US2008146385A1PendingUtilityA1

Lacrosse net

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Dec 15, 2006Filed: Aug 17, 2007Published: Jun 19, 2008
Est. expiryDec 15, 2026(~0.4 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Stephen F. Lundberg
A63B 2209/00A63B 59/20
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Abstract

A modified form of a lacrosse net provides increased adherence, integrity, and “give” as a result of a coating applied to the fibers. In one form, the fibers are manually coated by brushing them with a natural latex mixture followed by evaporation of the volatile components, which gives the coated fibers a tacky and energy absorbent nature. The soft nature of the coating may also aid in dissipating energy during impact with the ball, and this could contribute to the sense of increased “feel.” There are many natural and synthetic polymers that might be capable of delivering similar benefits, including conventional synthetic elastomers, e.g., butyl rubber. Thermoplastic elastomers are a growing field of interest in coating technologies, and with the appropriate tuning, they can be made with all of the same properties as the natural rubber coating. A brush-on method delivers the desired coating thickness and properties, but other methods, such as dip coating and spray coating, may increase feasibility for scaling-up the process. In one arrangement, the entire fiber is composed of a rubbery material. The resulting properties may not be exactly what is desired, however, because the underlying integrity of the nylon fiber would be absent, and this might result in netting with a “springy” feel.

Claims

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1 . A lacrosse net comprising netting material and a coating applied to the fibers, wherein the net provides increased adherence, integrity, and “give” as a result of a coating applied to the fibers. 
   
   
       2 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 1 , wherein the fibers are manually coated by brushing them with a natural latex mixture followed by evaporation of the volatiles. 
   
   
       3 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 2 , wherein the fibers of the net are substantially coated on only the inside of the net. 
   
   
       4 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 2 , wherein the fibers of the net are substantially coated on both the inside and the outside of the net. 
   
   
       5 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 1 , wherein the net materials are coated prior to making the net. 
   
   
       6 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 1 , wherein the fibers of the net are substantially coated on only the inside of the net. 
   
   
       7 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 1 , wherein the fibers of the net are substantially coated on both the inside and the outside of the net. 
   
   
       8 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 1 , wherein the entire net is substantially coated. 
   
   
       9 . A lacrosse net comprising fiber netting material and a substantially natural rubber coating applied to the fibers, wherein the net provides increased adherence, integrity, and “give” as a result of a coating applied to the fibers. 
   
   
       10 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 9 , wherein the fibers are manually coated by brushing them with a natural latex mixture followed by evaporation of the volatiles. 
   
   
       11 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 10 , wherein the fibers of the net are substantially coated on only the inside of the net. 
   
   
       12 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 10 , wherein the fibers of the net are substantially coated on both the inside and the outside of the net. 
   
   
       13 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 9 , wherein the net materials are coated prior to making the net. 
   
   
       14 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 9 , wherein the fibers of the net are substantially coated on only the inside of the net. 
   
   
       15 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 9 , wherein the fibers of the net are substantially coated on both the inside and the outside of the net. 
   
   
       16 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 9 , wherein the entire net is substantially coated. 
   
   
       17 . A lacrosse net composed entirely of a material wherein the net provides increased adherence, integrity, and “give” as a result of the material. 
   
   
       18 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 17 , wherein the material is natural rubber. 
   
   
       19 . A lacrosse net comprising leather or uncoated nylon netting material and a coating applied to the fibers, wherein the net provides increased adherence, integrity, and “give” as a result of a coating applied to the fibers. 
   
   
       20 . A lacrosse net according to  claim 19 , wherein the coating comprises substantially natural rubber.

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