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20080214335 | LACROSSE POCKET INCLUDING VARIABLE WIDTH THONGS - A lacrosse stick is disclosed that allows a player to have improved handling of the ball. The present invention discloses a lacrosse stick having a head including at least two thongs wherein the width dimensions of the two thongs are different. The present invention also discloses a lacrosse stick having a head including at least one thong having a variable width dimension. | 09-04-2008 |
20080214336 | LACROSSE POCKET INCLUDING THONGS HAVING VARIABLE THICKNESS - A lacrosse stick is disclosed that allows a player to have improved handling of the ball. The present invention discloses a lacrosse stick having a head including at least two thongs wherein the thickness dimensions of the two thongs are different. The present invention also discloses a lacrosse stick having a head including at least one thong having a variable thickness dimension. | 09-04-2008 |
20080242453 | Handle For A Lacrosse Stick - In one embodiment of the present invention, an improved handle ( | 10-02-2008 |
20080261731 | Lacrosse Handle - A lacrosse handle having two sidewalls each with a channel and two arched walls extending between the sidewalls is disclosed herein. The channels contribute to increased gripping ability by the user and overall increased strength of the handle. Each channel is capable of receiving an insert that includes individualized information, for example, a school name or colors. Further, one of the arched walls may have a textured surface and the other arched wall may have a smooth surface to provide the user with a more accurate handle to head orientation than conventional lacrosse handles. In an alternative embodiment, one or more strategic portions of the exterior surface of an otherwise conventional lacrosse handle include texture that provides increased grippage and provides the user with a more accurate handle to head orientation than conventional lacrosse handles. | 10-23-2008 |
20080268987 | MOLDED LACROSSE HEAD POCKET - A pocket for a head of a lacrosse stick is provided that includes a plurality of runners extending generally in a longitudinal direction and a plurality of cross laces extending generally in a transverse direction. The pocket further includes one or more joint members that are formed at an intersection of a runner and a cross lace. The runner and the cross lace lie over one another and are held in place by the joint member. A method for forming the pocket is also disclosed. | 10-30-2008 |
20080268988 | LACROSSE HEAD HAVING A BALL STOP PORTION WITH LOWERED BOTTOM SURFACE - A lacrosse stick including a lacrosse head attached to a handle, wherein the lacrosse head has a taller, or thicker, ball stop, wherein a portion of the ball stop portion is lowered with respect to the immediately adjacent portions of the sidewall portions relative to a centerline of the handle. The net securing structures in the ball stop are preferably located in the lowered portion and therein provides increased ball retention characteristics. The lower portion of the ball stop portion includes a concave inner surface that is preferably flared, or sloped, slightly outwardly along its interior surface from its front side to its back side. The openings for attaching the netting in the ball stop are preferably slightly recessed with respect to the upper surface. | 10-30-2008 |
20080280707 | SPORTS EQUIPMENT HANDLE - An embodiment of the invention provides a sports equipment handle, such as a lacrosse stick handle, that includes a hollow tubular lacrosse stick shaft defining a slot substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, and a rib disposed in the slot. The shaft and the rib comprise separate structures. In a cross-section of the shaft taken substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal shaft axis, the slot has an opening smaller than a width of the rib such that the rib is retained within the slot. The rib is moveable within and removable from the slot. The rib can be specially located and structured to provide the shaft with structural and tactile features that correspond to and accommodate the way in which a player moves his hands along the shaft and grips the shaft, to enhance the player's control of the shaft when performing various skills. | 11-13-2008 |
20080287226 | STRUCTURED LACROSSE STICK - A structured lacrosse shaft includes a bead portion configured to be connected to a lacrosse head, an end portion configured to be capped by an end cap, and a middle portion. At least one of the head portion, the end portion, or the middle portion includes an interior portion and an outer layer on an outer surface of the interior portion. The outer layer comprises wood veneer. | 11-20-2008 |
20080287227 | LACROSSE HEAD WITH SIDEWALLS OF ASYMMETRICAL HEIGHT - A lacrosse head in which one of the opposing sidewall portions is shortened by bringing its lower rim upward relative to the corresponding lower rim of the opposing sidewall. At the same time, the upper rim of each of the opposing sidewalls is maintained at the same level. This moves the pivot point of the shortened sidewall closer to the player's hands and allows faster clamping when facing-off. Faster clamping likely results in an increased number of “wins”, or possessions, that occur after the face-off. | 11-20-2008 |
20080293524 | Ball Stop for a Lacrosse Head - A ball stop for a lacrosse head providing for improved pocket geometry. | 11-27-2008 |
20080305898 | VENTED SHAFT FOR A LACROSSE STICK - A vented shaft for a lacrosse stick is disclosed herein. The shaft includes an elongate tube having a wall, an external surface, an internal surface, and an inner hollow defined therein. The wall of the tube has a plurality of holes defined therethrough for permitting fluid communication between the inner hollow and the outside of the tube. The elongate tube also has a designated top end for retaining a closed-loop frame with a net suspended in the frame. Configured as such, the vented shaft is lightweight and thus easy for a lacrosse player to wield during a match. | 12-11-2008 |
20080318714 | Transitioning Lacrosse Stick Handle - An embodiment of the invention provides a monolithic lacrosse stick handle having a first portion, a second portion, and a transition portion disposed between the first and second portion. The first portion has a first cross-section of a first shape. The second portion has a second cross-section of a second shape. The second shape is different from the first shape. Over the transition portion, the cross-sectional shape of the handle transitions from the first shape to the second shape. The handle can be integrally formed from a malleable material. The handle can have varying cross-sectional areas (e.g., wall thicknesses) along its length. | 12-25-2008 |
20090011874 | Lacrosse Head Having an Ergonomic Throat - An ergonomic throat for a lacrosse head is disclosed having a greater ergonomic shape and design to provide for greater control and maneuverability of the lacrosse head in combination with a stick. | 01-08-2009 |
20090036239 | Lacrosse stick - A lacrosse stick having a shaft with an octagonal cross-sectional profile. Two of the shaft's side walls disposed opposite to each other are of a wider width than the remaining six side walls. The six narrower side walls are all flat. The two wider side walls are configured to aid the player in gripping the shaft and to provide the head feel to the player. The wider side walls may be provided with at least a pair of ribs of the same width that are separated by a groove. This embodiment aids the player in gripping the shaft and gives the player a one hundred and eighty degree head feel. The wider side walls may, alternatively, be concave with the degree of concavity differing from one edge of the side wall to the other. This concavity aids the player in gripping the shaft while the change in the degree of concavity gives the player a three hundred and sixty degree head feel. In a further embodiment, the wider side walls may flare outwardly away from each other and be connected to the adjacent side wall at the most tapered edge by a ridged region. This configuration again aids the player in gripping the shaft and provides the player with a three hundred and sixty degree head feel. | 02-05-2009 |
20090048043 | Smooth And Rounded Cap For Lacrosse Stick Handle - A rounded cap or knob for a lacrosse stick handle that protects the blunt end of the handle during play. The cap or knob is formed of a flexible rubber-like or rubber material that substantially conforms onto the exterior surface of a side portion of the distal end of the handle, and therefore does not easily slide during usage. The interior also contains a shoulder portion there within to correctly position the knob or cap completely around the handle. The smooth and rounded exterior shape of the knob or cap acts as a socket that allows the user to position his or her palm in a virtually limitless array of potential positions that enhance the user's ability to control the lacrosse stick during play. | 02-19-2009 |
20090062041 | LACROSSE HEAD HAVING A SKELETAL MEMBER - A lacrosse head having a skeletal member and an outer skin that encapsulates the skeletal member. In an embodiment of the invention, the outer skin is made of a material that is more energy absorbing than the material of the skeletal member. Corresponding methods for making the lacrosse head are also disclosed. | 03-05-2009 |
20090075765 | Method and Apparatus for Throwing and Catching - A method and apparatus is disclosed for throwing and catching a ball. The apparatus includes a shaft ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090082141 | LACROSSE PRACTICE TETHERED ASSEMBLY - A lacrosse practice tethered assembly includes a fastener loop, an elastic cord, and a lacrosse ball. The elastic cord is secured to the fastener loop on one end of the cord and the lacrosse ball on the second end of the cord. The elastic cord includes braided elastic strands within a yarn sheath. | 03-26-2009 |
