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Lacrosse head pocket and related method of manufacture

a head pocket and head technology, applied in the field of lacrosse equipment, can solve the problems of deterioration of performance, difficult manufacturing, and difficulty in replacing, and achieve the effect of convenient manufacturing, replacement and/or servi

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-02-11
WARRIOR SPORTS INC
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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a new lacrosse pocket that is durable, easy to manufacture, and can be replicated for consistent performance. The pocket is made from a textile material with engineered characteristics for specific pocket shapes, and it also includes a flexible frame made from polymer bonded to the textile material. The flexible frame can provide grip and stiffness in strategic locations throughout the pocket. The pocket is pre-assembled and can be easily installed on a lacrosse head, and it can be custom configured for different player needs. The pocket is also consistent from one pocket to the next, and it can be repeatedly replicated for consistent performance. The methods of manufacture allow for precise replication of the pocket and head at a commercial level.

Problems solved by technology

Such traditional pockets typically require extensive maintenance, and are prone to deteriorated performance when the thongs are subject to moisture.
In addition, when a traditional pocket wears out, the mere thought of replacing it can be daunting to many, particularly younger or less experienced lacrosse players.
Users sometimes intertwine additional pieces of lace in the mesh to form the same, but this can require a special level of skill and time to do it properly.

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IV. First Alternative Embodiment

[0121]A first alternative embodiment of the lacrosse pocket is illustrated in FIG. 7 and generally designated 110. The pocket shown there is similar in structure, function and operation to the embodiment described above with several exceptions. For example, at the seams 141 and 142, where the seam-runners 141R and 142R are formed, the sections are joined with stitching. For example, first stitching 145 joins the edge 131I of the lateral pocket portion 131 and edge 133E of the middle pocket portion 133. The stitching 145 is sewn through the respective edges to join them with one another.

[0122]Second stitching 146 can be sewn through the edges 133E2 and 132I of the respective pocket sections to join those sections with one another. The stitching 145 and 146 can be in the form of one or more elongated strands of material, separate from the strands or material from which the respective sections 131, 132 and 133 are constructed. The stitching can be a cont...

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V. Second Alternative Embodiment

[0124]A second alternative embodiment of the lacrosse pocket as illustrated in FIG. 7A and generally designated 210. The pocket shown there is similar in structure, function and operation to the embodiments described above with several exceptions. For example, in this construction, rather than using a thermal bond or stitching, the edges of the different sections are joined with an adhesive. As shown, the inner edge 231I of the lateral section 231 is joined with the edge 233E1 of the middle pocket section 233 with an adhesive 245, which is illustrated in a finished, dried or cured state. The edges, as illustrated, are in close proximity with one another. Alternatively, they can be overlapped or abutted against one another depending on the particular application and the desired adhesive. The adhesive 246 can also join the edges 233E2 and 232I of the respective middle pocket section 233 and lateral pocket section 232.

[0125]The adhesives 245 and 246 can ...

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VI. Third Alternative Embodiment

[0127]A third alternative embodiment of the lacrosse pocket is illustrated in FIGS. 8-10 and generally designated 310. The pocket shown there is similar in structure, function and operation to the embodiments described above with several exceptions. For example, the pocket 310 can include fewer sections than the embodiments described above. As an example, the pocket can include only a first lateral section 331 and a second lateral section 332. These lateral sections are disposed on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis LA. These sections as shown in FIG. 9 can include the respective inner edges 331I and 332I similar to those described in connection with the embodiments above, these edges, however, rather than being joined with a middle section, can be joined directly with one another along the seam 341 as shown in FIG. 10. Where they are joined, the seam can be formed via a thermal bond, stitching, adhesive or other means described herein.

[0128]The ...

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Abstract

A lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture are provided to facilitate consistent, repeatable and / or custom manufacture of lacrosse equipment. The pocket can be constructed from multiple different sections joined with one another, or can be knitted, weaved or otherwise assembled on an automated assembly machine from strands, and / or can be formed as a unitary textile material having regions / sections with different physical and / or mechanical properties. The pocket can be integrally molded within portions of a lacrosse head to eliminate manually constructed connections between the pocket and lacrosse head. The lacrosse head can be integrally molded with a lacrosse handle to provide a one-piece unitary lacrosse stick. Related methods of manufacturing also are provided.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to lacrosse equipment, and more particularly, to a lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture.[0002]Conventional lacrosse sticks include a head joined with a handle. The head includes a frame that forms a region within which a lacrosse ball can be caught, held or shot. A net is joined with the back side of the frame. Typically, the net is constructed from conventional, large diameter laces (e.g., a traditional pocket) or mesh (e.g., a mesh pocket), which is further connected to the frame via multiple small holes defined by the frame. The net forms a pocket within which the lacrosse ball is held while a player is in possession of the ball, and can be a determinant factor as to the player's ability to catch, retain and shoot the ball.[0003]When the net is in the form of a traditional pocket, it usually includes four separate leather large dimension thongs joined with the laces. The laces are held in...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B59/20D03D25/00D05B1/02
CPCA63B59/20D05B1/02D03D25/005A63B2102/14B29C45/0046B29C45/14065B29C45/14262B29C45/14336B29C45/14786B29C45/1671B29C65/18B29C66/1122B29C66/301B29C66/43B29C66/729B29C66/73921B29C66/81427B29C66/91421B29C66/919B29C2045/14147B29K2713/00B29L2031/5227B29L2031/5245D03D1/00D03D13/004D04B1/22D10B2403/033D10B2507/00B29C45/14B29C45/14221B29C45/76B29C65/02B29C70/688B29C2045/14245B29K2023/06B29K2077/00B29K2101/00B29K2101/12B29K2623/0683B29K2677/00B29L2028/00B29L2031/52D03D51/00D04B15/78D05B19/12
Inventor BURNS, THOMAS H.PAQUETTE, ADAM D.SLATER, SEAN J.
Owner WARRIOR SPORTS INC
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