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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Hockey Blade with Wrapped, Stitched Core

Номер: US20120018075A1
Автор: Adam Gans
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey LLC

A construct for a hockey blade that includes a foam core. The foam core includes a first core face, a second core face, and a core edge. A first layer of resin preimpregnated tape is wrapped continuously around the first core face, the core edge and the second core face. A thread is stitched along the first layer of preimpregnated tape. A second layer of resin preimpregnated tape wrapped continuously around the first layer of resin preimpregnated tape.

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Номер записи: 1
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Hockey stick blade with resiliently compressible core member

Номер: US20120142460A1
Автор: Brian C. Mollner, Jonathan J. Erredge, Joseph M. Omaña, III, Maxime Thouin
Принадлежит: True Temper Sports Inc

A blade for a hockey stick includes a front face, a rear face, a first end operable to be connected to a blade connecting end of a handle portion, a second end that is opposite the first end, an upper edge that extends between the first and second ends, and a lower edge that extends between the first and second ends. The blade includes a resiliently compressible core member and a covering member that partially encases the resiliently compressible core member. The covering member defines an exterior surface of the blade and includes an opening on the lower edge of the blade that exposes the resiliently compressible core member.

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Номер записи: 2
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Blade for a hockey stick

Номер: US20120244968A1
Автор: Philippe Jeanneau
Принадлежит: Sport Maska Inc

A hockey stick blade comprising a front and a rear blade face, the front blade face comprising at least one front layer of reinforcing fiber material having a first reinforcing fiber density, and the rear blade face comprising at least one rear layer of reinforcing fiber material having a second reinforcing fiber density, the first reinforcing fiber density differing from the second reinforcing fiber density. A hockey stick having such a blade is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 3
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Hockey stick

Номер: US20130005518A1
Автор: Daniel Baroux
Принадлежит: Blmh Tech Inc

A hockey stick shaft includes an elongate, rectangular tube having a length and a plurality of side walls. The plurality of side walls define an elongate inner chamber of the tube. The chamber extends along the length of the tube. The plurality of side walls includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, and a pair of opposite third and fourth side walls separating the first side wall from the second side wall. A support member is positioned within the chamber and extends along the length of the tube. The support member divides the chamber, and connects the first and second side wall walls to one another.

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Номер записи: 4
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Cushioned tape and method to improve playability and grip

Номер: US20130160921A1
Автор: Nathan Robert DiCasmirro
Принадлежит: Individual

A cushioned tape to improve the playability and feel of a hockey stick blade is disclosed. The cushioned tape contains a bottom adhesive layer, a middle cushioned layer, and a top film layer. The cushioned tape is designed to be overwrapped with protective tape such as traditional cloth hockey tape. Additionally, the cushioned tape can be used to improve the handle and grip portion of other sporting implements.

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Номер записи: 5
06-01-2022 дата публикации

Sports equipment with pattern created in magnetic paint

Номер: US20220001420A1
Автор: Donald Collins BROWN, Jr., Jose Moreno
Принадлежит: True Temper Sports Inc

A piece of sports equipment includes: a surface; and base paint including magnetic particles, the base paint being located on the surface of the piece of sports equipment, the magnetic particles being arranged based on a predetermined design after being subjected to magnetic field generated by one or more magnets. A method of manufacturing a piece of sports equipment includes: obtaining an object including one or more magnets arranged in a predetermined design; applying a base paint including magnetic particles to an exterior surface of the piece of sports equipment; while the base paint is fluid, positioning the piece of sports equipment within a magnetic field of the one or more magnets; and maintaining the positioning of the piece of sports equipment for at least a predetermined period, thereby allowing the magnetic particles in the base paint to arrange based on the predetermined design of the one or more magnets.

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Номер записи: 6
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Method of Manufacturing an Elongated Article, Elongated Article, Obtainable by the Method, and Weight Distributing System, Adapted to be Provided in an Inner Cavity of the Elongated Article

Номер: US20170008238A1
Автор: Giebels Marc Marinus Johannes Leonardus, Sluiters Johan Erhard, Van Panhuys Haro Egbert Georg Roderik
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The invention relates to a method of manufacturing an elongated article having a shaft and a functional head section. The method includes the steps of providing a dimensionally stable core mandrel; overlaying first reinforcing fibers onto the core mandrel to form one or more first wall parts; providing at least one shaping element to the overlaid core mandrel; overlaying second reinforcing fibers onto the core mandrel and the at least one shaping element to form one or more second wall parts; and providing a matrix material and consolidating the matrix material. The core mandrel is provided to form an elongated article having a well defined inner cavity. Overlaying fibers is preferably performed by in-situ braiding. The cross-section of the elongated article includes fiber reinforced wall parts that impart stiffness to the article. The inner cavity may be filled with weight distributing element(s). 130.-. (canceled)31. A method of manufacturing an elongated curved article having a shaft and a functional head section , the method comprising the steps of:a) providing a dimensionally stable core mandrel, wherein the core mandrel substantially extends from a grip end of the shaft to an outer end of the functional head section;b) overlaying first reinforcing fibers onto the core mandrel to form one or more first wall parts;c) providing at least one shaping element to the overlaid core mandrel;d) overlaying second reinforcing fibers onto the core mandrel and the at least one shaping element to form one or more second wall parts;e) providing a matrix material and consolidating the matrix material;wherein the core mandrel is provided to form an elongated curved article having a well defined inner cavity, wherein the method further comprises f) removing the core mandrel or a part of the core mandrel after step e) to form the inner cavity, wherein the inner cavity substantially extends from a grip end of the shaft to an outer end of the functional head section, and g) ...

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Номер записи: 7
03-02-2022 дата публикации

ATHLETIC GEAR OR OTHER DEVICES COMPRISING POST-MOLDED EXPANDABLE COMPONENTS

Номер: US20220033610A1
Автор: ASSELIN François, BEAUREGARD Marco, Krick Thierry, Labonté Ivan, LADOUCEUR Martin, LAPERRIERE Jean-Francois
Принадлежит:

A device (e.g., an article of athletic gear) comprising a post-molded expandable component, which is a part of the device that is configured to be expanded or has been expanded after being molded. This may allow the post-molded expandable component to have enhanced characteristics (e.g., be more shock-absorbent, lighter, etc.), to be cost-effectively manufactured (e.g., by using less material and/or making it in various sizes), and/or to be customized for a user (e.g., by custom-fitting it to the user). 1228.-. (canceled)229. An article of athletic gear wearable by a user , the article of athletic gear comprising:an outer part that comprises an outer surface of the article of athletic gear; andexpandable material covered by the outer part, formed into an initial three-dimensional configuration and subsequently expanded to an expanded three-dimensional configuration that is a scaled-up version of the initial three-dimensional configuration.230. The article of athletic gear of claim 229 , wherein the expandable material comprises a polymeric substance and expandable microspheres.231. The article of athletic gear of claim 230 , wherein the expandable microspheres constitute at least 20% of the expandable material by weight.232. The article of athletic gear of claim 230 , wherein the expandable microspheres constitute at least 40% of the expandable material by weight.233. The article of athletic gear of claim 230 , wherein the expandable microspheres constitute a majority of the expandable material by weight.234. The article of athletic gear of claim 230 , wherein a density of the expandable material is no more than 70% of a density of the polymeric substance.235. The article of athletic gear of claim 230 , wherein the polymeric substance is elastomeric.236. The article of athletic gear of claim 229 , wherein an expansion ratio of the expandable material is at least 10.237. The article of athletic gear of claim 229 , wherein an expansion ratio of the expandable material ...

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Номер записи: 8
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Hockey Blade With Pin-Reinforced Core

Номер: US20190030408A1
Автор: Caron Kardos Jean-Frédérik, Ducharme Mathieu
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A construct for a hockey blade that includes a foam core. The foam core includes a first core face, a second core face, and a bottom core edge and a top core edge. Multiple pins are injected into the foam core, and one or more layers of resin preimpregnated tape are wrapped around the foam before forming a hockey blade structure in a heated mold. 1. A hockey blade structure formed by a method comprising the steps of:forming a foam core, the foam core comprising a first core face, a second core face, a top core edge, and a bottom core edge;injecting a first plurality of discrete pins with a first spacing density into a first area the first core face, the first plurality of discrete pins extending between the first core face and the second core face;injecting a second plurality of discrete pins with a second spacing density less than the first spacing density into a second area of the first core face, the second plurality of discrete pins extending between the first core face and the second core face;wrapping the foam core with a layer of fiber tape to form a wrapped core, the layer of fiber tape extending along the first core face, the top core edge, the second core face, and the bottom core edge of the foam core, wherein the wrapped core has a first wrapped face, a second wrapped face, a top wrapped edge, and a bottom wrapped edge; andmolding the wrapped foam core in a mold.2. The hockey blade structure of claim 1 , wherein a selected pin claim 1 , from the first plurality and the second plurality of discrete pins claim 1 , is injected at an angle relative to a surface normal of the first core face at a point of injection of a first fiber pin.3. The hockey blade structure of claim 2 , wherein the angle is approximately zero degrees.4. The hockey blade structure of claim 2 , wherein the angle is between approximately 15 and 75 degrees.5. The hockey blade structure of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality and the second plurality of discrete pins comprise epoxy-coated ...

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Номер записи: 9
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Tool and method for repairing tubular members

Номер: US20150033530A1
Автор: Randy Charles LANGILLE
Принадлежит: Individual

A rotatable tool for use in repairing composite hollow shafts, namely for sports equipment, for example, composite hockey stick shafts. The rotatable tool includes a plurality of aligned spaced-apart grinding surfaces and proximal and distal guide bearings coaxially arranged along a tool shaft. The rotatable tool is used to form grooves proximate the repair location so as to enhance mechanical bonding of a composite repair material which spans a region of abutment of hollow shaft segments.

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Номер записи: 10
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Recovery Materials for Core Constructs and Methods for Repairing Core Constructs

Номер: US20180043226A1
Автор: CHAMBERT Martin
Принадлежит:

A sporting implement, such as a blade for a hockey stick, may include an outer layer, a core, and a recovery gel positioned between the core and the outer layer. The recovery gel can form a film, and the recovery gel can be compressible, shape recoverable, and pressurized to a predetermined pressure. The recovery gel can be configured to provide an integrated agent for filling cracks that appear during use of the blade. The recovery gel can be configured to absorb energy impacts between the outer layer and the core. When a crack appears, the predetermined pressure can be relieved inside the crack and fills a cavity formed by the crack to provide cohesion between the outer layer and the core to recreate a new material in the place of the crack. The recovery gel can be configured to help prevent cracks from propagating and actively heals potential damages by reducing stiffness loss caused by cracks. 1. A sporting implement comprising:a recovery gel, the recovery gel forming a film, the recovery gel being compressible, shape recoverable, and pressurized to a predetermined pressure and configured to provide an integrated agent for filling cracks that appear during use of the sporting implement.2. The sporting implement of further comprising an outer layer and a core and wherein the recovery gel is configured to absorb energy impacts between the outer layer and the core.3. The sporting implement of wherein the core is formed of an epoxy and wherein the outer layer comprises a carbon skin to form a blade for a hockey stick.4. The sporting implement of wherein the recovery gel allows the outer layer to deflect no more than 0.5 to 1 mm to help prevent the outer layer from tearing or breaking.5. The sporting implement of wherein when a crack appears claim 1 , the predetermined pressure is relieved inside the crack and fills a cavity formed by the crack to provide cohesion between separated components to recreate a new material in place of the crack.6. The sporting implement ...

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Номер записи: 11
14-02-2019 дата публикации

ERGONOMIC KNOB INSERT FOR HOLLOW STICK

Номер: US20190046851A1
Автор: Jr. Gerald Leo, PHELAN
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Described is a knob insert for application to the gripping end of a hockey stick. The knob insert comprises a rounded, oblique, cylindrical support structure, transitional shaft and tang aligned on a common longitudinal central axis. The support structure comprises a greater diameter rounded, cantle-like support and gripping structures. 1. A knob insert for insertion into the hollow shaft of a hockey stick , the knob insert comprising a tang for insertion into the hollow shaft of the hockey stick , a knob adapted to be grasped by the hand of an athlete when the tang is inserted into the hollow shaft of the hockey stick , and a step between the tang and the knob adapted to abut an end surface of the hollow shaft of the hockey stick when the tang is inserted therein , the tang , step and knob being aligned along a central longitudinal axis extending from a tang end to a knob end of the knob insert , whereinthe knob comprises an anterior cantle region and a corresponding posterior cantle region, the anterior and posterior cantle regions being between the step and the knob end and on opposing sides of an imaginary coronal plane containing the central longitudinal axis and divided by an imaginary sagittal plane that contains the central longitudinal axis and is orthogonal to the imaginary coronal plane; the anterior and posterior cantle regions each providing a curved support surface for the hand of the athlete when the athlete is gripping the hockey stick, the anterior cantle region and the posterior cantle region each having a radius of curvature in the sagittal plane, the radius of curvature of the anterior cantle region being less than the radius of curvature of the posterior cantle region,the tang and the knob comprise a shaft that extends from a position proximate the tang end to a position proximate the knob end of the knob insert,the knob further comprises a sheath that is coupled to and surrounds the shaft, andthe shaft and the sheath are discrete components ...

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Номер записи: 12
10-03-2022 дата публикации

ATHLETIC GEAR OR OTHER DEVICES COMPRISING POST-MOLDED EXPANDABLE COMPONENTS

Номер: US20220073695A1
Автор: ASSELIN François, BEAUREGARD Marco, Krick Thierry, Labonté Ivan, LADOUCEUR Martin, LAPERRIERE Jean-Francois
Принадлежит:

A device (e.g., an article of athletic gear) comprising a post-molded expandable component, which is a part of the device that is configured to be expanded or has been expanded after being molded. This may allow the post-molded expandable component to have enhanced characteristics (e.g., be more shock-absorbent, lighter, etc.), to be cost-effectively manufactured (e.g., by using less material and/or making it in various sizes), and/or to be customized for a user (e.g., by custom-fitting it to the user). 1228.-. (canceled)229. A method of making a helmet for protecting a head of a user , the helmet comprising a shell comprising an outer surface of the helmet , the helmet comprising a liner disposed within the shell and comprising an inner surface of the helmet , the inner surface of the helmet being configured to contact the user's head , the liner including a pad , the method comprising:forming expandable material of the pad into an initial three-dimensional configuration;expanding the initial three-dimensional configuration to an expanded three-dimensional configuration that is a scaled-up version of the initial three-dimensional configuration; andmounting the pad within the shell.230. The method of claim 229 , wherein the forming comprises using 3D printing.231. The method of claim 230 , wherein the using 3D printing comprises using selective laser sintering (SLS).232. The method of claim 230 , wherein the using 3D printing comprises using stereolithography (SLA).233. The method of claim 230 , wherein the using 3D printing comprises 3D printing a mold and molding the expandable material of the pad in the mold.234. The method of claim 229 , wherein the expandable material comprises a polymeric substance and expandable microspheres.235. The method of claim 234 , wherein the expandable microspheres constitute at least 20% of the expandable material by weight.236. The method of claim 234 , wherein the expandable microspheres constitute at least 40% of the expandable ...

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Номер записи: 13
21-02-2019 дата публикации

Hockey Stick

Номер: US20190054668A1
Автор: Avnery Tzvi, Heitmann Scott L.
Принадлежит:

A blade for a hockey stick which can readily absorb impact from the puck, and can allow the user to feel the puck on the blade in contrast to conventional carbon fiber blades. The blade can include a blade member integrally formed of composite material having discontinuous fibers bonded within thermosetting resin. The blade member can have a blade periphery surrounding a central blade region. The central blade region can have a plurality of openings arranged in a pattern to form series of elongate criss crossing ribs that extend between and connect different sides of the blade periphery to each other. The fibers in the blade periphery can be in a generally jumbled orientation, and the fibers in the central blade region can be positioned within the ribs in a manner wherein each rib contains a plurality of fibers that substantially extend in said each rib's elongate direction. 1. A sports paddle comprising;a paddle member integrally formed of composite material having discontinuous fibers bonded within thermosetting resin, the paddle member comprising a paddle periphery surrounding a central paddle region, the central paddle region having a plurality of openings arranged in a pattern to form a series of elongate criss crossing ribs that extend between and connect different sides of the paddle periphery to each other, the fibers in the paddle periphery being in a generally jumbled orientation, and the fibers in the central paddle region being positioned within the ribs in a manner wherein each rib contains a plurality of fibers that substantially extend in said each rib's elongate direction.2. The paddle of in which the plurality of openings in the central paddle region are arranged in a diagonal pattern relative to the paddle member to form a series of elongate criss crossing diagonal ribs.3. The paddle of in which the openings are rectangular openings that are each oriented at an angle as a diamond shape.4. The paddle of in which the fibers are about 1-3 inches long. ...

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Номер записи: 14
11-03-2021 дата публикации

COVER FOR SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20210069563A1
Автор: Dolan Larkin, GUMP Laura, Vreeland Betsy
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A flexible, removable cover for a head of a hockey stick made from a flexible elastic polymer, nylon, polyester lycra blend and/or a cotton blend fabric is disclosed. The cover includes two sides connected along a seam, and a reinforced heel. 1. A cover for a head of a field hockey stick comprising a face side and a rounded side connected along a seam , and a reinforced heel.2. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the reinforced heel comprises a layer of fabric over a portion of the face side and a portion of the rounded side.3. The cover of claim 2 , wherein the layer of fabric is about 5 inches to about 9 inches in length and about 0.8 inches to about 2.0 inches in width.4. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the reinforced heel is positioned along a heel of the cover.5. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the face side is constructed to cover a face of the head of the hockey stick and the rounded side is constructed to cover a rounded side of the head of the hockey stick.6. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the cover is flexible claim 1 , stretchable and removable.7. The cover of claim 6 , wherein the cover comprises a polyester lycra blend claim 6 , cotton blend claim 6 , nylon claim 6 , a flexible elastic polymer claim 6 , or any combination thereof.8. The cover of claim 7 , wherein the cover comprises a polyester lycra blend claim 7 , nylon claim 7 , or any combination thereof.9. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the face side claim 1 , the rounded side claim 1 , and the reinforced heel are constructed from two or more different fabrics.10. The cover of claim 9 , wherein the rounded side and the face side comprise a flexible elastic polymer claim 9 , a cotton blend claim 9 , or a polyester lycra blend claim 9 , and the reinforced heel comprises nylon or a flexible elastic polymer.11. The cover of claim 10 , wherein the rounded side and the face side comprise a polyester lycra blend claim 10 , and the reinforced heel comprises neoprene or nylon.12. The cover of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 15
05-03-2020 дата публикации

Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads

Номер: US20200070019A1
Автор: John T. Stites, Mario A. Lafortune, Michael Wallans, Philip J. Hatton, Robert M. Boyd
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer.

