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Dec 23, 2025

US12504260 - Clay target throwers and related methods

A device for launching at least one clay target, the device includes a clay target thrower, at least three legs, a first leg coupled to the clay target thrower, a movable second leg coupled to the clay target thrower, and a movable third leg coupled to the clay target thrower. The movable second leg is configurable into an operational position and into a folded position. The movable third leg is configurable into an operational position and into a folded position. The folded positions of the movable second leg and the movable third leg facilitate transport and storage of the device.

The patent describes a manually-operated clay target thrower that includes a seat for the user, multiple support legs for stabilization, and wheels for easy transport. The design allows for the legs to be folded for convenient storage and transport while maintaining operational stability during use.

Claim 1

1 . A device for launching at least one clay target comprising: a manually-operated clay target thrower; a seat coupled to the manually-operated clay target thrower, the seat configured for a user to be seated and manually cock the clay target thrower; at least three support legs coupled to the manually-operated clay target thrower that stabilize the manually-operated clay target thrower when it is being manually cocked; at least two wheels coupled to the manually-operated clay target thrower, wherein the wheels facilitate transporting the device; and at least one handle coupled to the manually-operated clay target thrower, the at least one handle on a side of the device opposite the at least two wheels that facilitates transporting the device. a manually-operated clay target thrower; a seat coupled to the manually-operated clay target thrower, the seat configured for a user to be seated and manually cock the clay target thrower; at least three support legs coupled to the manually-operated clay target thrower that stabilize the manually-operated clay target thrower when it is being manually cocked; at least two wheels coupled to the manually-operated clay target thrower, wherein the wheels facilitate transporting the device; and at least one handle coupled to the manually-operated clay target thrower, the at least one handle on a side of the device opposite the at least two wheels that facilitates transporting the device.

Google Patents

https://patents.google.com/patent/US12504260

USPTO PDF

https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/12504260