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Multi-mesh lacrosse head

a lacrosse head and mesh technology, applied in the field of lacrosse sticks, can solve the problems of poor ball control during running, damage to the pocket, and extensive maintenance of the pocket, and achieve the effects of high velocity, accurate control, and high speed

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-06-28
BOUND JOSHUA ALFRED
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[0013]One advantage of the present invention is that the mesh pocket provides the stiffness required for accurate control, high velocity throwing and shooting.
[0014]Yet another advantage of the present invention is that minimal maintenance is required to keep the mesh pocket in its desired shape.
[0015]Still yet another advantage of the present invention is that material and assembly costs are inexpensive.

Problems solved by technology

Disadvantages of the traditional pockets include the extensive maintenance required of the pocket, the damage to the pocket when the leather thongs are exposed to moisture, and poor ball control while running.
Furthermore, the leather thongs stretch and shrink unevenly when they dry after being exposed to moisture, as typically is the case when lacrosse games are held in the rain.
The resulting uneven shrinkage requires further adjustment of the thongs.
The disadvantage to a ten hole mesh is that the ball, while running, roles around in the lacrosse pocket and is easily dislodged during game play.
The disadvantage to six hole mesh is that when throwing or shooting the lacrosse ball the mesh produces too much hold on the ball, commonly known as whip, which results in throwing the ball into the ground.

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[0017]FIG. 1 is a front view of a lacrosse head with a mesh pocket according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;

[0018]FIG. 2 is a side view of a lacrosse head with a mesh pocket according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;

[0019]FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a mesh pocket with a lacrosse ball disposed therein, as shown in FIG. 1 taken along line 3-3, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention; and

[0020]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a lacrosse head having a mesh pocket integrally formed therein according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.

[0021]FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a lacrosse head having a mesh pocket integrally formed therein according to an alternative embodiment of the invention having circular holes.

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[0022]In the following figures, the same reference numerals are used to identify the same components in the various views.

[0023]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, t...

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Abstract

A pocket for a lacrosse head (10) includes a mesh portion (20) attached to the lacrosse head (10). The mesh portion (20) has a plurality of sets of holes (22 and 27) therein.

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BRIEF SUMMARY[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]The present invention relates generally to lacrosse sticks, and more particularly to mesh pockets for heads of lacrosse sticks.[0003]2. Background of the Invention[0004]Current lacrosse sticks have heads with one of two known conventional pockets. First, traditional pockets typically consist of four adjustable leather thongs that extend between the lacrosse scoop and the base of the head. Soft fabric laces, i.e. nylon laces, are interwoven with the thongs to form the pocket for holding the ball in the head. The laces are held in place by sidewall strings attached to the opposing sidewalls. The stiffness of the leather thongs provides for precise ball control in high velocity throwing and shooting.[0005]Disadvantages of the traditional pockets include the extensive maintenance required of the pocket, the damage to the pocket when the leather thongs are exposed to moisture, and poor ball control while running. Repeated use of the pocket stret...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B59/02
CPCA63B2209/00A63B59/02A63B59/20A63B60/00
Inventor BOUND, JOSHUA ALFRED
Owner BOUND JOSHUA ALFRED
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