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Номер записи: 16
05-03-2020 дата публикации

Epoxy Core with Expandable Microspheres

Номер: US20200070434A1
Автор: GANS Adam, LE CORVEC Jerome
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey Ltd.

A method of fabricating a formed structure with expandable polymeric shell microspheres. A first plurality of polymeric shell microspheres are heated from an unexpanded state to an expanded state to form a plurality of expanded microspheres. The plurality of expanded microspheres are mixed with an epoxy resin and a second plurality of unexpanded polymeric shell microspheres. The mixture is formed in a shape to create a preform. The preform is wrapped with fiber tape to create a wrapped preform. The wrapped preform is placed in a mold. The mold is heated and the second plurality of unexpanded microspheres expand from an unexpanded state to an expanded state. The mold is cooled and the formed structure is removed from the mold. 1. A hockey stick blade fabricated by the following steps:forming a mixture of microspheres in a shape of a hockey stick blade to create a preform for an internal core, wherein the mixture forms a viscous fluid material;wrapping the preform with a first fiber tape to create a wrapped preform smaller than the hockey stick blade being formed and approximating a final geometry of the hockey stick blade;placing the wrapped preform in a mold;heating the mold and expanding the microspheres such that the mixture compresses and consolidates the first fiber tape and the mixture bonds to the fiber tape;cooling the mold; andremoving the formed structure from the mold.2. The hockey stick blade of wherein the microspheres are thermoplastic.3. The hockey stick blade of wherein the first fiber tape is preimpregnated with resin.4. The hockey stick blade of wherein the mixture further comprises expanded microspheres claim 1 , unexpanded microspheres claim 1 , or partially expanded microspheres claim 1 , and wherein the mixture further comprises a base epoxy claim 1 , a chopped fiber claim 1 , and a curing agent.5. The hockey stick blade of wherein the first fiber tape is wrapped at a 30 to 45 degree angle to a longitudinal axis of the hockey blade.6. The hockey ...

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Номер записи: 17
18-03-2021 дата публикации

Hockey-Stick Blade with Tailored Performance Regions

Номер: US20210077877A1
Автор: Mountain Michael, SNOW Michael Lloyd, Villar Edsel Padilla
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A hockey-stick blade includes a heel region, a toe region spaced longitudinally from the heel region, and a mid-region located between the heel region and the toe region. The toe region includes one or more reinforcing elements, optionally of different lengths, located at different vertical positions within the toe region. The blade further includes a hosel that optionally is tailored to substantially match the strength and stiffness characteristics of an attached or integral hockey stick shaft. The mid-region of the blade exhibits improved feel and flexibility characteristics due to the increased stiffness in the toe region. 1. A hockey-stick blade including a front face , and a rear face spaced from the front face in a lateral direction , comprising:a heel region;a toe region spaced from the heel region in a longitudinal direction;a mid-region located between the heel region and the toe region; andan upper core element and a lower core element positioned between the front face and the rear face,wherein a first reinforcing element is positioned directly on a lower surface and directly on front and rear faces of the upper core element and only on a portion of a second reinforcing element, and the second reinforcing element is positioned directly on an upper surface and directly on front and rear faces of the lower core element.2. The hockey-stick blade of wherein the core elements are spaced apart from one another in a vertical direction.3. The hockey-stick blade of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality structural of ribs positioned between the core elements running longitudinally from the toe region toward the heel region.4. The hockey-stick blade of claim 1 , wherein the first and second reinforcing elements comprise fiber-reinforced plies.5. The hockey-stick blade of wherein one reinforcing element has a length in the longitudinal direction that is greater than a length of another reinforcing element in the longitudinal direction.6. The hockey-stick blade of ...

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Номер записи: 18
14-03-2019 дата публикации

Epoxy Core with Expandable Microspheres

Номер: US20190077092A1
Автор: GANS Adam, LE CORVEC Jerome
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey Ltd.

A method of fabricating a formed structure with expandable polymeric shell microspheres. A first plurality of polymeric shell microspheres are heated from an unexpanded state to an expanded state to form a plurality of expanded microspheres. The plurality of expanded microspheres are mixed with an epoxy resin and a second plurality of unexpanded polymeric shell microspheres. The mixture is formed in a shape to create a preform. The preform is wrapped with fiber tape to create a wrapped preform. The wrapped preform is placed in a mold. The mold is heated and the second plurality of unexpanded microspheres expand from an unexpanded state to an expanded state. The mold is cooled and the formed structure is removed from the mold. 1. A method of fabricating a hockey stick blade comprising:forming a mixture of microspheres in a shape to create a preform for an internal core, wherein the mixture forms a viscous fluid material;wrapping the preform with a first fiber tape to create a wrapped preform smaller than the hockey stick blade being formed and approximating a final geometry of the hockey stick blade;placing the wrapped preform in a mold;heating the mold and expanding the microspheres such that the mixture compresses and consolidates the fiber tape and the mixture bonds to the fiber tape;cooling the mold; andremoving the formed structure from the mold.2. The method according to wherein the fiber tape is preimpregnated with resin.3. The method according to wherein the preform comprises a first face surface claim 1 , a second face surface claim 1 , a first edge surface and a second edge surface claim 1 , the tape extending continuously around the first face surface claim 1 , the first edge surface claim 1 , the second face surface and the second edge surface.4. The method according to wherein the microspheres are about 10-12 microns in diameter prior to heating claim 1 , and are expanded to a diameter of about 40-50 microns during heating.5. The method according to ...

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Номер записи: 19
12-03-2020 дата публикации

Hockey Stick with Variable Stiffness Shaft

Номер: US20200078647A1
Автор: CHAMBERT Martin, ROUZIER Edouard
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A construct for a hockey stick that includes a shaft having with variable cross-sectional geometry. The shaft may include one or more portions with pentagonal and heptagonal cross-sections that increase the bending stiffness of the hockey stick shaft. 1. A method of fabricating a formed hockey stick structure having variable shaft geometry , comprising: wrapping a mandrel with fiber tape to form a wrapped shaft structure;', 'removing the mandrel from the wrapped shaft structure to reveal an internal shaft cavity;', 'inserting an inflatable bladder into the internal shaft cavity;', 'positioning the wrapped shaft structure within a mold;', 'heating the mold and expanding a bladder within the cavity to urge the fiber tape toward the walls of the mold;', 'cooling the mold, contracting the bladder, and removing the bladder from the shaft structure; and, 'forming a shaft structure, further comprisingforming a hockey stick blade structure and coupling the shaft structure thereto,wherein the walls of the mold impart an outer geometry on the shaft structure that includes a first portion having a cross-sectional geometry with at least five sides along a length of the shaft structure, and a second portion, andwherein the first portion has a first bending stiffness, greater than a second bending stiffness of the second portion, due to the first portion having a greater second moment of inertia than the second portion.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the shaft structure has a first shaft sidewall thickness and the shaft structure further includes a third portion with a second shaft sidewall thickness claim 1 , less than the first shaft sidewall thickness.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cross-sectional geometry of the first portion of the shaft structure with at least five sides includes a flat surface facing a front of the hockey stick and an apex facing a back of the hockey stick.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 20
29-03-2018 дата публикации

HOCKEY BLADE WITH PIN-REINFORCED CORE

Номер: US20180085647A1
Автор: Caron Kardos Jean-Frédérik, Ducharme Mathieu
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A construct for a hockey blade that includes a foam core. The foam core includes a first core face, a second core face, and a bottom core edge and a top core edge. Multiple pins are injected into the foam core, and one or more layers of resin preimpregnated tape are wrapped around the foam before forming a hockey blade structure in a heated mold. 1. A method of fabricating a formed hockey blade structure with a pin-reinforced foam core , comprising:forming a foam core, the foam core comprising a first core face, a second core face, a top core edge, and a bottom core edge;injecting a first plurality of discrete pins with a first spacing density of between 5 and 10% areal weight into a first area of the first core face, the first plurality of pins extending between the first core face and the second core face;injecting a second plurality of discrete pins with a second spacing density of between 10 and 25% areal weight into a second area of the first core face, the second plurality of pins extending between the first core face and the second core face;wrapping the foam core with a layer of fiber tape extending along the first core face, the top core edge, the second core face, and the bottom core edge of the foam core, wherein the wrapped core has a first wrapped face, a second wrapped face, a top wrapped edge, and a bottom wrapped edge;placing the wrapped foam core in a mold;heating the mold;cooling the mold; andremoving a formed hockey blade structure from the mold.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of discrete pins are regularly spaced apart from one another on the first core face.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of discrete pins comprise fiber pins.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of discrete pins comprise metallic pins.5. (canceled)6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a selected first pin claim 1 , from the plurality of discrete pins claim 1 , is injected at a first angle relative ...

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Номер записи: 21
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Hockey-Stick Blade with Tailored Performance Regions

Номер: US20190083865A1
Автор: Mountain Michael, Pearson Robert T., SNOW Michael Lloyd
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey Ltd.

A hockey-stick includes a blade and a shaft. The blade includes a heel region, a toe region spaced longitudinally from the heel region, and a mid-region located between the heel region and the toe region. The blade optionally also includes a hosel to which the shaft is attached. One or more tuning rods or similar structures are positioned in the blade to increase the blade's stiffness to substantially match the stiffness of the shaft. The tuning rods are optionally located in the mid-region of the blade and may extend into the hosel and, in some cases, into the shaft or the toe region. 1. A blade for a hockey stick , the blade comprising:a toe portion;a heel portion;a cavity; andan intermediate portion between the toe portion and the heel portion of the blade in a longitudinal direction of the blade;wherein the blade comprises a metal element disposed at least in the intermediate portion of the blade;wherein the metal element is positioned on a core element; andwherein the metal element does not extend in a lateral direction of the blade into the cavity.2. The blade of further comprising: a front surface and a rear surface opposite one another claim 1 , wherein the cavity is between the front surface and the rear surface of the blade.3. The blade of wherein the metal element extends for less than a length of the cavity in the longitudinal direction of the blade.4. The blade of wherein the blade further comprises a plurality of metal elements.5. The blade of wherein the metal element extends from the heel portion to the toe portion of the blade.6. The blade of wherein the metal element is bonded to the core element with an adhesive or other bonding material.7. The blade of wherein the metal element is co-cured with a remainder of the blade.8. The blade of wherein the metal element is spaced from a top edge of the blade and a bottom edge of the blade.9. The blade of wherein the metal element is disposed in a central region of the blade in a vertical direction of the ...

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Номер записи: 22
30-03-2017 дата публикации

Epoxy Core with Expandable Microspheres

Номер: US20170087777A1
Автор: Corvec Jerome Le, GANS Adam
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A method of fabricating a formed structure with expandable polymeric shell microspheres. A first plurality of polymeric shell microspheres are heated from an unexpanded state to an expanded state to form a plurality of expanded microspheres. The plurality of expanded microspheres are mixed with an epoxy resin and a second plurality of unexpanded polymeric shell microspheres. The mixture is formed in a shape to create a preform. The preform is wrapped with fiber tape to create a wrapped preform. The wrapped preform is placed in a mold. The mold is heated and the second plurality of unexpanded microspheres expand from an unexpanded state to an expanded state. The mold is cooled and the formed structure is removed from the mold. 1. A method of fabricating a hockey blade , comprising:forming a mixture of a plurality of expanded microspheres, a second plurality of unexpanded polymeric shell microspheres and forming the mixture in a shape to create a preform for an internal core;wrapping the preform with fiber tape to create a wrapped preform smaller than the hockey blade being formed and approximating a final geometry of the hockey blade;placing the wrapped preform in a mold;heating the mold and expanding the second plurality of unexpanded microspheres from an unexpanded state to an expanded state such that the mixture compresses and consolidates the fiber tape and the mixture bonds to the fiber tape;cooling the mold; andremoving the formed structure from the mold.2. The method according to wherein the formed structure is a hockey blade.3. The method according to wherein said fiber tape is preimpregnated with resin.4. The method according to wherein the preform comprises a first face surface claim 3 , a second face surface claim 3 , a first edge surface and a second edge surface claim 3 , and the fiber tape extends continuously around the first face surface claim 3 , the first edge surface claim 3 , the second face surface and the second edge surface.5. The method ...

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Номер записи: 23
26-03-2020 дата публикации

Hockey Stick With Nanofiber Reinforcement

Номер: US20200094118A1
Автор: Caron Kardos Jean-Frédérik, CHAMBERT Martin, Ducharme Mathieu, ROUZIER Edouard
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey Ltd.

A construct for a hockey stick formed from layers of fiber tape and a reinforcing nanofiber material. The nanofiber is integrated into the molded hockey stick to increase the strength and toughness of inter-laminar bonds between the fiber tape. The nanofiber may include carbon nanotubes. 1. A hockey stick structure , comprising: a first fiber layer having first fibers extending in a first direction;', 'a second fiber layer having second fibers extending in a second direction, non-parallel to the first direction;, 'a blade, molded from a first composite material, the first composite material further comprising a third fiber layer having third fibers extending in a third direction;', 'a fourth fiber layer having fourth fibers extending in a fourth direction, non-parallel to the third direction; and', 'a bridge layer extending around a corner of the shaft and positioned between a portion of the third fiber layer and the fourth fiber layer, wherein the bridge layer has fifth fibers extending in an approximate normal direction to the third and fourth fibers, wherein the bridge layer has channels extending between at least two clusters of the fifth fibers,, 'a shaft, integrally formed with the blade, the shaft molded from a second composite material, the second composite material further comprisingwherein the first fiber layer, and second fiber layer, and the bridge layer are molded to one another by an epoxy resin.2. The hockey stick structure of claim 1 , the shaft further comprising:a plurality of additional fiber layers and a plurality of additional bridge layers, wherein the plurality of additional bridge layers are positioned between at least 5% of the additional fiber layers.3. The hockey stick structure of claim 1 , wherein the fifth fibers of the bridge layer are coated onto the portion of the third fiber layer and the fourth fiber layer.4. The hockey stick structure of claim 1 , wherein the fifth fibers of the bridge layer are entrained within resin of the third ...

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Номер записи: 24
26-03-2020 дата публикации

Hockey Stick Formed From Sheet Molding Compound

Номер: US20200094492A1
Автор: Candide Deschenes, Edouard ROUZIER, Martin CHAMBERT
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey Corp

A construct for a hockey blade formed from layers of sheet molding compound material. The sheet molding compound material may be manufactured to have longer average fiber lengths entrained within the sheet molding compound material with random orientation in order to enhance the mechanical properties of the formed hockey stick blade.

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Номер записи: 25
13-04-2017 дата публикации

Safety hockey stick

Номер: US20170100651A1
Автор: Kordecki Michael E.
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This invention concerns an improved hockey stick and hockey stick components for protecting participants and spectators of the sport from separated portions of the hockey stick that may be launched outward as a result of the momentum from a shooting or passing action. The improvement comprises an integral cord or cable that tethers the individual components of a hockey stick to each other preventing separation of the hockey stick or its components. 1. A hockey stick comprising a shaft portion and a blade portion ,a first end of said shaft portion in communication with a hosel end of said blade portion,a plurality of elongated members disposed substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said shaft portion and disposed within said shaft portion,each of said elongated members comprising a first end and a second end,said first end of each of said elongated members coupled to said hosel end of said blade portion,each of said second ends of said elongated members coupled to a second end of said shaft portion,and each of said elongated members adapted and operative to maintain said blade portion in communication with said shaft portion.2. A hockey stick as claimed in wherein said shaft portion is comprised of a plurality of elongated wood members claim 1 ,said plurality of elongated wood members adapted to form said shaft portion,and said plurality of elongated members disposed between a plurality of said wood members.3. A hockey stick as claimed in wherein said shaft portion is comprised of an outer rigid wall portion and a hollow inner portion claim 1 ,and said plurality of elongated members disposed within said outer wall portion and generally parallel to said outer rigid wall portion.4. A hockey stick as claimed in wherein said shaft portion is comprised of an outer rigid wall portion and a hollow inner portion claim 1 ,said plurality of elongated members disposed within said outer wall portion and generally parallel to said outer rigid wall portion,each of said ...

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Номер записи: 26
29-04-2021 дата публикации

HOCKEY STICK HAVING SHOCK ABSORBING FUNCTION

Номер: US20210121753A1
Автор: Liao Yuanhong
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A hockey stick having a shock absorbing function includes a striking portion and a grip portion which are sequentially connected. A shock absorbing member is interposed between a front section and a rear section of the grip portion. The outer wall of the shock absorbing member is exposed to the outer wall of the striking portion. The inner wall of the shock absorbing member is exposed to the inner wall of a cavity. The shock absorbing member greatly absorbs the shock generated when the striking portion hits the ball, thereby effectively reducing the shock generated when hitting a ball. It solves the problem of the soreness of the arm due to shocks and is more comfortable for use. 1. A hockey stick , comprising a striking portion and a grip portion which are sequentially connected , the striking portion and the grip portion being made of a composite carbon fiber material , the grip portion being hollow to form a cavity therein , characterized in that: the grip portion includes a front section and a rear section , the front section and the rear section are fixedly connected by a shock absorbing member , an outer wall of the shock absorbing member is exposed to an outer wall of the grip portion , an inner wall of the shock absorbing member is exposed to an inner wall of the cavity.2. The hockey stick as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the shock absorbing member is made of an elastic shock-absorbing material.3. The hockey stick as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the shock absorbing member is disposed close to the striking portion.4. The hockey stick as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the shock absorbing member has a flared shape claim 1 , an rear end surface of the front section is an outer tapered surface claim 1 , a front end surface of the rear section is an inner tapered surface claim 1 , the outer tapered surface is inserted into the inner tapered surface claim 1 , the shock absorbing member is interposed between the inner tapered surface and the outer tapered surface.5. ...

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Номер записи: 27
26-04-2018 дата публикации

WEARABLE DEVICES WITH SPORTS IMPLEMENTS

Номер: US20180110299A1
Автор: Kokkoris Christina, Kokkoris Demetri
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Disclosed herein are improved wearable devices with sports implements (e.g., hockey stick, tennis racket, golf club, etc.). A wearable device can be worn on any suitable part of a user's body (e.g., foot, leg, arm, etc.) or, alternatively, over a device (e.g., shoe) already worn on the user. The wearable device can be permanently affixed to a sports implement or, alternatively, can be adaptable with a sports implement selectable from a set of interchangeable sports implements. Such interchangeability can be provided by a coupling mechanism that is configured to detachably couple the wearable device to the sports implement. The coupling mechanism can include a receiver base integrated to a body of the wearable device and a complementary accessory base of the sports implement. 1. A wearable device adaptable with a sports implement selectable from a set of interchangeable sports implements , the wearable device comprising:a device body;at least one mechanism configured to secure the device body to a user; anda receiver base disposed on the device body, the receiver base being configured to detachably couple to an accessory base of the sports implement.2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the wearable device is a footwear.3. The wearable device of claim 2 , wherein the receiver base is disposed on an upper surface of a front toe box portion of the footwear.4. The wearable device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one mechanism includes at least one ankle band.5. The wearable device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one mechanism includes at least one foot band.6. The wearable device of claim 2 , wherein the footwear is a shoe claim 2 , a slipper claim 2 , a sock claim 2 , a boot claim 2 , a sneaker claim 2 , a skate-based footwear claim 2 , or a roller-based footwear.7. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the receiver base and the accessory base are complementary components.8. The wearable device of claim 7 , wherein the receiver base is a male component and ...

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Номер записи: 28
18-04-2019 дата публикации

EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20190114690A1
Автор: Paquette Yannick
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A computer-implemented method for recommending an item of equipment, which comprises: gathering sensed data from a sensor; processing the sensed data in accordance with a biomechanical protocol to determine at least one performance indicator associated with a subject's execution of the biomechanical protocol; and determining at least one recommended feature of an item of equipment based at least in part on the at least one performance indicator. Also, an equipment recommendation system with specific application to hockey, which comprises: a camera configured to produce images representative of execution of a hockey shot of a given type by a subject; an I/O interface; and a processor connected to the camera via the I/O interface and configured to extract parameters from the images and to output, via the I/O interface, a hockey stick recommendation for the subject that is based on the parameters and on the given type of hockey shot. 1. A computer-implemented method for recommending an item of equipment , comprising:gathering sensed data from a sensor;processing the sensed data in accordance with a biomechanical protocol to determine at least one performance indicator associated with a subject's execution of the biomechanical protocol; anddetermining at least one recommended feature of an item of equipment based at least in part on the at least one performance indicator.2. The computer-implemented method defined in claim 1 , further comprising:outputting the at least one recommended feature via a graphical user interface of the computer.3. The computer-implemented method defined in claim 1 , wherein the item of equipment is a hockey stick.4. The computer-implemented method defined in claim 3 , wherein the at least one recommended feature includes a specific model of hockey stick selected from a plurality of models of hockey sticks.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. The computer-implemented method defined in claim 3 , wherein the at least one recommended feature includes a ...

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Номер записи: 29
03-05-2018 дата публикации

HOLLOW WALL COMPOSITE TUBE, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF

Номер: US20180117858A1
Автор: Fraidenburgh Robert Burch
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Hollow wall curable and cured composite tubes for improving performance in sports shafts, lightweight applications, and lightweight structural members, are described herein and include: a constituent tube, for forming the hollow wall composite tube, that comprises an evacuable flexible core component on which to wind or braid filaments or fabric, and at least one braid filament or at least one fabric for providing a reinforcing fiber matrix for saturation with an epoxy material, spirally wrapped, applied or braided on the flexible core component. Methods for producing and using the same are also disclosed herein. 1. A curable hollow wall composite tube for improving performance in sports shafts , lightweight applications , and lightweight structural members , comprising:a constituent tube, for forming the hollow wall composite tube, that comprises an evacuable flexible core component on which to wind or braid filaments or fabric, andat least one braid filament or at least one fabric for providing a reinforcing fiber matrix for saturation with an epoxy material, spirally wrapped, applied or braided on the flexible core component.2. The hollow wall composite tube of claim 1 , wherein the evacuable flexible core component is evacuated.3. The hollow wall composite tube of claim 1 , wherein the curable hollow wall composite tube is cured.4. The hollow wall composite tube of claim 1 , wherein the constituent tube comprises an internal surface and an outer surface.5. The hollow wall composite tube of claim 4 , wherein the internal surface further comprises a layer of fabric or fiber.6. The hollow wall composite tube of claim 5 , wherein the layer of fabric or fiber is conformed to the internal surface.7. The hollow wall composite tube of claim 4 , wherein the internal surface claim 4 , the external surface or a combination thereof is coated with an epoxy material.8. The hollow wall composite tube of claim 4 , wherein the internal surface claim 4 , the external surface or a ...

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Номер записи: 30
04-05-2017 дата публикации

HOCKEY STICK AND HOCKEY STICK SHAFT WITH FIRST AND SECOND CURVES

Номер: US20170120120A1
Автор: Oman Andrew
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A hockey stick includes a shaft, which includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a middle portion between the upper portion and the lower portion. The upper portion of the shaft transitions to the middle portion via a first curve, and the middle portion transitions to the lower portion via a second curve. The hockey stick also includes a blade extending from the lower portion. The upper portion is nonlinear with the lower portion, and a first plane defined by the lower portion and the middle portion is generally transverse to a second plane defined by the blade. 1. A hockey stick , comprising:a shaft that includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a middle portion between the upper portion and the lower portion, wherein the upper portion transitions to the middle portion via a first curve, and wherein the middle portion transitions to the lower portion via a second curve; anda blade extending from the lower portion;wherein the upper portion is nonlinear with the lower portion, and wherein a first plane defined by the lower portion and the middle portion is generally transverse to a second plane defined by the blade.2. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion and lower portion are substantially parallel.3. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein a longitudinal axis of the upper portion and a longitudinal axis of the lower portion intersect at an angle within a range of 0 degrees to 45 degrees.4. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the first plane is substantially orthogonal to the second plane.5. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the middle portion includes a midpoint of the shaft.6. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the lower portion includes a midpoint of the shaft.7. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the second curve includes a midpoint of the shaft.8. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the first curve is in a first direction and the second curve is in a second direction that is generally opposite the first direction.9. The ...

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Номер записи: 31
04-05-2017 дата публикации

HOCKEY STICK AND HOCKEY STICK SHAFT WITH FIRST AND SECOND BENDS

Номер: US20170120121A1
Автор: Oman Andrew
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A hockey stick includes a shaft that includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a transition portion disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion. The upper portion includes an upper end, where a line that is tangent to the upper end is non-linear with the lower portion and is substantially parallel with the lower portion. A midpoint of the shaft is included in at least one of the lower portion and the transition portion. The hockey stick also includes a blade that extends from the lower portion of the shaft, where a first plane defined by the lower portion and at least a point on the transition portion is generally transverse to a second plane defined by the blade. 1. A hockey stick , comprising:a shaft that includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a transition portion disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion, the upper portion including an upper end, wherein a line that is tangent to the upper end is non-linear with the lower portion and is substantially parallel with the lower portion, and wherein a midpoint of the shaft is included in at least one of the lower portion and the transition portion; anda blade that extends from the lower portion of the shaft, wherein a first plane defined by the lower portion and at least a point on the transition portion is generally transverse to a second plane defined by the blade.2. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the transition portion is substantially linear.3. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the transition portion includes a first bend and a second bend.4. The hockey stick of claim 3 , wherein the first bend is in a first direction and the second bend is in a second direction that is generally opposite the first direction.5. The hockey stick of claim 3 , wherein at least one of the first bend and the second bend is a curve.6. The hockey stick of claim 5 , wherein at least one of the first bend and the second bend includes two or more sub-bends claim 5 , at least two of the ...

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Номер записи: 32
27-05-2021 дата публикации

Grips for a Handle on a Hockey Stick

Номер: US20210154546A1
Автор: Sliepka Joseph M.
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Provided herein are grip devices, grip members and a set of grip devices for the handle of a hockey stick. The grips generally are a hollow member with a substantially cuboidal body adapted to receive the handle therein. The devices have an outer surface and a bore defining a cuboidal inner surface therein with proximal and distal open ends. A slit is formed into the bore between the open ends through which the handle is securely and removably received. The outer diameter of the grip is uniform along the length. The grip may have a stop member formed within the bore. 1. A grip device for a shaft of a hockey stick , comprising: an outer surface;', 'a bore that defines a cuboidal inner surface therein and a length extending between the proximal open end and the distal open end;', 'a slit disposed through the outer surface to the bore along the length of the hollow member; and', 'a plurality of nub-like protuberances disposed on the inner surface of the bore adapted to grip the shaft of the hockey stick when placed thereon;', 'said outer surface and said inner surface each having a uniform perimeter along the length of the hollow member from the proximal open end to the distal open end to securely and removably receive and to conform to the shaft of the hockey stick in a non-slipping relationship., 'a hollow member with a substantially cuboidal body, a proximal open end and a distal open end, comprising2. (canceled)3. The grip device of claim 1 , further comprising a texture formed on the outer surface of the hollow member.4. (canceled)5. The grip device of claim 1 , wherein the hollow member has a length sufficient to accommodate one hand of a user gripped thereon when the grip device is placed on the shaft of hockey stick.6. The grip device of claim 5 , wherein the length is about 4 inches to about 6 inches.7. The grip device of claim 1 , wherein the proximal open end has an outer diameter of about 1.2 inches to about 2.6 inches and has an inner diameter across the ...

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Номер записи: 33
02-05-2019 дата публикации

HOCKEY BLADE WITH WRAPPED, STITCHED CORE

Номер: US20190126113A1
Автор: GANS Adam
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A construct for a hockey blade that includes a foam core. The foam core includes a first core face, a second core face, and a core edge. A first layer of resin preimpregnated tape is wrapped continuously around the first core face, the core edge and the second core face. A thread is stitched along the first layer of preimpregnated tape. A second layer of resin preimpregnated tape wrapped continuously around the first layer of resin preimpregnated tape. 1. A method of fabricating a formed structure with a stitched foam core comprising:forming a foam core, the core comprising a first core face, a second core face, a top core edge and a bottom core edge;wrapping the foam core with a first layer of fiber tape, the first layer of fiber tape extending continuously along the first core face, top core edge, second core face and bottom core edge of the foam core, wherein the wrapped core has a first wrapped face, a second wrapped face, a top wrapped edge and a bottom wrapped edge;stitching the wrapped foam core with a thread, the thread extending between and along the first wrapped face and the second wrapped face;wrapping a portion of the stitched wrapped core with a second layer of fiber tape;placing the preform in a mold;heating the mold;cooling the mold; andremoving the formed structure from the mold.2. The method according to wherein the formed structure is a hockey blade.3. The method according to wherein the fiber tape is carbon fiber tape preimpregnated with resin.4. The method according to wherein the second layer of tape is substantially thicker than the first layer.5. The method according to wherein a single layer of fiber tape is used in the step of wrapping the foam core with a first layer of fiber tape.6. The method according to wherein a plurality of layers of tape are used in the step of wrapping the stitched preform with a second layer of fiber tape.7. The method according to wherein the thread is polyester.8. The method according to further comprising the ...

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Номер записи: 34
18-05-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MATCHING ATHLETES WITH EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20170136326A1
Автор: MADDEN Ryan M.J., STEFANYSHYN Darren J., WANNOP John W., WOROBETS Jay Tofin
Принадлежит: Sport Insight Inc.

A method and system for matching an athlete with a selected striking tool. The method includes, and the system facilitates, receiving test data resulting from the athlete hitting a test target with a test striking tool to launch the test target. The test data is mathematically transformed to calculate a test functional group score. The test functional group score is compared with a database to match the test functional group score with matched previous data having a similar functional group score to the test functional group score. A selection parameter of the selected striking tool is defined to correspond with a value of the selection parameter associated with a strong performance metric in the matched previous data. 1. A method of matching an athlete with a selected striking tool comprising:receiving test data resulting from the athlete hitting a target object with a test striking tool for launching the target object;transforming the test data for defining a test functional group score;comparing the test functional group score with a database for matching the test functional group score with matched previous data having a similar functional group score to the test functional group score; anddefining a design parameter value of the selected striking tool with reference to a corresponding design parameter value associated with a strong performance metric in the matched previous data.2. The method of wherein:transforming the test data comprises transforming the test data into a principal component space defined by the database;the test functional group score comprises a principal component score;comparing the test functional group score with the database comprises comparing the test principal component score with the database in the principal component space; andthe matched previous data comprises data having a similar principal component score to the test principal component score.3. The method of further comprising processing at least a portion of the test data to ...

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Номер записи: 35
26-05-2016 дата публикации

Hockey-Stick Blade with Tailored Performance Regions

Номер: US20160144252A1
Автор: Mountain Michael, Pearson Robert T., Snow Michael L.
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A hockey-stick includes a blade and a shaft. The blade includes a heel region, a toe region spaced longitudinally from the heel region, and a mid-region located between the heel region and the toe region. The blade optionally also includes a hosel to which the shaft is attached. One or more tuning rods or similar structures are positioned in the blade to increase the blade's stiffness to substantially match the stiffness of the shaft. The tuning rods are optionally located in the mid-region of the blade and may extend into the hosel and, in some cases, into the shaft or the toe region. 1. A hockey-stick blade , comprising:a heel region;a toe region spaced from the heel region in a longitudinal direction;a mid-region located between the heel region and the toe region;at least one core element located at least in the mid-region;at least one tuning rod positioned on the at least one core element.2. The hockey-stick blade of wherein the at least one tuning rod runs along adjacent edges of two vertically spaced core elements.3. The hockey-stick blade of wherein the two vertically spaced core elements each include a front face and a rear face claim 2 , wherein a first tuning rod runs along adjacent edges of the front faces of the two core elements claim 2 , and a second tuning rod runs along adjacent edges of the rear faces of the two core elements.4. The hockey-stick blade of wherein a first tuning rod and a second tuning rod are positioned on the at least one core element.5. The hockey-stick blade of wherein the first tuning rod is positioned on a front face of the core element claim 4 , and the second tuning rod is positioned on a rear face of the core element.6. The hockey-stick blade of wherein at least first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third vertically spaced core elements are located at least in the mid-region of the blade claim 1 , wherein a first tuning rod runs along adjacent edges of the first and second vertically spaced core elements claim 1 , and a second ...

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Номер записи: 36
07-05-2020 дата публикации

Hockey-Stick Blade with Tailored Performance Regions

Номер: US20200139213A1
Автор: Mountain Michael, SNOW Michael Lloyd, Villar Edsel Padilla
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A hockey-stick blade includes a heel region, a toe region spaced longitudinally from the heel region, and a mid-region located between the heel region and the toe region. The toe region includes one or more reinforcing elements, optionally of different lengths, located at different vertical positions within the toe region. The blade further includes a hosel that optionally is tailored to substantially match the strength and stiffness characteristics of an attached or integral hockey stick shaft. The mid-region of the blade exhibits improved feel and flexibility characteristics due to the increased stiffness in the toe region. 1. A method of forming a hockey-stick blade comprising:providing a separate upper core element, a separate middle core element, and a separate lower core element;proving the upper core element with an upper core lower edge and wrapping the upper core element lower edge with a first reinforcing element;providing the middle core element with a middle core element upper edge and a middle core element lower edge and wrapping the middle core element upper edge with a second reinforcing element and wrapping the middle core element lower edge with a third reinforcing element;providing the lower core element having a lower core upper edge and wrapping the lower core element upper edge with a fourth reinforcing element; andproviding a front face and a rear face.2. The method of further comprising placing a first rib between the first reinforcing element and the second reinforcing element.3. The method of further comprising placing a second rib between the third reinforcing element and the forth reinforcing element.4. The method of wherein the first rib separates the upper core element from the middle core element and the second rib separates the middle core element from the lower core element.5. The method of further comprising separating the upper core element from the middle core element entirely by the first rib and separating the middle core element ...

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Номер записи: 37
22-09-2022 дата публикации

HOCKEY STICK OR OTHER SPORTING IMPLEMENT

Номер: US20220296975A1
Автор: Krick Thierry, LAPERRIERE Jean-Francois, ROUZIER Edouard
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A hockey stick or other sporting implement designed to enhance its use, performance and/or manufacturing, including, for example, by being lightweight, having improved strength, flex, stiffness, impact resistance and/or other properties, reducing scrap waste during its construction, and/or enhancing other aspects of the hockey stick or other sporting implement. For instance, in some embodiments, the hockey stick or other sporting implement may include a structure that is open, such as by being latticed (e.g., trussed), and/or made by additive manufacturing, selective material positioning, etc. 2. The hockey stick of claim 1 , comprising a covering that covers at least part of the lattice.3. The hockey stick of claim 2 , wherein the covering includes fiber-reinforced composite material.4. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the lattice constitutes at least part of the shaft.5. The hockey stick of claim 4 , wherein the lattice occupies at least a majority of a length of the shaft.6. The hockey stick of claim 5 , wherein the lattice occupies an entirety of the length of the shaft.7. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the lattice constitutes at least part of the blade.8. The hockey stick of claim 7 , wherein the lattice occupies at least a majority of a length of the blade.9. The hockey stick of claim 8 , wherein the lattice occupies an entirety of the length of the blade.10. The hockey stick of claim 4 , wherein the lattice constitutes at least part of the blade.11. The hockey stick of claim 10 , wherein the lattice occupies at least a majority of a length of the shaft and at least a majority of a length of the blade.12. The hockey stick of claim 11 , wherein the lattice occupies an entirety of the length of the shaft and an entirety of the length of the blade.13. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the lattice comprises a framework of elongate members that intersect one another at nodes.14. The hockey stick of claim 13 , wherein the elongate members are ...