20090111618 | LACROSSE BOX GOALIE HEAD - The present invention provides a box lacrosse goalie stick including a generally triangular shaped frame having a scoop portion with a flat exterior surface measuring in the range from 14.5 inches to 16.5 inches. The lacrosse stick of the present invention includes a head that is larger than field lacrosse goalie sticks. Further, the lacrosse stick of the present invention is lighter weight and more balanced than a box lacrosse goalie stick that is hand made from wood. | 04-30-2009 |
20090131205 | Lacrosse Stick Having A Downwardly Canted Handle And An Upwardly Canted Head - A lacrosse stick having a downwardly canted handle and an upwardly canted head. In an embodiment, the handle can comprise a main portion and a dowel portion. The main portion can have a main portion axis and the dowel portion can have a dowel portion axis. The dowel portion axis can be disposed downwardly at a first angle to the main portion axis. The head can comprise a throat portion and a frame portion. The frame portion can be upwardly canted with respect to the throat portion, when viewed from a side elevation. | 05-21-2009 |
20090203474 | Lacrosse Head Having A Flexible Stringing Member And A Recessed Scoop - A lacrosse head having at least one of a flexible stringing member and a recessed scoop is provided. In one embodiment, a slot is formed in a head along a stop member, a sidewall, and/or a scoop to provide the flexible stringing member. In another embodiment, the flexible stringing member is a flexible stringing bar that extends from a stop member to a scoop. In another embodiment, the flexible stringing member is more flexible in one direction than another. Through these embodiments, a flexible stringing member can dampen and dynamically narrow the pocket, enhance ball retention, increase pass/shot accuracy, and satisfy pocket-forming preferences. In another embodiment, a scoop has a recess that curves toward a stop member to increase the amount of surface area that contacts a ball when scooping. | 08-13-2009 |
20090239687 | LACROSSE STICK - A handle for attachment to a lacrosse head, comprising, a rod having a top end adapted for coupling to a lacrosse head, a bottom end opposite the top end, a first and second grip area, wherein the first grip area is located generally at the bottom end of the rod and the second grip area is located generally at the top end of the rod. A teardrop shaped handle is located at the bottom end of the rod as the first grip area, and a smaller octagon shaped grip area is located at the top end of the rod, adapted to fit smaller hands. | 09-24-2009 |
20090239688 | System and method for providing a lacrosse stick mesh - A lacrosse stick mesh is disclosed in which each aperture of the mesh has the form of an extended diamond shape. The extended diamond shape of each aperture has a greater length in a vertical direction than in a horizontal direction. The vertical direction is the direction in which the lacrosse ball is thrown from the pocket of the lacrosse stick mesh. The lacrosse stick mesh has more surface area that is in contact with a lacrosse ball in the vertical direction when the lacrosse ball is in the mesh pocket. When a player swings the lacrosse stick to impart force to the lacrosse ball and throws the lacrosse ball from the mesh pocket, more of the force is imparted to the ball in the vertical direction by the lacrosse stick mesh than would be imparted if the lacrosse stick mesh were formed having prior art aperture shapes. | 09-24-2009 |
20090239689 | LACROSSE STICK SHAFT HAVING A PLURALITY OF CAVITIES THEREIN - A shaft for sporting equipment comprises an elongate outer wall with a longitudinal bore extending between its first and second ends. An X-shaped web is disposed within the bore and extends along the entire length thereof. The web has four legs that radiate outwardly from a central core and connect to the outer wall. At least one longitudinal opening is defined in the outer wall. The outer wall and web define at least one closed cavity in the shaft. The outer wall, web and opening further define at least one open cavity in the shaft. | 09-24-2009 |
20090247331 | LACROSSE HEAD HAVING MARKED MEASUREMENT POINTS - A lacrosse head includes a ball stop (throat), a pair of opposing sidewalls, and a scoop. The sidewalls can include visible markings, or sets of indicia, on the front and/or on the rear of the head. The indicia can be located at 1.25, 3.0, and 5.0 inches from the ball stop. The indicia can be marked on the surface of the sidewalls, and/or can be in the form or protrusions on or recesses defined by the sidewalls. The indicia can provide consistent measurement locations to assist officials and others in measuring the lacrosse head to ensure that it complies with the proposed 2010 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Rules regarding the dimensional measurements for a lacrosse head. A method for molding the lacrosse head including the indicia is also provided. | 10-01-2009 |
20090247332 | LACROSSE HEAD - A lacrosse head includes a base, a scoop, and a pair of sidewalls. The sidewalls include upper and lower rims and further include a dual flare configuration. The first flare is in a rear portion and is characterized by the upper rims of the sidewalls being spaced closer together to one another than the lower rims. The second flare begins from approximately the middle portion of the sidewalls and generally throughout the forward portion and is characterized by the upper rims of the sidewalls being spaced further apart from each other than the lower rims. | 10-01-2009 |
20090253539 | Weighted end cap for lacrosse stick - An end cap for a lacrosse stick is provided. The end cap includes a cover configured for being placed over at least a portion of a shaft of a lacrosse stick. The end cap also includes a weighted member carried by the cover and configured for being at least partially located within the shaft of the lacrosse stick when the cover is placed over at least a portion of the shaft of the lacrosse stick. | 10-08-2009 |
20090264227 | OFFSET LACROSSE HEAD - An embodiment of the present invention provides an offset lacrosse head comprising a shaft, a collar, and a head. The collar defines an opening that receives the shaft. The head has a juncture. The juncture defines a socket that receives the collar, and the socket and the shaft are non-concentric. In a further aspect of this embodiment, the shaft has a shaft axis, the opening of the collar has an opening axis, the socket of the juncture has a socket axis, and at least one of the socket axis, the opening axis, and the shaft axis is offset, when viewed from a side elevation of the lacrosse stick facing an exterior of a sidewall of the head. | 10-22-2009 |
20090291783 | LACROSSE HANDLE WITH GRIPPING STRUCTURE - A lacrosse handle including a gripping structure that provides a user with an improved grip of the handle. The gripping structure can provide tactile feedback regarding the precise positioning of the lower hand at a particular location between the top end and bottom end of the handle. Optionally, the upper portion of the lacrosse handle may remain substantially bare, allowing a user to easily position and reposition their upper hand by sliding the hand up and down the upper portion of the handle during play. The gripping structure can be formed having one or more layers of a clear lacquer material and one or more ink layers applied to the outer surface of the handle via a wet transfer technique, or other processes. | 11-26-2009 |
20090298623 | LACROSSE HEAD HAVING A BALL STOP - A lacrosse head includes a ball stop having a bottom and side regions that transition at transition regions to head sidewalls, which are joined with a scoop of the head. The ball stop can include a longitudinal axis that extends toward the scoop. The transition regions can be located on a horizontal axis generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. At a distance less than or equal to 1.25 inches from the bottom along the longitudinal axis, opposing side regions and/or sidewalls are separated by a minimum width of 3 inches from the bottom. This construction provides a generally v-shaped ball stop that complies with proposed 2010 NCAA Lacrosse Rules regarding the dimensional requirements for a lacrosse head, while providing improved ball retention within the lacrosse head. | 12-03-2009 |
20100016103 | SPORTS EQUIPMENT HANDLE - An embodiment of the invention provides a sports equipment handle, such as a lacrosse stick handle, that includes a hollow tubular lacrosse stick shaft, a wall of the shaft defining a cavity extending around the shaft in a direction perpendicular to the shaft axis, and a pre-molded latitudinal rib disposed in the cavity, wherein a dimension of the rib is slightly larger than a corresponding dimension of the cavity such that the rib is compressed within the cavity. The shaft can also define a slot substantially parallel to the shaft axis, with a longitudinal rib disposed in the slot. The ribs can be specially located and structured to provide the shaft with structural and tactile features that correspond to and accommodate the way in which a player moves his hands along the shaft and grips the shaft, to enhance the player's control of the shaft when performing various skills. | 01-21-2010 |
20100075785 | LACROSSE STICK POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket includes an elongated single layer runner with multiple cross pieces. The single layer runner can be constructed from a material, such as a polymeric material, molded over the cross pieces. The cross pieces and/or runner can include speed lace loops with which a net lace can be joined. A related method includes providing cross pieces, overmolding a polymeric material over the cross pieces to form a single layer runner, where the overmolded material is the only structure extending between and connecting the cross pieces, and where the cross pieces are transverse to the runners. Another method includes providing a pocket base overmolding the base with a polymeric material to cover portions of it, and forming connection elements between different portions independently of any other components of the pocket base. | 03-25-2010 |
