a durable material. 
     
     
         9 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein said target plate is configured as a backing for a replaceable paper target. 
     
     
         10 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein said non-perpendicular angle that said target plate is disposed is within a range of 10 degrees to 45 degrees relative to said flat surface parallel to said rod. 
     
     
         11 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein said rod is at a horizontal position and disposed above an even surface; and said target plate is at an angle of 22 degrees to a ground. 
     
     
         12 . A target hanging apparatus, said apparatus comprising:
 a supporting rod;   a hanging bracket, said bracket comprising a vertical base having a first end and a second end, said first end of said base having a first extension member connected to said first end of said base and disposed at an obtuse angle from base, said first extension member having a curved end opposite said base, said curved end terminating in a hanging post disposed in parallel to said base such that a hanging slot is disposed in said interior of said bracket, said rod disposed in said slot perpendicularly to said base,   a support beam, said support beam connected to said second end of said base, said beam disposed perpendicularly to said bracket, said beam having a first side and a second side with said bracket disposed between said first side and said second side of said beam; first and second plate connecting members, each of said connecting members connected to one of said sides of said beam, said connecting members each having a curved end opposite said beam terminating in a connecting post, each said connecting member further comprising an extension member connected tangentially to said curve, said second extension member disposed at an obtuse angle relative to said base; and   a target plate, said plate comprising a generally flat shape having a pair of connecting post receiving holes, said plate disposed on said bracket such that said connecting posts extend through said receiving holes such that said target plate is disposed at a non-perpendicular angle relative to a flat surface parallel to said rod.   
     
     
         13 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein a leading edge of said connecting members, said support beam and said hanging bracket are configured so that no flat surfaces are facing a user of said target hanging apparatus. 
     
     
         14 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein said hanging bracket is configured so that said target hanging apparatus can hang on an angular support rod or a round support rod. 
     
     
         15 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein said connecting members are disposed perpendicularly to a floor. 
     
     
         16 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein said connecting members, said support beam and said hanging bracket are comprised of hardened steel. 
     
     
         17 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein said target plate is comprised of a durable material. 
     
     
         18 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein said target plate is configured as a backing for a replaceable paper target. 
     
     
         19 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein said non-perpendicular angle that said target plate is disposed is within a range of 10 degrees to 45 degrees relative to said flat surface parallel to said rod. 
     
     
         20 . A target hanging apparatus according to  claim 3 , wherein said supporting rod is at a horizontal position and disposed above an even surface; and said target plate is at an angle of 22 degrees to a ground.