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公开(公告)号:US20250010142A1
公开(公告)日:2025-01-09
申请号:US18894480
申请日:2024-09-24
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael Michalewich , Shawn Ricci
Abstract: Thermoplastic and thermoset compositions for use in golf balls that are formed from bio-based materials and that include urethane linkages, golf ball components formed using such thermoplastic or thermoset compositions, and golf balls including such golf components.
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公开(公告)号:US20240359060A1
公开(公告)日:2024-10-31
申请号:US18139071
申请日:2023-04-25
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael Michalewich , Shawn Ricci
CPC classification number: A63B37/0024 , A63B37/0075 , C08G18/4825 , C08G18/758 , C08G18/78 , A63B37/0076
Abstract: Thermoplastic and thermoset compositions for use in golf balls that are formed from bio-based materials and that include urethane linkages, golf ball components formed using such thermoplastic or thermoset compositions, and golf balls including such golf components.
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公开(公告)号:US20240278086A1
公开(公告)日:2024-08-22
申请号:US18108322
申请日:2023-02-10
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael Michalewich , Shawn Ricci
CPC classification number: A63B45/00 , A63B37/0023 , A63B37/0038 , B29L2031/546
Abstract: Casing compositions including carboxylic acid groups, cover compositions including an adhesion promoter with functional groups that crosslink with carboxylic acid groups, and golf balls made from such compositions that have crosslinks between functional groups of the cover compositions and the carboxylic acid groups. The type and concentration of the components in the casing and cover compositions, including the adhesion promoter, affect the adhesion between golf balls having components made from such compositions and, thus, can be used to produce a golf ball having increased durability. Additionally, methods of crosslinking casing and cover layers made from such casing and cover compositions to increase interlayer adhesion are disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US12064667B2
公开(公告)日:2024-08-20
申请号:US17874630
申请日:2022-07-27
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Shawn Ricci , Mark L. Binette , Brian Comeau
IPC: A63B37/06 , A63B37/00 , C08G18/10 , C08G18/42 , C08G18/44 , C08G18/48 , C08G18/62 , A63B45/00 , C08G101/00
CPC classification number: A63B37/0056 , A63B37/0039 , A63B37/0043 , A63B37/0044 , A63B37/0045 , A63B37/0047 , A63B37/0051 , A63B37/0058 , A63B37/0062 , A63B37/0063 , A63B37/0064 , A63B37/0066 , A63B37/0075 , A63B37/0076 , A63B37/0078 , A63B37/0091 , A63B37/00922 , A63B37/0094 , C08G18/10 , C08G18/42 , C08G18/44 , C08G18/48 , C08G18/6204 , A63B45/00 , C08G2101/00 , C08G2110/0083
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing molded golf balls and the resultant balls. The methods of this invention involve producing foamed polyurethane covers and these methods help reduce dimple distortions and other surface imperfections. These golf balls contain an inner core and outer foamed polyurethane cover. One or more intermediate layers can be disposed between the core and cover. In one embodiment, a castable liquid polyurethane composition containing a foaming agent is dispensed into mold cavities, which are then pressed together to form a foam cover for the ball.
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公开(公告)号:US20220193965A1
公开(公告)日:2022-06-23
申请号:US17540300
申请日:2021-12-02
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Shawn Ricci , Michael Michalewich , Brian Comeau
IPC: B29C45/14 , A63B37/00 , C09D175/04
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing golf balls having polyurethane covers and the resultant balls. Multi-piece golf balls having an inner core and outer cover with one or more intermediate layers disposed between the core and cover can be formed. The methods involve producing hydroxyl-terminated adducts and isocyanate-terminated prepolymers. Thermoset and thermoplastic polyurethane compositions can be prepared. The resulting polyurethane compositions and golf ball covers have high thermal stability and good wear-resistance and durability.
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公开(公告)号:US20210317332A1
公开(公告)日:2021-10-14
申请号:US17203148
申请日:2021-03-16
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael Michalewich , Brian Comeau , Shawn Ricci
IPC: C09D175/12
Abstract: Method of making golf ball comprising providing subassembly and forming at least one layer thereabout comprised of a thermoset polyurethane created using prepolymer prepared by: reacting stoichiometric excess of first isocyanate with at least one long chain polyol and/or polyamine soft segment to create first isocyanate-terminated first prepolymer with (% NCO)FIRST PREPOLYMER; and adding stoichiometric excess of additional isocyanate to the first isocyanate-terminated first prepolymer to produce modified-first prepolymer with (% NCO)MODIFIED-FIRST PREPOLYMER; wherein (% NCO)MODIFIED-FIRST PREPOLYMER>(% NCO)FIRST PREPOLYMER. Reacting a stoichiometric excess of isocyanate in multiple steps and staggering addition of total amount of free, reactive, and unreacted isocyanate functional groups into the isocyanate-functional final prepolymer produces an improved final prepolymer as well as a resulting thermoset polyurethane with better physical properties compared with conventional thermoset polyurethanes based on conventional prepolymers wherein the total % NCO is added in a single step or not at all until well into the prepolymer formation process.
