Ball Stop for a Lacrosse Head
a technology of ball stop and lacrosse head, which is applied in the field of lacrosse head ball stop, can solve the problems of not providing a variety of styles of improved ball stop, prior art does not include connection points for pockets, and the lacrosse head is not as effective at maintaining ball control. , to achieve the effect of improving the geometry of the pocket, increasing the distance, and increasing the displacemen
Inactive Publication Date: 2008-11-27
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[0013]The present invention provides a ball stop for lacrosse head which is uniquely capable of improving pocket geometry as well as providing a stable base for a lacrosse ball to rest thereon. The inventive ball stop allows for the pocket to attach in the throat area in a shape better suited to maintain a lacrosse ball therein and further provides a combination of improved ball handling and improved pocket orientation. In addition, the ball stop for a lacrosse head provides a stable base for a ball to rest thereon as the inner surface area of the novel ball stop is greater than that of ball stops of the prior art lacrosse heads.
[0014]More particularly, the inventive lacrosse head with ball stop base includes a ball stop adjacent to the throat and has an inner surface extending from the front opening of the lacrosse stick to a point beyond the rear second edges of the pair of side walls. The ball stop may assist in improved pocket geometry as the pocket may attach to the second edge of the ball stop, and thus, may attach in an extended curved arrangement. Generally, the novel ball stop for lacrosse head may be curved in one or more planes preferably following the shape of the opening of the lacrosse head as well has having a curved edge for the attachment of the pocket thereto though may also be extended and substantially straight. Preferably, the ball stop provides for an improved platform and / or pocket for a lacrosse ball.
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Unfortunately, prior art lacrosse heads are not as effective for maintaining ball control as the ball stops of the prior art have not been designed to sufficiently conform pocket geometry to achieve desirable ball-handling characteristics.
Furthermore, the prior art does not provide a variety of styles of improved ball stops for maintaining the ball within the pocket of the lacrosse head, and additionally, shaping the pocket of lacrosse head to conform to the size characteristics of a lacrosse ball.
Yet furthermore, the prior art does not include connection points for pockets while providing a stable platform for a lacrosse ball.
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[0044]Referring generally now to FIG. 1, a prior art lacrosse head illustrated in accordance with U.S. Pat. No. 5,048,843, Dorfi et al., is shown and generally designated by the numeral 10. The Dorfi et al. lacrosse head 10 generally has throat 12, scoop 14, pair of side walls 16 with first edge 18, and second edge 20, and also ball stop 22. Specifically the Dorfi et al. ball stop 22 has first edge 24 and second edge 26 wherein inner surface 28 of ball stop 22 spans between first edge 24 and second edge 26.
[0045]As illustrated in FIG. 1, lacrosse ball 30 sits within pocket 32 of Dorfi head 10. More specifically, lacrosse ball 30 rests against second edge 26 with the majority of lacrosse ball 30 sitting on the base of pocket 32.
[0046]Referring now to FIG. 2, an alternative view of Dorfi et al. lacrosse head 10 is shown with ball stop 22 having first edge 24 on the upper side and second edge 26 displayed on the bottom portion of the illustration. Notably, second edge 26 of ball stop 2...
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A ball stop for a lacrosse head providing for improved pocket geometry.
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[0001]This is a Utility Patent Application filed for the invention by Paul Gait, a citizen of Canada, residing at 5 Normandy Dr., Altamont, N.Y. 12009, has invented a new and useful “Ball Stop for a Lacrosse Head.” This Utility Patent Application claims benefit of previously filed provisional patent application No. 60 / 931,224 filed May 22, 2007 entitled Curved Ball Stop for Lacrosse Head; and provisional patent application No. 60 / 940,681 filed May 29, 2007 entitled Curved Ball Stop for Lacrosse Head.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The present invention relates to a lacrosse head having a ball stop. More particularly, the present invention relates to a ball stop integrated into the base of the lacrosse head which allows for greater control in manipulating a lacrosse ball during participation in the sport. Furthermore, the invention is designed so as to provide a greater contact of the base of the stop with the ball while the lacrosse ball is held within the l...
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CPCA63B59/02A63B59/20
InventorGAIT, PAUL
OwnerRAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS