Fastener for restraining strings on sports equipment

Abstract

A simple, cost-effective and minimally intrusive solution to the problem of lacrosse stick netting adjustment is provided. A fastener provides a lightweight, flexible strap for binding laces, thongs, mesh or strings on a lacrosse stick. A player will no longer need to wrap the strings in athletic tape or tie the strings in knots, which increases efficiency and convenience when an adjustment to the netting is required.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to a fastener for restraining strings on a lacrosse stick, and in particular, provides a lightweight fastener that prevents strings from slipping, loosening, or becoming untied.[0003]2. Brief Description of the Related Art[0004]In the sport of lacrosse, the lacrosse stick is the primary piece of equipment for a player. The lacrosse stick can be briefly described as including a cylindrical shaft with an enclosed V-shaped head attached to one end of the stick. Within the head of the stick there is string, mesh and / or leather thong “netting” that forms a pocket. A lacrosse player catches a ball in the pocket and is able to throw the ball to another player. Rules differ between the men's and women's game, however, both men and women need to be able to adjust the depth of the pocket by tightening and loosening the strings.[0005]In the women's game, it is against the rules for participa...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]The invention also provides a method of binding strings of a lacrosse stick. The method includes restraining one or more strings on the lacrosse stick to a point of convergence and wrapping the strings with a fastener. First and

Problems solved by technology

Players may find that the stick does not allow them to throw or catch to their liking, which will prompt them to either tighten or loosen the strings accordingly.

This is time consuming and inconvenient to the individual as well as to the other participants waiting to start the game.

A disadvantage of Lemire is that it incorporates considerable additional weight to the top end of the stick.

When a piece of equipment is too bulky or heavy, a player loses maneuverability and speed.

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