20100075786 | TRANSITIONING AND NONLINEAR LACROSSE STICK HANDLES - An embodiment of the invention provides a monolithic lacrosse stick handle having a first portion, a second portion, and a transition portion disposed between the first and second portion. The first portion has a first cross-section of a first shape. The second portion has a second cross-section of a second shape. The second shape is different from the first shape. Over the transition portion, the cross-sectional shape of the handle transitions from the first shape to the second shape. The handle can be integrally formed from a malleable material. The handle can have varying cross-sectional areas (e.g., wall thicknesses) along its length. A further embodiment provides a lacrosse stick handle that changes in direction, rather than defining a single longitudinal axis as in traditional handles. The nonlinear handle can have, for example, a linear main portion, a curved intermediate portion, and a linear dowel portion. | 03-25-2010 |
20100113191 | OFFSET LACROSSE HEAD - A lacrosse head including a sidewall having at least one upper rail, extending between a base and a scoop, including a primary rail and a secondary rail. The secondary rail can diverge from the primary rail at a junction as the primary rail extends from the scoop toward the base. The primary and secondary rails can define an aperture therebetween, where the aperture accentuates the offset configuration of the head. The bifurcated upper rail can also enhance the strength of the sidewall at or near the base. | 05-06-2010 |
20100173733 | Lacrosse Head With Vertical Pocket Attachments - A lacrosse head comprising a frame, a plurality of vertical attachment projections, and a pocket. The frame includes a pair of sidewalls with each sidewall including an exterior surface and an interior surface. The vertical attachment projections are spaced along each sidewall wherein each vertical attachment projection is vertically attached to the interior surface of one of the sidewalls. The pocket is then attached to the vertical attachment projections. | 07-08-2010 |
20100179007 | LACROSSE HEAD HAVING A BALL STOP PORTION WITH LOWERED BOTTOM SURFACE - A lacrosse stick including a lacrosse head attached to a handle, wherein the lacrosse head has a taller, or thicker, ball stop, wherein a portion of the ball stop portion is lowered with respect to the immediately adjacent portions of the sidewall portions relative to a centerline of the handle. The net securing structures in the ball stop are preferably located in the lowered portion and therein provides increased ball retention characteristics. The lower portion of the ball stop portion includes a concave inner surface that is preferably flared, or sloped, slightly outwardly along its interior surface from its front side to its back side. The openings for attaching the netting in the ball stop are preferably slightly recessed with respect to the upper surface. | 07-15-2010 |
20100190590 | THONG FOR STRINGING THE HEAD OF A LACROSSE STICK AND A PRE-LACED POCKET AND NET INCORPORATING THE SAME - A thong used for stringing the head of a lacrosse stick, a pre-laced pocket incorporating said thong and a net incorporating said pre-laced pocket. The thong has a plurality of holes defined therein and which extend between the front and rear surfaces of the thong. The holes are configured to receive a lacing member therethrough. The pre-laced pocket is comprised of a plurality of said thongs and a lacing member threaded through the holes in a diamond-shaped, cross-laced pattern. The net is comprised of the pre-laced pocket and one or more connector strings that extend between the pre-laced pocket and the head's frame. | 07-29-2010 |
20100248869 | LACROSSE HEAD - A lacrosse head includes sidewalls having an open frame construction. The sidewalls include an upper rail and a lower rail, along with a cross member joined with the upper rail and the lower rail. The cross member defines multiple holes corresponding to multiple pocket configurations so that a user can attach a lacrosse net to selected ones of the holes and achieve a desired pocket profile. Optionally, at least one of the upper and lower rails can be void of any string holes. Further optionally, the cross member can branch into one or more secondary members that also define string holes to provide additional pocket profiles. Even further optionally, the holes defined by the cross member can be of polygonal shape. | 09-30-2010 |
20100267501 | LACROSSE HEAD HAVING A GROOVED FRAME MEMBER AND INDEPENDENT STOP - The present invention provides a lacrosse stick head having at least one of a grooved frame member and an independent stop. The lacrosse stick head has grooved construction in the entirety or portions of its frame to provide lightness while retaining the strength and durability of the prior art lacrosse stick heads. The lacrosse stick head may include a double wall scoop (e.g., upper and lower rails) to provide lightness while retaining strength and durability without altering the effectiveness of picking up a ground ball. The independent ball stop is separated from the sidewalls in order to reduce weight. | 10-21-2010 |
20100323828 | LACROSSE HEAD WITH SIDEWALLS OF ASYMMETRICAL HEIGHT - A lacrosse head in which one of the opposing sidewall portions is shortened by bringing its lower rim upward relative to the corresponding lower rim of the opposing sidewall. At the same time, the upper rim of each of the opposing sidewalls is maintained at the same level. This moves the pivot point of the shortened sidewall closer to the player's hands and allows faster clamping when facing-off. Faster clamping likely results in an increased number of “wins”, or possessions, that occur after the face-off. | 12-23-2010 |
20110015005 | COVER FOR THE SHAFT OF A LACROSSE STICK - A sheath for a lacrosse stick includes a cap and a rolled sheath. The cap is mounted on the free end of a lacrosse stick and the sheath is unrolled onto the stick to the desired length or the entire length of the stick. The cap and sheath are preferably made from injection molded rubber, neoprene of other polymers that permit production in various thickness, colors and lengths. The elasticity of the material preferably gives it memory and durability. The diameter of the sheath is preferably smaller than the diameter of the lacrosse stick so that it stretches to a tight fit. After the sheath is unrolled to the desired length, excess material may be cut off, if desired. | 01-20-2011 |
20110045927 | Preformed Lacrosse Pocket and Packaging for Same - A lacrosse product including a pocket for a lacrosse head. The lacrosse head includes a scoop, a throat, first and second sides, a front and a back. The pocket comprises a mesh material preformed to a desired shape so that when the pocket is placed on a stick, the location of the deepest or bulbous portion will be at an optimal location and a channel may also be formed. The mesh material is preformed using a mold and/or a heat source. A package is provided to maintain the shape of the pocket during shipment and inventory. | 02-24-2011 |
20110053715 | SPORTS EQUIPMENT STICK WITH TRUSS CONSTRUCTION - A sports stick exhibiting a superior strength to weight ratio. The sports stick design allows for decreased flexure, increased rigidity and increased durability, which lend to greater generation of force, accuracy, reliability and longer life expectancy. The sports stick utilizes aerodynamic features in order to achieve an exposed truss like structure which permits airflow through the internal sections of the shaft which creates greater shaft acceleration and velocity. The sports stick also affords enhanced strength in the direction of a shot and receipt of a pass. The sports stick also provides for channeling away of fluids throughout the length of the stick. The sports stick also provides a system wherein weight can be regulated in multiple regions throughout by utilizing removable or fixed weighted elements or by sizing of cutaways strategically designed to be placed in a certain area of the stick, depending on player handling preference. | 03-03-2011 |
20110092322 | LACROSSE STICK WITH IMPROVED HEAD AND SHAFT CONNECTIONSYK1 - A lacrosse stick with an improved head and shaft connection is provided. The lacrosse stick comprises a head having a throat with a mounting hole therein, an elongated shaft attached to the head, the shaft having its own mounting hole, and a plug slidably disposed partly or entirely inside the hollow shaft to reinforce the shaft/head connection. The plug is inserted into the shaft such that the plug opening is aligned with the mounting holes on the head and shaft so that a screw or other attachment means can be inserted therethrough. | 04-21-2011 |
20110124446 | Reinforced Objects - A reinforced object of the invention comprises: at least one structural layer; and at least one reinforcing rod positioned on or within the at least one structural layer, wherein the object is an elongated object, with the at least one reinforcing rod longitudinally positioned essentially parallel to a central axis thereof. A method of manufacturing the reinforced object comprises steps of: providing a mold; and positioning the at least one reinforcing rod such that it is positioned on or within the at least one structural layer in the reinforced object formed in the mold. | 05-26-2011 |
20110136599 | LACROSSE STICK - A lacrosse head comprising a base portion including a shaft socket and a ball stop. A pair of divergent arms extending from the base portion and a sidewall that extends from each of the divergent arms at a corresponding junction. The junction between each divergent arm and its associated sidewall forming a discontinuity. The head may include a rim that extends around a scoop region and a throat region of the lacrosse head. The rim may join the base portion on either side of the ball stop at a location aligned with a centerline of the shaft socket. The ball stop protrudes into the throat region between the divergent arms in order to help prevent the ball from being wedged in the throat region. The base portion may include the ball stop, wherein the ball stop is in the form of a convex protrusion. | 06-09-2011 |