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公开(公告)号:US11103752B2
公开(公告)日:2021-08-31
申请号:US17028316
申请日:2020-09-22
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael J. Sullivan , Brian Comeau , Mark L. Binette , Michael Michalewich , Shawn Ricci
IPC: A63B37/06 , A63B37/00 , C09D123/08 , C08L23/08 , C08L83/04 , C08L83/10 , C08L77/00 , A63B45/00 , C08G77/448
Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls having at least one layer made from silicone (polysiloxane) elastomers; silicone (polysiloxane) elastomer/polyurethane blends; polycarbonate-polysiloxane blends and copolymers; and polycarbonate-polysiloxane/polyurethane blends are provided. For example, three-piece, four-piece, and five-piece golf balls containing different core and cover structures can be made. The polysiloxane compositions have good thermal stability and durability without sacrificing resiliency. The polysiloxane compositions also have high elongation, tensile strength, chemical/fluid-resistance, and weatherability properties. These compositions can be used to form any layer, for example, core, intermediate, or cover, in the golf ball.
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公开(公告)号:US10722758B2
公开(公告)日:2020-07-28
申请号:US16534648
申请日:2019-08-07
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Shawn Ricci , Michael Michalewich , Brian Comeau , Michael J. Sullivan , Mark L. Binette , Douglas S. Goguen
IPC: A63B37/04 , A63B37/06 , A63B37/00 , C08G18/10 , C08G18/48 , C08G18/76 , C08G18/22 , C08G18/24 , C08G18/40 , C08G18/42 , C08G101/00
Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls having a core, intermediate layer, and cover are provided. The ball includes a non-foamed inner core (center) made of a thermoplastic or thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber. An intermediate layer comprising a foamed composition, such as polyurethane foam, is disposed about the inner core. The foamed intermediate layer may have a specific gravity gradient within the layer, wherein the outer surface specific gravity is greater than the midpoint specific gravity. Ball constructions having two intermediate layers, wherein at least one layer is a foamed layer can be made. A cover having at least one layer is disposed about the intermediate layer.
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公开(公告)号:US10525309B2
公开(公告)日:2020-01-07
申请号:US16257145
申请日:2019-01-25
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael J. Sullivan , Mark L. Binette , Douglas S. Goguen , Brian Comeau , Michael Michalewich , Shawn Ricci , John D. Farrell
Abstract: Golf balls having a multi-layered core made of a foamed composition are provided. The core assembly preferably includes a foam inner core (center) and surrounding outer core layer. Preferably, a polyurethane foam composition is used to form the foam center. The core layers have different hardness gradients and specific gravity values. The foamed inner core assembly includes a geometric center, outer surface (skin), and thermal barrier layer that helps protect the foamed center region from the negative effects of high temperatures used during the ball-manufacturing process. Non-foamed thermoset materials such as polybutadiene rubber may be used to form the thermal barrier layer. The foam cores have good resiliency, thermal stability, and durability over a wide temperature range. The ball further includes a cover that may be multi-layered.
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公开(公告)号:US10413782B2
公开(公告)日:2019-09-17
申请号:US16220016
申请日:2018-12-14
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Mark L. Binette , Michael J. Sullivan , Derek A. Ladd , Brian Comeau , Michael Michalewich , Shawn Ricci , Douglas S. Goguen
IPC: A63B37/06 , A63B37/00 , C08G18/62 , C08G18/10 , C08G18/42 , C08G18/44 , C08G18/48 , A63B45/00 , C08G101/00
Abstract: Multi-layered, golf balls having a core made of a foamed composition are provided. The core preferably has a foam inner core (center) and surrounding thermoset or thermoplastic outer core layer. Preferably, a polyurethane foam composition comprising secondary blowing agents that are activated by heat is used to form the foam center. Non-foamed thermoset materials such as polybutadiene rubber may be used to form the outer core layer. The core layers have different hardness gradients and specific gravity values. The foam cores have good resiliency, thermal stability, and durability over a wide temperature range. The ball further includes a cover that may be multi-layered.
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