MICHAEL JAMES DAVEY
Pilots at Whispering Wind Dr, Scottsdale, AZ
License number
Arizona A0433526
Issued Date
Nov 2016
Expiration Date
May 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
11583 E Whispering Wind Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Professional information
Variable Angle Target Launcher
US Patent:
6276350, Aug 21, 2001
Filed:
Sep 15, 2000
Appl. No.:
9/662934
Inventors:
Michael Davey - Scottsdale AZ
Assignee:
LaPorte, USA, Inc. - Pounding Mill VA
International Classification:
F41J 918
US Classification:
124 8
Abstract:
The throwing arm for a clay target launching machine is designed with an adjustable leading edge or target-engaging edge of the throwing arm. This edge is separately, pivotally mounted on a main body member, which in turn is pivoted to launch the targets. By adjusting the angle of the leading edge of the throwing arm, causing it to be offset from a center line through the central pivot of the main body member of the throwing arm, the angle between two simultaneously released targets can be varied from an angle which is less than that of conventional devices to an angle which is greater than that of conventional devices. A further enhancement includes constructing the leading edge of the throwing arm with materials of different coefficients of friction to provide additional variations in the angle at which targets are released by the machine in which the throwing arm is used.