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Номер записи: 38
08-06-2017 дата публикации

ASYMMETRICAL ICE HOCKEY STICK HANDLE

Номер: US20170157478A1
Автор: JR. Richard B.C., Lacey Sam, Tucker
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An embodiment of the invention provides an ice hockey stick handle providing improved grip and tactile feel to a player, and having a cross-section symmetric about one centerline and asymmetric about another orthogonal centerline, a section line parallel and offset from said second centerline dividing said cross-section into a bottom profile comprising an irregular convex polygon with or without rounded and/or beveled edges, and a top rectangular profile with or without rounded and/or beveled edges. The sides of the cross-section may be linear or slightly concave. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. An ice hockey stick handle providing improved grip and tactile feel to a player , comprising a non-rectangular cross-section uniformly defining said handle along all or part of its length , said non-rectangular cross-section being symmetric about a theoretical first centerline and asymmetric about a theoretical second centerline orthogonal to said first centerline , said non-rectangular cross-section further comprising a top section and a bottom section delineated by a theoretical section line parallel to and offset from said second centerline , said top section having a substantially rectangular profile with a short side parallel to said section line and two longer sides disposed at right angles to said short side , and said bottom section having a polygonal profile with a short side between 1-13 mm in length , said section line between 18-22 mm in length and two bottom section longer sides each between 5-27 mm in length disposed at obtuse angles of between 120-150 degrees toward said short side and disposed at acute angles of between 30-60 degrees toward said section line , and wherein intersections of said bottom section short side with said bottom section longer sides are curved with radii of between 1-4 mm and ...

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Номер записи: 39
08-06-2017 дата публикации

Hockey Stick

Номер: US20170157866A1
Автор: Avnery Tzvi, Heitmann Scott L.
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A blade for a hockey stick which can readily absorb impact from the puck, and can allow the user to feel the puck on the blade in contrast to conventional carbon fiber blades. The blade can include a blade member integrally formed of composite material having discontinuous fibers bonded within thermosetting resin. The blade member can have a blade periphery surrounding a central blade region. The central blade region can have a plurality of openings arranged in a pattern to form series of elongate criss crossing ribs that extend between and connect different sides of the blade periphery to each other. The fibers in the blade periphery can be in a generally jumbled orientation, and the fibers in the central blade region can be positioned within the ribs in a manner wherein each rib contains a plurality of fibers that substantially extend in said each rib's elongate direction. 1. A mold for molding a blade for a hockey stick comprising;a) a first mold half having a first blade periphery cavity half surrounding a first central region; andb) a second mold half having a second blade periphery cavity half surrounding a second central region, at least one of the first and second central regions having a plurality of raised protrusions arranged in a pattern, the first and second mold halves for joining together under pressure for compression molding prepregnated composite material, the first and second mold halves combining to form a completed blade periphery mold cavity surrounding a completed central region in which the plurality of the raised protrusions arranged in the pattern form a series of criss crossing cavities that extend between and connect different sides of the completed blade periphery mold cavity to each other, the raised protrusions for substantially aligning a plurality of fibers in the composite material with the criss crossing cavities while the fibers remain unaligned in the completed blade periphery mold cavity.2. The mold of in which the first central ...

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Номер записи: 40
14-06-2018 дата публикации

Hockey-Stick Blade with Tailored Performance Regions

Номер: US20180161649A1
Автор: Mountain Michael, SNOW Michael Lloyd, Villar Edsel Padilla
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A hockey-stick blade includes a heel region, a toe region spaced longitudinally from the heel region, and a mid-region located between the heel region and the toe region. The toe region includes one or more reinforcing elements, optionally of different lengths, located at different vertical positions within the toe region. The blade further includes a hosel that optionally is tailored to substantially match the strength and stiffness characteristics of an attached or integral hockey-stick shaft. The mid-region of the blade exhibits improved feel and flexibility characteristics due to the increased stiffness in the toe region. 1. A hockey-stick blade including a front face , and a rear face spaced from the front face in a lateral direction , comprising:a heel region;a toe region spaced from the heel region in a longitudinal direction;a mid-region located between the heel region and the toe region;a plurality of core elements positioned between the front face and the rear facea plurality of structural ribs separating the plurality of core elements; andwherein the plurality of core elements includes at least an upper core element and a lower core element, wherein a first reinforcing element is positioned directly or indirectly on a lower surface of the upper core element and only on a portion of a first structural rib of the plurality of structural ribs, and a second reinforcing element is positioned directly or indirectly on an upper surface of the lower core element and only on a portion of a second structural rib of the plurality of structural ribs.2. The hockey-stick blade of wherein the core elements are spaced apart from one another in a vertical direction.3. The hockey-stick blade of wherein each of the plurality of ribs are positioned between each pair of vertically neighboring core elements running longitudinally from the toe region toward the heel region.4. The hockey-stick blade of wherein the blade includes at least four core elements separated by at least ...

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Номер записи: 41
30-05-2019 дата публикации

Hockey Stick with Co-Molded Construction

Номер: US20190160355A1
Автор: ROUZIER Edouard
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey Ltd.

A hockey stick with a co-molded structure and method where the blade member is formed by a molding process onto a preformed shaft member, where the preformed shaft member has a contoured tip at the blade end. The contoured tip helps to secure the blade member to the shaft member in conjunction with the molded composite layers, and in one example, the contoured tip has a width that is greater than the width of the shaft member at the blade-starting region. 1. A hockey stick apparatus , comprising:a shaft member comprising a toe side, a heel side, a butt end and a blade end;a blade member having a heel end, a toe end, and a striking face, wherein the blade member is integrally molded onto the shaft member; andwherein the blade end of the shaft member includes a contoured tip on the toe side, wherein the contoured tip has a maximum heel-to-toe width defined as a horizontal distance from the heel side of the shaft member to a peak of the contoured tip that is greater than a heel-to-toe width of the shaft member at a blade-starting region, wherein the heel-to-toe width at the blade-starting region is defined as a horizontal distance from the heel side of the shaft member to the toe side of the shaft member at the blade-starting region that is defined as a region on the shaft member where a plurality of prepreg layers that form the blade member onto the shaft member start on the shaft member.2. The hockey stick apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the contoured tip has a curved surface that gradually diverges outwardly from the toe side of the shaft member at the blade-starting region to the peak of the contoured tip and then decreases linearly in width from the peak to a substantially U-shaped portion that extends around the blade end of the shaft member from the toe side to the heel side.3. The hockey stick apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the contoured tip has a substantially triangularly shaped portion.4. The hockey stick apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the contoured tip is ...

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Номер записи: 42
01-07-2021 дата публикации

SPORTING EQUIPMENT MOUNT

Номер: US20210196068A1
Автор: Ohlson Eric
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A device to easily mount and hold hockey sticks to a vertical structure, such as a wall. One embodiment includes a vulcanized rubber or EPDM body portion that can be attached to a wall. The body portion has a front recess that receives the shaft of a hockey stick and grips and holds the stick in place. The device can accommodate standard hockey stick shaft widths, and enables easy insertion and removal of hockey sticks. 1. A mount for attaching a hockey stick to a structure , the mount comprising a body portion having a front side , a rear side , and defining a front recess adapted to receive the hockey stick , the front recess being defined by a pair of opposing side walls and a rear wall , each opposing side wall having a projection extending into the front recess proximate the front side , the rear side presenting a boss having a pair of opposing sides , the rear side defining a rear recess adjacent each of the opposing sides of the boss.2. The mount of claim 1 , wherein the front recess is rectangular in cross-section.3. The mount of claim 1 , wherein the body portion is generally cylindrical.4. The mount of claim 1 , wherein the body portion is cuboidal.5. The mount of claim 1 , wherein the body portion is made from vulcanized rubber or EPDM.6. The mount of claim 1 , wherein each projection has a rounded end.7. The mount of claim 1 , wherein the rear wall of the front recess defines at least one aperture adapted to receive a fastener.8. The mount of claim 1 , wherein hockey stick has a shaft with a pair of opposing side faces claim 1 , and wherein the front recess is adapted to receive the shaft with the side faces of the shaft abutting the side walls of the front recess.9. A method of mounting a hockey stick to a vertical structure claim 1 , the method comprising:providing a mount, the mount comprising a body portion having a front side, a rear side, and defining a front recess adapted to receive a shaft of the hockey stick, the front recess being defined by a ...

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Номер записи: 43
06-06-2019 дата публикации

Hockey Stick With Spine-Reinforced Paddle

Номер: US20190168089A1
Автор: CHAMBERT Martin, Plante Dominique
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A construct for a hockey stick blade and paddle structure having a spine that protrudes from a back face and provides structural rigidity, as well as recessed areas that reduce the mass of the paddle structure. 1. A hockey stick blade and paddle structure formed by a method comprising:forming a first foam core of the blade;wrapping the first foam core of the blade with a layer of fiber tape to form a wrapped blade core;forming a front face and a back face of the paddle, coupled to a proximal end of the wrapped blade core, by layering fiber tape;forming a spine by wrapping a mandrel with fiber tape;forming first and second transition elements by wrapping first and second transition element foam cores with fiber tape;positioning the spine on the back face;positioning the first transition element at a proximal end of the back face of the paddle and the second transitional element at a distal end of the back face of the paddle;wrapping the front face and the positioned spine and transition elements on the back face with fiber tape to form a wrapped paddle structure;placing the wrapped blade core coupled to the wrapped paddle structure in a mold;heating the mold;cooling the mold; andremoving the mandrel from the spine and the formed hockey stick blade and paddle structure form the mold.2. The hockey stick blade and paddle structure of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:positioning a plug element on the back face proximate the spine prior to heating the mold; andremoving the plug element from the back face following the cooling of the mold to reveal a recessed area.3. The hockey stick blade and paddle structure of claim 1 , wherein the mandrel comprises a silicone material.4. The hockey stick blade and paddle structure of claim 1 , wherein the spine comprises a hollow rectangular shaft.5. The hockey stick blade and paddle structure of claim 1 , wherein the spine comprises a hollow circular or semi-circular shaft.6. The hockey stick blade and paddle structure ...

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Номер записи: 44
28-05-2020 дата публикации

HOCKEY STICK WITH CO-MOLDED CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20200164255A1
Автор: ROUZIER Edouard
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey LLC

A hockey stick with a co-molded structure and method where the blade member is formed by a molding process onto a preformed shaft member, where the preformed shaft member has a contoured tip at the blade end. The contoured tip helps to secure the blade member to the shaft member in conjunction with the molded composite layers, and in one example, the contoured tip has a width that is greater than the width of the shaft member at the blade-starting region. 1. A hockey stick comprising:a shaft member comprising a toe side, a heel side, a butt end, a blade end and a midpoint generally halfway between the butt end and the blade end;a blade member having a heel end, a toe end, and a striking face, wherein the blade member is integrally molded onto the shaft member; andwherein the blade end of the shaft member includes a contoured tip on the toe side, and wherein a maximum heel-to-toe width measured from the toe side to the heel side of the contoured tip is greater than a width from the toe side to the heel side at the midpoint of the shaft member.2. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the contoured tip has a curved surface that gradually diverges outwardly from the toe side of the shaft member at a blade-starting region claim 1 , the blade-starting region being defined as a region on the shaft member where a plurality of prepreg layers that form the blade member onto the shaft member start on the shaft member claim 1 , to a peak of the contoured tip and then decreases linearly in width from the peak to a substantially U-shaped portion that extends around the blade end of the shaft member from the toe side to the heel side.3. The hockey stick of claim 2 , wherein the U-shaped portion is surrounded by foam.4. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the contoured tip has a substantially triangularly shaped portion.5. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the contoured tip is asymmetrical with respect to a plane centered between the heel side and the toe side of the shaft ...

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Номер записи: 45
08-07-2021 дата публикации

Hockey Stick Extension Device

Номер: US20210205681A1
Автор: Abdigapar Sagadat Edigenly, Dabovic Bogdan, Dubanaev Ulan, Epp Walter, Gavran Dejan, Nickel Stanley J.
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A hockey stick extension device features a mounting component configured for installation on a shaft of a hockey stick at a handle-end thereof, and a slider component telescopically mated with the mounting component for sliding axial movement therealong between a retracted position minimizing a combined axial length of the mounting component and the slider component, and an extended position maximizing the combined axial length of the mounting component and the slider component. With the mounting component installed at the handle-end of the shaft of the hockey stick, sliding movement of the slider component from the retracted position to the extended position increases an overall effective shaft length of the hockey stick. 1. A hockey stick extension device comprising:a mounting component configured for installation on a shaft of a hockey stick at a handle-end thereof; anda slider component telescopically mated with the mounting component for sliding axial movement therealong between a retracted position minimizing a combined axial length of the mounting component and the slider component, and an extended position maximizing said combined axial length of the mounting component and the slider component;whereby with the mounting component installed at the handle-end of the shaft of the hockey stick, sliding movement of the slider component from the retracted position to the extended position increases an overall effective shaft length of the hockey stick.2. The device of wherein said mounting component comprises a stem sized and shaped for insertion into a hollow interior of said shaft of the hockey stick.3. The device of wherein said plug further comprises a head disposed atop said stem claim 2 , said head residing inside the slider component and being greater in size than an opening at a bottom end of said slider component to prevent separation of the slider component from said mounting component.4. The device of wherein the slider component is biased into either ...

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Номер записи: 46
28-06-2018 дата публикации

Golf clubs and golf club heads

Номер: US20180178096A1
Автор: Brian Kammerer, Daniel F. Wisniewski, Douglas A. Thornton, Gregory S. Kramer, James H. Lua, Jeffrey A. Hadden, John T. Stites, Joshua M. Boggs, Mario A. Lafortune, Michael Wallans, Philip J. Hatton, Robert M. Boyd, Sherry L. Jones
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer.

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Номер записи: 47
28-06-2018 дата публикации

Hockey-Stick Blade with Tailored Performance Regions

Номер: US20180178098A1
Автор: Michael Lloyd Snow, Michael Mountain, Robert T. Pearson
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey LLC

A hockey-stick includes a blade and a shaft. The blade includes a heel region, a toe region spaced longitudinally from the heel region, and a mid-region located between the heel region and the toe region. The blade optionally also includes a hosel to which the shaft is attached. One or more tuning rods or similar structures are positioned in the blade to increase the blade's stiffness to substantially match the stiffness of the shaft. The tuning rods are optionally located in the mid-region of the blade and may extend into the hosel and, in some cases, into the shaft or the toe region.

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Номер записи: 48
29-06-2017 дата публикации

ERGONOMIC KNOB INSERT FOR HOLLOW STICK

Номер: US20170182387A1
Автор: Jr. Gerald Leo, PHELAN
Принадлежит: PROXR, LLC

Described is a knob for application to the gripping end of a hollow stick. The knob comprises a rounded, oblique, cylindrical support structure, transitional shaft and tang aligned on a common longitudinal central axis. The support structure comprises a greater diameter rounded, cantle-like support and gripping structures. 1. A knob adapted for insertion into the hollow end of a sports stick , the knob comprisinga central longitudinal axis, a tang for insertion into the hollow end of the sports stick, a grip adapted for being grasped by the hand of an athlete, and a step between the tang and the grip adapted for abutting the end surface of the hollow end of the sports stick when the tang is inserted therein, the grip comprising a grip end distal to the tang, a dorsal cantle region and a ventral cantle region, the dorsal and ventral cantle regions being between the tang and the grip end and on opposing sides of an imaginary coronal plane containing the central longitudinal axis and divided by an imaginary sagittal plane that contains the central longitudinal axis and is orthogonal to the imaginary coronal plane, the dorsal and ventral cantle regions each providing a curved support surface for the hand of the athlete when the athlete is gripping the sports stick, the dorsal cantle region and the ventral cantle region each having a radius of curvature in the sagittal plane, the radius of curvature of the ventral cantle region being greater than the radius of curvature of the dorsal cantle region.2. The knob of wherein a ratio of the radius of curvature of the ventral cantle region to the radius of curvature of the dorsal cantle region is at least 2:1 claim 1 , respectively.3. The knob of wherein a ratio of the radius of curvature of the ventral cantle region to the radius of curvature of the dorsal cantle region is at least 3:1 claim 1 , respectively.4. The knob of wherein a ratio of the radius of curvature of the ventral cantle region to the radius of curvature of the ...

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Номер записи: 49
20-06-2019 дата публикации

Hockey Stick with Variable Stiffness Shaft

Номер: US20190184249A1
Автор: CHAMBERT Martin, ROUZIER Edouard
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A construct for a hockey stick that includes a shaft having with variable cross-sectional geometry. The shaft may include one or more portions with pentagonal and heptagonal cross-sections that increase the bending stiffness of the hockey stick shaft. 1. A method of fabricating a formed hockey stick structure having variable shaft geometry , comprising: wrapping a mandrel with fiber tape to form a wrapped shaft structure;', 'removing the mandrel from the wrapped shaft structure to reveal an internal shaft cavity;', 'inserting an inflatable bladder into the internal shaft cavity;', 'positioning the wrapped shaft structure within a mold;', 'heating the mold and expanding a bladder within the cavity to urge the fiber tape toward the walls of the mold;', 'cooling the mold, contracting the bladder, and removing the bladder from the shaft structure; and, 'forming a shaft structure, further comprisingforming a hockey stick blade structure and coupling the shaft structure thereto,wherein the walls of the mold impart an outer geometry on the shaft structure that includes a first portion having a cross-sectional geometry with at least five sides along a length of the shaft structure, and a second portion, andwherein the first portion has a first bending stiffness, greater than a second bending stiffness of the second portion, due to the first portion having a greater second moment of inertia than the second portion.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the shaft structure has a first shaft sidewall thickness and the shaft structure further includes a third portion with a second shaft sidewall thickness claim 1 , less than the first shaft sidewall thickness.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cross-sectional geometry of the first portion of the shaft structure with at least five sides includes a flat surface facing a front of the hockey stick and an apex facing a back of the hockey stick.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 50
20-06-2019 дата публикации

Hockey Stick with Variable Stiffness Shaft

Номер: US20190184250A1
Автор: CHAMBERT Martin, ROUZIER Edouard
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A construct for a hockey stick that includes a shaft having with variable cross-sectional geometry. The shaft may include one or more portions with pentagonal and heptagonal cross-sections that increase the bending stiffness of the hockey stick shaft. The hockey stick may additionally include a blade that has a slot feature, which allows the blade to have areas of differing stiffness. 1. A hockey stick apparatus , comprising:a hollow shaft structure having a proximal end and a distal end; a top edge spaced apart from a bottom edge by a blade height;', 'a heel spaced apart from a toe by a blade length;', 'a front face spaced apart from a back face by a blade thickness;', 'a slot defining an aperture extending through the blade thickness between the front face and the back face, the slot further extending along a portion of the blade length and having a top edge, a bottom edge, a toe end and a heel end;', 'a stiffened top portion of the blade structure extending between the top edge of the blade structure and the top edge of the slot along a portion of the blade length; and', 'a flexible bottom portion of the blade structure extending between the bottom edge of the blade structure and the bottom edge of the slot along a portion of the blade length,', 'wherein the stiffened top portion has a first stiffness and the flexible bottom portion has a second stiffness different to the first stiffness., 'a molded blade structure coupled to the proximal end of the hollow shaft structure, the molded blade structure further comprising2. The hockey stick apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stiffened top portion extends along the full blade length.3. The hockey stick apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the stiffened top portion has a toe portion that extends between the top edge of the blade structure and the bottom edge of the blade structure at the toe of the blade structure claim 2 , and a heel portion that extends between the top edge of the blade structure and the bottom edge of the ...

