Patents Assigned to Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.
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Patent number: 7404775Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, an improved handle (12) for a lacrosse stick (10) is provided. The improved handle (12) includes a tubular member (14) having a top end (16) for attachment to the lacrosse head (18) and a bottom end (20) that is opposite the top end (16). The tubular member (14) further includes an outer surface (22) having one or more predetermined portions (24) with a coating (26) coupled thereto. The coating (26) is utilized for strengthening the tubular member (14), preventing damage thereto, decreasing vibration therein, and providing the player with tactile stimuli as to the orientation of a lacrosse stick (10) within his hands.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventors: David Morrow, Andrew Maliszewski
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Patent number: 7356849Abstract: A no-slip elbow pad (10) for securely fastening to a user's arm and adequately protecting the user's arm. The no-slip elbow pad (10) includes a padding element (12) having an inner lining (14) and an outer lining (16). The padding element (12) has at least two bands (18, 20) integrally connected thereto. These bands (18, 20) overlay the inner lining (14) of the padding element (12) and are intended to secure the no-slip elbow pad (10) to the user's arm. The inner lining (14) has at least one friction element (28, 30) integrated thereon. Each friction element (28, 30) is intended to engage the user's arm to prevent the no-slip elbow pad (10) from sliding out of a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventors: David Morrow, Jesse Hubbard
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Patent number: 7322692Abstract: The present invention provides protective eyewear, also referred to as sport goggles, where the lens and the flexible frame are easily separated and interchangeable. The lens and the flexible frame are both available in a variety of colors. Therefore, the wearer can select and easily assemble a preferred color combination. More specifically, the protective eyewear includes a lens received within a flexible frame and a strap that is permanently attached to the lens for securing the eyewear to a wearer's face. There are at least two connection apertures spaced around an outer perimeter of the lens. The flexible frame has at least two connection protrusions that are aligned with the connection apertures in the lens for removably receiving the connection apertures.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Winningham
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Publication number: 20080020871Abstract: A reinforced lacrosse head having improved strength includes a pair of opposing sidewall portions each having a top end and a bottom end, a scoop portion extending between the sidewall portions, a base portion extending between the bottom ends of the sidewall portions, and a throat portion extending from the base portion for attachment to a lacrosse handle. This reinforced lacrosse head has one or more reinforcement members that are coupled to one or more portions of the lacrosse head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: WARRIOR LACROSSE, INC.Inventors: David Morrow, Jesse Hubbard, Andrew Maliszewski, Matthew Winningham
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Patent number: 7318241Abstract: A protective sports glove for the game of lacrosse having a cuff portion, a hand portion, a plurality of finger portions, and a thumb portion. The hand portion has a palm portion and a back portion. The back portion has a plurality of protective padded portions disposed thereon. A wrist guard is elastically coupled to the hand portion. A plurality of vent openings are formed in the back portion of the hand portion. A plurality of mesh portions are disposed on the palm portion in areas that are not intended to provide primary contact with a stick.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventor: David Morrow
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Publication number: 20070270255Abstract: A reinforced lacrosse head having improved strength includes a pair of opposing sidewall portions each having a top end and a bottom end, a scoop portion extending between the sidewall portions, a base portion extending between the bottom ends of the sidewall portions, and a throat portion extending from the base portion for attachment to a lacrosse handle. This reinforced lacrosse head has one or more reinforcement members that are coupled to one or more portions of the lacrosse head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: WARRIOR LACROSSE, INC.Inventors: David Morrow, Jesse Hubbard, Andrew Maliszewski, Matthew Winningham
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Publication number: 20070270254Abstract: A reinforced lacrosse head having improved strength includes a pair of opposing sidewall portions each having a top end and a bottom end, a scoop portion extending between the sidewall portions, a base portion extending between the bottom ends of the sidewall portions, and a throat portion extending from the base portion for attachment to a lacrosse handle. This reinforced lacrosse head has one or more reinforcement members that are coupled to one or more portions of the lacrosse head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: WARRIOR LACROSSE, INC.Inventors: David Morrow, Jesse Hubbard, Andrew Maliszewski, Matthew Winningham
