Patents Assigned to STX
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Patent number: 7411708Abstract: An apparatus for writing and reading holograms, comprising a spatial light modulator (SLM) operable in phase mode, having a plurality of pixels for generating an object beam that overlaps with a reference beam; a holographic recording medium (HRM) in the path of the object beam; and a first lens element disposed in the path of the object beam between the SLM and the HRM; wherein the HRM is disposed at or near the Fourier transform plane of the first lens element.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: STX Aprilis, Inc.Inventors: David A. Waldman, Joby Joseph
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Patent number: 7407455Abstract: A lacrosse head having a wide catching area and channeled thongs. One embodiment includes a stop member, a left sidewall connected to the stop member, a right sidewall connected to the stop member, and a scoop connecting the left sidewall to the right sidewall opposite the stop member. The scoop is disposed about 25.5 cm from the stop member. The widest point of lacrosse head is in a catching section disposed from about 6 cm to about 17 cm from the stop member. The left sidewall is convex with respect to the interior area of the head at a portion of the left sidewall between the widest point and the scoop. The right sidewall is convex at a portion of the right sidewall between the widest point and the scoop. In another embodiment, the sidewalls rise from the plane of the scoop and include thong holes to provide channeled thongs.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: STX, LLCInventor: Richard B. C. Tucker, Jr.
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Patent number: 7407456Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides an offset lacrosse head comprising a shaft, a collar, and a head. The collar defines an opening that receives the shaft. The head has a juncture. The juncture defines a socket that receives the collar, and the socket and the shaft are non-concentric. In a further aspect of this embodiment, the shaft has a shaft axis, the opening of the collar has an opening axis, the socket of the juncture has a socket axis, and at least one of the socket axis, the opening axis, and the shaft axis is offset, when viewed from a side elevation of the lacrosse stick facing an exterior of a sidewall of the head.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: STX, LLCInventors: Joel F. Price, Richard B. C. Tucker, Jr.
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Patent number: 7377865Abstract: The present invention provides a field hockey stick having a substantially straight grip portion and a bowed hitting portion. In one embodiment, a stick has a substantially straight handle, a bowed throat, and a bowed head. In another embodiment, a stick has a substantially straight handle and a bowed throat, with at least a portion of the playing surface of the head in substantially the same plane or line as the front face of the handle. In another embodiment, a stick has a substantially straight handle and a bowed throat, with the playing surface of the head set back from the plane or line of the front face of the handle.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: STX, LLCInventors: Katelyn Bedwell, Joanna Kotula
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Patent number: 7370373Abstract: A protective glove having an elastic substrate, a first pad segment attached to the elastic substrate, and a second pad segment attached to the elastic substrate independently from the first pad segment. The elastic substrate can be disposed over an area intended to substantially cover a forearm, a wrist, a back of a hand, a finger, and/or a thumb of a user wearing the glove. The elastic substrate can be stretchable in different directions and to different degrees in the areas around each pad segment, thereby enabling independent movement of the individually attached pad segments to accommodate any number of contours and flex points. Other embodiments provide methods for manufacturing a protective glove having independent pads.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2005Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: STX, LLCInventor: Dale W. Kohler
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Publication number: 20070276451Abstract: The invention concerns a method for performing an electric inhibition of the facial muscles for purely aesthetic purposes, using a device comprising a support at the head of a user (1), two contact electrodes (2), an electronic circuit (3) for generating low-voltage electric pulses at said electrodes (2), a direct current electric power supply (4) and means for fixing and locking (7) said components on the head. The invention is characterized in that it includes the following steps: placing the electrodes (2) on either side of the upper part of the nose, at the glabella; passing the electric pulses via the electrodes (2) through the pyramidal muscle of the nose so as to cause said pyramidal muscle of the nose to relax and hence its antagonist muscle, the forehead muscle and the double eyebrow muscle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2005Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: STX-MED sprlInventor: Pierre Rigaux
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Patent number: 7278936Abstract: A lacrosse head having a soft mesh pocket with an area of its strings coated with stiffening material. The coated area defines, for example, a ball release area, a ball pocket, and/or a throwing channel. One embodiment provides a lacrosse head pocket that includes a continuous piece of mesh, and a stiffening material coating a first area of the mesh, with a second area of the mesh being uncoated. The first area defines, for example, a ball release area, a ball pocket, and/or a throwing channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: STX, LLCInventor: Richard B. C. Tucker, Jr.
