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Apparatus for and method of refurbishing a lacrosse ball

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Inactive Publication Date: 2014-11-27
KIM MICHAEL JUHYUN +2
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The present invention provides a quick, easy-to-use, automatic, energy-efficient, portable, and flexible device for removing a small amount of rubber off the surface of a used lacrosse ball. This process involves applying equal pressure and rotating abrasives (such as cups) randomly on the ball's surface while adjusting their position with gravity or external spring or elastic bands. A solvent can also be introduced at different rates and concentrations to help restore the rubber surface back to its original condition when new.

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The technical problem addressed in this patent text is how to provide a faster, lighter, and automatic solution for refubbing and reusing deteriorated lacosse balls instead of replacing them frequently, reducing waste and environmental damage.

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[0013]Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0014]While the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Additional embodiments may include one or more prongs.

[0015]As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the refurbishing machine includes a base 10 to which a plurality of motor mounts ...

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Abstract

This invention relates to an apparatus and method for refurbishing lacrosse balls by using a fast, convenient, automated, entertaining, energy efficient, portable, and modular machine/method of removing a thin layer of rubber from the surface of a used lacrosse ball, by applying even pressure and random rotation of abrasive, one to four cups or rings, utilizing a combination of gravity and/or force of the cups against the surface of the ball, and the introduction of a solvent at various speeds, volume, and concentration, during and after the removal of a thin layer of rubber, to maximize the restoration of the rubber surface.

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Owner KIM MICHAEL JUHYUN
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