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Publication number: 20070252296Abstract: A lacrosse head with improved weight and handling characteristics includes a frame element having a base portion, a scoop portion, and a pair of opposing sidewall portions extending between the base portion and the scoop portion. The frame element includes one or more cavities integrally formed within one or more of the sidewall portions, the base portion, and the scoop portion. In addition, the lacrosse head includes a no-skid surface integrated with a portion of the frame element. This surface is intended to create friction between the no-skid surface and a lacrosse ball, as well as to absorb kinetic energy of the lacrosse ball preventing the ball from inadvertently bouncing out of the lacrosse head or rattling therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: November 1, 2007Applicant: WARRIOR LACROSSE, INC.Inventors: David Morrow, Jesse Hubbard, Andrew Maliszewski, Matthew Winningham
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Patent number: 7264562Abstract: A lacrosse head for use with a lacrosse handle includes a frame element including an arcuate wall, a scoop opposing the arcuate wall, and a pair of opposing sidewalls. The sidewalls generally extend between the arcuate wall and the scoop. The frame element has a socket extending rearwardly therefrom for receipt of a handle therein. The lacrosse head has a plurality of net attachment means formed therein for attachment of lacrosse net thereto. The lacrosse head has a pocket area defined by a lower portion of the arcuate wall, the scoop, and a lower portion of each of the pair of opposing sidewalls. The lacrosse head also has a catching area defined by an upper portion of the arcuate wall, the scoop, and an upper portion of each of the pair of opposing sidewalls. The catching area of the head is larger than the pocket area.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventors: David Morrow, Jesse Hubbard
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Patent number: 7258634Abstract: A reinforced lacrosse head having improved strength includes a pair of opposing sidewall portions each having a top end and a bottom end, a scoop portion extending between the sidewall portions, a base portion extending between the bottom ends of the sidewall portions, and a throat portion extending from the base portion for attachment to a lacrosse handle. This reinforced lacrosse head has one or more reinforcement members that are coupled to one or more portions of the lacrosse head.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventors: David Morrow, Jesse Hubbard, Andrew Maliszewski, Matthew Winningham
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Publication number: 20070178995Abstract: A lacrosse head includes an open frame having a throat portion for receiving a handle, a ballstop portion, a pair of opposing sidewall portions, and a scoop. The open frame includes a plurality of net attachment structures to facilitate attachment of a netting to the head. The lacrosse head also includes an adjustment mechanism disposed therein that is in communication with at least one net attachment structure to engage one or more straps of an attached netting. The adjustment mechanism is moveable between a retracted position and a securing position to allow a player to configure the pocket to meet their playing capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: WARRIOR LACROSSE, INC.Inventors: Joshua Schmidt, Matthew Winningham
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Patent number: 7226374Abstract: A lacrosse head with improved weight and handling characteristics includes a frame element having a base portion, a scoop portion, and a pair of opposing sidewall portions extending between the base portion and the scoop portion. The frame element includes one or more cavities integrally formed within one or more of the sidewall portions, the base portion, and the scoop portion. In addition, the lacrosse head includes a no-skid surface integrated with a portion of the frame element. This surface is intended to create friction between the no-skid surface and a lacrosse ball, as well as to absorb kinetic energy of the lacrosse ball preventing the ball from inadvertently bouncing out of the lacrosse head or rattling therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventors: David Morrow, Jesse Hubbard, Andrew Maliszewski, Matthew Winningham
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Patent number: 7211009Abstract: A lacrosse head having a netting with a shallow pocket is provided for improving the handling and the retention of a lacrosse ball. The lacrosse head includes a frame element comprised of a pair of opposing sidewalls that each have a top end and a bottom end, a scoop portion connecting the top ends of the sidewalls, and a base portion connecting the bottom ends of the sidewalls. Furthermore, the lacrosse head includes a netting that is coupled to the opposing sidewalls. This netting has one or more partitions coupled thereto for substantially defining a ball retention region and one or more peripheral regions of the netting. These partitions protrude outwardly from the netting and are adapted for contacting a lacrosse ball and retaining the lacrosse ball within the ball retention region.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventors: Crista Samaras, Jesse Hubbard, Andrew Maliszewski