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Номер записи: 51
14-07-2016 дата публикации

TWO-PART HOCKEY STICK

Номер: US20160199712A1
Автор: Allard Eric, Champagne Etienne, Downing Travis, Sola Matthieu, Zou Colin
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A two-part hockey stick having a hockey stick blade and a hockey stick shaft joined together at a joint. The hockey stick has a blade with a neck, a heel, and a toe. The joint has a male joint portion on an end of the shaft, which has heel and opposed toe walls, each of which extend away from a distal surface of the shaft and terminate at a mating surface. The heel wall is disposed on a side of the joint adjacent to a heel of the blade, and is longer than the toe wall. The mating surface extends between the heel and toe walls. The joint also has a hollow female joint portion disposed in a neck of the blade. The male joint portion mates with the female joint portion, thereby joining the shaft to the blade and forming the hockey stick. 1. A hockey stick , comprising:a blade extending between a neck and a toe, and defining a heel, the neck having a neck rim circumscribing a neck opening which defines a female joint portion disposed within the neck; anda shaft having a body extending between a grip end and an opposed blade end terminating at a distal surface, a male joint portion disposed at the blade end and mating with the female joint portion of the blade, the male joint portion having a heel wall on a first side of the male joint portion adjacent to the heel of the blade and a toe wall on a second side of the male joint portion opposite the heel wall, the heel wall extending away from the distal surface a first length and the toe wall extending away from the distal surface a second length, the first length being greater than the second length, the heel and toe walls terminating at a common mating surface extending between the heel and toe walls.2. The hockey stick according to claim 1 , wherein the mating surface is curved and protrudes convexly away from the blade end of the body of the shaft.3. The hockey stick according to claim 1 , wherein the male joint portion has an interior cavity defined between internal surfaces of the heel wall and the toe wall claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 52
21-07-2016 дата публикации

REINFORCED COMPOSITE GAME STICK HANDLE

Номер: US20160206938A1
Автор: Lacey Sam, Suh Jay
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An improved lacrosse stick shaft for attachment to a lacrosse stick head is provided. The stick is formed from a composite base shaft body with reinforcement features embedded or adhered to the surface thereof at selected locations to improve the resistance of the shaft to impacts and breakage without adding significant weight. The reinforcement features may take the form of rings of varying heights surrounding the entire handle at various longitudinal locations. In another preferred embodiment, the reinforcement features line selected edges of the shaft in a longitudinal direction where adjacent facets forming the cross-sectional shape of the shaft meet, or form a spiral along all or part of the length of the shaft. In yet another preferred embodiment, the reinforcement features are plates adhered to vulnerable areas of the shaft. The lacrosse stick herein described is advantageously used for both men's and women's lacrosse. 1. A shaft for a game stick , comprising:a tubular body;one or more reinforcement features on an outer surface of said tubular body on at least the upper third of said tubular body;wherein said tubular body is formed of a composite material; andwherein said one or more reinforcement features are formed of a material with higher impact resistance than said composite material.2. The shaft according to claim 1 , wherein said one or more reinforcement features extend along at least one half the tubular body.3. The shaft according to claim 2 , wherein said one or more reinforcement features extend along at least two thirds the tubular body.4. The shaft according to claim 1 , wherein said one or more reinforcement features is formed of a metal or metal alloy material.5. The shaft according to claim 1 , wherein said one or more reinforcement features is formed of a plastic material.6. The shaft according to claim 1 , wherein said one or more reinforcement features is a rib member formed along at least a portion of the length of said tubular body and ...

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Номер записи: 53
21-07-2016 дата публикации

Hockey Blade with Wrapped, Stitched Core

Номер: US20160206940A1
Автор: GANS Adam
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A construct for a hockey blade that includes a foam core. The foam core includes a first core face, a second core face, and a core edge. A first layer of resin preimpregnated tape is wrapped continuously around the first core face, the core edge and the second core face. A thread is stitched along the first layer of preimpregnated tape. A second layer of resin preimpregnated tape wrapped continuously around the first layer of resin preimpregnated tape. 1. A method of fabricating a formed structure with a stitched foam core comprising:forming a foam core, the core comprising a first core face, a second core face, a top core edge and a bottom core edge;wrapping the foam core with a first layer of fiber tape, the first layer of fiber tape extending continuously along the first core face, top core edge, second core face and bottom core edge of the foam core, wherein the wrapped core has a first wrapped face, a second wrapped face, a top wrapped edge and a bottom wrapped edge;stitching the wrapped foam core with a thread, the thread extending between and along the first wrapped face and the second wrapped face;wrapping a portion of the stitched wrapped core with a second layer of fiber tape;placing the preform in a mold;heating the mold;cooling the mold; andremoving the formed structure from the mold.2. The method according to wherein the formed structure is a hockey blade.3. The method according to wherein the fiber tape is carbon fiber tape preimpregnated with resin.4. The method according to wherein the second layer of tape is substantially thicker than the first layer.5. The method according to wherein a single layer of fiber tape is used in the step of wrapping the foam core with a first layer of fiber tape.6. The method according to wherein a plurality of layers of tape are used in the step of wrapping the stitched preform with a second layer of fiber tape.7. The method according to wherein the thread is polyester.8. The method according to further comprising the ...

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Номер записи: 54
19-07-2018 дата публикации

Sporting Goods Including Microlattice Structures

Номер: US20180200591A1
Автор: Chauvin Dewey, Davis Stephen J.
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A sporting good implement, such as a hockey stick or ball bat, includes a main body. The main body may be formed from multiple layers of a structural material, such as a fiber-reinforced composite material. One or more microlattice structures may be positioned between layers of the structural material. One or more microlattice structures may additionally or alternatively be used to form the core of a sporting good implement, such as a hockey-stick blade. The microlattice structures improve the performance, strength, or feel of the sporting good implement. 1. A sporting good implement , comprising: 'a microlattice structure comprising a first region with a first plurality of microlattice beams and a second region with a second plurality of microlattice beams, the first and second regions formed from a single homogeneous polymeric material, the first region comprising a first flexibility due to a first spacing density of the first plurality of microlattice beams, and the second region comprising a second flexibility due to a second spacing density of second plurality of microlattice beams.', 'a shaft structure comprising an exterior material and an internal core, the internal core further comprising2. The sporting good implement of claim 1 , wherein the microlattice structure comprises a plurality of unit cells.3. The sporting good implement of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of microlattice beams have different angles of incidence than the second plurality of microlattice beams.4. The sporting good implement of claim 1 , wherein a flexibility differential between the first region and the second region is tuned to reduce vibration propagation therebetween.5. The sporting good implement of claim 4 , wherein the first region comprises a portion of the shaft structure intended to be gripped by a user.6. The sporting good implement of claim 1 , wherein the exterior material comprises a fiber-reinforced material.7. The sporting good implement of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 55
19-07-2018 дата публикации

FIELD HOCKEY STICK

Номер: US20180200592A1
Автор: Sinn Michael
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A field hockey stick includes a shaft and a head. The head includes a distal portion, a proximal portion that is integral with a first end of the shaft, and a bend between the distal portion and the proximal portion, such that an inner edge of the distal portion faces an inner edge of the proximal portion. A bend angle between the inner edge of the distal portion and the inner edge of the proximal portion is between 30 and 70 degrees. The inner edge of the distal portion is straight or concave. 1. A field hockey stick comprising:a shaft; and a distal portion,', 'a proximal portion being integral with a first end of the shaft, and', 'a bend between the distal portion and the proximal portion, such that an inner edge of the distal portion faces an inner edge of the proximal portion, wherein a bend angle between the inner edge of the distal portion and the inner edge of the proximal portion is between 30 and 70 degrees and the inner edge of the distal portion is straight or concave., 'a head comprising2. The field hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the inner edge of the distal portion is straight and the bend angle is the angle between a tangent through a point on the inner edge of the proximal portion being most proximal to the shaft and a line comprising the straight inner edge of the distal portion as a line segment.3. The field hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the inner edge of the distal portion is concave and the bend angle is the angle between a tangent through a point on the inner edge of the proximal portion being most proximal to the shaft and a line through those two points of the inner edge of the distal portion being most distant to each other claim 1 , wherein distance is measured along the inner edge of the distal portion.4. The field hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the inner edge of the distal portion is integral with the inner edge of the proximal portion at the bend claim 1 , such that a transition between the inner edge of the proximal portion and ...

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Номер записи: 56
05-08-2021 дата публикации

Hockey Stick With Nanofiber Reinforcement

Номер: US20210236893A1
Автор: Caron Kardos Jean-Frédérik, CHAMBERT Martin, Ducharme Mathieu, ROUZIER Edouard
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A construct for a hockey stick formed from layers of fiber tape and a reinforcing nanofiber material. The nanofiber is integrated into the molded hockey stick to increase the strength and toughness of inter-laminar bonds between the fiber tape. The nanofiber may include carbon nanotubes. 1. A hockey stick shaft structure molded from a composite material , comprising:a first fiber layer having fibers extending in a first direction;a second fiber layer, layered on top of the first fiber layer, having fibers extending in a second direction;a third fiber layer, layered on top of the second fiber layer, having fibers extending in a third direction; anda bridge layer extending between a portion of the second fiber layer and the third fiber layer, the bridge layer having fibers extending perpendicular to the second and third fibers, wherein the bridge layer comprises channels extending between at least two clusters of fibers, andwherein the portion of the second fiber layer and the third fiber layer has an angle between the second direction and the third direction measuring less than 90 degrees.2. The hockey stick shaft structure of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of additional fiber layers and a plurality of additional bridge layers, wherein the plurality of additional bridge layers are positioned between at least 5% of the additional fiber layers.3. The hockey stick shaft structure of claim 1 , wherein the fibers of the bridge layer are coated onto the portion of the second fiber layer and the third fiber layer.4. The hockey stick shaft structure of claim 1 , wherein the fibers of the bridge layer are entrained within resin of the second fiber layer and the third fiber layer.5. The hockey stick structure of claim 4 , wherein a resin content and a mass of the first fiber layer and the second fiber layer are comparatively lower than a fiber layer that is not adjacent to the bridge layer.6. The hockey stick structure of claim 1 , wherein the fibers of the bridge ...

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Номер записи: 57
12-08-2021 дата публикации

SPORT STICKS CONFIGURED TO SELECTIVELY DISASSEMBLE

Номер: US20210245023A1
Автор: Zorick Broderick
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Sport sticks including a shaft, a first connector, and a head. The shaft includes a first section and a second section. The first connector couples the first section to the second section. The head is coupled to the shaft. The sport stick is configured to selectively convert between an assembled configuration and a disassembled configuration. In the assembled configuration, the first section, the first connector, the second section, and the head are coupled together. In the disassembled configuration, one or more of the first section, the first connector, the second section, and the head are selectively decoupled. 1. A sport stick , comprising:a shaft including a first section and a second section;a first connector coupling the first section to the second section; anda head coupled to the shaft; and the sport stick is configured to selectively convert between an assembled configuration and a disassembled configuration;', 'in the assembled configuration, the first section, the first connector, and the second section are coupled together and the head is couple to the shaft; and', 'in disassembled configuration, one or more of the first section, the first connector, the second section, and the head are selectively decoupled., 'wherein2. The sport stick of claim 1 , wherein the head is a hockey blade and the sport stick defines a hockey stick.3. The sport stick of claim 1 , wherein the head is a lacrosse head and the sport stick defines a lacrosse stick.4. The sport stick of claim 1 , further comprising:a third section of the shaft, the third section being coupled to the head; anda second connector coupling the third section to the second section.5. The sport stick of claim 1 , further comprising an elongate tension bearing member coupled to the first section and coupled to the head.6. The sport stick of claim 5 , where:the first section, the first connector, the second section each define a longitudinal bore; andthe elongate tension bearing member extends through the ...

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Номер записи: 58
10-08-2017 дата публикации

COVER FOR THE SHAFT OF ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20170225052A1
Автор: Pfeifer Vincent
Принадлежит:

A sheath for an article of athletic equipment having a shaft, which includes a cap and a rolled sheath. The cap is mounted on the free end of the athletic equipment and the sheath is unrolled onto the shaft to the desired length or the entire length of the shaft. The cap and sheath are preferably made from injection molded rubber, neoprene of other polymers that permit production in various thickness, colors and lengths. The elasticity of the material preferably gives it memory and durability. The diameter of the sheath is preferably smaller than the diameter of the shaft of the athletic equipment so that it stretches to a tight fit. After the sheath is unrolled to the desired length, excess material may be cut off, if desired. 1. A cover for a lacrosse stick comprising:a base cap; anda rolled flexible tubular sheath coupled to said base cap, wherein said rolled sheath is configured so that it can be unrolled onto the shaft of a lacrosse stick with the base cap abutting and mounted on the end of the shaft.2. A cover according to claim 1 , wherein:said sheath has a pebbled texture on its outer surface.3. A cover according to claim 1 , wherein:said base cap is cup-shaped.4. A cover according to claim 1 , wherein:said sheath is made from a flexible elastic polymer.5. A cover for a lacrosse stick comprising:a rolled flexible tubular sheath configured so that it can be unrolled onto the shaft of a lacrosse stick, said sheath having a pebbled texture on its outer surface.6. A cover according to claim 5 , wherein:said sheath is made from a flexible elastic polymer.7. A cover according to claim 1 , wherein:said sheath is cylindrical.8. A kit comprising:a lacrosse stick having a shaft and a netted head;a rolled flexible tubular sheath configured so that it can be unrolled onto the shaft of said lacrosse stick.9. The kit according to claim 8 , further comprising:a cup-shaped cap coupled to said sheath.10. The kit according to claim 8 , wherein:said cap is integrally formed ...

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Номер записи: 59
18-07-2019 дата публикации

END CAP OF A HOCKEY STICK OR OTHER SPORTS IMPLEMENT

Номер: US20190217169A1
Автор: Caron Kardos Jean-Frédérik, Jean Philippe, VAILLANCOURT Charles
Принадлежит:

A hockey stick or other sports implement for a player. The hockey stick or other sports implement comprises an elongated member to be held by the player and an end cap mounted to the elongated member. The end cap comprises an end portion comprising an end of the end cap that defines a longitudinal end of the elongated member, and a hanging portion comprising a hanger to hang the hockey stick or other sports implement. The hanger is adjustable. 1. A hockey stick comprising:a blade;a shaft to be held by a player; and an end portion comprising an end of the end cap that defines a longitudinal end of the hockey stick; and', 'a hanging portion comprising a hanger to hang the hockey stick, the hanger being adjustable., 'an end cap mounted to the shaft, the end cap comprising2. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the hanger is adjustable between a first state in which the hockey stick is hangable by the hanger and a second state in which the hockey stick is not hangable by the hanger.3. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the hanger is adjustable such that the hanger is movable relative to the shaft.4. The hockey stick of claim 3 , wherein the hanger is movable relative to the shaft between a first position in which the hockey stick is hangable by the hanger and a second position in which the hockey stick is not hangable by the hanger.5. The hockey stick of claim 4 , wherein the hanger is exposed in the first position and concealed in the second position.6. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the hanger comprises an opening to receive a support for the hockey stick.7. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the shaft comprises a cavity and the hanging portion is inserted in the cavity.8. The hockey stick of claim 7 , wherein the hanging portion comprises a retainer to retain the hanger relative to the shaft to allow the hanger to hang the hockey stick.9. The hockey stick of claim 8 , wherein the retainer is configured to engage a longitudinal end of the shaft.10. The ...

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Номер записи: 60
18-07-2019 дата публикации

Epoxy Core with Expandable Microspheres

Номер: US20190217555A1
Автор: GANS Adam, LE CORVEC Jerome
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A method of fabricating a formed structure with expandable polymeric shell microspheres. A first plurality of polymeric shell microspheres are heated from an unexpanded state to an expanded state to form a plurality of expanded microspheres. The plurality of expanded microspheres are mixed with an epoxy resin and a second plurality of unexpanded polymeric shell microspheres. The mixture is formed in a shape to create a preform. The preform is wrapped with fiber tape to create a wrapped preform. The wrapped preform is placed in a mold. The mold is heated and the second plurality of unexpanded microspheres expand from an unexpanded state to an expanded state. The mold is cooled and the formed structure is removed from the mold. 1. A method of fabricating a hockey stick blade comprising:forming a mixture of microspheres, wherein the mixture forms a viscous fluid material;enclosing the mixture in a carbon fiber material to create an enclosed core element;placing at least one foam element onto the enclosed core element to create a preform;placing the preform in a mold;heating the mold and expanding the mixture such that the mixture exerts pressure on the carbon fiber material;cooling the mold; andremoving a formed structure from the mold.2. The method according to wherein the carbon fiber material is preimpregnated with resin.3. The method according to wherein the mixture defines an outer surface of the mixture claim 1 , and wherein the carbon fiber material encloses the entire outer surface of the mixture.4. The method according to wherein a first plurality of the microspheres in the mixture are about 10-12 microns in diameter prior to heating claim 1 , and are expanded to a diameter of about 40-50 microns during heating.5. The method according to wherein the mixture further comprises an epoxy.6. The method according to wherein the mixture further comprises chopped fiber.7. The method according to wherein the mixture of microspheres comprises unexpanded microspheres and ...

