Apparatus for throwing projectiles

a technology for throwing projectiles and apparatus, which is applied in the field of apparatus for throwing projectiles, can solve the problems of premature burst of water balloons

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-01-28
SHOAFF MATTHEW J
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[0007]The present invention provides a device for throwing projectiles, such as water balloons. In one exemplary embodiment, the device includes a head portion and a shaft portion defining a substantially Y-shaped body. Specifically, the head portion includes a rim having netting extending between opposing sides thereof However, unlike known lacrosse sticks, the rim of the present device does not form a complete, elliptical ring and instead forms a substantially U-shaped body. The substantially U-shaped b

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However, when a lacrosse stick is utilized to throw a water balloon, the water balloon may burst prematurely.
This impact of the water balloon with the rim of the lacrosse stick may cause the water balloon to burst prematurely, i.e., before reaching its intended target.
Specifically, the head portion includes a rim having netting extending between opposing sides thereof However, unlike known lacrosse sticks, the rim of the present device does not form a complete, elliptical ring and instead forms a substantially U-shaped body.

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[0017]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an apparatus for throwing water balloons is shown generally as device 10. As used herein, a “water balloon” is an inflatable, flexible bag filled with water that may be made from rubber, latex, polychloroprene or nylon, for example. Device 10 is in the form of a modified lacrosse stick having shaft 12 and head portion 14. Shaft 12 is formed as an elongate, linear body that extends from head portion 14 and is connected to head portion 14 in a known manner. For example, base 15 of head portion 14 may include an aperture extending therethrough and shaft 12 may be received within the aperture. Shaft 12 may then be secured in position within the aperture in base 15 using an adhesive or a known fastener, such as a screw. By connecting shaft 12 to head portion 14, device 10 forms a substantially Y-shaped body, the advantages of which are described in detail below.

[0018]Head portion 14 also includes rim 16 connected to base 15. Rim 16 includes a pair of opp...

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A device for throwing projectiles, such as water balloons. In one exemplary embodiment, the device includes a head portion and a shaft cooperating to form a substantially Y-shaped body. Specifically, the head portion includes a rim having netting extending between opposing sides thereof However, unlike known lacrosse sticks, the rim of the present device does not form a complete, elliptical ring and instead forms a substantially U-shaped body. The substantially U-shaped body of the rim portion of the present device results from the creation of opposing terminal ends.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to an apparatus for throwing projectiles and, particularly, to an apparatus for throwing water balloons.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Projectiles, such as water balloons, may be thrown by individuals for recreation, particularly during the summer months. While water balloons are often thrown by hand, various devices have been developed to facilitate the throwing of water balloons at greater speeds and over longer distances. For example, sling-shot type devices have been developed to propel a water balloon faster and further than a water balloon can be thrown by hand. Additionally, lacrosse sticks have been used for throwing water balloons.[0005]Lacrosse sticks have head portions that include a plastic or metal rim that is connected to a shaft. The rim has an elliptical shape that forms a continuous ring. A net extends between opposing edges of the rim and forms a supportive structure that all...

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IPC IPC(8): F41B3/04
CPCA63B59/02A63B2225/60A63B2208/12A63B59/20A63B60/00
InventorSHOAFF, MATTHEW J.
OwnerSHOAFF MATTHEW J