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Patent number: 7192369Abstract: A pocket for a lacrosse head (10) includes a mesh portion (20) attached to the lacrosse head (10). The mesh portion (20) has a plurality of holes (22) therein. Furthermore, the mesh portion (20) has less than nine holes (22) disposed within a horizontal row between a pair of opposing sidewall portions (12) of the lacrosse head (10).Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventor: David Morrow
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Patent number: 7117540Abstract: A protective sports glove for the game of lacrosse having a cuff portion, a hand portion, a plurality of finger portions, and a thumb portion. The hand portion has a palm portion and a back portion. The back portion has a plurality of protective padded portions disposed thereon. A wrist guard is elastically coupled to the hand portion. A plurality of vent openings are formed in the back portion of the hand portion. A plurality of mesh portions are disposed on the palm portion in areas that are not intended to provide primary contact with a stick.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventor: David Morrow
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Patent number: 7114193Abstract: A protective glove for protecting a wearer's hand includes a thumb pocket and an index finger pocket. The glove is designed to receive the wearer's thumb in the thumb pocket and the wearer's index finger in the index finger pocket, while leaving the user's other fingers exposed. The thumb pocket and the index finger pocket are attached to an adjustable wrist strap. Further, the thumb pocket and the index finger pocket are attached to each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2005Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Winningham
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Patent number: 7108616Abstract: A lacrosse stick with replaceable modular handle sections includes a sectional handle, an interlocking mechanism for the sectional handle, and a head. The sectional handle includes an upper elongate section having both a top end and a locking bottom end and a lower elongate section having both a locking top end and a bottom end. The interlocking mechanism serves to interlock the locking bottom end of the upper elongate section with the locking top end of the lower elongate section. The head is mounted on the top end of the upper elongate section and includes both a closed-loop frame and a net suspended substantially within the confines of the frame. The interlocking mechanism can be unlocked so that either the upper elongate section or the lower elongate section of the sectional handle may be replaced as desired in a modular fashion with a substitutive elongate section.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventors: David Morrow, Andrew Maliszewski
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Patent number: 7103924Abstract: A upper body protective garment for cushioning blows imparted upon the wearer's body includes a chest protector portion, a back protector portion, and a pair of telescopic shoulder protector portions. These protector portions preferably form a single integral unit. Each telescopic shoulder protector portion includes an inner-shoulder protector portion and an outer-shoulder protector portion that is telescopically coupled to the inner-shoulder protector portion. The outer-shoulder protector portion is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position for allowing an individual wearing the protective garment to raise his arm without interference from the telescopic shoulder protector portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventors: David Morrow, Matthew Winningham, Jesse Hubbard
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Patent number: 7022035Abstract: A pocket for a lacrosse head (10) includes a netting portion (20) attached to the lacrosse head (10). The netting portion (20) has a plurality of holes (22) therein. The netting portion (20) is characterized by a middle section (28) with a plurality of center holes (32) therein intended to grip a lacrosse ball (24) and provide enhanced ball control characteristics. The netting portion (20) further includes at least one peripheral section (30) with a plurality of peripheral holes (34) therein capable of funneling the lacrosse ball (24) toward the middle section (28) and improving ball retention capabilities of the lacrosse head (10).Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventors: David Morrow, Jesse Hubbard
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Patent number: D574894Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Warrior Lacrosse, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Winningham