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Номер записи: 61
18-08-2016 дата публикации

HOCKEY STICK BLADE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

Номер: US20160236050A1
Автор: Allard Eric, Downing Travis
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A blade for a hockey stick, having a body including an outer layer with an outer surface defining at least part of each of the impact surfaces of the body. A face member is made from a different material, has opposed inner and outer surfaces interconnected by a peripheral edge, and is embedded in the body such that the peripheral edge is in contact with the first material and at least a major part of the inner surface is in contact with the body. The outer surface of the face member defines part of the first impact surface. The outer surface of the face member is aligned with the outer surface of the outer layer adjacent the face member such that the first impact surface is continuous over a transition between the outer layer and the face member. A method for making a hockey stick blade is also discussed. 1. A blade for a hockey stick , comprising:a body adapted to be connected to the proximal end of a shaft, the body defining spaced apart first and second outer impact surfaces, each of the impact surfaces having a heel portion proximate a shaft connection point and a toe portion spaced apart from the shaft connection point, the body including an outer layer having an outer surface defining at least part of each of the first and second impact surfaces of the body, the outer layer made of a first material, the first material being a composite material; anda face member made from a second material different from the first material, the face member having opposed inner and outer surfaces interconnected by a peripheral edge, the face member overlaying and embedded in the body, the peripheral edge being in contact with the first material and at least a major part of the inner surface of the face member being in contact with the body of the blade, the outer surface of the face member defining part of the first impact surface of the body, the outer surface of the face member being aligned with the outer surface of the outer layer adjacent the face member such that the ...

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Номер записи: 62
25-07-2019 дата публикации

STICK HANDLING TRAINING SYSTEM AND HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE BASE FOR USE THEREIN

Номер: US20190224547A1
Автор: GAUTREAU Christian, Smith Todd, THERIAULT Jonathan
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The present disclosure provides a stick-handling training system for use in at least sports like hockey, ringette and field hockey. The system is comprised of height adjustable bases and cross members positioned in those bases. The height adjustable bases are vertically adjustable between a first and a second position and elevate the cross members from the ground at heights that can vary based on the object used to be passed underneath in stick-handling training. 1. A height adjustable base for use in a stick handling training system comprising: at least one opening; and,', 'an inner lip; and,, 'an outer shell to be secured to a surface, the outer shell further comprising at least one side button lockable within the at least one opening; and,', 'an outer lip positioned at a bottom end of the inner core,, 'an inner core secured to the outer shell and vertically adjustable between a first position and a second position relative to the outer shell, the inner core further comprisingwherein the first position is defined as when the at least one side button of the inner core is locked within the at least one opening of the outer shell, and the second position is defined as when the outer lip of the inner core abuts the inner lip of the outer shell.2. The height adjustable base of wherein the outer shell is further comprised of feet.3. The height adjustable base of further comprised of ice spikes positioned into and protruding from the feet.4. The height adjustable base of wherein the inner core is further comprised of at least one cavity defined by a cylindrical wall.5. The height adjustable base of further defining a protrusion within the at least one cavity.6. The height adjustable base of wherein the protrusion is positioned on a tab claim 5 , the tab having two slits positioned on each side of the tab to provide independent movement of the tab from the cylindrical wall.7. The height adjustable base of wherein the inner lip of the outer shell is substantially ...

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Номер записи: 63
16-07-2020 дата публикации

Hockey Stick With Spine-Reinforced Paddle

Номер: US20200222771A1
Автор: CHAMBERT Martin, Plante Dominique
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A construct for a hockey stick blade and paddle structure having a spine that protrudes from a back face and provides structural rigidity, as well as recessed areas that reduce the mass of the paddle structure. 1. A hockey stick apparatus , comprising:a shaft, having a proximal end and a distal end;a blade, having a heel end and a toe end, a front face;', a spine extending along a portion of the back face, the spine coupled to and protruding out from the back face, the spine having a second width less than the first width, a proximal end, and a distal end;', 'a rib structure, coupled to the spine and the back face, and extending from the spine to the top edge or the bottom edge; and', 'a recessed area, the recessed area having a first thickness,, 'a back face, the back face further comprising], 'a paddle comprising a top edge and a bottom edge, the paddle having a length extending between a proximal end and a distal end, and a first width extending between the top edge and the bottom edge, the distal end of the paddle coupled to the heel end of the blade, and the proximal end of the paddle coupled to the distal end of the shaft, the paddle further comprisingwherein a second thickness of the paddle between the front face and a back surface of the spine is greater than the first thickness.2. The hockey stick apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the spine comprises a rectangular shaft extending along a portion of the back face approximately parallel to a longitudinal axis of the paddle.3. The hockey stick apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the spine comprises a circular or semi-circular shaft extending along a portion of the back face approximately parallel to a longitudinal axis of the paddle.4. The hockey stick apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the spine comprises a triangular shaft extending along a portion of the back face approximately parallel to a longitudinal axis of the paddle.5. The hockey stick apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the spine comprises an I-beam shaft extending ...

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Номер записи: 64
16-07-2020 дата публикации

Hockey Stick and Blade for Hockey Stick

Номер: US20200222772A1
Автор: CHAMBERT Martin, ROUZIER Edouard
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A hockey stick apparatus may include a molded blade structure coupled to the proximal end of a hollow shaft structure. The molded blade structure can include: a top edge spaced apart from a bottom edge by a blade height, a heel spaced apart from a toe by a blade length, a front face spaced apart from a back face, and an optional slot defining an aperture extending through front face and the back face. A stiffness of the blade may vary along the blade height by changing the shape of the blade and changing a quadratic momentum of the cross-section along the blade height. 1. A hockey stick apparatus , comprising: a top edge spaced apart from a bottom edge by a blade height;', 'a heel spaced apart from a toe by a blade length;', 'a front face spaced apart from a back face;', 'a slot defining an aperture extending through front face and the back face, the slot further extending along a portion of the blade length and having a top edge, a bottom edge, a toe end and a heel end;', 'wherein a stiffness of the blade varies along the blade height by changing the shape of the blade and changing a second moment of area of the cross-section along the blade height., 'a molded blade structure coupled to the proximal end of a hollow shaft structure, the molded blade structure further comprising2. The hockey stick apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blade comprises an upper core element and a lower core element and wherein the upper core element has a lower density and a higher stiffness than the lower core element.3. The hockey stick apparatus of wherein the blade has a first thickness at the bottom and a second thickness at the top and wherein the second thickness is greater than the first thickness.4. The hockey stick apparatus of wherein the blade tapers from the top portion to the bottom portion.5. The hockey stick apparatus of wherein the upper core element defines a frame for receiving the lower core element.6. The hockey stick apparatus of wherein the upper core element ...

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Номер записи: 65
26-08-2021 дата публикации

STICK SADDLE FOR HOCKEY TRAINING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210260459A1
Автор: QUINN PATRICK JOSEPH
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A stick mounting device allows one or more hockey stick resembling members to be mounted on an existing hockey training apparatus. 1. A stick mounting device for mounting on a hockey training apparatus , the stick mounting device comprising:a U-shaped channel member size to fit over an elongated member of the hockey training apparatus;a first side extension extending away from a first side of the U-shaped channel member; anda first recess within a top surface of the first side extension sized to receive a hockey-stick resembling member.2. The stick mounting device of claim 1 , further comprising:a second side extension extending away from a second side of the U-shaped channel member; anda second recess within a top surface of the second side extension sized to receive the hockey-stick resembling member.3. The stick mounting device of claim 1 , further comprising a hole within a top surface of the U-shaped channel member claim 1 , the hole sized to fit over a recess in a top surface of the elongated member of the training apparatus.4. The stick mounting device of claim 1 , further comprising one or more fastening points located on the first side or the second side of the U-shaped channel member through which a fastening member may be placed to secure the stick mounting device to the elongated member of the hockey training apparatus.5. The stick mounting device of claim 1 , wherein the first side extension has an angled sidewall.6. A training apparatus comprising:a support member;an elongated member resting perpendicularly on the support member at one end of the elongated member and on a playing surface at the other end of the elongated member, the elongated member having an open section through which a puck may be passed;a U-shaped channel member fit over the elongated member;a first side extension extending away from a first side of the U-shaped channel member; anda first recess within a top surface of the first side extension sized to receive a hockey-stick ...

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Номер записи: 66
03-09-2015 дата публикации

I-beam construction in a hockey blade core

Номер: US20150246274A1
Автор: Carlos Raul Gutierrez Bautista, Edmundo Gerardo Llamas, Sean Xun
Принадлежит: Warrior Sports Inc

A reinforced hockey stick blade and a related method of manufacture are provided. The hockey stick blade can include a core element defining one or more longitudinal channels bounded by an upper core portion, a lower core portion, and a bridge portion interconnecting the upper and lower core portions. The hockey stick blade can additionally include a plurality of fiber-reinforced plies substantially encapsulating the core element and a reinforcing material received within the one or more longitudinal channels. The reinforcing material can extend longitudinally from a first channel end portion to a second channel end portion, and can include woven or unidirectional fiber-reinforced plies. The reinforcing material can additionally extend transversely across the channel to form a blade structure having increased blade strength and durability over existing composite hockey stick blades.

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Номер записи: 67
10-09-2015 дата публикации

Hockey-stick blade with tailored performance regions

Номер: US20150251067A1
Автор: Edsel Padilla Villar, Michael Lloyd Snow, Michael Mountain
Принадлежит: Easton Hockey Inc

A hockey-stick blade includes a heel region, a toe region spaced longitudinally from the heel region, and a mid-region located between the heel region and the toe region. The toe region includes one or more reinforcing elements, optionally of different lengths, located at different vertical positions within the toe region. The blade further includes a hosel that optionally is tailored to substantially match the strength and stiffness characteristics of an attached or integral hockey-stick shaft. The mid-region of the blade exhibits improved feel and flexibility characteristics due to the increased stiffness in the toe region.

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Номер записи: 68
23-07-2020 дата публикации

A golf teaching set in the form of a subconscious habit

Номер: US20200230481A1
Автор: Otakar Mares
Принадлежит: Zero Golf S R O

The golf teaching set in the form of a subconscious habit based on established experience contains a special golf training club no. 0, a swing trainer for learning the position of the striking area at the moment of impact and training golf balls. Training golf club no. 0 has zero loft and the plane of the striking area is reflected in the club's grip. The swing trainer serves to develop the ability to perceive the position of the striking area at the moment of impact. It is used together with training club no. 0, where a pupil tries to achieve clean contact, i.e. under an angle of 0°, between the striking area and the area of the flexible panel.

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Номер записи: 69
09-09-2021 дата публикации

Friction Coating For A Hockey Stick

Номер: US20210275887A1
Автор: Avnery Tzvi, Heitmann Scott L., Krause Aaron, Titovs Alexander
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The present invention can provide a sports paddle including a paddle member having first and second paddle surfaces. At least one paddle surface can have a series of spaced apart protrusions on at least a portion of the paddle surface. The protrusions can be about 0.014-0.016 inches in size, and can be spaced apart from each other by about 0.06-0.15 inches. 1. A sports paddle comprising:a paddle member having first and second paddle surfaces, at least one paddle surface having a series of spaced apart protrusions on at least a portion of the paddle surface, the protrusions being about 0.014-0.016 inches in size, and spaced apart from each other about 0.06-0.15 inches.2. The sports paddle of in which the sports paddle is a hockey stick and the paddle member is a blade member claim 1 , where the first and second paddle surfaces are first and second blade surfaces.3. The sports paddle of in which the protrusions are formed on at least one blade surface and are near conical in shape with walls angled at about 60° from each other claim 2 , and extending from the at least one blade surface about 0.015-0.016 inches.4. The sports paddle of in which the protrusions are abrasive particles 40-60 mesh grit in size claim 2 , that are adhered onto the at least one blade surface with an adhesive coating.5. The sports paddle of in which the particles are formed of at least one of silicon carbide and melamine.6. The sports paddle of in which the adhesive is water-based with little to no odor claim 4 , and can dry in about 10 minutes without the aid of heated air.7. An applicator for a sports paddle comprising:a bottle;a liquid adhesive within the bottle;a quantity of 40-60 mesh grit abrasive polymeric particles mixed with the liquid adhesive in about a 5:1 liquid adhesive to particle ratio; anda cap for sealing the bottle having an attached brush for extending into the bottle, the polymeric particles having a density that is light enough to be evenly elevationally suspended within ...

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Номер записи: 70
31-08-2017 дата публикации

ASYMMETRICAL ICE HOCKEY STICK HANDLE

Номер: US20170246519A1
Автор: Lacey Sam, Tucker Richard B.C
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An embodiment of the invention provides an tee hockey stick handle providing improved grip and tactile feel to a player, and having a cross-section symmetric about one centerline and asymmetric about another orthogonal centerline, a section line parallel and offset from said second centerline dividing said cross-section into a bottom profile comprising an irregular convex polygon with or without rounded and/or beveled edges, and a top rectangular profile with or without rounded and/or beveled edges. The sides of the cross-section, may be linear or slightly concave. 1. An ice hockey stick including a blade attached to a handle , the handle providing improved grip and tactile feel to a player , the handle comprising a non-rectangular cross-section uniformly defining said handle along all or part of its length , said non-rectangular cross-section further comprising mirrored quadrilateral half-sections of equal area symmetric about a theoretical first centerline coplanar with the blade , and a rectangular top section and hexagonal bottom section of equal area asymmetric about a theoretical second centerline orthogonal to said first centerline , said bottom section being further delineated by a theoretical section line parallel to and offset from said second centerline , said section line subdividing said bottom section into a rectangle and a trapezoid.2. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein said non-rectangular cross-section remains constant along at least one-half of said handle lengthwise.3. (canceled)4. The hockey stick of claim 2 , wherein said section line subdivides said bottom section into a rectangle having a maximum width equal to a base of said trapezoid.5. The hockey stick of claim 4 , wherein said bottom section rectangle has a warped rectangular profile that disrupts said handle cross-section symmetry about said theoretical first centerline.6. The hockey stick of claim 4 , wherein said bottom section trapezoid comprises a short side parallel to said ...

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Номер записи: 71
31-08-2017 дата публикации

SPORT SENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170246521A1
Автор: BECK DAVID B., deGreef Jules Anthony
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A system has footwear and a striking device. The striking device has a shaft connected to a striking surface for contacting an object. A sensor affixed to the shaft changes electrical resistance when the striking surface is swung to contact the object to in turn generate a signal reflective of the deflection of the shaft. The footwear is configured with an array of sensors that change at least one electrical characteristic upon deflection when the player is operating the striking device. The footwear is to send signals reflective of the deflection of the feet as the shaft is swung. The signals reflective of the deflection of the shaft and the footwear are sent to a cell phone, notebook, PC or the like suitably programmed to present audio and visual images of the feet positions and movement and movement of the striking device (e.g., golf club, racket). 1. A system for a player of a sport ,said system comprising:a striking device configured for grasping by the player, said striking device including 'having a length with a striking structure affixed at a first end of said shaft and means for grasping said shaft at a second end of said shaft opposite said first end, said striking structure being configured for striking an object, and said shaft deflecting as it is moved by the player from a first orientation to a second orientation in which the striking structure is striking the object;', 'a shaft'} 'striking sensor being configured to change at least one electrical characteristic reflective of said deflection and to supply a first striking signal reflective of said deflection upon application of electrical power to said sensor;', 'a first striking sensor attached to said shaft and positioned to sense said deflection, said first'} 'signal into a form for transmission to a remote receiver and a striking transmitter for transmitting a first strike signal reflective of said striking signal to a remote receiver;', 'a striking processor configured to receive said first ...

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Номер записи: 72
08-08-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR COLLECTING AND STORING PLAYING OBJECTS

Номер: US20190240542A1
Автор: Brady Daniel George Joseph
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A device for collecting and storing playing objects is disclosed. The device comprises a handle portion for detachably connecting to a handle. The device also comprises a frame portion comprising an opening for receiving playing objects, a collecting side, a storing side, and a net attached to the frame portion and extending outwardly from the storing side of the frame portion. 132-: (canceled)33: A device for collecting and storing playing objects , the device comprising: a base portion; and', the base end is adjacent to the base portion;', 'the connector portion extends at least partially upwards and ends at the connector end; and', 'the handle is connectable to the handle portion at the connector end;, 'a connector portion, the connector portion comprising a base end and a connector end, wherein], 'a handle portion for detachably connecting to a handle, the handle portion comprising an opening for receiving playing objects;', 'a collecting side;', 'a storing side; and, 'a frame portion comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is adjacent to the base portion and the frame portion extends from the first end to the second end, the frame portion further comprisinga net attached to the frame portion and extending outwardly from the storing side of the frame portion.34: The device of claim 33 , wherein the connector portion extends upwards and away from the base end at an acute angle.35: The device of claim 33 , further comprising a guide surface positioned at a bottom of the frame portion and having a leading edge on the collecting side claim 33 , wherein the guide surface is angled upwardly from the collecting side to the storing side.36: The device of claim 35 , wherein the guide surface is connected to the bottom of the frame portion by a hinge wherein the guide surface is substantially perpendicular to the opening when playing objects are being collected and the guide surface is substantially parallel to the opening so as to cover the opening ...

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Номер записи: 73
27-11-2014 дата публикации

Hockey stickhandling tool, method of use, and system

Номер: US20140349785A1
Автор: Brett Edward Henning
Принадлежит: Individual

A hockey-stickhandling-tool, methods of use, and a system for improving a player's hockey stickhandling strength and/or speed are described and disclosed. The hockey-stickhandling-tool may comprise: a puck-receiver and a stick-attachment-means. The puck-receiver may be sized to removably hold the at least one hockey-puck, by the puck-receiver providing at least one wall to partially enclose the at least one hockey-puck. The stick-attachment-means may be configured to removably attach to the hockey-stick. The puck-receiver and the stick-attachment-means may attached to each other such that use of the puck-receiver does not interfere with the stick-attachment-means and use of the stick-attachment-means does not interfere with the puck-receiver. When the player may consistently practice with the hockey-stick, wherein the hockey-stick may be removably attached to the stick-attachment-means, and wherein the puck-receiver may be remobably holding the at least one hockey-puck, the player may improve hockey stickhandling strength and/or speed.

