Novel enhanced stick protection system

Abstract

Multiple embodiments feature active stick surface guarding, more or less bonded to a sole mechanism, using state of the art plastics and manufacturing techniques to offer for consideration better ways to preserve hockey sticks longer, for more efficient and sustainable use. Analytics-supporting versions feature chip sets and apps, interfacing with state of the art gamification and studies.

1 . Novel enhanced stick protection system, comprising, in combination: at least a polymer sheet having an adhesive layer for sticking to a blade; and,
 a sole member having a partial circumferential barrier position of a surface centered upon a playing surface of a ventral part of said stick;   wherein said stick protection is removable, at least in part, and sustainable/recyclable at least in part.   
     
     
         2 . In a system to cover blades of hockey sticks, the improvements, comprising:
 providing thin polymer sheets with an adhesive for blade surfaces; and,   a sole mechanism joined with or independent of the blade covers, made of polypropylene, or the like.   
     
     
         3 . System of  claim 2 , being disposable and removable or permanent. 
     
     
         4 . System of  claim 3 , the materials including at least a composite, as opposed to only plastic. 
     
     
         5 . System of  claim 4 , available to customize, order and pay for on a website or DAO (decentralized automated organization). 
     
     
         6 . System of  claim 5 , including data sets harvested from onboarded chips, sensors, and related means. 
     
     
         7 . Analytics using data from stick protectors, including both game based and from processes for making blade and stick protector units modular and conjoined, or separate. 
     
     
         8 . Modular systems, as defined herein, further comprising, in combination: at least a blade covering apparatus;
 a sole and or residuum covering means, being stiffer and of alternate materials; and, the blade covering apparatus and other parts including adhesive, incorporated within said piece of the modular set, or otherwise.