Target game with spraying feature

Abstract

According to one or more embodiments, an apparatus may include a base, a lever extending outwardly from the base, a target coupled to an end portion of the lever opposite the base, and a spray nozzle coupled with the base and configured to spray liquid responsive to the lever being deflected.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a base;   a lever extending outwardly from the base;   a target coupled to an end portion of the lever opposite the base; and   a spray nozzle coupled with the base, and configured to spray liquid responsive to the lever being deflected.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the lever is configured to be deflected responsive to a force applied to the target. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the spray nozzle is configured to automatically stop spraying the liquid after a set amount of time. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the force is applied responsive to a projectile striking the target. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the base comprises:
 a spring-loaded valve actuator configured to open a valve and direct the liquid from a source to the spray nozzle responsive to the lever being deflected; and   a water wheel fluidically connected between the source and the spray nozzle, and configured to cutoff the liquid from the spray nozzle.   
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the water wheel is coupled to one or more gears such that a spinning motion of the water wheel is configured to close the valve and move the lever to a neutral position via the one or more gears. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein a speed of the spinning motion of the water wheel is set based on pressure of the liquid from the source. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein a length of time between the valve in the open position and in the closed position is set based on a size and number of gears of the one or more gears. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the spring-loaded valve actuator comprises springs that are configured to be tensioned responsive to the lever being deflected, and wherein the tension of springs further moves the lever to the neutral position concurrently with the spinning motion of the water wheel. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the target comprises a plate and one or more detachable concentric rings. 
     
     
         11 . A method for operating an apparatus comprising a base, a lever extending outwardly from the base, a target coupled to an end portion of the lever opposite the base, and a spray nozzle coupled with the base, the method comprising:
 receiving, by a target coupled to the lever, an external force;   deflecting the lever from a first position to a second position responsive to the force;   opening a valve responsive to the deflecting of the lever to direct a liquid from a source applied to the base to the spray nozzle;   spraying the liquid from spray nozzle; and   stopping the spraying automatically after a set amount of time.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the external force is applied by a projectile striking the target. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the valve is coupled to a spring-loaded valve actuator, and the deflecting of the lever from the first position to the second position causes the spring-loaded valve actuator to open the valve. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising spinning a water wheel fluidically connected between the source and the spray nozzle responsive to the open valve. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the water wheel is coupled to one or more gears, such that the spinning of the water wheel is configured to close the valve and move the lever to a neutral position via the one or more gears, and
 wherein the stopping the spraying comprises closing the valve.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein a speed of the spinning of the water wheel is set based on pressure of the liquid from the source. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein a length of time between the opening of the valve and the closing of the valve is set based on a size and number of gears of the one or more gears. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the spring-loaded valve actuator comprises springs that are configured to be tensioned responsive to the deflecting of the lever, and
 wherein the tension of springs further moves the lever to the neutral position concurrently with the spinning of the water wheel.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the target comprises a plate and one or more detachable concentric rings. 
     
     
         20 . A system comprising:
 a first apparatus comprising:   a first base;   a first lever extending outwardly from the first base;   a first target coupled to an end portion of the first lever opposite the first base; and   a first spray nozzle coupled with the first base, and configured to spray liquid responsive to the first lever being deflected;   a second apparatus comprising:   a second base;   a second lever extending outwardly from the second base;   a second target coupled to an end portion of the second lever opposite the second base; and   a second spray nozzle coupled with the second base, and configured to spray liquid responsive to the second lever being deflected; and   a liquid source manifold comprising an input port and at least a first output port fluidically connected to the first base and a second output port fluidically connected to the second base, the liquid source manifold configured to direct the liquid source to the first apparatus and the second apparatus.