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Номер записи: 74
22-09-2016 дата публикации

Adapted fitness equipment

Номер: US20160271478A1
Автор: Joseph Warren Kabes
Принадлежит: Individual

An exercise apparatus includes an adjustable frame being attachable to an assistive ambulation device. The adjustable frame includes removable handles, fitting arms located on a lower portion of the adjustable frame to receive a fitness attachment, and attachment points on located on the lower portion of the adjustable frame to couple a resistance device. A jump rope trainer includes a handle; flexible tubing including a handle fastener to connect the handle to the flexible tubing; and a soft sphere shaped object. The flexible tubing includes a soft sphere shaped object fastener to connect the soft sphere shaped object to the flexible tubing.

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Номер записи: 75
22-08-2019 дата публикации

Hockey Blade With Pin-Reinforced Core

Номер: US20190255404A1
Автор: Caron Kardos Jean-Frédérik, Ducharme Mathieu
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A construct for a hockey blade that includes a foam core. The foam core includes a first core face, a second core face, and a bottom core edge and a top core edge. Multiple pins are injected into the foam core, and one or more layers of resin preimpregnated tape are wrapped around the foam before forming a hockey blade structure in a heated mold. 1. A hockey stick blade apparatus , comprising: a foam core comprising a first core face, a second core face, a top core edge, and a bottom core edge;', 'a first plurality of discrete pins injected into a first area of the first core face with a first spacing density and extending between the first core face and the second core face within the foam core;', 'a second plurality of discrete pins injected into a second area of the first core face with a second spacing density and extending between the first core face and the second core face within the foam core; and', 'a layer of fiber tape extending along the first core face, the top core edge, the second core face, and the bottom core edge of the foam core., 'a molded preform structure, further comprising2. The hockey stick blade apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the layer of fiber tape is preimpregnated with resin prior to molding of the molded preform structure.3. The hockey stick blade apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality and the second plurality of discrete pins are regularly spaced apart.4. The hockey stick blade apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality and second plurality of discrete pins extend through the layer of fiber tape.5. The hockey stick blade apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality and second plurality of discrete pins comprise fiber pins.6. The hockey stick blade apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a selected pin claim 1 , from the first plurality and the second plurality of discrete pins claim 1 , is injected at an angle relative to a surface normal of the first core face at a point of injection of a first fiber pin.7. A hockey ...

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Номер записи: 76
22-08-2019 дата публикации

HOCKEY STICK WITH CO-MOLDED CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20190255405A1
Автор: ROUZIER Edouard
Принадлежит:

A hockey stick with a co-molded structure and method where the blade member is formed by a molding process onto a preformed shaft member, where the preformed shaft member has a contoured tip at the blade end. The contoured tip helps to secure the blade member to the shaft member in conjunction with the molded composite layers, and in one example, the contoured tip has a width that is greater than the width of the shaft member at the blade-starting region. 1. A method of forming a hockey stick comprising:forming a shaft member by wrapping a first plurality of prepreg layers around a mandrel to form a majority of the shaft member from a butt end to a blade end, wherein the blade end includes a contoured tip having a first heel-to-toe width that is greater than a second heel-to-toe width at a blade-starting region of the shaft member, wherein the first heel-to-toe width is defined as a distance from a heel side of the shaft member to a peak of the contoured tip on a toe side, and wherein the second heel-to-toe width is defined as a distance from the heel side of the shaft member to the toe side of the shaft member where a second plurality of prepreg layers that form a blade member onto the shaft member start on the shaft member;wrapping a foam core of the blade member with a composite fabric to form a blade core;assembling the blade core adjacent the contoured tip of the shaft member;wrapping the second plurality of prepreg layers around the blade core and the contoured tip of the shaft member forming a hockey stick assembly;placing the hockey stick assembly in a mold;heating the mold; andremoving the hockey stick assembly from the mold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contoured tip has a substantially triangular shape on the toe side of the shaft member.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contoured tip gradually diverges outwardly from the toe side of the shaft member at the blade-starting region to the peak of the contoured tip of the shaft member.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 77
13-08-2020 дата публикации

ATHLETIC GEAR OR OTHER DEVICES COMPRISING POST-MOLDED EXPANDABLE COMPONENTS

Номер: US20200255618A1
Автор: ASSELIN François, BEAUREGARD Marco, Krick Thierry, Labonté Ivan, LADOUCEUR Martin, LAPERRIERE Jean-Francois
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A device (e.g., an article of athletic gear) comprising a post-molded expandable component, which is a part of the device that is configured to be expanded or has been expanded after being molded. This may allow the post-molded expandable component to have enhanced characteristics (e.g., be more shock-absorbent, lighter, etc.), to be cost-effectively manufactured (e.g., by using less material and/or making it in various sizes), and/or to be customized for a user (e.g., by custom-fitting it to the user). 1228.-. (canceled)229. A component comprising expandable material formed using 3D printing and subsequently expanded to define the component.230. The component of claim 229 , wherein the expandable material formed using 3D printing is formed using selective laser sintering (SLS).231. The component of claim 229 , wherein the expandable material formed using 3D printing is formed using stereolithography (SLA).232. The component of claim 229 , wherein the expandable material formed using 3D printing is molded in a 3D-printed mold.233. The component of claim 229 , wherein the expandable material comprises a polymeric substance and an expansion agent.234. The component of claim 233 , wherein the expansion agent comprises expandable microspheres.235. The component of claim 234 , wherein the expandable microspheres constitute at least 20% of the expandable material by weight.236. The component of claim 234 , wherein the expandable microspheres constitute at least 40% of the expandable material by weight.237. The component of claim 233 , wherein the polymeric substance is elastomeric.238. The component of claim 233 , wherein the polymeric substance is polyurethane.239. The component of claim 229 , wherein an expansion ratio of the component is at least 5.240. The component of claim 229 , wherein the expandable material expanded in response to heat.241. The component of claim 233 , wherein: the expandable material is formed into an initial shape using 3D printing and expanded ...

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Номер записи: 78
29-09-2016 дата публикации

Stick comprising shaft and blade

Номер: US20160279493A1
Автор: Tiitola Antti-Jussi
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The invention relates to a stick, such as an ice hockey stick, which comprises a shaft () and a blade part ();() and in which the shaft and the blade part ();() are separately manufactured and joinable together, an end () of the shaft () meant for the joint being tapered and the blade part ();() comprising a socket () arranged to receive said shaft () end. The socket () of the blade part ();() are formable substantially to the heel part of the blade part ();(), the structure of the heel part and the socket () thus ending at the same level in the direction of the shaft. 131212531243412124. A stick , such as an ice hockey stick , which comprises a shaft () and a blade part ();() and in which the shaft and the blade part ();() are separately manufactured and joinable together , an end () of the shaft () meant for the joint being tapered and the blade part ();() comprising a socket () arranged to receive said shaft () end , wherein the socket () in the blade part ();() is substantially formable to the heel part of the blade part ();() and thus the structure of the heel part and the socket () end at the same level in the direction of the shaft.24. A stick as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the socket () is formable of at least one uniform claim 1 , continuous claim 1 , seamless fibre structure layer.34. A stick as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the seamless fibre structure layer of the socket () is formable by arranging the fibre structure layer to be wound around a mandrel matching the inner part of the socket.412464. A stick as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the blade part ();() comprises the socket () claim 1 , a core filling () and at least one uniform claim 1 , continuous claim 1 , seamless fibre structure layer claim 1 , some of the fibre structure layers being arranged to be wound also around the socket () belonging to the blade part.512. A stick as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the shape and strength of the blade part () claim 4 ,() are formable by means of a casting ...

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Номер записи: 79
27-08-2020 дата публикации

Recovery Materials for Core Constructs and Methods for Repairing Core Constructs

Номер: US20200269105A1
Автор: Caron Kardos Jean-Frédérik, CHAMBERT Martin
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A sporting implement, such as a blade for a hockey stick, may include an outer layer, a core, and a recovery gel positioned between the core and the outer layer. The recovery gel can form a film, be compressible, shape recoverable, and pressurized to a predetermined pressure. The recovery gel can be configured to provide an integrated agent for filling cracks that appear during use of the blade and configured to absorb energy impacts between the outer layer and the core. When a crack appears, the predetermined pressure can be relieved inside the crack and fills a cavity formed by the crack to provide cohesion between the outer layer and the core to recreate a new material in the place of the crack. The recovery gel can be configured to help prevent cracks from propagating and actively heals potential damages by reducing stiffness loss caused by cracks. 1. A hockey stick comprising:a recovery gel comprising polyurethane blended with expandable microspheres, the recovery gel forming a film, the recovery gel being compressible, shape recoverable, and pressurized to a predetermined absolute pressure that is above atmospheric pressure and configured to provide an integrated agent for filling cracks that appear during use of the hockey stick, wherein the recovery gel is applied to a foam core of the hockey stick as a discrete strip that extends along a face of a blade of the hockey stick, wherein the recovery gel is integrated into the hockey stick during fabrication and before any cracks appear in the hockey stick.2. The hockey stick of further comprising an outer layer and a core and wherein the recovery gel is configured to absorb energy impacts between the outer layer and the core.3. The hockey stick of wherein the core is formed of an epoxy and wherein the outer layer comprises a carbon skin to form the blade for the hockey stick.4. The hockey stick of wherein the recovery gel allows the outer layer to deflect no more than 0.5 to 1 mm to help prevent the outer layer ...

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Номер записи: 80
27-08-2020 дата публикации

Finger Guard for Goalie Hockey Stick

Номер: US20200269124A1
Автор: Guy St. Vincent
Принадлежит: Individual

A finger guard for use with a goalie hockey stick includes a collar arranged to be frictionally retained about the paddler portion of the goalie hockey stick and a guard body on the collar so as to be supported on the paddle portion of the goalie hockey stick in proximity to the top end of the paddle portion to protrude outwardly from a major front face of the paddle portion. The guard body has a bottom face which is arranged to be oriented substantially perpendicularly to the common plane of the paddle portion. The guard body provides the function of deflecting pucks away from the fingers of the goalie even when pucks are deflected upwardly along the paddle portion of the goalie hockey stick.

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Номер записи: 81
03-09-2020 дата публикации

DUAL FUNCTION HOCKEY STICK BLADE PROTECTOR

Номер: US20200276486A1
Автор: Borowsky Andrew
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A flexible cover for a hockey stick blade having an elongated body with an open end and a closed end located at opposite ends of the body. The body is an elongated tube or sleeve with a bend between the open and closed ends. The body also features a break in the body of the cover proximate to the open end thereby producing two flaps or sections of the body at the upper end of the body. Integrated into or attached to the flaps are means to join the two flaps of the cover and seal the break, including a zipper. The portion of the body between the open end and the angled portion (upper portion) is narrower than the portion of the cover between the closed end and the angled portion (lower portion). The upper portion is narrower and shorter than the lower portion. 1. A protective cover for a hockey stick comprising:a flexible body having at least one open end and an angled portion;wherein the body also includes a slit that communicates with the open end of the body to produce two flaps.2. The protective cover of further comprising a closed end of the body located at the opposite end of the body from the open end.3. The protective cover of further comprising a zipper integrated into edges of each of the flaps such that the flaps can be joined together.4. The protective cover of wherein the angled portion is located between the open end and the closed end of the body.5. The protective cover of wherein a portion of the body closest to the open end is narrower than the portion of the body that is closer to the closed end.6. The protective cover of wherein the angled portion includes a rounded corner separating the section containing the open end from the section containing the closed end.7. The protective cover of wherein the portion of the body closest to the open end is shorter than the portion of the body that is closer to the closed end.8. A protective cover for a hockey stick comprising:a flexible body having an open end and a closed end;wherein the body also features ...

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Номер записи: 82
19-09-2019 дата публикации

Sports training device for improving stick handling and maneuvering

Номер: US20190282875A1
Автор: Adam Alan Groshko, Adam Stypka, Everett Hewitt, Marek Babic, Rajko Crnogorac
Принадлежит: Individual

A training device for improving stick handling and maneuvering includes a base mountable to a playing surface, with at least one elongate member arranged on the base and rotatable thereabout, the elongate member extending substantially parallel to the playing surface, a motor house within the base and connected to the elongate member provides rotational movement to the elongate member, the elongate member defining at least two openings between the elongate member and the playing surface, wherein rotation of the at least one elongate member serves to rotate the at least two openings, to thereby dynamically change the orientation of and access to the openings.

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Номер записи: 83
20-10-2016 дата публикации

Hockey stick having reinforced core structure

Номер: US20160303445A1
Автор: Brian Christopher Mollner, Jonathan James Erredge
Принадлежит: True Temper Sports Inc

A blade for a hockey stick is provided. The blade includes a first core member and a covering member. The first core member includes a tube and an expanding foam core material disposed within the tube. The tube includes an upper wall, a lower wall, a front wall, and a rear wall and is preferably made from a resin impregnated carbon fiber material (i.e., pre-preg). The covering member is similarly made from a pre-preg material and includes a front inner surface and a rear inner surface. The covering member substantially surrounds the first core member. The pre-preg material is cured in a mold that causes the front and rear walls of the tube to bond to the front and rear inner surfaces of the covering member. The foam core material expands during the curing process to maintain the integrity of the wall structure of the tube.

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Номер записи: 84
29-10-2015 дата публикации

Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads

Номер: US20150306480A1
Автор: Brian Kammerer, Daniel F. Wisniewski, Douglas A. Thornton, Gregory S. Kramer, James H. Lua, Jeffrey A. Hadden, Joshua M. Boggs, Sherry L. Jones
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

Golf clubs according to at least some example aspects of this disclosure may include a golf club head and a shaft configured to engage with the golf club head which includes a grip engaged with the shaft. Further, the golf club may include a monitoring device, which includes a sensor and a transmitter. Additionally, the monitoring device may be configured to determine data related to the characteristics of a golf swing. Further, the monitoring device may be configured to transmit the data related to the characteristics of a golf swing to a remote computer.

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Номер записи: 85
19-10-2017 дата публикации

SPORTS SHAFT WITH STIFFENING BUMPER

Номер: US20170296892A1
Автор: Allard Eric, BERGERON Simon, CHIASSON Jacques, Downing Travis
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A sports shaft having an elongated body having a perimeter defined by a plurality of main walls with adjacent ones of the main walls being interconnected through a corresponding one of a plurality of edge walls, the edge walls being spaced apart around the perimeter. A respective bumper extends along at least part of length of at least one of the edge walls. The main and edge walls without the respective bumper have a first stiffness along a longitudinal direction of the shaft, and a combination of the respective bumper with the at least one of the edge walls has a stiffness along the longitudinal direction greater than the first stiffness. A method of making a sports shaft is also discussed. 1. A sports shaft comprising:an elongated body having a perimeter defined by a plurality of main walls with adjacent ones of the main walls being interconnected through a corresponding one of a plurality of edge walls, the edge walls being spaced apart around the perimeter;a respective bumper extending along at least part of length of at least one of the edge walls;wherein the main and edge walls without the respective bumper have a first stiffness along a longitudinal direction of the shaft; andwherein a combination of the respective bumper with the at least one of the edge walls has a second stiffness along the longitudinal direction which is greater than the first stiffness.2. The sports shaft as defined in claim 1 , wherein the elongated body is hollow.3. The sports shaft as defined in claim 1 , wherein the respective bumper has a crescent cross-sectional shape.4. The sports shaft as defined in claim 1 , wherein a cross-section of the respective bumper varies along a length of the shaft.5. The sports shaft as defined in claim 1 , wherein the respective bumper has a stiffness along the longitudinal direction which is greater than the first stiffness.6. The sports shaft as defined in claim 1 , wherein the respective bumper is made of a material different from that of the main ...

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Номер записи: 86
26-09-2019 дата публикации

Sporting Goods Including Mircolattice Structures

Номер: US20190290981A1
Автор: Chauvin Dewey, Davis Stephen J.
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A sporting good implement, such as a hockey stick or ball bat, includes a main body. The main body may be formed from multiple layers of a structural material, such as a fiber-reinforced composite material. One or more microlattice structures may be positioned between layers of the structural material. One or more microlattice structures may additionally or alternatively be used to form the core of a sporting good implement, such as a hockey-stick blade. The microlattice structures improve the performance, strength, or feel of the sporting good implement. 120-. (canceled)21. A hockey stick comprising:a first surface and a second surface opposite one another; anda lattice occupying at least a majority of a cross-sectional dimension of the hockey stick from the first surface of the hockey stick to the second surface of the hockey stick.22. The hockey stick of claim 21 , comprising a core that comprises at least part of the lattice and is disposed between the first surface of the hockey stick and the second surface of the hockey stick.23. The hockey stick of claim 21 , comprising a wall that comprises at least part of the lattice claim 21 , the first surface of the hockey stick and the second surface of the hockey stick.24. The hockey stick of claim 21 , comprising a shaft that comprises at least part of the lattice.25. The hockey stick of claim 21 , comprising a blade that comprises at least part of the lattice.26. The hockey stick of claim 25 , wherein a density of the lattice in a heel area of the blade is greater than the density of the lattice in a toe area of the blade.27. The hockey stick of claim 25 , wherein a flexibility of the lattice in a toe area of the blade is greater than the flexibility of the lattice in a heel area of the blade.28. The hockey stick of claim 25 , wherein an openness of the lattice in a toe area of the blade is greater than the openness of the lattice in a heel area of the blade.29. The hockey stick of claim 21 , wherein a density of ...

