Clay Pigeon Target Holders

Abstract

A clay pigeon target support apparatus comprises an open ring formed of a thin, rigid, elastic material configured to provide resilient support to grip a clay pigeon target around an outer or inner diameter of a circular ridge disposed on a forward face of the clay pigeon target. First and second ends of the open ring are disposed substantially along radii of the ring separated by an acute angle. A support member integral with the first end of the open ring extends outward from the first end substantially along a radial of the open ring. Spring tension exerted by the resilient open ring upon the clay pigeon target retains the clay pigeon target within the open ring.

1 . A clay pigeon target support apparatus, comprising:
 a resilient open ring formed of a thin, rigid, resilient material configured to provide resilient support to grip a clay pigeon target around an outer or inner diameter of a circular ridge disposed on one face of the clay pigeon target;   first and second ends of the resilient open ring disposed substantially along radii of the resilient open ring separated by an acute angle; and   a first support member integral with the first end of the resilient open ring and extending outward from the first end toward a distal end of the first support member and substantially along a radial of the resilient open ring to the distal end; wherein   spring tension exerted by the resilient open ring upon the clay pigeon target clamps the clay pigeon target within the resilient open ring.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the resilient open ring and the first support member are formed as a single piece of the thin, rigid, resilient material.   
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein: the thin, rigid, resilient material is carbon steel spring wire. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the resilient open ring and the first support member are formed from carbon steel spring wire having a cross-section dimension ranging between 1/16 inch to 3/16 inch.   
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the resilient open ring and the first support member are formed from the thin, rigid, resilient material having a cross-section selected from the group consisting of a circle, a rectangle, a square, and a triangle.   
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the resilient open ring is coated with a non-slip substance.   
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the distal end of the first support member includes a blade disposed lateral to the longitudinal axis of the first support member to resist rotation of the first support member about the longitudinal axis.   
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a logo panel is attached to the first support member between the resilient open ring and the distal end; wherein   a company logo or other symbol may be attached to the logo panel.   
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a second support member integral with the second end of the resilient open ring extends outward from the second end of the open ring;   wherein the second support member is oriented substantially parallel to the first support member.   
     
     
         10 . A clay pigeon target support, comprising:
 a resilient open ring formed of carbon steel spring wire and configured to provide resilient support to grip a clay pigeon target around an outer or inner diameter of a circular ridge disposed on one face of the clay pigeon target; and   first and second ends of the resilient open ring disposed substantially along radii of the resilient open ring separated by an acute angle of at least 10 degrees; wherein   the first end of the resilient open ring is extended outward from the first end along a radius of the resilient open ring toward a distal end thereof to form a first support member; and   spring tension exerted by the resilient open ring upon the clay pigeon target clamps the clay pigeon target within the resilient open ring.   
     
     
         11 . The clay pigeon target support of  claim 10 , wherein:
 the resilient open ring and the first support member are formed from a single length of the carbon steel spring wire having a cross-section dimension ranging between 1/16 inch to 3/16 inch.   
     
     
         12 . The clay pigeon target support of  claim 10 , wherein:
 the distal end of the first support member includes a hook formed to enable hanging the clay pigeon target support from a limb of a tree, bush, or other object.   
     
     
         13 . The clay pigeon target support of  claim 10 , wherein:
 the distal end of the first support member includes a blade disposed lateral to the longitudinal axis of the first support member to resist rotation of the support member when inserted into the earth.   
     
     
         14 . The clay pigeon target support of  claim 10 , wherein:
 a logo panel is attached to the first support member between the resilient open ring and the distal end; wherein   a company logo, mark or other symbol may be attached to the logo panel.   
     
     
         15 . The clay pigeon target support of  claim 10 , wherein:
 the second end of the resilient open ring is extended outward from the second end along a radius of the resilient open ring toward a distal end thereof to form a second support member.