Lacrosse Head Pocket Retainer

Abstract

The present invention provides a cover for use with a lacrosse stick that specifically interacts with the net of the lacrosse head to protect the net and the pocket from the environment and selectively maintain a certain shape or contour of the pocket. The pocket retainer is a component that may be selectively positioned within the cover and thereby retains the contour of the net particular to the lacrosse player.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A kit comprising a device for use in combination with a lacrosse head and a net assembly atttached to the lacrosse head, wherein the net assembly defines a concave ball-receiving surface, comprising:
 a lacrosse head cover, sized to enclose the lacrosse head, comprising a first surface; and   a first retaining element, attachable to the first surface and comprising a first convex surface that is coextensive with at least a portion of the concave ball-receiving surface, wherein the first retaining element is adapted to be adjustably attached to the first surface, and   a second retaining element, attachable to the first surface and comprising a second convex surface that is coextensive with at least a portion of the concave ball-receiving surface, wherein the second retaining element is adapted to be adjustably attached to the first surface.   
     
     
         2 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the first convex surface is different from the second convex surface. 
     
     
         3 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein at least the first or second retaining elements is ball-shaped having the substantial dimensions of a lacrosse ball. 
     
     
         4 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the lacrosse head cover comprises fastening means for securing together first and second portions of the lacrosse head cover. 
     
     
         5 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the lacrosse head cover further comprises an opening for a lacrosse stick. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the fastening means is adapted to unfasten the first and second portions for insertion and removal of the lacrosse head. 
     
     
         7 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the lacrosse head cover further comprises a hollow, sized and shaped to accommodate the concave ball-receiving surface. 
     
     
         8 . A kit comprising a lacrosse head, a net assembly attached to the lacrosse head, wherein the net assembly defines a concave ball-receiving surface, and a lacrosse head cover, sized to enclose the lacrosse head, comprising a first surface, the kit further comprising:
 a first retaining element, attachable to the first surface and comprising a first convex surface that is coextensive with at least a portion of the concave ball-receiving surface, wherein the first retaining element is adapted to be adjustably attached to the first surface, and   a second retaining element, attachable to the first surface and comprising a second convex surface that is coextensive with at least a portion of the concave ball-receiving surface, wherein the second retaining element is adapted to be adjustably attached to the first surface.   
     
     
         9 . The kit of  claim 8 , wherein the first convex surface is different from the second convex surface. 
     
     
         10 . The kit of  claim 8 , wherein at least the first or second retaining elements is ball-shaped having the substantial dimensions of a lacrosse ball. 
     
     
         11 . The kit of  claim 8 , wherein the lacrosse head cover comprises fastening means for securing together first and second portions of the lacrosse head cover. 
     
     
         12 . The kit of  claim 8 , wherein the lacrosse head cover further comprises an opening for a lacrosse stick. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the fastening means is adapted to unfasten the first and second portions for insertion and removal of the lacrosse head. 
     
     
         14 . The kit of  claim 8 , wherein the lacrosse head cover further comprises a hollow, sized and shaped to accommodate the concave ball-receiving surface. 
     
     
         15 . The kit of  claim 8 , further comprising a handle or shaft. 
     
     
         16 . The kit of  claim 15 , wherein the handle or shaft is connected to the lacrosse head.