20110136600 | LACROSSE HEAD HAVING A BALL STOP - A lacrosse head includes a ball stop having a bottom and side regions that transition at transition regions to head sidewalls, which are joined with a scoop of the head. The ball stop can include a longitudinal axis that extends toward the scoop. The transition regions can be located on a horizontal axis generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. At a distance less than or equal to 1.25 inches from the bottom along the longitudinal axis, opposing side regions and/or sidewalls are separated by a minimum width of 3 inches from the bottom. This construction provides a generally v-shaped ball stop that complies with proposed 2010 NCAA Lacrosse Rules regarding the dimensional requirements for a lacrosse head, while providing improved ball retention within the lacrosse head. | 06-09-2011 |
20110160007 | LACROSSE STICK POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket includes an elongated single layer runner with multiple cross pieces. The single layer runner can be constructed from a material, such as a polymeric material, molded over the cross pieces. The cross pieces and/or runner can include speed lace loops with which a net lace can be joined. A related method includes providing cross pieces, overmolding a polymeric material over the cross pieces to form a single layer runner, where the overmolded material is the only structure extending between and connecting the cross pieces, and where the cross pieces are transverse to the runners. Another method includes providing a pocket base overmolding the base with a polymeric material to cover portions of it, and forming connection elements between different portions independently of any other components of the pocket base. | 06-30-2011 |
20110218060 | Lacrosse Head And Stick - A lacrosse head is disclosed, comprising: a frame having a base, a pair of sidewalls extending from the base, and a scoop connecting the pair of sidewalls opposite the base, the scoop defining an aperture for receiving a portion of a net, wherein the aperture has an upper edge and a lower edge, the lower edge having a first notch, a second notch, and a center portion intermediate to the first notch and the second notch. Also disclosed is a lacrosse stick comprising: an elongated shaft having a butt end and a head end, and a port formed through the head end; and a head attachable to the shaft. | 09-08-2011 |
20110218061 | LACROSSE HEAD - A lacrosse head includes a base, a scoop, and a pair of sidewalls. The sidewalls include upper and lower rims and further include a dual flare configuration. The first flare is in a rear portion and is characterized by the upper rims of the sidewalls being spaced closer together to one another than the lower rims. The second flare begins from approximately the middle portion of the sidewalls and generally throughout the forward portion and is characterized by the upper rims of the sidewalls being spaced further apart from each other than the lower rims. | 09-08-2011 |
20110237363 | SHAFT FOR LACROSSE STICK - A shaft for a lacrosse stick comprises an elongated tubular body and an outer layer. The body is made of rigid materials. The body can be constructed by one piece or a plurality of sections and have a top end for attachment to a lacrosse head and a butt end to be slipped onto by an end cap. The outer layer is made of elastic materials, such as plastic PU (polyurethane), foam materials which are wrapped around a predetermined portion of the body. The wall thickness of the body is designed in a range of 1.00 mm to 3.00 mm. The thickness of the outer layer is designed in Abstract a range of 0.50 mm to 3.00 mm. | 09-29-2011 |
20110250995 | Bamboo Lacrosse Shaft - Bamboo lacrosse shafts and methods of manufacturing bamboo lacrosse shafts are disclosed. | 10-13-2011 |
20110263360 | SPORTS EQUIPMENT STICK HANDLE - A sports equipment stick handle comprising a hollow tubular member with a cross section comprising at least a first wall and a second wall that intersect at a corner having a reinforcement portion (fillet, bead or diagonal; easement, wherein the thickness of the corner is greater than the thickness of the first and second walls. The reinforcement portion increases dent resistance, strength, and stiffness. | 10-27-2011 |
20110287874 | FASTENER FOR RESTRAINING STRINGS ON SPORTS EQUIPMENT - A simple, cost-effective and minimally intrusive solution to the problem of lacrosse stick netting adjustment is provided. A fastener provides a lightweight, flexible strap for binding laces, thongs, mesh or strings on a lacrosse stick. A player will no longer need to wrap the strings in athletic tape or tie the strings in knots, which increases efficiency and convenience when an adjustment to the netting is required. | 11-24-2011 |
20120071280 | LACROSSE HEAD WITH DIFFERENTIATED BALL STOP - A lacrosse stick includes an elongated handle and a head frame which adapted for mounting thereon a net and which includes first and second portions which are made from different materials. One of the materials is typically more flexible than the other. Part of the handle and head frame may be formed as a unitary structure made of the same material. In addition, the stick provides a mechanism for forming the head frame with a center of gravity at a location which facilitates the ability of a player to discern orientation of the head frame by feel. | 03-22-2012 |
20120122617 | MULTI-COMPONENT LACROSSE HEAD - A lacrosse head includes multiple components detachably connected to one another. The lacrosse head includes an upper frame and a lower frame or lower rail detachably connected to the upper frame. Netting that forms a ball-receiving pocket is attached to the lower rail. One or more shooting elements or “shooting strings,” which may be made of rubber, plastic, or a combination of both, or of other suitable materials, are optionally detachably connected to the lower rail. | 05-17-2012 |
20120165140 | Multi-mesh lacrosse head - A pocket for a lacrosse head ( | 06-28-2012 |
20120190486 | Athletic training implement and method - An athletic training implement is provided. The implement has a light emitting device, such as a laser, affixed thereto such that a beam of narrow light is emitted from the training implement that is indicative of the path of movement of the implement. In a training method, a chart is provided having a pattern thereon. As such, the user can be trained in the use of the athletic implement by repetitively causing the beam of light to follow the pattern on the chart so that a smooth, consistent movement of the athletic training implement can be learned by the user. The pattern on the chart may have a plurality of lines which may be straight or curved and can be horizontal vertical, or diagonal depending on the movement desired to be taught the user. While particularly adapted for training for the use of a lacrosse stick, other athletic implements may be used. | 07-26-2012 |
20120264551 | HANDLE-DAMPENING LACROSSE STICK - A lacrosse stick for reducing the rebound of a ball caught therein. The head of the lacrosse stick is affixed to a tubular shaft in which a portion of the shaft wall at the top end is omitted on the front side and another portion is omitted on the backside below the first omitted portion. A resilient member is inserted within the shaft extending past the lower omitted portion of the shaft wall. The resilient member fills the omitted areas to seat flush therein. A head having a socket and throat is affixed to top end of the shaft. The socket engages the resilient insert via the omitted portions. When a force is applied, for example, by a ball caught in the pocket, the socket compresses the resilient member from the front and the throat from the back allowing the head to rotate backward, dissipating some of the energy and reducing rebound. | 10-18-2012 |
20120277038 | LACROSSE STICK HEAD WITH OPEN-CHANNELED SIDEWALLS - A lacrosse head includes a socket, a base region adjacent to the socket, and a pair of sidewalls extending from the base region to a scoop. A lower rail of each sidewall includes an open channel that is visible from an exterior of the lacrosse head. Multiple support ribs are located in each of the channels and extend from a first wall of the channel to a second wall of the channel. A ball stop extends between the sidewalls adjacent to the base region. A flexible cartridge optionally is positioned between the ball stop and the socket. The support ribs provide increased stiffness near the joint between the ball stop and the socket. | 11-01-2012 |
20120283052 | TRANSITIONING AND NONLINEAR LACROSSE STICK HANDLES - An embodiment of the invention provides a monolithic lacrosse stick handle having a first portion, a second portion, and a transition portion disposed between the first and second portion. The first portion has a first cross-section of a first shape. The second portion has a second cross-section of a second shape. The second shape is different from the first shape. Over the transition portion, the cross-sectional shape of the handle transitions from the first shape to the second shape. The handle can be integrally formed from a malleable material. The handle can have varying cross-sectional areas (e.g., wall thicknesses) along its length. A further embodiment provides a lacrosse stick handle that changes in direction, rather than defining a single longitudinal axis as in traditional handles. The nonlinear handle can have, for example, a linear main portion, a curved intermediate portion, and a linear dowel portion. | 11-08-2012 |
20120295744 | LACROSSE STICK - A lacrosse stick has one or more handle features, such as one or more rotating sleeves and/or one or more angular bends. The rotating sleeves may be passive (powered by the user's articulation) or powered to assist in motion. The rotating sleeves may be freely rotating and/or ratcheted and may permit full rotation or may limit rotation to a particular degree. The angular bends may include one or more bends, offering the user the ability to manipulate and rotate the lacrosse stick handle in multiple directions using a cranking type motion. | 11-22-2012 |
20120302382 | ALL-CLIMATE LACROSSE STICK HEAD - Improved synthetic lacrosse stick heads that have more consistent performance characteristics under variable temperature and playing conditions. | 11-29-2012 |
