公开(公告)号：US20190321687A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-24

申请号：US16460832

申请日：2019-07-02

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Derek A. Ladd ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Brian Comeau ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Shawn Ricci

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/06 ,  A63B45/00

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls containing a dual-core structure are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) comprising a foam composition, preferably foamed polyurethane. The outer core layer is preferably formed from a non-foamed thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber. The inner and outer core layers can have different hardness gradients. Preferably, the specific gravity (density) of the foam inner core is less than the density of the outer core layer. The ball further includes a cover of at least one layer and may include at least one casing layer. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency.

公开(公告)号：US10441854B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-15

申请号：US15944993

申请日：2018-04-04

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Mark L. Binette ,  Michael J. Sullivan ,  Douglas S. Goguen ,  Brian Comeau ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Shawn Ricci ,  John D. Farrell

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08G18/62 ,  C08G18/10 ,  C08G18/42 ,  C08G18/44 ,  C08G18/48 ,  C08G101/00

Abstract: Golf balls having a multi-layered 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 is used to form the foam center. The foam inner core preferably includes a fully-foamed center region and a partially or completely-collapsed foam outer region. The hardness of the fully-foamed region is different than the hardness of the collapsed foam region. Non-foamed thermoset or thermoplastic materials such as polybutadiene rubbers or ethylene acid copolymer ionomer may be used to form the outer core layer. The ball further includes a cover that may be multi-layered. The foam cores have good resiliency.

公开(公告)号：US10376746B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-13

申请号：US15600991

申请日：2017-05-22

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Mark L. Binette ,  Brian Comeau ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Shawn Ricci ,  Michael J. Sullivan ,  Douglas S. Goguen

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L75/06 ,  C08L75/08 ,  C08L75/14

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls having a solid core made of a foamed composition and a cover are provided. Preferably, the core is dual-layered having has a foam inner core (center) and surrounding thermoset or thermoplastic outer core layer. Preferably, a polyurethane foam composition containing mineral filler particulate, for example, nanoclay particles, is used to form the foam center. The concentration of clay particulate is preferably in a range of 0.1 to 60% by weight. The surrounding outer core layer may be made from non-foamed or foamed compositions. For example, polybutadiene rubber or highly neutralized olefin acid copolymers may be used in the outer core layer. The core layers have different hardness gradients and specific gravity values.

公开(公告)号：US20190168078A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-06

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B45/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0004 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/004 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0091 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B45/00 ,  A63B2037/065

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.

公开(公告)号：US20190060713A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-28

申请号：US16171481

申请日：2018-10-26

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Brian Comeau ,  Douglas S. Goguen ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Shawn Ricci

IPC: A63B37/00

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls containing a dual-core structure are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) comprising a foam composition, preferably foamed polyurethane. The outer core layer is preferably formed from a non-foamed thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber. The core layers have different hardness and specific gravity levels. The specific gravity (density) of the foam inner core is preferably less than the density of the outer core layer. The core assembly preferably has a positive hardness gradient extending across the entire assembly. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency.

公开(公告)号：US20190038940A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：US16158552

申请日：2018-10-12

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Brian Comeau ,  Shawn Ricci ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Mark L. Binette

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B45/00 ,  B29C67/24 ,  B29K105/00 ,  B29L31/54 ,  C08L83/00 ,  B29K75/00

Abstract: Golf ball comprising first layer of first polymeric composition, and second layer adjacent to first layer and comprising second polymeric composition different than first polymeric composition and comprising throughout: (i) passivated TiO2 particulates amount of from about 1 wt. %-10 wt. % based on total weight of second polymeric composition; and (ii) silane-containing adhesion promoter(s), for example, organosilanes and/or organosiloxanes, such that a given amount thereof within the range of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % has a first required amount of free functional groups to bond the second layer and the first layer at an interface in addition to a second required amount of functional groups bonding and/or crosslinking ingredients within the second polymeric composition of the second layer. Neither layer is surface treated with at least one silane-containing adhesion promoter, nor is a tie layer disposed there between. Excellent dual interlayer/intralayer bonding is thereby created within the second layer and with adjacent layer(s).

公开(公告)号：US10188909B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-29

申请号：US15140613

申请日：2016-04-28

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Douglas S. Goguen ,  Brian Comeau ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Shawn Ricci ,  John D. Farrell

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US10130847B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-20

申请号：US15670078

申请日：2017-08-07

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 ,  C08L77/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US20180304123A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-25

申请号：US16021129

申请日：2018-06-28

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Brian Comeau ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Douglas S. Goguen ,  Shawn Ricci

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0032 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0069 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0086 ,  A63B37/0091 ,  A63B37/0092

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls having a dual-layered core and cover of at least one layer are provided. The dual-core construction includes a non-foamed inner core (center) made of a thermoplastic or thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber. An outer core layer comprising a foamed composition, such as polyurethane foam, is disposed about the inner core. In one version, the foamed outer core layer is made of a relatively soft foam composition having low flex modulus and density. The foamed outer core layer may specific gravity gradient within the layer, wherein the outer surface specific gravity is greater than the midpoint specific gravity. A cover may be disposed about the core structure. For example, an inner cover made of ethylene acid copolymer ionomer and outer cover made of polyurethane may be used.

公开(公告)号：US20180280765A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-04

申请号：US15472348

申请日：2017-03-29

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Brian Comeau ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Shawn Ricci ,  Douglas S. Goguen

IPC: A63B37/00

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 viscoelastic polyurethane foam composition is used to form the inner core. The foam composition has shape-memory properties. The core has good durability and thermal stability. In other instances, the viscoelastic polyurethane foam composition can be used to make the outer core layer. The core layers can have different hardness gradients and specific gravity values. The ball further includes a cover that can be multi-layered.