Apparatus and method for stringing a lacrosse head

US10610743B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CASCADE MAVERIK LACROSSE, LLC · US

Inventors

• David Williams · Bleecker, US
• David Winthrop Fream · Newfields, US
• Geof Legg · Newburyport, US
• Nicholas Colville · Syracuse, US
• Michael Chmelik · Naperville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 10, 2018
• Grant date: Apr 7, 2020
• Expiry date: Dec 10, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A63B2102/14
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A robotic manipulator is used to control the forces and angles applied on the strings during stringing of a lacrosse head. Precise string lengths may be implemented for certain features of the pocket. In some embodiments, the manipulator attaches the pocket to a lacrosse head and produces a strung head which has precise ratios of tension when comparing various strings within the pocket. One or more robot arms with end effectors such as grippers may be used. The forces used when tying each knot can be consistent throughout the pocket, or vary according to which particular knot is being tied. The tension of shooting strings and/or runners may be finely tuned in some embodiments.