20120316013 | COVER FOR THE SHAFT OF ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT - A sheath for an article of athletic equipment having a shaft, which includes a cap and a rolled sheath. The cap is mounted on the free end of the athletic equipment and the sheath is unrolled onto the shaft to the desired length or the entire length of the shaft. The cap and sheath are preferably made from injection molded rubber, neoprene of other polymers that permit production in various thickness, colors and lengths. The elasticity of the material preferably gives it memory and durability. The diameter of the sheath is preferably smaller than the diameter of the shaft of the athletic equipment so that it stretches to a tight fit. After the sheath is unrolled to the desired length, excess material may be cut off, if desired. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316014 | Lacrosse Head and Stick - A lacrosse head is disclosed, comprising: a frame having a base, a pair of sidewalls extending from the base, and a scoop connecting the pair of sidewalls opposite the base, the scoop defining an aperture for receiving a portion of a net, wherein the aperture has an upper edge and a lower edge, the lower edge having a first notch, a second notch, and a center portion intermediate to the first notch and the second notch. Also disclosed is a lacrosse stick comprising: an elongated shaft having a butt end and a head end, and a port formed through the head end; and a head attachable to the shaft. | 12-13-2012 |
20130005516 | Reinforced Bamboo Lacrosse Shaft - Bamboo lacrosse shafts and methods for manufacturing bamboo lacrosse shafts are disclosed. | 01-03-2013 |
20130005517 | LACROSSE HEAD - A lacrosse head including a spine element that is at least partially embedded or encapsulated in a base and sidewalls of the lacrosse head. The spine element can terminate short of a scoop of the lacrosse head. Where the lacrosse sidewalls are of an open frame construction and include a non-string hole, the spine element can define a spine element hole that is aligned with the non-string hole. The spine element can also include a transverse element that spans from an upper rail to a lower rail of the sidewalls adjacent a cross member of the sidewalls. The base and sidewalls can include viewing apertures through which some of the spine element can be viewed, while other parts of the spine element remain concealed. The spine element can be constructed from one plastic, while the remainder of the head can be constructed from a different plastic. | 01-03-2013 |
20130012341 | LACROSSE HEAD WITH STRINGING FEATURES IN THE BALL STOP REGION - A lacrosse head includes a socket, a base region adjacent to the socket, and a pair of sidewalls extending from the base region to a scoop. A ball stop extends between the sidewalls adjacent to the base region. Eyelets or other openings through which netting may be strung to form a pocket in the lacrosse head are included in external regions of the sidewalls near the ball stop such that the netting does not interfere with a ball positioned in the ball stop. A stringing element including an opening that is substantially transverse to a longitudinal direction of the lacrosse head is included adjacent to the ball stop to allow netting to be strung in a transverse direction near the ball stop region. The stringing element optionally secures the netting outside of the ball stop region so the netting does not interfere with a ball positioned in the ball stop. | 01-10-2013 |
20130012342 | UNIVERSAL WEIGHTED LACROSSE TRAINING HANDLE - A weighted lacrosse stick training handle that can replace the handle of any conventional lacrosse stick comprising a solid core, and a neck provided with fastening means, which permit said universal weighted lacrosse training handle to fit into and removably secure to the head of said any conventional lacrosse stick. The fastening means on said neck comprise a plurality of internally threaded bores and at least one machine screw. | 01-10-2013 |
20130029792 | LACROSSE STICK WITH REINFORCED INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN HANDLE AND HEAD - A lacrosse stick with an elongate tubular handle, a plastic head and an improved connection assembly between the handle and head, the connection assembly including an insert inside the handle and straddling at least two opposing walls, at least one screw threaded through the insert and through the opposing walls of the handle to compress the insert between the walls of said handle. The threaded engagement of the screw through the walls and insert sandwich the latter, maintaining a constant compressive force against the laterally enlarged heads and against the interior walls of the handle. This avoids loosening and/or dislodgement as a result of impact or vibration, and resists the threads of the screw stripping either the walls or the insert as a result of torque or other stress. A unitary sleeve insert, a one-piece straddle post embodiment, and a two-piece post embodiment are herein shown and described. | 01-31-2013 |
20130123049 | LACROSSE STICK POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket includes an elongated single layer runner with multiple cross pieces. The single layer runner can be constructed from a material, such as a polymeric material, molded over the cross pieces. The cross pieces and/or runner can include speed lace loops with which a net lace can be joined. A related method includes providing cross pieces, overmolding a polymeric material over the cross pieces to form a single layer runner, where the overmolded material is the only structure extending between and connecting the cross pieces, and where the cross pieces are transverse to the runners. Another method includes providing a pocket base overmolding the base with a polymeric material to cover portions of it, and forming connection elements between different portions independently of any other components of the pocket base. | 05-16-2013 |
20130130846 | SPORTING IMPLEMENT FORMED WITH A MELT-PROCESSABLE STRUCTURAL BINDER - A composite sporting implement, such as a ball bat or bat barrel, is formed with layers of continuous structural fibers embedded in a binder material having a high melting point. Such a binder does not undergo a chemical conversion process during forming of the ball bat. The layers are shaped into a preform and placed in a mold. Heat and pressure are applied to bring the binder to its melting point and to cause the binder material to flow between adjacent layers. The mold is then cooled below the binder's melting point to solidify the composite structure. A composite sporting implement formed in this manner exhibits excellent shear strength, toughness, and damping qualities. | 05-23-2013 |
20130130847 | CLIMATE VARIABLE LACROSSE HEADS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - A first lacrosse head constructed from a first material having first properties or a second lacrosse head constructed from a second material having second properties is selectively used in lacrosse activities, based on environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity and/or solar activity, to provide generally consistent head performance as perceived by a lacrosse player across a range of environmental conditions. The first and second heads can be identical in structure, but constructed from different materials. For example, the first head can include a polyamide, optionally, Nylon 6,6 polyamide, and the second head can include a high performance polyamide resin, optionally a polypthalamide. An environmental indicator that provides visual and/or audible output with regard to environmental conditions can be included with at least one of the first head, the second head and a shaft to which the heads can be joined. Related methods of use are also provided. | 05-23-2013 |
20130190110 | LACROSSE STICK AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An improved lacrosse stick design and method of using same providing, inter alia, (1) an extendable lacrosse stick, (2) a quick release head/stick design, (3) a method of changing the lacrosse stick head or stick length “on the fly” so as to avoid leaving the playing field, and (4) a method of changing a lacrosse head or stick length without the use of any tools. | 07-25-2013 |
20130244816 | HANDLE-DAMPENING LACROSSE STICK - A lacrosse stick for reducing the rebound of a ball caught therein. The head of the lacrosse stick has a socket for receiving the shaft, and incorporates one or a plurality of flexible elastomer pads within or as part of the handle or socket, where the head and handle meet, to damp impact and rebound. The flexibility of the damping pads produces a “give” that minimizes the rebound of a pocket after being impacted by a ball. This pocket dampening limits the movement of the ball and makes the ball easier to control and to retain in the pocket. The precise location of the dampening material on the lacrosse head may be varied to control the degree of pocket “give” in response to, for example, the force on the pocket created by a ball impacting the pocket during a catch or swinging in the pocket during cradling. | 09-19-2013 |
20130252768 | CLIMATE VARIABLE LACROSSE HEADS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - A first lacrosse head constructed from a first material having first properties or a second lacrosse head constructed from a second material having second properties is selectively used in lacrosse activities, based on environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity and/or solar activity, to provide generally consistent head performance as perceived by a lacrosse player across a range of environmental conditions. The first and second heads can be identical in structure, but constructed from different materials. For example, the first head can include a polyamide, optionally, Nylon 6,6 polyamide, and the second head can include a high performance polyamide resin, optionally a polypthalamide. An environmental indicator that provides visual and/or audible output with regard to environmental conditions can be included with at least one of the first head, the second head and a shaft to which the heads can be joined. Related methods of use are also provided. | 09-26-2013 |
