Racquet string alignment tool

US6692387B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Randall Scott Berens · West Hollywood, US
• Michael G. Sullivan · Plainfield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 7, 2002
• Grant date: Feb 17, 2004
• Expiry date: May 7, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A63B51/015
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A tool for realigning or straightening the strings of a racquet. The tool has a generally rectangular tip which is precisely dimensioned to fit within the normal space between the strings of a racquet. To realign the racquet strings, the tip is placed into the space defined by the strings and the strings are automatically adjusted to their preferred alignment. The string straightening tool is portable and compact, allowing the user to carry the device on his/her person and to use the device during lulls in play during the game.