Apparatus for and method of refurbishing a lacrosse ball
OwnerMichael Juhyun Kim, Matthew Jachyun Kim +1inventors
InventorsMichael Juhyun Kim, Matthew Jachyun Kim, Edward Hyundeng Kim
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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.
Claims2
A lacrosse ball refurbishing mechanism comprising:
- An enclosure which enables leveraging gravity to accomplish the functions of the mechanism
- One or more prongs which enable the application of rotating modular, replaceable, abrasive cups against a lacrosse ball, the attachment of motors on the prongs so that gravity may create force against the lacrosse balls
- The attachment of hinges on the prongs to adjust the application of the rotating abrasive cups against the ball at different angles
- The attachment of hinges or levers on the prongs to adjust the application of the rotating abrasive cups against the ball on one end and a static concave container on the other end.
- The introduction of a solvent or other liquid into the process
- The application of liquid to the ball while the abrasive cups rotate to aid in the removal of the thin layer of rubber
- Treatment of the resurfaced rubber with preferably an organic solvent or an inorganic chemical
- The introduction of liquid from a point above the ball using gravity, varying rates, and varying volumes, to enhance the surface of the rubber.
- An automated way to turn the liquid application on while the abrasive cups are rotating and to stop the flow if the machine is turned off
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