20130274036 | LACROSSE STICK WITH IMPROVED BALL SCOOPING - The inventive lacrosse stick has a head with a distal end which features a pivotable distal plate. The distal edge of the distal plate is recessed proximally of the distal end of the head so that movements of the plate do not in any way change the fixed length of the stick defined by portions of the head distal of the distal edge of the plate. The distal plate may be made in one of two ways. First, the plate may be made of a separate piece coupled to the lacrosse head and pivotable with respect thereto. In this embodiment, a spring is provided that acts to pivot the distal plate downwardly and to be restored to that orientation whenever it is pivoted upwardly. In a second embodiment, the plate is integrally molded with the head to include a living hinge pivoted upwardly. | 10-17-2013 |
20130296082 | Lacrosse Head Including Pre-Fabricated Pocket Area - A stand-alone, rigid lacrosse pocket is formed from a piece of mesh netting that is shaped to exhibit a desired pocket contour. Once shaped, a coating of stiffening material is applied to the netting and embeds within the shaped mesh netting to “fix” the desired pocket contour and form a rigid lacrosse pocket. The rigid lacrosse pocket is thereafter attached to a conventional lacrosse head, using the same stringing technique as commonly used to attach the mesh netting to the head. Advantageously, by pre-fabricating the lacrosse pocket, the need to “work” the netting into the desired shape is eliminated, and a player can quickly and easily change pockets as necessary. A method of fabricating the stand-along, rigid lacrosse pocket is also disclosed. | 11-07-2013 |
20130296083 | LACROSSE STICK POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket includes an elongated single layer runner with multiple cross pieces. The single layer runner can be constructed from a material, such as a polymeric material, molded over the cross pieces. The cross pieces and/or runner can include speed lace loops with which a net lace can be joined. A related method includes providing cross pieces, overmolding a polymeric material over the cross pieces to form a single layer runner, where the overmolded material is the only structure extending between and connecting the cross pieces, and where the cross pieces are transverse to the runners. Another method includes providing a pocket base overmolding the base with a polymeric material to cover portions of it, and forming connection elements between different portions independently of any other components of the pocket base. | 11-07-2013 |
20140066232 | LACROSSE STICK POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket includes an elongated single layer runner with multiple cross pieces. The single layer runner can be constructed from a material, such as a polymeric material, molded over the cross pieces. The cross pieces and/or runner can include speed lace loops with which a net lace can be joined. A related method includes providing cross pieces, overmolding a polymeric material over the cross pieces to form a single layer runner, where the overmolded material is the only structure extending between and connecting the cross pieces, and where the cross pieces are transverse to the runners. Another method includes providing a pocket base overmolding the base with a polymeric material to cover portions of it, and forming connection elements between different portions independently of any other components of the pocket base. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066233 | LACROSSE STICK POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket includes an elongated single layer runner with multiple cross pieces. The single layer runner can be constructed from a material, such as a polymeric material, molded over the cross pieces. The cross pieces and/or runner can include speed lace loops with which a net lace can be joined. A related method includes providing cross pieces, overmolding a polymeric material over the cross pieces to form a single layer runner, where the overmolded material is the only structure extending between and connecting the cross pieces, and where the cross pieces are transverse to the runners. Another method includes providing a pocket base overmolding the base with a polymeric material to cover portions of it, and forming connection elements between different portions independently of any other components of the pocket base. | 03-06-2014 |
20140106910 | LACROSSE HEAD POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture are provided. The pocket can be a molded pocket including individual molded strings, combined strings, shooting strings and support rails extending around a perimeter of the pocket. Certain pocket elements can include transition parts to smoothly transition components having different cross sections. The pocket can include a pre-formed ball channel and hole units having broadsides for connection to a head or other component. The pocket can be attached to a pocket frame, and optionally constructed from a mesh or other synthetic material that is tensioned with the pocket frame. A mold and related molding method are also provided. | 04-17-2014 |
20140106911 | LACROSSE HEAD POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture are provided. The pocket can be a molded pocket including individual molded strings, combined strings, shooting strings and support rails extending around a perimeter of the pocket. Certain pocket elements can include transition parts to smoothly transition components having different cross sections. The pocket can include a pre-formed ball channel and hole units having broadsides for connection to a head or other component. The pocket can be attached to a pocket frame, and optionally constructed from a mesh or other synthetic material that is tensioned with the pocket frame. A mold and related molding method are also provided. | 04-17-2014 |
20140171235 | LACROSSE HEAD - A lacrosse head having inwardly beveled top sidewall rails that extend along the length of the sidewalls, toward the center of the pocket. In this manner, when a player attempts to receive a thrown ball and fails to catch the ball in the pocket of the head cleanly without obstruction from the head frame, the top sidewall rails rebound the ball back inside the lacrosse head frame, thereby aiding in control of the ball. The present invention further includes a transverse wall at the distal end of the head with an inside surface having a scallop, groove or channel extending along substantially the length of the wall in which the edge of the mesh pocket is received and secured. The sidewalls of the head of the present invention are further provided with indicia associated with some or all of the stringing holes to assist in the stringing process. | 06-19-2014 |
20140213394 | LACROSSE HANDLE - A handle for a lacrosse stick includes an elongate carbon fiber central core having a length extending substantially the entire length of the handle along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end, the first end adapted to rigidly connect to a lacrosse head, the second end being opposite to the first end; a layer of foam padding surrounding and affixed to the central core from the second end and extending substantially along the entire length of the central core, the first end of the central core protruding from the padding; and an adapter rigidly affixed to the protruding first end of the central core, the adapter having a cross-sectional shape and dimensions selected to rigidly engage an opening in the lacrosse head. The central core is formed from carbon fiber elements selected from hollow tubes and solid rods. | 07-31-2014 |
20140235376 | Reinforced Objects - A reinforced object of the invention comprises: at least one structural layer; and at least one reinforcing rod positioned on or within the at least one structural layer, wherein the object is an elongated object, with the at least one reinforcing rod longitudinally positioned essentially parallel to a central axis thereof. A method of manufacturing the reinforced object comprises steps of: providing a mold; and positioning the at least one reinforcing rod such that it is positioned on or within the at least one structural layer in the reinforced object formed in the mold. | 08-21-2014 |
20140235377 | SHAFT LOCK FOR INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN LACROSSE STICK HANDLE AND HEAD - A shaft lock for interconnection of an elongate tubular lacrosse handle and a plastic lacrosse head. The shaft lock comprises an elastomeric insert compression-fitted inside the handle. The insert has a compressible body portion which, in an uncompressed form generally conforms to the interior walls of the handle and is defined by a plurality of co-planar ribs that span the interior walls of the handle. A hard screw-anchor is embedded within the elastomer insert, and the insert is anchored inside the handle by at least one screw threaded through the handle into the screw-anchor from top-to-bottom, the screw(s) engaging the screw anchor and compressing it against the elastomeric insert. The threaded engagement of the screw(s) through the wall of the handle and into the screw-anchor compresses the elastomeric insert, maintaining a constant tension against the screw(s) and against the interior walls of the handle. This avoids loosening and/or dislodgement as a result of impact or vibration, and resists the threads of the screw from stripping either the handle wall(s) or the insert as a result of torque or other stress. | 08-21-2014 |
20140243120 | MULTI-PIECE SHAFT FOR A LACROSSE STICK - A multi-piece shaft for a lacrosse stick includes a first section connected to a second section at a joint. The joint may be located at various shaft regions to provide a desired kick point within the shaft. In one embodiment, an outer surface of the first shaft section is separated from an inner surface of the second shaft section via an elastomeric isolator. The elastomeric isolator may be an adhesive material that bonds or secures the outer surface of the first shaft section to the inner surface of the second shaft section. Two or more of these joints optionally may be included in the lacrosse shaft. | 08-28-2014 |
20140274491 | SPORTING-GOOD IMPLEMENT WITH ROTATABLE HANDLE - A sporting-good implement, such as a ball bat or a lacrosse stick, includes a first handle section rotatably connected to a second handle section. The second handle section may be attached to or integral with a tapered region or barrel region of a ball bat, or with a shaft section or head of a lacrosse stick, or with another sporting-good feature. This rotatable engagement allows the relative position of the user's hands to change during the course of a swing, shot, or pass, ideally placing the user's hands in a position to generate improved power or control. | 09-18-2014 |
