Lacrosse head pocket and related method of manufacture
US10093049B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/5245
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lacrosse head pocket and a related method of manufacture are provided. The pocket can be a molded pocket including individual molded strings, combined strings, shooting strings and support rails extending around a perimeter of the pocket. Certain pocket elements can include transition parts to smoothly transition components having different cross sections. The pocket can include a pre-formed ball channel and hole units having broadsides for connection to a head or other component. The pocket can be attached to a pocket frame, and optionally constructed from a mesh or other synthetic material that is tensioned with the pocket frame. A mold and related molding method are also provided.
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