Patent ID: 9267771
Filing Date: 2016-02-23
CPC Classification: F41J

Claim Text:
1. An archery target comprising: a compressible target material adapted to receive and stop arrows; a clamping assembly actuatable between first and second conditions; the first condition of the clamping assembly applying compressing force to the target material and the second condition of the clamping assembly applying no compressing force or less compressing force to the target material than when in the first condition; the clamping assembly being adapted to apply the compressing force to the target material unevenly; the clamping assembly including first and second lever arms that pivot with respect to a frame that retains the target material; the clamping assembly including a target press plate disposed under the first and second lever arms; the first lever arm engaging the target press plate when the clamping assembly is in the first condition and the second lever arm engaging the first lever arm to apply the compressing force when the clamping assembly is in the first condition; and a latch to hold the clamping assembly in the first condition.