Smooth And Rounded Cap For Lacrosse Stick Handle

Abstract

A rounded cap or knob for a lacrosse stick handle that protects the blunt end of the handle during play. The cap or knob is formed of a flexible rubber-like or rubber material that substantially conforms onto the exterior surface of a side portion of the distal end of the handle, and therefore does not easily slide during usage. The interior also contains a shoulder portion there within to correctly position the knob or cap completely around the handle. The smooth and rounded exterior shape of the knob or cap acts as a socket that allows the user to position his or her palm in a virtually limitless array of potential positions that enhance the user's ability to control the lacrosse stick during play.

1 . A rounded cap or knob for coupling to a distal end of a lacrosse stick handle, the lacrosse stick handle including a blunt end, the rounded cap or knob comprising:
 a substantially round and spherical closed top, said substantially round and spherical closed top including a wall portion having a substantially rounded exterior surface and an interior surface;   an open end coupled to and extending from said substantially round or spherical closed top, said open end including a wall having an inner surface;   a shoulder portion coupled between said substantially rounded interior surface and said inner surface, said shoulder portion including a perpendicular surface and a second surface, said perpendicular surface being coupled to said inner surface and generally perpendicular to said inner surface and said second surface transitioning into said interior surface.   
   
   
       2 . The rounded cap or knob of  claim 1 , wherein said inner surface substantially conforms to an exterior surface of a side portion of the lacrosse stick handle when the distal end of the lacrosse handle is coupled within said open end. 
   
   
       3 . The rounded cap or knob of  claim 1 , wherein said inner surface substantially conforms to an exterior surface of the lacrosse stick handle when said distal end is coupled within said open end; and
 wherein said perpendicular surface is substantially abutted to the blunt end of the lacrosse stick handle when the distal end of the lacrosse handle is coupled within said open end.   
   
   
       4 . The rounded cap or knob of  claim 1 , wherein a thickness of said wall of said open end is sufficient to allow said inner surface to substantially conform to an exterior surface of a side portion of the lacrosse stick handle when said distal end is coupled within said open end. 
   
   
       5 . The rounded cap or knob of  claim 4 , wherein said thickness of said wall is also sufficient to prevent said wall from tearing or ripping as said distal end of the lacrosse handle is coupled within said open end. 
   
   
       6 . The rounded cap or knob of  claim 1 , wherein said inner surface of said wall is shaped to match the shape of said side portion of the lacrosse stick handle. 
   
   
       7 . The rounded cap or knob of  claim 1 , wherein said shoulder region is integrally formed with said open end and with said substantially round or spherical closed top. 
   
   
       8 . The rounded cap or knob of  claim 1 , wherein said shoulder region is inserted within said open end and within said substantially round or spherical closed top. 
   
   
       9 . The rounded cap or knob of  claim 1 , wherein a thickness of said wall region of said substantially round or spherical closed top is sufficient to prevent tearing or ripping during use. 
   
   
       10 . The rounded cap or knob of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one visible feature coupled within or onto said substantially rounded exterior surface.   
   
   
       11 . A lacrosse stick comprising:
 (a) a lacrosse stick handle having a proximal end and a distal end,   (b) a lacrosse head coupled to said proximal end; and   (c) a rounded cap or knob coupled to said distal end of a lacrosse stick handle, said rounded cap or knob comprising:
 a substantially round and spherical closed top, said substantially round and spherical closed top including a wall portion having a substantially rounded exterior surface and an interior surface; 
 an open end coupled to and extending from said substantially round or spherical closed top, said open end including a wall having an inner surface; 
 a shoulder portion coupled between said interior surface and said inner surface, said shoulder portion including a perpendicular surface and a second surface, said perpendicular surface being coupled to said inner surface and generally perpendicular to said inner surface and said second surface transitioning into said interior surface. 
   
   
   
       12 . The lacrosse stick of  claim 11 , wherein said inner surface substantially conforms to an exterior surface of a side portion of said distal end of said lacrosse stick handle. 
   
   
       13 . The lacrosse stick of  claim 11 , wherein said inner surface substantially conforms to an exterior surface of a side portion of said lacrosse stick handle; and
 wherein said perpendicular surface is substantially abutted to a blunt end of said lacrosse stick handle.   
   
   
       14 . The lacrosse stick of  claim 11 , wherein a thickness of said wall of said open end is sufficient to allow said inner surface to substantially conforms to an exterior surface of a side portion of said lacrosse stick handle at said distal end. 
   
   
       15 . The lacrosse stick of  claim 14 , wherein said thickness of said wall is also sufficient to prevent said wall from tearing or ripping as said distal end of said lacrosse stick handle is coupled within said open end. 
   
   
       16 . The lacrosse stick of  claim 11 , wherein said inner surface of said of said wall is shaped to match the shape of said side portion of said lacrosse stick handle. 
   
   
       17 . The lacrosse stick of  claim 11 , wherein said shoulder region is integrally formed with said open end and with said substantially round or spherical closed top. 
   
   
       18 . The lacrosse stick of  claim 11 , wherein said shoulder region is inserted within said open end and within said substantially round or spherical closed top. 
   
   
       19 . The lacrosse stick of  claim 11 , wherein a thickness of said wall region of said substantially round or spherical closed top is sufficient to prevent tearing or ripping during use. 
   
   
       20 . The lacrosse stick of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 at least one visible feature coupled within or onto said substantially rounded exterior surface.