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Номер записи: 87
26-09-2019 дата публикации

Sporting Goods Including Microlattice Structures

Номер: US20190290982A1
Автор: Chauvin Dewey, Davis Stephen J.
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A sporting good implement, such as a hockey stick or ball bat, includes a main body. The main body may be formed from multiple layers of a structural material, such as a fiber-reinforced composite material. One or more microlattice structures may be positioned between layers of the structural material. One or more microlattice structures may additionally or alternatively be used to form the core of a sporting good implement, such as a hockey-stick blade. The microlattice structures improve the performance, strength, or feel of the sporting good implement. 120-. (canceled)21. A sport helmet comprising:a first surface and a second surface opposite one another; anda lattice occupying at least a majority of a cross-sectional dimension of the sport helmet from the first surface of the sport helmet to the second surface of the sport helmet.22. The sport helmet of claim 21 , comprising a liner that comprises the lattice.23. The sport helmet of claim 21 , wherein a density of the lattice is variable.24. The sport helmet of claim 21 , wherein: the lattice comprises elongate members that intersect one another at nodes; and spacing of the elongate members of the lattice is variable.25. The sport helmet of claim 21 , wherein: the lattice comprises elongate members that intersect one another at nodes; and respective ones of the elongate members of the lattice vary in size.26. The sport helmet of claim 21 , wherein: the lattice comprises elongate members that intersect one another at nodes; and respective ones of the elongate members of the lattice vary in orientation.27. The sport helmet of claim 21 , wherein a resistance to compression of the lattice is variable.28. The sport helmet of claim 21 , wherein a stiffness of the lattice is variable.29. The sport helmet of claim 21 , wherein a first zone of the lattice is stiffer than a second zone of the lattice.30. The sport helmet of claim 29 , wherein: a third zone of the lattice is stiffer than the second zone of the lattice; and ...

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Номер записи: 88
26-09-2019 дата публикации

Sporting Goods Including Microlattice Structures

Номер: US20190290983A1
Автор: Chauvin Dewey, Davis Stephen J.
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey LLC

A sporting good implement, such as a hockey stick or ball bat, includes a main body. The main body may be formed from multiple layers of a structural material, such as a fiber-reinforced composite material. One or more microlattice structures may be positioned between layers of the structural material. One or more microlattice structures may additionally or alternatively be used to form the core of a sporting good implement, such as a hockey-stick blade. The microlattice structures improve the performance, strength, or feel of the sporting good implement. 120-. (canceled)21. A skate comprising:a first surface and a second surface opposite one another; anda lattice between the first surface of the skate and the second surface of the skate.22. The skate of claim 21 , comprising a skate boot that comprises the lattice.23. The skate of claim 21 , wherein a density of the lattice is variable.24. The skate of claim 21 , wherein: the lattice comprises elongate members that intersect one another at nodes; and a spacing of the elongate members of the lattice is variable.25. The skate of claim 21 , wherein: the lattice comprises elongate members that intersect one another at nodes; and respective ones of the elongate members of the lattice vary in size.26. The skate of claim 21 , wherein: the lattice comprises elongate members that intersect one another at nodes; and respective ones of the elongate members of the lattice vary in orientation.27. The skate of claim 21 , wherein a resistance to compression of the lattice is variable.28. The skate of claim 21 , wherein a stiffness of the lattice is variable.29. The skate of claim 21 , wherein a first zone of the lattice is stiffer than a second zone of the lattice.30. The skate of claim 29 , wherein: a third zone of the lattice is stiffer than the second zone of the lattice; and the second zone of the lattice is disposed between the first zone of the lattice and the third zone of the lattice.31. The skate of claim 21 , wherein an ...

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Номер записи: 89
17-09-2020 дата публикации

Hockey Stick

Номер: US20200290243A1
Автор: Avnery Tzvi, Heitmann Scott L.
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A blade for a hockey stick which can readily absorb impact from the puck, and can allow the user to feel the puck on the blade in contrast to conventional carbon fiber blades. The blade can include a blade member integrally formed of composite material having discontinuous fibers bonded within thermosetting resin. The blade member can have a blade periphery surrounding a central blade region. The central blade region can have a plurality of openings arranged in a pattern to form series of elongate criss crossing ribs that extend between and connect different sides of the blade periphery to each other. The fibers in the blade periphery can be in a generally jumbled orientation, and the fibers in the central blade region can be positioned within the ribs in a manner wherein each rib contains a plurality of fibers that substantially extend in said each rib's elongate direction.

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Номер записи: 90
03-10-2019 дата публикации

KIT FOR EXTENDING THE SHAFT OF A HOCKEY STICK

Номер: US20190299071A1
Автор: Giguere Pascal
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It is disclosed a kit for extending the shaft of a hockey stick comprising a fixing module, at least one extension module and an attachment module. The extension modules are adapted to nest one in the other and are adapted to nest in the top of the fixing module. The attachment module secures the extension modules one to the other and to the fixing module. A method for adjusting the length of a shaft of a hockey stick is also disclosed herein. 1. An extension kit for a non-circular shaft of a hockey stick having a hollow end and an outer surface , the extension kit comprising:an attachment module; an external surface, configured to fit inside the hollow end,', 'an orifice, configured to mate with the attachment module, and', 'an end portion;, 'a shaft fixing module comprising a rectangular boss,', 'an orifice, configured to enable the passage of the attachment module, and', 'a top end with a rectangular groove, configured to mate with the rectangular boss of another extension module,, 'at least one extension module, each extension module comprisingwherein the end portion of the shaft fixing module and the rectangular boss of the at least one extension module are configured to mate with one another,wherein the attachment module is configured to pass through the at least one extension module and removably attach the at least one extension module to the shaft fixing module, andwherein the extension kit further comprises a driver connector configured to connect the shaft of the hockey stick and the shaft fixing module, adapting to different dimensions of the shaft of the hockey stick.2. The extension kit of claim 1 , wherein the orifice of the shaft fixing module is an inner threaded hole and the attachment module is an outer threaded cylinder.3. The extension kit of claim 1 , wherein the driver connector comprises an inner threaded hole being aligned with the orifice of the shaft fixing module.4. The extension kit of claim 1 , wherein the driver connector is made of a ...

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Номер записи: 91
01-11-2018 дата публикации

HOCKEY STICK AND HOCKEY STICK SHAFT WITH FIRST AND SECOND BENDS

Номер: US20180311551A1
Автор: Oman Andrew
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A hockey stick includes a shaft that includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a transition portion disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion. The upper portion includes an upper end, where a line that is tangent to the upper end is non-linear with the lower portion and is substantially parallel with the lower portion. A midpoint of the shaft is included in at least one of the lower portion and the transition portion. The hockey stick also includes a blade that extends from the lower portion of the shaft, where a first plane defined by the lower portion and at least a point on the transition portion is generally transverse to a second plane defined by the blade. 1. A hockey stick , comprising:a shaft that includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a transition portion disposed between the upper portion and the lower portion, the upper portion including an upper end, wherein a line that is tangent to the upper end is non-linear with the lower portion and is substantially parallel with the lower portion, and wherein a midpoint of the shaft is included in at least one of the lower portion and the transition portion; anda blade that extends from the lower portion of the shaft, wherein a first plane defined by the lower portion and at least a point on the transition portion is generally transverse to a second plane defined by the blade.2. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the transition portion is substantially linear.3. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the transition portion includes a first bend and a second bend.4. The hockey stick of claim 3 , wherein the first bend is in a first direction and the second bend is in a second direction that is generally opposite the first direction.5. The hockey stick of claim 3 , wherein at least one of the first bend and the second bend is a curve.6. The hockey stick of claim 5 , wherein at least one of the first bend and the second bend includes two or more sub-bends claim 5 , at least two of the ...

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Номер записи: 92
09-11-2017 дата публикации

END CAP OF A HOCKEY STICK OR OTHER SPORTS IMPLEMENT

Номер: US20170319922A1
Автор: Caron Kardos Jean-Frédérik, Jean Philippe, VAILLANCOURT Charles
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A hockey stick or other sports implement for a player. The hockey stick or other sports implement comprises an elongated member to be held by the player and an end cap mounted to the elongated member. The end cap comprises an end portion comprising an end of the end cap that defines a longitudinal end of the elongated member, and a hanging portion comprising a hanger to hang the hockey stick or other sports implement. The hanger is adjustable. 1. A hockey stick comprising:a blade;a shaft to be held by a player; and an end portion comprising an end of the end cap that defines a longitudinal end of the hockey stick; and', 'a hanging portion comprising a hanger to hang the hockey stick, the hanger being adjustable., 'an end cap mounted to the shalt, the end cap comprising2. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the hanger is adjustable between a first state in which the hockey stick is hangable by the hanger and a second state in which the hockey stick is not hangable by the hanger.3. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the hanger is adjustable such that the hanger is movable relative to the shaft.4. The hockey stick of claim 3 , wherein the hanger is movable relative to the shaft between a first position in which the hockey stick is hangable by the hanger and a second position in which the hockey stick is not hangable by the hanger.5. The hockey stick of claim 4 , wherein the hanger is exposed in the first position and concealed in the second position.6. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the hanger comprises an opening to receive a support for the hockey stick.7. The hockey stick of claim 1 , wherein the shaft comprises a cavity and the hanging portion is inserted in the cavity.8. The hockey stick of claim 7 , wherein the hanging portion comprises a retainer to retain the hanger relative to the shaft to allow the hanger to hang the hockey stick.9. The hockey stick of claim 8 , wherein the retainer is configured to engage a longitudinal end of the shaft.10. The ...

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Номер записи: 93
09-11-2017 дата публикации

HOCKEY STICK EXTENDER

Номер: US20170319924A1
Автор: NALBANDIAN Ara
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The hockey stick extender device was invented to address the problems of too short goalie sticks. A stick being “too short” means that the point where the stick broadens out is too low on the shaft. The extender is a cap with a hole or tunnel pierced therethrough. The shaft of the hockey stick is passed through the extender, and the extender is lowered on the shaft until it lies on the part of the stick where the stick widens. The effect of the extender is to raise the point where the goalie will grasp the stick higher on the shaft of the stick, or equivalently the combined stick and extender raises the point where the shaft of the combined stick and extender widens. 1. A device comprising:a cap;two members attached at opposite ends of the cap extending away from the cap on a downwards angle; anda hole pierced through the cap.2. The device of where the hole and members are adapted to fit securely on a goalie stick for hockey.3. The device of where the underside of said members has a groove.4. The device of where the underside of said members is made of a flexible plastic.5. A device as claimed in claim 1 , where the device has been cut into two pieces and the cut separates the hole into two parts.6. The device of where the hole has an inner surface claim 1 , and the inner surface is made of a flexible plastic.7. The device of claim 1 , where the underside of said members has a groove claim 1 , the underside of said members is made of a flexible plastic claim 1 , and the hole has an inner surface claim 1 , and the inner surface is made of a flexible plastic.8. The device of where the hole and members are adapted to fit securely on a goalie stick for hockey.9. The device of claim 8 , where the device has been cut into two pieces and the cut separates the hole into two parts.10. The device of claim 6 , where the flexible plastic is a thermoplastic elastomer.11. The device of claim 7 , where the flexible plastic is a thermoplastic elastomer.12. The device of where the ...

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Номер записи: 94
08-11-2018 дата публикации

Recovery Materials for Core Constructs and Methods for Repairing Core Constructs

Номер: US20180318682A1
Автор: CHAMBERT Martin
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey LLC

A sporting implement, such as a blade for a hockey stick, may include an outer layer, a core, and a recovery gel positioned between the core and the outer layer. The recovery gel can form a film, and the recovery gel can be compressible, shape recoverable, and pressurized to a predetermined pressure. The recovery gel can be configured to provide an integrated agent for filling cracks that appear during use of the blade. The recovery gel can be configured to absorb energy impacts between the outer layer and the core. When a crack appears, the predetermined pressure can be relieved inside the crack and fills a cavity formed by the crack to provide cohesion between the outer layer and the core to recreate a new material in the place of the crack. The recovery gel can be configured to help prevent cracks from propagating and actively heals potential damages by reducing stiffness loss caused by cracks. 1. A method of actively healing a blade for a hockey stick comprising:forming an outer layer;forming a core;placing a recovery gel between the core and the outer layer, the recovery gel forming a film;configuring the recovery gel to be compressible, and shape recoverable; andpressurizing the recovery gel to a predetermined pressure to provide an integrated agent for filling cracks that appear during use of the blade.2. The method of further comprising configuring the recovery gel to absorb energy impacts between the outer layer and the core.3. The method of further comprising forming the core of an epoxy and forming the outer layer of a carbon skin.4. The method of further comprising configuring the recovery gel to allow the outer layer to deflect no more than 0.5 to 1 mm and to help prevent the outer layer from tearing or breaking.5. The method of configuring the predetermined pressure of the recovery gel to be relieved inside a crack to fill a cavity formed by the crack to provide cohesion between the outer layer and the core to recreate a new material in place of the ...

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Номер записи: 95
16-11-2017 дата публикации

The Kozac Cut goalie hockey stick

Номер: US20170326423A1
Автор: Kozac Jonathan
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A goalie hockey stick including a shaft with two bends in it, a vertical paddle and a blade with an added bend that allows goaltenders to play their position with the goal of stopping the puck from scoring by blocking the puck or deflecting the puck away from the opening of the goal. It also allows the goalie to play, control, pass and shoot the puck both standing and on their knees. 1. A hockey goalie stick having a cut in the blade , a paddle connecting to a shaft on the top that has two 45 degree bends creating a long longitudinal axis , wherein the blade , paddle and shaft are all rigidly attached and wherein the shaft is in line with the paddle and the paddle meets the blade at a 45 degree angle and the blade then cuts to a 30 degree angle thereby making the shaft and the tip of the blade almost perpendicular to each other. With the added 45-degree angle at the top of the shaft , the butt end of the shaft can be taped as thick as need be and still be able to be laid flush on the ice.2. A hockey stick as claimed in wherein the acute angle between a line tangential to a central portion of a bottom surface of the blade and the first longitudinal axis is greater than the acute angle between the line and the second longitudinal axis.3. A hockey stick as claimed in wherein a puck is prevented from passing between either the paddle or the shaft and a playing surface when the paddle and shaft are oriented generally adjacent to the playing surface. The KOZAC CUT goalie stick provides modern day ice hockey goalies with a new concept in goalie stick design. As all goalie sticks to date have a straight paddle that connects to the blade. The KOZAC CUT adds a PADDLE/BLADE that connects the lower blade of the stick to the upper paddle allowing the goaltender to drop to their knees during play and still have a portion of the PADDLE/BLADE flush to the ice, therefore protecting the “5 HOLE”. The “5 HOLE” is the area between the goalies knees up to the pelvis. The added PADDLE/ ...

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Номер записи: 96
24-10-2019 дата публикации

Carbon fiber casing of goalkeeper pu foam hockey stick and production process thereof

Номер: US20190321700A1
Автор: Joseph Hsu
Принадлежит: Zhongshan Fuda Sports Equipment Co Ltd

A carbon fiber casing of a goalkeeper PU foam hockey stick and a production process thereof are disclosed. The carbon fiber casing of the goalkeeper PU foam hockey stick comprises a reinforcing carbon fiber casing, a wood or fiber stick and PU foam. A reinforcing part is arranged on the PU foam. The reinforcing carbon fiber casing is forcibly disposed around the corresponding reinforcing part of the PU foam. The PU foam is laminated onto the wood or fiber stick together with the reinforcing carbon fiber casing. The reinforcing carbon fiber casing is formed by heating fibers and epoxy resin in a mold, so that the strength of the whole goalkeeper PU foam hockey stick is improved.

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Номер записи: 97
24-10-2019 дата публикации

SHOCK-ABSORPTION GOALKEEPER ICE-HOCKEY STICK AND SHOCK TEST METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20190321701A1
Автор: HSU Joseph
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The invention discloses a shock-absorption goalkeeper ice-hockey stick and a shock test method thereof. The shock-absorption goalkeeper ice-hockey stick comprises a stick handle and a baffle plate. A first wood block is tightly inserted into one end of the stick handle. A second wood block is tightly inserted into the other end of the stick handle. An outer surface of the first wood block and second wood block are coated with first silicone. An end, away from the stick handle, of the first wood block is fixedly inserted into the baffle plate. So the sense of shock of the stick handle is greatly reduced, and thus, an impact to the wrists and elbows of players is greatly reduced in the goalkeeping and puck blocking process, and the shock-absorption goalkeeper ice-hockey stick can be used more safely and comfortably. 1121353456132. A shock-absorption goalkeeper ice-hockey stick , comprising a stick handle () and a baffle plate () , wherein the stick handle () is provided with an end having a first wood block () tightly inserted therein and an end having a second wood block () tightly inserted therein , an outer surface of the first wood block () is coated with first silicone () , an outer surface of the second wood () is coated with second silicone () , and an end , away from the stick handle () , of the first wood block () is fixedly inserted into the baffle plate ().235. The shock-absorption goalkeeper ice-hockey stick according to claim 1 , wherein the first wood block () and the second wood block () are made from cork wood or foamed wood.31. The shock-absorption goalkeeper ice-hockey stick according to claim 1 , wherein foam is injected into the stick handle () claim 1 , and fiber cloth is laminated onto the foam.4. A shock test method of the shock-absorption goalkeeper ice-hockey stick according to claim 1 , comprising the following steps:{'b': 3', '5', '1', '2, 'Step 1, correspondingly selecting four points from the first wood block (), the second wood block (), ...

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Номер записи: 98
22-11-2018 дата публикации

Hockey stick with spine-reinforced paddle

Номер: US20180333622A1
Автор: Dominique Plante, Martin CHAMBERT
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey LLC

A construct for a hockey stick blade and paddle structure having a spine that protrudes from a back face and provides structural rigidity, as well as recessed areas that reduce the mass of the paddle structure.

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Номер записи: 99
31-10-2019 дата публикации

Hockey-Stick Blade with Tailored Performance Regions

Номер: US20190329110A1
Автор: Mountain Michael, SNOW Michael Lloyd, Villar Edsel Padilla
Принадлежит: Bauer Hockey, LLC

A hockey-stick blade includes a heel region, a toe region spaced longitudinally from the heel region, and a mid-region located between the heel region and the toe region. The toe region includes one or more reinforcing elements, optionally of different lengths, located at different vertical positions within the toe region. The blade further includes a hosel that optionally is tailored to substantially match the strength and stiffness characteristics of an attached or integral hockey stick shaft. The mid-region of the blade exhibits improved feel and flexibility characteristics due to the increased stiffness in the toe region.

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Номер записи: 100