20140302951 | LACROSSE HEAD AND LACROSSE POCKET INCORPORATED THEREIN - Embodiments of a stringing arrangement that renders a pocket that combines features of both traditional-style and mesh-style. These embodiments offer a hybrid design that improves the “feel” and “hold” of a ball over current mesh-style pockets with a smoother release of the ball over traditional-style pockets. In one embodiment, the combination utilizes mesh material at the top of the pocket and traditional-style stringing at the bottom of the pocket. Unlike conventional technology, however, the embodiments combine the mesh-style and the traditional-style without disrupting the transition of the ball from the pocket. | 10-09-2014 |
20140323249 | LACROSSE STICK HEAD - A head includes front surfaces and rear surfaces. The front surfaces are uncurved. A proximal portion of the front surfaces slopes gradually downwardly and a distal end of the front surfaces slope more dramatically toward the axis of elongation of the socket. The rear surfaces of the head slope downwardly until at approximately 60% of the distance in the proximal to distal direction, a deep pocket is provided, the rear surfaces curving back upwardly to converge toward the front surfaces and then curve back downwardly to meet at the arcuate distal scooping end of the head. A series of spaced holes are provided to facilitate stringing of a webbing about the rear surfaces of the head to provide a mid/high pocket. | 10-30-2014 |
20140349788 | LACROSSE STICK POCKET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A ladder-like shooting/catching section for a lacrosse stick pocket defined by at least two elongate runners (flat strips) extending from proximate the scoop of the head toward the throat, and a plurality of generally V-shaped chevrons straddling the runners and overmolded thereto. Alternately, the chevrons and runners are formed from a single material. The chevrons have a three-dimensional profile and each is slightly concave along its length, such that the chevrons collectively define a passing/catching chute. The chute increases surface contact with the ball and improves feel. This in combination with the shock-absorbing living hinge function provided by the chevrons makes throwing and catching smoother as well as more consistent, generally improving playability of the lacrosse stick. | 11-27-2014 |
20140349789 | PRE-FORMED LACROSSE POCKET - An aspect of the present invention relates to a lacrosse pocket comprising a preformed composite material including an outer edge for attaching to a lacrosse head and an interior channel within the outer edge having a desired concave shape and depth, wherein the interior channel, for receiving and releasing a lacrosse ball, permanently maintains the desired concave shape and depth. | 11-27-2014 |
20140357432 | COVER FOR THE SHAFT OF ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT - A sheath for an article of athletic equipment having a shaft, which includes a cap and a rolled sheath. The cap is mounted on the free end of the athletic equipment and the sheath is unrolled onto the shaft to the desired length or the entire length of the shaft. The cap and sheath are preferably made from injection molded rubber, neoprene of other polymers that permit production in various thickness, colors and lengths. The elasticity of the material preferably gives it memory and durability. The diameter of the sheath is preferably smaller than the diameter of the shaft of the athletic equipment so that it stretches to a tight fit. After the sheath is unrolled to the desired length, excess material may be cut off, if desired. | 12-04-2014 |
20150011341 | LACROSSE HEAD - A lacrosse head including a sidewall having upper and lower rails and an optional cross member. At least one of the upper and lower rails and cross member are cored out to define a recess. The recess can be partitioned by multiple trusses into multiple individual voids. The voids can be of increasing depth, progressing from shallower to deeper depths from the bottom rail to the upper rail. The lower rail can be reinforced with additional trusses near the base or ball stop of the head to add strength and rigidity there. The density of the trusses and/or cross sectional area of material can be altered in the upper rail, lower rail and cross member to selectively alter stiffness in those components. The stiffness of these components can also vary to provide different position heads, for example, attack, midfield and defense heads, with selectively different stiffness and strength characteristics. | 01-08-2015 |
20150018135 | Lacrosse Mesh Configuration - A lacrosse mesh configuration is provided. The mesh configuration can be coupled within a head of a lacrosse stick that is coupled to a handle. The mesh configuration includes a mesh in a folded condition, the mesh comprising a first portion and a second portion. The mesh configuration also includes a notch formed in the first portion. The notch provides access to the mesh of the second portion. The second portion accessible through the notch forms a pocket in response to stretching more than the remaining portion of the mesh that is in a doubled up configuration due to the folded condition. The mesh configuration provided also includes the use of at least two colors of thread or a plurality of colors of thread to form a repeatable mesh configuration, wherein the color configuration of the mesh is repeatable. | 01-15-2015 |
20150018136 | CARBON FIBER OR FIBERGLASS LACROSSE HEAD - A method of making a lacrosse head is provided. The method includes providing a lacrosse head design to a 3D printer, providing a first printing material to the 3D printer, the first printing material including carbon fiber or fiberglass, and printing the lacrosse head with the 3-D printer using the lacrosse head design and the printing material. | 01-15-2015 |
20150119173 | LACROSSE HEAD BALL STOP PAD - Disclosed is a ball stop pad for use in a lacrosse head having improved ball retention characteristics, and which is impervious to repeated impacts and exposure to the elements, in a construction that complies with the rule-setting authorities' dimensional requirements. The ball stop pad is comprised of a fabric sleeve shaped for fitting within the ball stop region of a lacrosse stick head, and has a dry viscoelastic polymer on the interior of the sleeve that serves to absorb and dissipate the impact of a lacrosse ball as it first hits and then moves within and against the ball stop pad during play. The top surface of the ball stop pad is provided a series of tightly packed, circular, raised dimples that provide multiple points of contact with a ball as it impacts the ball stop, and thus constantly cushions the ball regardless of ball movement within the head of the lacrosse stick. | 04-30-2015 |
20150297964 | Projectile and Throwing Apparatus and Game for Projectile Throwing - An improved projectile throwing apparatus is described comprising a handle, an elongate shaft, and a throwing head for throwing a projectile, such as a golf ball. The throwing head may be interchangeable with golf shafts of varied lengths, with lacrosse shafts, or other shafts to achieve accurate, long distance golf ball throws. The throwing head may be shaped to achieve throws of different distance, launch angle, and trajectory, optionally imparting spin with a retrograde ramp at the distal end of the throwing head. The throwing apparatus is useful for golf-type game play, including for those with physical disabilities, as well as for a training and instructional aid for golf, lacrosse, and other sports. | 10-22-2015 |
20150328511 | LACROSSE STICK AND LACROSSE STICK SHAFT HAVING AN INSERT - A lacrosse stick shaft and a lacrosse stick are provided. The shaft includes an elongated body having a length extending along a longitudinal axis. The body has an exterior surface and an interior surface extending along the length of the body. The interior surface defines an interior space. The shaft also includes an insert disposed within the interior space, the insert extending along the length of the body. The lacrosse stick includes a head connected to one end of the shaft. | 11-19-2015 |
20160001149 | LACROSSE STICK HEAD FASTENING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FITTING LACROSSE STICK WITH SAME - A lacrosse stick head fastening system is disclosed that prevents loosening of a lacrosse stick head from a lacrosse stick shaft. The lacrosse stick head fastening system generally includes a fastener body that is located in a head fastening end of a lacrosse stick shaft. A transverse fastener extends transversely through a shaft fastening end of the lacrosse stick head, through the head fastening end of the shaft, and through the fastener body. A longitudinal fastener extends longitudinally through the head and into the fastener body. The transverse fastening device secures the shaft fastening end of the head at both sides, and the longitudinal fastening device applies a force longitudinally to maintain the transverse fastening device in side shear stress, thereby preventing both fastening devices from becoming loose during play. Thus, the lacrosse stick head is held onto the shaft with at least three points of contact as opposed to one. | 01-07-2016 |
20160008688 | BLENDED LACROSSE MESH | 01-14-2016 |
20160023070 | HEATED LACROSSE STICK SHAFT - An apparatus and method of providing heat to hand-holding locations on a lacrosse stick shaft including a heating emitting element and a user-operable control. The apparatus and method may include one or more resistive heating elements connectable to a power source such as a battery. Charging of the power source may be by plug in charging, kinetic energy charging, contact charging, inductive charging, or by replacement of a battery. The apparatus and method may be configured for mounting within the stick shaft, for being mounted in an end piece at the butt end of the shaft, or being positioned on the outside of the shaft as a sleeve or wrap. The apparatus and method may include a chemical heating apparatus or phase change heating apparatus positioned within or on the stick shaft. The user control may be mounted in or on the end piece at the butt end of the shaft. An indicator may provide information to a user regarding status states of the operation of the lacrosse stick shaft heating or recharging. | 01-28-2016 |
