Sports equipment handle

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2008-07-29

2009-11-17

Kim, Gene (Department: 3711)

Games using tangible projectile

Player-held device for both projecting and catching aerial...

Both projector and catcher are pocketed

CD21S724000

Reexamination Certificate

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07618336

ABSTRACT:
An embodiment of the invention provides a sports equipment handle, such as a lacrosse stick handle, that includes a hollow tubular lacrosse stick shaft defining a slot substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, and a rib disposed in the slot. The shaft and the rib comprise separate structures. In a cross-section of the shaft taken substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal shaft axis, the slot has an opening smaller than a width of the rib such that the rib is retained within the slot. The rib is moveable within and removable from the slot. The rib can be specially located and structured to provide the shaft with structural and tactile features that correspond to and accommodate the way in which a player moves his hands along the shaft and grips the shaft, to enhance the player's control of the shaft when performing various skills.

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