Lacrosse box goalie head

a goalie head and box goal technology, applied in the field of lacrosse head, can solve the problems of curved scoop, small head of field lacrosse goaltender stick, insufficient space between goaltender legs of goaltender, etc., and achieve the effect of light weight and more balanced

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-04-30
WARRIOR SPORTS INC
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[0008]The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of known box lacrosse goalie heads by providing a box lacrosse goalie head that is larger than known field lacrosse goaltender stick heads. Further, the present invention is lighter weight and more balanced than known manually constructed box lacrosse goal heads.

Problems solved by technology

There are disadvantages of using both types of lacrosse sticks by a goaltender in the game of box lacrosse.
There are disadvantages of a box lacrosse goaltender using a stick that was designed to be used by a field lacrosse goaltender.
One disadvantage is that the field lacrosse goaltender sticks have a small head that does not sufficiently fill the space between the goaltenders legs.
Another disadvantage is that the shape of the scoop is curved such that it does not allow the stick to rest flat on the ground to more effectively prevent the ball from entering the goal.
There are also disadvantages of a box lacrosse goaltender using a manually constructed box lacrosse goaltender stick.
These types of sticks tend to have the correct proportion for filling the space between the goaltender's legs however, they are known to be very heavy and not well balanced.
These disadvantages are the due to the fact that they are made by hand from wood.
A stick that is heavy and not well balanced results is less effective manipulation of the ball.

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[0015]Referring to FIG. 1, a box lacrosse goaltender stick is disclosed in the present invention, shown generally at 20. The stick 20 includes a head frame 22 to which a handle 24 and a pocket 26 are attached.

[0016]The frame 22 has a generally triangular shape including a ball stop portion 28, a scoop portion 30 opposite from the ball stop portion 28 and two sidewalls 32, 34, each having a first linear portion 36, 40 and a second linear portion 38, 42. Both sidewalls 32, 34 extend between the ball stop portion 28 and the scoop portion 30.

[0017]The scoop portion 30 of the frame 22 includes a flat linear exterior surface 44 and a curvilinear interior surface 46. The flat linear exterior surface 44 has a first corner 48 and a second corner 50. The distance 52 between the first corner 48 and the second corner 50 measures in the range of 14.0 inches to 16.0 inches. In the embodiment illustrated, the first and second corners 48, 50 are curved or rounded. However it should be noted that th...

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Abstract

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.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally relates to a lacrosse head. The present invention more particularly relates to a lacrosse head to be used by a goalie in a game of box lacrosse.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Box lacrosse is played indoors on an enclosed rink, often on an ice rink where the ice has been removed. The playing area is referred to as the box. Conversely, field lacrosse is played outdoors on an unenclosed playing field.[0003]Box lacrosse goaltenders typically hold their sticks much differently than field lacrosse goaltenders. Field lacrosse goaltenders tend to hold their sticks elevated such that the head is positioned upward. On the other hand, box lacrosse goaltenders tend to hold their sticks such that the head is positioned downward between the goaltenders' legs. The scoop portion of the head often rests on the ground.[0004]Currently box lacrosse goaltenders use either a lacrosse stick that was designed to be used by a field lacrosse goalt...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B59/02
CPCA63B59/02A63B59/20A63B60/50A63B60/00A63B60/46
InventorSCHMIDT, JOSHUA
OwnerWARRIOR SPORTS INC