Games using tangible projectile – Player-held device for both projecting and catching aerial... – Both projector and catcher are pocketed
Reexamination Certificate
1999-02-02
2001-04-10
Chapman, Jeanette (Department: 3711)
Games using tangible projectile
Player-held device for both projecting and catching aerial...
Both projector and catcher are pocketed
Reexamination Certificate
active
06213901
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Various string configurations for lacrosse sticks have been proposed to enhance control of the ball. One such configuration is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,507,495, wherein four, spaced, longitudinal thong elements extend between, and are connected to, the head of the lacrosse stick and the base of the head adjacent the stop. A relatively open weave lacing extends transversely of the head to interconnect the longitudinal thongs and for maintaining the thongs in the spaced relationship. The string configuration thus forms a pocket for catching, carrying, and throwing the lacrosse ball.
While the above-noted string configuration has been satisfactory for its intended purpose, it has been characterized by a disadvantage in controlling the ball due to the open weave lacing.
After considerable research and experimentation, the lacrosse stick string configuration has been devised for improving the control of the lacrosse ball in catching, carrying, and throwing the ball.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The lacrosse stick string configuration of the present invention comprises, essentially, a plurality of spaced, longitudinally extending thongs connected to the top of the head of the lacrosse stick and to the base of the head. A plurality of longitudinally extending twisted cords are positioned in the spaces between the thongs, and are also connected to the top of the head and base of the head. Portions of the twisted cords extend transversely of the head to interconnect the longitudinal thongs and for maintaining the thongs in spaced relationship. By the construction and arrangement of the thongs and twisted cords, a relatively closed mesh pocket is formed having substantially rectangular openings or windows, whereby the control of the ball during catching, carrying, and throwing thereof is enhanced.
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Dyed Heads Page-http://www.bravelacrosse.com/Dye%20Heads/dyed-heads-page.asp—pp. 1-14; page 4, Jul. 18, 2000.*
Lacrosse Stick Tech Workshop-http://www.e-lacrosse.com/stech9.html-pp. 1-12; pp. 1,3, May 1, 1999.*
Lacrosse Stick Tech Workshop-http://www.e-lacrosse.com/stech3.htlm-pp. 1-5; pp. 1,3, Sep. 1, 1998.
Brady O'Boyle & Gates
Chambers M.
Chapman Jeanette
East Coast Lacrosse Ltd.
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