Lacrosse Head Having an Ergonomic Throat

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-01-08
RAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS
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[0011]The present invention provides an ergonomic throat for lacrosse head which is uniquely capable of being easily held and providing better feel of the lacrosse stick.
[0014]Advantageously, the ergonomic throat for a lacrosse head may be molded with the initial molding of the head to create an ergonomic throat wherein a player may maintain greater control, comfort, or grasp of the stick during the stresses imparted during the play of lacrosse.
[0015]An object of the invention therefore is an ergonomic throat for lacrosse head which enables it to be more comfortable to hold.
[0021]These aspects and others that will become apparent to the artisan upon review of the following description can be accomplished by providing an ergonomic throat for a lacrosse head which attaches to a lacrosse stick to improve the playability of the lacrosse head and stick combination.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, the prior art lacrosse heads do not provide features and / or improvements for the holding of the lacrosse stick wherein the throat is designed to aid in holding the lacrosse stick.

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[0032]Referring now to FIGS. 1-10, there are shown multiple embodiments of lacrosse heads having an ergonomic throat. Generally, lacrosse heads are made of a polymer-type material including plastic, nylons, and are preferably molded. In multiple embodiments, the ergonomic throat is molded with the molding of the lacrosse head, whereas in other embodiments, the ergonomic portion may be molded separately.

[0033]Referring now to FIGS. 1-3, there is shown generally at 10 an embodiment of a lacrosse head having ergonomic throat 12. Additionally, lacrosse head 10 includes sides walls 14 and 16, and scoop 18, with the embodiment picture in FIGS. 1-3 preferably used by a goalie. Ergonomic throat 12 includes handle receiving section 20 for the attachment of a handle thereto.

[0034]Ergonomic throat 12 of lacrosse head 10 as embodied in FIGS. 1-3, includes a shorter length with contour 22 and ergonomic ridge 24 so that a player may grip closely to throat 12 and have his or her hand comfortingly ...

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Abstract

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.

Description

[0001]This Utility patent application claims benefit of previously filed provisional patent application No. 60 / 940,664 filed May 29, 2007 entitled Lacrosse Head Having an Improved Throat.[0002]All patents and publications described or discussed herein are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Technical Field[0004]The present invention relates to a lacrosse head having an improved throat for use with a lacrosse stick. More particularly the present invention relates to an improved throat of the lacrosse stick allowing a player to have better grip and tactile feel of the lacrosse stick and the lacrosse head wherein the stick joins to the socket of a lacrosse head. The invention also includes a strung lacrosse head with the improved throat used in conjunction with a lacrosse stick.[0005]2. Background of the Art[0006]The lacrosse game originates with the American and Canadian Native Americans. Traditionally, the lacrosse stick has a handle...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B59/02
CPCA63B49/027A63B2210/50A63B59/02A63B49/0288A63B49/035A63B59/20A63B49/03A63B60/00
InventorGAIT, PAUL
OwnerRAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS