US3822062A
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Mesh webbing for a lacrosse stick
Assignee: Wm. T. Burnett & Co
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Filing: 1973-12-03
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Granted: 1974-07-02
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Expires: 1993-12-03
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to an improvement in the webbing of the head of a lacrosse stick and the method of forming such webbing. Expandible knitted mesh of a desired width is provided and the mesh is rearranged so that one end portion of the mesh is substantially free of expansion and the opposite end portion of the mesh is widely expanded in accordance with the maximum width of the lacrosse stick head. This mesh is then secured in place in the lacrosse stick head by means of suitable lacing with the mesh being only limitedly expanded adjacent the throat of the head and being readily deformable to define a ball pocket adjacent the stop.
Inventors
- 👤 R Tucker
- 👤 W Crawford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B59/00; A63B59/20; A63B51/00; A63B51/02; A63B2102/00; A63B2102/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A head for a lacrosse stick comprising a generally V-shaped frame and a web closing said frame; said frame being defined by two side walls joined at a jointure and diverging therefrom, a transverse wall joining the opposite ends of said side walls, and a transverse stop joining said side walls spaced from said jointure; said web being in the form of an inherently expandible mesh defining a plurality of deformable interstices, means securing said mesh to said frame along said side walls and said end wall and generally at said stop, the interstices of said web being widely transversely expanded adjacent said end wall and visibly materially less transversely expanded adjacent said stop, and said mesh adjacent said stop being further transversely expandible to define a ball pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A head for a lacrosse stick comprising a generally V-shaped frame and a web closing said frame; said frame being defined by two side walls joined at a jointure and diverging therefrom, a transverse wall joining the opposite ends of said side walls, and a transverse stop joining said side walls spaced from said jointure; said web being in the form of an inherently expandible mesh defining a plurality of deformable interstices, means securing said mesh to said frame along said side walls and said end wall and generally at said stop, the interstices of said web being widely transversely expanded adjacent said end wall and visibly materially less transversely expanded adjacent said stop, and said mesh adjacent said stop being further transversely expandible to define a ball pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The head of claim 1 wherein the means securing said mesh to said end wall and generally at said stop permit limited longitudinal elongation of said mesh to facilitate said further expansion of said mesh adjacent said stop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The head of claim 1 wherein said mesh extends beyond said stop remote from said end wall, and at least a part of said mesh beyond said stop being substantially free of transverse expansion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The head of claim 1 wherein said mesh is a knitted mesh.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The head of claim 1 wherein said mesh is a knitted mesh formed primarily of snythetic fibres including nylon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The head of claim 1 wherein said mesh is of a configuration wherein said mesh would be rectangular in both an unexpanded form and a fully expanded form.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The head of claim 1 wherein said mesh is provided with a folded end portion adjacent said end wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The head of claim 1 wherein said mesh has a selvage edge on the two opposite sides thereof connected to said side walls.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The head of claim 1 wherein said mesh is reinforced by a transverse reinforcement extending between said side walls adjacent said end wall, said transverse reinforcement being interwoven through said mesh.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
49 words
The head of claim 1 wherein said means securing said mesh to said frame includes binding means separate and apart from said web along said side and end walls and generally at said stop, said binding means being interlaced with said frame through apertures therein and with said mesh.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The head of claim 1 wherein said end wall is generally curved in arched relation with respect to said side walls and the adjacent end of said mesh is similarly arched.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The head of claim 11 wherein the arching of said mesh gradually decreases towards a minimum adjacent said stop.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-01 | 1977-12-31 | 1978-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-01 | 1981-12-31 | 1982-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-01 | 1985-12-31 | 1986-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |