公开(公告)号：US20170080292A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15367474

申请日：2016-12-02

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette ,  David A. Bulpett ,  Robert Blink

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C08F220/06

CPC classification number: A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0054 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08F220/06

Abstract: Golf ball incorporating polymer composition comprising: (i) a reaction mixture of ethylene-acid copolymer and C3-8 α, β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid(s); and (ii) poly-hydroxy crosslinking agent(s) such as polyvinyl alcohol, diols, glycols, sugar alcohols, and/or glycerols. Concentration of poly-hydroxy crosslinking agent(s) in polymer composition may be up to about 10% (or up to about 5%, or from 0.1% to about 2.5%, or from about 0.05% to 0.95%), by weight, based on 100% total weight of polymer composition. Reaction mixture may further comprise cation source and optionally organic acid(s) or salt thereof. Reaction mixture or polymer composition may include adjuvant(s). such as a silane compound, for example N-(2-aminoethyl-3 aminopropyl)trimethoxysilane and/or 3-glycidoxypropyl trimethoxysilane, in concentration of from 0.025% to 1.0% by weight, based on 100% total weight of reaction mixture or in concentration of up to 10% by weight, based on 100% total weight of the polymer composition.

公开(公告)号：US09522305B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US14691720

申请日：2015-04-21

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Robert Blink ,  David A. Bulpett ,  Brian Comeau ,  Douglas S. Goguen

IPC: A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/00 ,  C08L75/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  C08K5/0016 ,  C08K5/101 ,  C08K5/103 ,  C08K5/12 ,  C08K5/1565 ,  C08L75/00 ,  C08L75/04

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein at least one of the core or cover layer comprises a plasticized polyurethane composition comprising at least one polyurethane and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract translation: 一种高尔夫球，包括芯和覆盖层，其中所述芯层或覆盖层中的至少一个包含包含至少一种聚氨酯和至少一种增塑剂的增塑聚氨酯组合物。

公开(公告)号：US20160346625A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15231872

申请日：2016-08-09

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  David A. Bulpett ,  Brian Comeau ,  Robert Blink ,  Mark L. Binette

IPC: A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0032 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B45/00

Abstract: Methods for making multi-piece golf balls comprising at least one component made of ethylene-propylene diene copolymer (EPDM) rubber and the resulting balls are provided. The multi-piece golf ball includes a cover, preferably a dual-cover having inner and outer cover layers. The outer cover is preferably made of a liquid rubber composition based on liquid EPDM rubber. In one version, the ball sub-assembly is dipped in a bath containing liquid EPDM rubber to form the outer cover. In another version, a casting method is used and the liquid EPDM rubber is dispensed into mold cavities to form the outer cover. The inner core of the ball may be made of polybutadiene rubber and the outer core layer may be made of EPDM rubber. The resulting golf ball has high resiliency, a soft feel, and good weatherability.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括由乙烯 - 丙烯二烯共聚物（EPDM）橡胶制成的至少一种组分和所得球的多片高尔夫球的方法。 该多件式高尔夫球包括一个盖子，最好是具有内盖和外盖层的双盖。 外盖优选由基于液体EPDM橡胶的液体橡胶组合物制成。 在一个版本中，将球子组件浸入含有液体EPDM橡胶的浴中以形成外盖。 在另一个版本中，使用铸造方法，并且将液体EPDM橡胶分配到模腔中以形成外盖。 球的内芯可以由聚丁二烯橡胶制成，外芯层可以由EPDM橡胶制成。 所产生的高尔夫球具有高弹性，柔软的手感和良好的耐候性。

公开(公告)号：US09352193B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14476811

申请日：2014-09-04

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Robert Blink ,  Douglas S. Goguen ,  Brian Comeau ,  David A. Bulpett ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Michael J. Sullivan

IPC: A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/04 ,  C08L19/00 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L33/02 ,  C08L21/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/04 ,  C08L19/00 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L33/02 ,  C08L2205/03

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls containing a core of at least one layer and cover of at least one layer are provided. At least one component is formed from a rubber composition comprising: i) about 10 to about 65 weight percent of a cycloalkene rubber having a trans-content of about 55% or greater and a melting point of 30° C. or greater; ii) about 30 to about 80 weight percent of an ionomeric resin; and 3) about 5 to about 40 weight percent of a polyamide. The rubber composition may further include other thermoplastic and thermosetting materials such as, for example, polybutadiene, polyisoprene, ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene propylene diene rubber, and styrene-butadiene rubber. The rubber composition helps improve resiliency, durability, scuff-resistance, and feel of the ball.

Abstract translation: 提供了包含至少一层的芯和至少一层的覆盖物的多件式高尔夫球。 至少一种组分由橡胶组合物形成，包括：i）约10至约65重量％的反式含量为约55％或更高，熔点为30℃或更高的环烯橡胶; ii）约30至约80重量％的离聚物树脂; 和3）约5至约40重量％的聚酰胺。 橡胶组合物还可以包括其它热塑性和热固性材料，例如聚丁二烯，聚异戊二烯，乙丙橡胶，乙烯丙烯二烯橡胶和苯乙烯 - 丁二烯橡胶。 橡胶组合物有助于提高弹性，耐久性，耐磨性和感觉。

公开(公告)号：US20160121172A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14532141

申请日：2014-11-04

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Robert Blink ,  David A. Bulpett ,  Brian Comeau

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/005 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  C08K5/101 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L67/025 ,  C08L2207/04

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls having at least one layer made of a polyester composition containing a polyester thermoplastic elastomer and plasticizer are provided. The plasticizers help reduce the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the composition and various plasticizers may be used. For example, the composition may include alkyl oleate plasticizers such as ethyl oleate and octyl oleate. Polyester-ether block copolymers are particularly preferred. The golf ball includes a core having at least one layer and a cover having at least one layer. The polyester composition may be used to form any core, cover, or other layer in the golf ball.

公开(公告)号：US09254423B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US14230265

申请日：2014-03-31

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Brian Comeau ,  Mark L. Binette ,  David A. Bulpett ,  Douglas S. Goguen ,  Robert Blink

IPC: A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0069 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076

Abstract: Golf balls containing a core having at least two layers made from a polyalkenamer rubber composition are provided. At least one layer is made from a relatively low modulus polyalkenamer rubber composition and at least one layer is made from a relatively high modulus polyalkenamer rubber composition. The rubber composition may further include other rubbers such as, for example, polybutadiene, polyisoprene, ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene propylene diene rubber, and styrene-butadiene rubber. The rubber composition helps improve resiliency of the core.

Abstract translation: 提供了含有由聚烯烃橡胶组合物制成的至少两层的芯的高尔夫球。 至少一层由相对低模量的聚烯烃橡胶组合物制成，并且至少一层由相对高模量的聚烯烃橡胶组合物制成。 橡胶组合物还可以包括其它橡胶，例如聚丁二烯，聚异戊二烯，乙丙橡胶，乙烯丙烯二烯橡胶和苯乙烯 - 丁二烯橡胶。 橡胶组合物有助于提高核心的弹性。

公开(公告)号：US09220950B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US14471365

申请日：2014-08-28

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Brian Comeau ,  David A. Bulpett ,  Michael J. Sullivan ,  Robert Blink ,  Douglas S. Goguen ,  Mark L. Binette

IPC: A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/04 ,  A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/12

CPC classification number: A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/12

Abstract: Golf balls having cores with negative hardness gradients are provided. The cores are made of polyalkenamer rubber compositions that may further include other rubbers such as, for example, polybutadiene, polyisoprene, ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene propylene diene rubber, and styrene-butadiene rubber. In one version, a solid, single core having an outer surface and center is provided, wherein the outer surface has a hardness substantially the same or lower than the hardness of the center to define a zero or negative hardness gradient. Dual-cores having inner and outer cores can be made, wherein the inner core has a negative hardness gradient and the outer core has a positive or negative hardness gradient. The rubber composition helps improve resiliency of the core and provides the ball with a comfortable and soft feel.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有负硬度梯度的芯的高尔夫球。 芯由聚烯烃橡胶组合物制成，其可以进一步包括其它橡胶，例如聚丁二烯，聚异戊二烯，乙丙橡胶，乙烯丙烯二烯橡胶和苯乙烯 - 丁二烯橡胶。 在一个版本中，提供具有外表面和中心的实心单芯，其中外表面的硬度基本上等于或低于中心的硬度，以限定零或负硬度梯度。 可以制造具有内芯和外芯的双芯，其中内芯具有负硬度梯度，外芯具有正或负硬度梯度。 橡胶组合物有助于提高芯的弹性，并为球提供舒适柔软的感觉。

公开(公告)号：US09211444B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US13941749

申请日：2013-07-15

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael Michalewich ,  Brian Comeau ,  David A. Bulpett ,  Shawn Ricci

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/12 ,  C08G18/72 ,  C08G18/79 ,  C08G18/10 ,  C08L75/02

CPC classification number: A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  C08G18/10 ,  C08G18/721 ,  C08G18/722 ,  C08G18/792 ,  C08L75/02 ,  C08G18/3225 ,  C08G18/72

Abstract: Methods for making golf balls having a cover made from a polyurea composition are provided. The golf balls include a rubber core and intermediate layer made from an olefin-based ionomer composition. The methods for making the polyurea composition involve preparing an amine-terminated first polymer by reacting isocyanate compound A with a stoichiometric excess of polyamine. The first prepolymer is reacted with a stoichiometric excess of isocyanate compound B to form an isocyanate-terminated second prepolymer. The second prepolymer is then reacted with a chain extender.

Abstract translation: 提供制造具有由聚脲组合物制成的盖的高尔夫球的方法。 高尔夫球包括橡胶芯和由烯烃类离聚物组合物制成的中间层。 制备聚脲组合物的方法包括通过异氰酸酯化合物A与化学计量过量的多胺反应来制备胺封端的第一聚合物。 第一预聚物与化学计量过量的异氰酸酯化合物B反应以形成异氰酸酯封端的第二预聚物。 然后将第二预聚物与扩链剂反应。

公开(公告)号：US09199128B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US14069429

申请日：2013-11-01

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Mark L. Binette ,  Robert Blink ,  David A. Bulpett ,  Rick Kuhner

IPC: C08K5/09 ,  A63B37/00 ,  C08K5/098 ,  A63B45/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08K5/09 ,  C08K5/098 ,  C08L23/08

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of making a neutralized non-ionomeric polymer composition (NNIPC) suitable for use in a golf ball component comprising the steps of: providing a non-acid copolymer composition (NACC); soaking the NACC in an organic acid to form a soaked non-acid copolymer composition (SNACC); providing a cation source in an amount sufficient to neutralize at least a portion of the organic acid; and melt processing the SNACC and cation source to form the NNIPC. The invention also relates to a method of making a golf ball incorporating the NNIPC made according to the inventive method and to the resulting golf ball.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种制备适用于高尔夫球组分的中和非离聚物聚合物组合物（NNIPC）的方法，包括以下步骤：提供非酸共聚物组合物（NACC）; 将NACC浸入有机酸中以形成浸渍的非酸共聚物组合物（SNACC）; 提供足以中和至少一部分有机酸的量的阳离子源; 并对SNACC和阳离子源进行熔融加工以形成NNIPC。 本发明还涉及一种制造结合根据本发明方法制造的NNIPC的高尔夫球和产生的高尔夫球的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150217165A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US14685660

申请日：2015-04-14

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： David A. Bulpett ,  Derek A. Ladd ,  Michael J. Sullivan ,  Brian Comeau

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0038 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/005 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/04 ,  A63B37/06 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08L9/00 ,  C08L2205/02

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls having a core made of a polybutadiene rubber blend are provided. The golf ball contains a multi-layered core. The inner core is formed from a blend containing a non-metallocene catalyzed polybutadiene rubber and metallocene-catalyzed polybutadiene rubber. The surrounding outer core layer is made of a non-metallocene-catalyzed polybutadiene rubber. Catalysts such as neodymium, nickel, and cobalt based catalysts may be used to make the non-metallocene catalyzed rubber. Catalysts such as ferrocene, cobaltocene, nickelocene, titanocene dichloride, zirconocene dichloride, and samraocene based catalysts may be used to make the metallocene-catalyzed rubber. The multi-layered core is surrounded by a cover having at least one layer. The resulting ball has high resiliency and a soft compression feel.

Abstract translation: 提供具有由聚丁二烯橡胶共混物制成的芯的多片高尔夫球。 高尔夫球包含多层核心。 内芯由含有非茂金属催化的聚丁二烯橡胶和茂金属催化的聚丁二烯橡胶的共混物形成。 周围的外芯层由非茂金属催化的聚丁二烯橡胶制成。 可以使用诸如钕，镍和钴的催化剂的催化剂来制备非茂金属催化的橡胶。 催化剂如二茂铁，间苯二酚，二茂二烯，二茂锆，二茂锆，以及基于茂金属的催化剂可用于制备茂金属催化的橡胶。 多层芯由具有至少一层的盖包围。 所得球具有高弹性和柔软的压缩感。