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Lacrosse handleRelated Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, Player-held Device For Both Projecting And Catching Aerial Projectile; Part Thereof Or Accessory Therefor (i.e., Combined Projector-catcher Device), Both Projector And Catcher Are Pocketed, Having Pocket With Laterally Facing Opening (e.g., Lacrosse Stick, Jai Alai Cesta, Etc.)Lacrosse handle description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070184923, Lacrosse handle. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/563,870, filed on Apr. 20, 2004, entitled "Tapered Lacrosse Handle," and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 10/906,734, filed on Mar. 3, 2005, entitled "Improved Handle For Attachment To A Lacrosse Head," which are both incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention relates generally to lacrosse equipment, and more particularly to an improved handle for attachment to a lacrosse head. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Lacrosse manufacturers increasingly develop equipment for improving a player's performance in the game. One significant development was the introduction of lacrosse handles having a hollow metal tube construction. These metal handles were developed to replace prior wooden handles, which were susceptible to water damage and were somewhat heavy and cumbersome. To that end, the current hollow metal handles are typically comprised of aluminum or titanium and provide durable constructions that enhance a player's ability to manipulate and carry the handle. [0004] A typical hollow metal handle is an extrusion having a uniform lateral cross-section across the length of the handle. This construction typically does not provide tactile feedback as to the position of the player's hands on the handle. For instance, a defensive player having a stick with a relatively long handle would not know if he is holding a top portion, a bottom portion, or a middle portion of the handle without first visually inspecting the handle. [0005] One of ordinary skill in the art will understand that informing the player about the position of his hands on the handle without requiring visual inspection can enhance his ability to play the game. Specifically, it is understood that the position of a player's hands can determine how the player cradles, passes, or shoots the ball. In other words, the player can grip a portion of the handle best suited for handling or throwing the ball in a predetermined manner. [0006] In addition, it is also understood that a player can use his sight for obtaining a clear vision of the field, e.g. identifying which teammates are open or will be open to receive his pass. [0007] It would therefore be desirable to provide a lacrosse handle that improves a player's perception of the field while maintaining his ability to throw or pass the ball in a desired way. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] It is therefore one advantage of the present invention to provide an improved handle for attachment to a lacrosse head that provides tactile feedback as to the position of a player's hands on the handle. [0009] It is another advantage of the present invention to provide an improved handle for attachment to a lacrosse head that has a relatively strong construction for resisting fractures or other breakage. [0010] It is yet another advantage of the present invention to provide an improved handle for attachment to a lacrosse head that is substantially lightweight for conserving a player's energy and enhancing his ability to perform in the game. [0011] It is still another advantage of the present invention to provide an improved handle for attachment to a lacrosse head that is resistant to corrosion and/or other damage, e.g. damage caused by exposure to water. [0012] In accordance with the above and other advantages of one embodiment of the invention, an improved handle for attachment to a lacrosse head is provided. The improved handle includes a generally tubular member having a top end for attachment to a lacrosse head and a bottom end opposite the top end. The top end and the bottom end have a centerline axis extending generally therebetween as a longitudinal reference line. Furthermore, the elongated generally tubular member has a lateral reference line extending through the longitudinal reference line. The lateral reference line is positioned in a predetermined orientation for assisting in defining an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the tubular member. [0013] Specifically, in this embodiment, the elongated generally tubular member is a hollow tube construction with an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface has opposing sides, as viewed along the lateral reference line, for defining the inner diameter. Similarly, the outer surface has opposing sides, as viewed along the lateral reference line, for defining the outer diameter. This outer diameter varies in dimension across the longitudinal reference line for providing tactile stimulation. [0014] Other advantages of the invention will become apparent when viewed in light of the detailed description in conjunction with the attached drawings and appended claims. Also, it is contemplated that the features, the functions, and the advantages can be achieved independently and in various embodiments of the present invention or may be combined in yet other embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0015] For a more complete understanding of this invention, reference should now be made to the embodiments illustrated in greater detail in the accompanying drawings and described below by way of examples of the invention: [0016] FIG. 1 is a top plan view of an improved handle for attachment to a lacrosse head, according to one advantageous embodiment of the claimed invention. [0017] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the handle shown in FIG. 1 as taken along line 2-2. [0018] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the handle shown in FIG. 1 as taken along line 3-3. [0019] FIG. 4 is a top plan view of an improved handle for attachment to a lacrosse head, according to another advantageous embodiment of the claimed invention. Continue reading about Lacrosse handle... Full patent description for Lacrosse handle Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Lacrosse handle patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Lacrosse handle or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Field-sport game Next Patent Application: Racket with versatile handle Industry Class: Games using tangible projectile ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Lacrosse handle patent info. 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