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Patent number: 7260854Abstract: A protective eyewear apparatus including a base substantially oval in shape, an upper bar connected to the base, a lower bar connected to the base, and a main support bar connected to the upper bar and the lower bar. Another embodiment includes two eyepieces attached by a flexible bridge member, in which an eyepiece comprises a base generally oval in shape and defining an opening, and an upper and lower bar spanning the opening and connected to the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2004Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: STX, LLCInventors: Helen M. Hahn, Dale W. Kohler
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Patent number: 7247107Abstract: A lacrosse ball that meets generally accepted rules on the construction of lacrosse balls (e.g., size, weight, and bounce height), but provides a more impact-absorbing surface than conventional lacrosse balls. One embodiment provides a lacrosse ball including a shell made of a first material and a layer of second material disposed on the shell, wherein the second material has a specific gravity lower than that of the first material. Another embodiment provides a lacrosse ball including a core made of a first material and a layer of second material disposed on the core, wherein the second material has a specific gravity lower than that of the first material. Another embodiment provides a lacrosse ball including a core made of a first material and a layer of second material disposed on the core, wherein the second material has a specific gravity higher than that of the first material.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2005Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: STX, LLCInventor: Katelyn Marie Bedwell
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Patent number: 7201682Abstract: A field hockey stick including a throat and a head adjoining the throat, the head having an upper portion adjacent to the throat and a lower portion, and at least the lower portion of the head defining at least one depression. The throat can also define a throat depression.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: STX, LLCInventors: Richard B. C. Tucker, Sr., Kenneth E. Sherman
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Patent number: 7150691Abstract: A lacrosse head having protrusions on its top and/or bottom edges, which improve ball control. Preferably, the protrusions on the top edge protrude toward the interior of the lacrosse head and the protrusions on the bottom edge protrude away from the interior of the lacrosse head. In a further embodiment, the lacrosse head has a top protrusion disposed on the top edge of a sidewall, and a bottom protrusion on disposed on the bottom edge of the sidewall, such that any height of the lacrosse head frame, inclusive of the top protrusion and the bottom protrusion, does not exceed a specified sidewall height, even though the sum of the height of the sidewall, the height of the top protrusion, and the height of the bottom protrusion, measured separately and nonlinearly, exceed the specified sidewall height.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2005Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: STX, LLCInventors: Gary C. Gait, Dale W. Kohler
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Publication number: 20060276274Abstract: A multi-component lacrosse stick head, made of at least two materials, including a base lacrosse head structure of one material and one or more overlays made of one or more other materials strategically located on the base structure. The base structure and overlays provide particular performance characteristics for the lacrosse head. An embodiment of the invention includes a base lacrosse head structure, and at least one of a ball stop overlay, a sidewall overlay, an edge overlay, a thread opening overlay, and a scoop overlay. The overlays are affixed to the base lacrosse head structure by, for example, insert molding, over molding, reaction injection molding, spray application, rotational molding, dual extrusion, casting, or an interference fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Applicant: STX, LLCInventor: Richard Tucker
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Patent number: 7131919Abstract: A lacrosse head having a frame and an articulated member moveably coupled to the frame. In one embodiment, a lacrosse head includes a stop member; a first sidewall connected to the stop member; a second sidewall connected to the stop member opposite the first sidewall; and a scoop connected to the first sidewall and the second sidewall opposite the stop member, wherein the first sidewall includes a first member integrally connected to the stop member and the scoop, and a second member moveably coupled to the first member. The second member can include pocket thread openings for attaching a pocket to the head. The lacrosse head can also include a stiffening member attached to the scoop and a sidewall of the frame, and a collared male plug for joining the frame to a hollow shaft.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2005Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: STX, LLCInventors: Dale W. Kohler, Kenneth E. Sherman
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Patent number: 7101290Abstract: An adjustable customized golf club, e.g., a golf putter, as well as a method for using the club, wherein the club has a head, a striking surface attachment, and one or more lock fittings that positively lock the striking surface attachment to the head. The striking surface attachment is one of several selectable attachments, each with different performance characteristics, e.g., rebound. The one or more lock fittings positively lock the striking surface attachments to the putter head such that the club components are firmly fixed, yet are still quickly removable and replaceable. In a representative embodiment, the striking surface attachment can be removed by hand and without tools. A golfer quickly changes the striking surface attachments without losing the feel of the prior striking surface attachment, thereby enabling the golfer to realistically compare the differences between the attachments before selecting and playing with a particular striking surface attachment.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: STX, LLCInventor: Richard B. C. Tucker, Sr.
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Patent number: 7101294Abstract: A multi-component lacrosse stick head, made of at least two materials, including a base lacrosse head structure of one material and one or more overlays made of one or more other materials strategically located on the base structure. The base structure and overlays provide particular performance characteristics for the lacrosse head. An embodiment of the invention includes a base lacrosse head structure, and at least one of a ball stop overlay, a sidewall overlay, an edge overlay, a thread opening overlay, and a scoop overlay. The overlays are affixed to the base lacrosse head structure by, for example, insert molding, over molding, reaction injection molding, spray application, rotational molding, dual extrusion, casting, or an interference fit.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2005Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: STX, LLCInventor: Richard B. C. Tucker, Sr.
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Patent number: 7094167Abstract: A method and apparatus for dampening the rebound of a lacrosse head pocket. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a frame having a thread hole and an aperture proximate to the thread hole. The aperture creates a moveable structure of the frame. The moveable structure encompasses at least a portion of the thread hole. The moveable structure is adapted to flex relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2004Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: STX, LLCInventor: Richard B. C. Tucker, Sr.
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Patent number: 7032246Abstract: A shin guard is disclosed having a protective pad enclosed by two pieces of fabric, one piece of a first color and one piece of a second color, and a sleeve portion having first and second colors. The shin guard is reversible such that in a first configuration the shin guard has substantially the first color on an exterior of the guard and in a second configuration the shin guard has substantially the second color on the exterior of the shin guard. In another embodiment, the pad is, disposed between an exterior sleeve of a first color and an interior sleeve of a second color different from the first color.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: STX, LLCInventor: Laura LeMire
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Patent number: 6960144Abstract: A variable hand placement sports equipment handle, such as a lacrosse stick handle, hockey stick handle, or field hockey stick handle, that includes a shaft and at least one overlay attached to the shaft at a location of frequent hand placement. The overlays are 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. The structural and tactile features, such as ribs, grooves, and hourglass and conical shapes, are located on the shaft to enhance a player's control of the shaft when performing various skills.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: STX, LLCInventor: Richard B. C. Tucker, Sr.
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Patent number: D519176Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: STX, LLCInventor: Richard B. C. Tucker, Jr.
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Patent number: D523101Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: STX, LLCInventor: Richard B. C. Tucker, Jr.