Lacrosse Head Having an Ergonomic Throat

Abstract

An ergonomic throat for a lacrosse head is disclosed having a greater ergonomic shape and design to provide for greater control and maneuverability of the lacrosse head in combination with a stick.

1 . A lacrosse head comprising:
 a frame with a scoop attached distally to two sidewalls with the scoop and sidewalls having a front and a back; and   an ergonomic shortened throat with a front and a back attached proximally to the two sidewalls with the shortened throat having a contoured surface.   
   
   
       2 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1  wherein the contoured surface comprises a concave surface. 
   
   
       3 . The lacrosse head of  claim 2  wherein the concave surface is sized to fit a user's forefinger. 
   
   
       4 . The lacrosse head of  claim 1  further comprising an ergonomic ridge. 
   
   
       5 . A lacrosse head comprising:
 a frame with a scoop attached distally to two sidewalls with the scoop and sidewalls having a front and a back; and   an ergonomic throat with a front and a back attached proximally to the two sidewalls with the throat having a contoured surface on at least the back of the throat.   
   
   
       6 . The lacrosse head of  claim 5  wherein the ergonomic throat further comprises one or more ergonomic ridges. 
   
   
       7 . The lacrosse head of  claim 6  wherein the ergonomic throat comprises at least two ergonomic ridges and at least two contoured surfaces. 
   
   
       8 . The lacrosse head of  claim 5  wherein the ergonomic throat provides an improved grip. 
   
   
       9 . The lacrosse head of  claim 5  wherein the ergonomic throat is molded with the frame of the lacrosse head. 
   
   
       10 . A lacrosse head comprising:
 a frame with a scoop attached distally to two sidewalls with the scoop and sidewalls having a front and a back; and   an ergonomic throat with a front and a back attached proximally to the two sidewalls with the throat having a contoured surface and a throat termination point;   an extension extending from the throat to a point beyond the throat termination point.   
   
   
       11 . The lacrosse head of  claim 10  further comprising contours on the extension. 
   
   
       12 . The lacrosse head of  claim 11  further comprising one or more ridges on the extension. 
   
   
       13 . The lacrosse head of  claim 10  wherein the extension extends from the rear of the throat. 
   
   
       14 . The lacrosse head of  claim 10  wherein the extension has an interior surface contoured to about the exterior surface of a lacrosse shaft. 
   
   
       15 . The lacrosse head of  claim 12  further comprising three ridges spanning the throat and the extension. 
   
   
       16 . A lacrosse head comprising:
 a frame with a scoop attached distally to two sidewalls with the scoop and sidewalls having a front and a back,   an ergonomic throat with a front and a back attached proximally to the two sidewalls with the throat having a contoured surface and a throat termination point; and   a removably attachable extension for extending from the throat to a point beyond the throat termination point.   
   
   
       17 . The lacrosse head of  claim 16  wherein the removably attachable extension comprises ergonomic ridges and contours. 
   
   
       18 . The lacrosse head of  claim 16  wherein the removably attachable extension is attachable to the throat. 
   
   
       19 . The lacrosse head of  claim 16  wherein the removably attachable extension is attachable to a lacrosse shaft. 
   
   
       20 . The lacrosse head of  claim 16  wherein the removably attachable extension attaches to be in communication with the rear of the throat. 
   
   
       21 . The lacrosse head of  claim 16  wherein the extension further comprises a two piece design extension to attach around a perimeter of a lacrosse stick. 
   
   
       22 . The lacrosse head of  claim 16  wherein the extension further comprises an extension with an opening to fit about a perimeter of a lacrosse stick.