Patents by Inventor William H. Brine, Jr.

William H. Brine, Jr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Handle for a lacrosse stick
    Patent number: 6752730
    Abstract: An improved handle for a lacrosse stick generally comprising a rigid elongated member, having a length and a longitudinal axis, comprising a plurality of ridges and trenches which extend along substantially the entire length of the elongated member and which are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Brine, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Brine, Jr., Richard Bonanno, Erik A. Brine
  • Lacrosse stick head frame
    Patent number: 5178397
    Abstract: A lacrosse stick head frame is disclosed having improved side wall lace mounting tabs from which a ball pocket is suspended in a precisely tunable and stable manner. The tabs include features which protect the side wall lace from ball contact abrasion and wear as well as precisely locating and securing the side wall lace and the ball pocket suspended therefrom to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Assignee: Sports Licensing, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. Brine, Jr.
  • Lacrosse stick head frame
    Patent number: 4657260
    Abstract: A lacrosse stick head frame has elongated side walls extending outwardly from each other at a throat portion to a transverse top wall. The side walls lie generally in a plane and have a greater front to back thickness than side to side thickness. Stiffening flanges with enlarged outer walls parallel to the frame are provided on the side walls for stiffening the frame in its plane to prevent unwanted bending and flecture of the frame. Holes in the flange reduce overall weight of the device while retaining the strengthening feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1987
    Inventor: William H. Brine, Jr.
  • Game ball
    Patent number: 4318544
    Abstract: An inflated soccer ball has an inner air bag with a surrounding outer shell. The outer shell is provided with a plurality of indentations arranged so as to provide a wind channel configuration which aids in aerodynamic control of the ball. The wind channel is elongated and extends in at least three different directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1982
    Assignee: W. H. Brine Company
    Inventor: William H. Brine, Jr.
  • Ball playing stick
    Patent number: D263248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1982
    Inventor: William H. Brine, Jr.
  • Game ball
    Patent number: D268853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1983
    Assignee: W. H. Brine Company
    Inventor: William H. Brine, Jr.
  • Lacrosse stick head
    Patent number: D286666
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1986
    Assignee: W. H. Brine Co.
    Inventor: William H. Brine, Jr.
  • Lacrosse stick head
    Patent number: D286803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1986
    Assignee: W. H. Brine Co.
    Inventor: William H. Brine, Jr.