Y-String Racket

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of rackets. More specifically, the present invention relates to racket device. The device is primarily comprised of frame with at least one string, a handle, and at least one grommet. The device has at least one angled string area that has at least one string that is received by the grommet. Said angled string area does not sit in plane with the frame and other strings of the device. Due to the angled positioning of the angled string area, a ball is prevented from hitting the frame of the device, thereby preventing mishits.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A racket device comprising:
 a handle;   a frame connected to the handle and having a central opening;   a first plurality of strings positioned within the central opening and forming a first plane, wherein the first plurality of strings are removably attached to the frame via a grommet; and   a second plurality of strings positioned within the central opening and a portion of which form a second plane, wherein the second plurality of strings are removably attached to frame by a half grommet, wherein the second plane is positioned at an angle to the first plane.   
     
     
         2 . The racket device of  claim 1 , wherein the first plane is substantially parallel with each of a top surface and a bottom surface of the frame. 
     
     
         3 . The racket device of  claim 1 , wherein the angle is between 0 and 90 degrees. 
     
     
         4 . The racket device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second plurality of strings are manufactured from a natural gut, a nylon or a polyester material. 
     
     
         5 . The racket device of  claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of strings can be strung from an inner surface of the frame or an outer surface of the frame. 
     
     
         6 . A racket device comprising:
 a handle;   a frame comprised of a central opening and a continuous string opening;   a plurality of strings spanning at least a portion of the central opening and forming a non-angled string area and an angled string area;   a grommet comprised of at least one protrusion with an opening that protrudes through the continuous string opening of the frame.   
     
     
         7 . The racket device of  claim 6 , wherein an outer surface of the frame has a recessed channel. 
     
     
         8 . The racket device of  claim 7 , wherein the grommet is positioned within the recessed channel. 
     
     
         9 . The racket device of  claim 6 , wherein a plane of the angled string area forms an angle of between 0 and 90 degrees relative to a plane of the non-angled string area. 
     
     
         10 . The racket device of  claim 9 , wherein the plane of the non-angled string area is substantially parallel with each of a top surface and a bottom surface of the frame. 
     
     
         11 . The racket device of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of strings is manufactured from a natural gut, a nylon or a polyester material. 
     
     
         12 . The racket device of  claim 9 , wherein the plane of the angled string area is not parallel with each of a top surface and a bottom surface of the frame. 
     
     
         13 . A racket device comprising:
 a handle;   a frame having a central opening and a continuous string opening;   a plurality of strings positioned within the central opening and forming a non-angled string area and an angled string area; and   a half grommet that receives the plurality of strings and that is comprised of a protrusion that rests within the continuous string opening of the frame.   
     
     
         14 . The racket device of  claim 13 , wherein an outer surface of the frame has a recessed channel. 
     
     
         15 . The racket device of  claim 14  further comprising a grommet that is located within the recessed channel. 
     
     
         16 . The racket device of  claim 13 , wherein a plane of the angled string area forms an angle of between 0 and 90 degrees relative to a plane of the non-angled string area. 
     
     
         17 . The racket device of  claim 13 , wherein the non-angled string area is substantially parallel with a top surface and a bottom surface of the frame. 
     
     
         18 . The racket device of  claim 16 , wherein at least one of the plurality of strings of the angled string area rests on a top surface of the half grommet. 
     
     
         19 . The racket device of  claim 13 , wherein the plurality of strings is manufactured from a natural gut, a nylon or a polyester material. 
     
     
         20 . The racket device of  claim 13 , wherein the plurality of strings can be strung on an inner surface or an outer surface of the frame.