20160023071 | LACROSSE HEAD POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture are provided. The pocket can be a molded pocket including individual molded strings, combined strings, shooting strings and support rails extending around a perimeter of the pocket. Certain pocket elements can include transition parts to smoothly transition components having different cross sections. The pocket can include a pre-formed ball channel and hole units having broadsides for connection to a head or other component. The pocket can be attached to a pocket frame, and optionally constructed from a mesh or other synthetic material that is tensioned with the pocket frame. A mold and related molding method are also provided. | 01-28-2016 |
20160038802 | LACROSSE HEAD POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture are provided to facilitate consistent, repeatable and/or custom manufacture of lacrosse equipment. The pocket can be constructed from multiple different sections joined with one another, or can be knitted, weaved or otherwise assembled on an automated assembly machine from strands, and/or can be formed as a unitary textile material having regions/sections with different physical and/or mechanical properties. The pocket can be integrally molded within portions of a lacrosse head to eliminate manually constructed connections between the pocket and lacrosse head. The lacrosse head can be integrally molded with a lacrosse handle to provide a one-piece unitary lacrosse stick. Related methods of manufacturing also are provided. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038803 | LACROSSE HEAD POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture are provided to facilitate consistent, repeatable and/or custom manufacture of lacrosse equipment. The pocket can be constructed from multiple different sections joined with one another, or can be knitted, weaved or otherwise assembled on an automated assembly machine from strands, and/or can be formed as a unitary textile material having regions/sections with different physical and/or mechanical properties. The pocket can be integrally molded within portions of a lacrosse head to eliminate manually constructed connections between the pocket and lacrosse head. The lacrosse head can be integrally molded with a lacrosse handle to provide a one-piece unitary lacrosse stick. Related methods of manufacturing also are provided. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038804 | LACROSSE HEAD POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture are provided to facilitate consistent, repeatable and/or custom manufacture of lacrosse equipment. The pocket can be constructed from multiple different sections joined with one another, or can be knitted, weaved or otherwise assembled on an automated assembly machine from strands, and/or can be formed as a unitary textile material having regions/sections with different physical and/or mechanical properties. The pocket can be integrally molded within portions of a lacrosse head to eliminate manually constructed connections between the pocket and lacrosse head. The lacrosse head can be integrally molded with a lacrosse handle to provide a one-piece unitary lacrosse stick. Related methods of manufacturing also are provided. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038805 | LACROSSE HEAD POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture are provided to facilitate consistent, repeatable and/or custom manufacture of lacrosse equipment. The pocket can be constructed from multiple different sections joined with one another, or can be knitted, weaved or otherwise assembled on an automated assembly machine from strands, and/or can be formed as a unitary textile material having regions/sections with different physical and/or mechanical properties. The pocket can be integrally molded within portions of a lacrosse head to eliminate manually constructed connections between the pocket and lacrosse head. The lacrosse head can be integrally molded with a lacrosse handle to provide a one-piece unitary lacrosse stick. Related methods of manufacturing also are provided. | 02-11-2016 |
20160039133 | LACROSSE HEAD POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture are provided to facilitate consistent, repeatable and/or custom manufacture of lacrosse equipment. The pocket can be constructed from multiple different sections joined with one another, or can be knitted, weaved or otherwise assembled on an automated assembly machine from strands, and/or can be formed as a unitary textile material having regions/sections with different physical and/or mechanical properties. The pocket can be integrally molded within portions of a lacrosse head to eliminate manually constructed connections between the pocket and lacrosse head. The lacrosse head can be integrally molded with a lacrosse handle to provide a one-piece unitary lacrosse stick. Related methods of manufacturing also are provided. | 02-11-2016 |
20160067579 | LACROSSE TRAINING APPARATUS - An apparatus ( | 03-10-2016 |
20160082328 | LACROSSE STICK WITH QUICKLY ADJUSTABLE POCKET - A lacrosse stick head with a quickly adjustable pocket. | 03-24-2016 |
20160096066 | SPORTS TRAINING AID - A sports training aid is configured to help improve a player's skills in the game of lacrosse. The sports training aid can embody a lacrosse stick with a head and shaft. In one implementation, the lacrosse stick includes one or more sensors that change state. A controller couples with the sensors to administer one or more training modes. Each training mode can cause the controller to associate the change in state of the sensors in response to movement of the head. | 04-07-2016 |
20160096093 | Projectile and Throwing Apparatus and Game for Projectile Throwing - An improved projectile throwing apparatus is described comprising a handle, an elongate shaft, and a throwing head for throwing a projectile, such as a golf ball. The throwing head may be interchangeable with golf shafts of varied lengths, with lacrosse shafts, or other shafts to achieve accurate, long distance golf ball throws. The throwing head may be shaped to achieve throws of different distance, launch angle, and trajectory, optionally imparting spin with a retrograde ramp at the distal end of the throwing head. The throwing apparatus is useful for golf-type game play, including for those with physical disabilities, as well as for a training and instructional aid for golf, lacrosse, and other sports. | 04-07-2016 |
20160096094 | LACROSSE HEAD POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture are provided to facilitate consistent, repeatable and/or custom manufacture of lacrosse equipment. The pocket can be constructed from multiple different sections joined with one another, or can be knitted, weaved or otherwise assembled on an automated assembly machine from strands, and/or can be formed as a unitary textile material having regions/sections with different physical and/or mechanical properties. The pocket can be integrally molded within portions of a lacrosse head to eliminate manually constructed connections between the pocket and lacrosse head. The lacrosse head can be integrally molded with a lacrosse handle to provide a one-piece unitary lacrosse stick. Related methods of manufacturing also are provided. | 04-07-2016 |
20160101333 | LACROSSE MESH AND RELATED OBJECTS AND METHODS - Lacrosse mesh having a hybrid arrangement, which includes at least two components of different material types or properties. Yarns or strands of the mesh can be provided with a high level of twist, such as above 100 TPM. In some configurations, individually twisted yarns or strands are combined and twisted in the same or a different direction than the individual twist. In some configurations, one material has a higher modulus, better absorption or adhesion properties, or different levels of thermal shrinkage than the other material(s). In some configurations, some yarns or portions of the mesh (warp or weft) are more tightly knitted and other yarns or portions of the mesh to be more loosely knitted. In some configurations, the more loosely knitted yarns or portions have a higher level of thermal shrinkage and tighten in response to heating of the mesh. | 04-14-2016 |
20160166900 | LACROSSE POCKET STRING LOCK | 06-16-2016 |
20160193514 | HEATING A SPORTS DEVICE | 07-07-2016 |
20160199710 | WOMEN'S LACROSSE STICK HEAD | 07-14-2016 |
20160375329 | LACROSSE HEAD POCKET AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lacrosse head pocket includes a plug unit having first and second plugs disposed on a cross lace. The plugs are overmolded by first and/or second runners constructed from a polymeric material so that the plugs are joined with the first and/or second runners. The cross lace extends outwardly from the plug and the overmolded first and/or second runners. Some plug units can have cross laces that cross one another, while other plug units might not include cross laces that cross one another. A method is also provided including: forming a first plug on a first cross lace, placing the first plug in a mold, overmolding a first runner over at least a portion of the plug so the plug and first runner are joined, and optionally overmolding a second plug joined with the cross lace with a second runner or the same first runner. | 12-29-2016 |
20160375330 | LACROSSE HEAD TO HANDLE ATTACHMENT - A lacrosse head that enhances attachment and securement of the lacrosse head to a lacrosse handle can include an insert extending within a socket defined by a base of the head. The insert can include two or more expandable, resilient fingers that optionally are secured in a cantilevered manner to a bottom of the socket. The base and insert can be configured so that a fastener can be installed through at least one of the fingers to subsequently engage additional fingers, thereby moving the respective fingers radially outwardly to engage interior surfaces of the lacrosse handle and thereby secure the handle to the head. | 12-29-2016 |
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