Ball catching and delivery frame with variable flex sidewalls
US7238128B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2102/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A frame for a ball catching and delivery head for use in, for example, the sport of lacrosse comprising a frame having a scoop, a base and spaced lateral sidewalls therebetween defining the periphery of a ball receiving and delivery face. Each of the lateral sidewalls includes a flex region which is more elastically compliant and resilient than the remainder of the frame. In one embodiment, the flex regions define regions of the sidewalls comprised of a material which is more flexible than the material comprising the remainder of the frame. In another embodiment, the flex regions are defined by springs incorporated into the sidewalls. In a further embodiment, the flex regions are defined by regions of the sidewalls of reduced height and cross-section. In a further embodiment, the sidewalls comprise separate, pivotable aft and fore frame/sidewall members.
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