公开(公告)号：US09795836B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US15138371

申请日：2016-04-26

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Brian Comeau ,  Michael J. Sullivan ,  Douglas E. Jones ,  Derek A. Ladd

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0032 ,  A63B37/0038 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/008

Abstract: A golf ball includes a core having an outer surface and a geometric center. The core is formed from a substantially homogenous rubber composition. An ionomeric inner cover layer is formed about the core and has a material hardness of about 60 Shore D or greater. The golf ball includes an outer cover layer formed from a polyurea or a polyurethane and having a material hardness of about 60 Shore D or less. The outer surface of the core has a trans content of about 12% or less and a hardness of about 71 to 88 Shore C. The geometric center of the core has a trans content of about 10% or less and a hardness of about 60 to 80 Shore C. The core has an outer surface hardness greater than a geometric center hardness by about 5 to 19 Shore C to define a positive hardness gradient.

公开(公告)号：US09782633B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14819661

申请日：2015-08-06

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Derek A. Ladd ,  Edmund A. Hebert ,  Douglas E. Jones

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L21/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0069 ,  A63B37/0072 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B37/0084 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0096 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L75/04

Abstract: The present invention is directed to multi-layer golf balls including a layer formed from a relatively soft or low modulus HNP composition and a layer formed from a relatively hard or high modulus HNP composition. Optionally, the soft (or low modulus) HNP composition and/or the hard (or high modulus) HNP composition is plasticized or is replaced with a different plasticized acid copolymer composition.

公开(公告)号：US20170100643A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-13

申请号：US15384414

申请日：2016-12-20

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Brian Comeau ,  Douglas E. Jones ,  Derek A. Ladd ,  Mark L. Binette

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0022 ,  A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0032 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/008

Abstract: A golf ball includes a core having an outer surface and a geometric center; an inner cover layer, and an outer cover layer. The inner cover layer includes an ionomeric material and has a material hardness of about 60 Shore D or greater. The outer cover layer is formed from a polyurea or polyurethane and has a material hardness of about 60 Shore M or greater. The outer surface of the core has a hardness of about 68 to 92 Shore C. The geometric center of the core has a hardness of about 45 to 85 Shore C. The core outer surface hardness is greater than the geometric center hardness by about 5 to 21 Shore C to define a positive hardness gradient.

公开(公告)号：US20160346622A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US14722498

申请日：2015-05-27

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Edmund A. Hebert ,  Douglas E. Jones ,  Donald A. Serino ,  Nicholas M. Nardacci ,  Michael R. Madson

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0084 ,  A63B37/0012 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0073 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083

Abstract: Golf balls having an initial velocity greater than 255 ft/sec and/or an overall distance of greater than 320 yards are disclosed. The golf balls comprise one or more core layers, one or more cover layers, and optionally one or more intermediate layers disposed between the core and the cover. At least one layer is optionally formed from a composition comprising from 2 wt % to 50 wt % of a plasticizer, based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有大于255英尺/秒的初始速度和/或大于320码的总距离的高尔夫球。 高尔夫球包括一个或多个芯层，一个或多个覆盖层，以及可选地一个或多个设置在芯和盖之间的中间层。 基于组合物的总重量，任选地由包含2重量％至50重量％的增塑剂的组合物形成至少一层。

公开(公告)号：US09504881B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US14308847

申请日：2014-06-19

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Edmund A. Hebert ,  Douglas E. Jones ,  Derek A. Ladd ,  Nicholas M. Nardacci

IPC: B41F17/30 ,  A63B45/02 ,  A63B37/00 ,  B41M1/40 ,  B41J3/407

CPC classification number: A63B45/02 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0022 ,  B41F17/30 ,  B41J3/4073 ,  B41M1/40

Abstract: A device and method for marking a spherical golf ball component, comprising: at least one rotation support; at least one spherical golf ball component having a center and an outer surface; wherein each spherical golf ball component is mountable on the rotation support such that the spherical golf ball component is rotatable in any direction about its center; and at least one marking arm that marks the outer surface while the spherical golf ball component is rotating. At least one marking arm may be motionless while marking the spherical golf ball component, or the marking arm may be motionless at least temporarily while marking the spherical golf ball component, or the marking arm may be movable to mark the outer surface.

Abstract translation: 一种用于标记球形高尔夫球部件的装置和方法，包括：至少一个旋转支撑件; 至少一个具有中心和外表面的球形高尔夫球部件; 其中每个球形高尔夫球部件可安装在所述旋转支撑件上，使得所述球形高尔夫球部件可绕其中心在任何方向旋转; 以及在球形高尔夫球部件旋转时标记外表面的至少一个标记臂。 至少一个标记臂可以在标记球形高尔夫球部件时不动，或者标记臂可以在标记球形高尔夫球部件的同时至少暂时不动，或者标记臂可移动以标记外表面。

公开(公告)号：US20150045148A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US14493246

申请日：2014-09-22

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Edmund A. Hebert ,  Derek A. Ladd ,  Douglas E. Jones

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0032 ,  A63B37/0034 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/0054 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0072 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B2037/0079

Abstract: Multi-layer golf balls having a soft, low compression center; a soft, flexible outer cover layer; and a relatively hard, high compression intermediate layer disposed between the center and the outer cover layer are provided. The outer surface hardness of the intermediate layer is greater than that of both the center and the outer cover layer.

Abstract translation: 具有柔软，低压缩中心的多层高尔夫球; 柔软，柔软的外覆盖层; 并且设置在中心和外覆盖层之间的相对硬的高压缩中间层。 中间层的外表面硬度大于中间层和外覆盖层的外表面硬度。

公开(公告)号：US20140113751A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US14144463

申请日：2013-12-30

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Brian Comeau ,  Scott Cooper ,  Douglas E. Jones ,  Derek A. Ladd

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/20 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B27/40 ,  B32B2264/102 ,  B32B2264/104 ,  B32B2264/105 ,  B32B2270/00 ,  B32B2307/4026 ,  B32B2307/536 ,  B32B2307/7246 ,  C08G18/10 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08G18/32

Abstract: A golf ball having an inner core layer having an outer surface and a geometric center and being formed from a rubber composition. An outer core layer surrounds the inner core to form a dual core. An inner cover layer surrounds the dual core, and includes a high-acid ionomer having a hardness of about 66 to 75 Shore D and an acid content of 16 wt. % or greater. An outer cover layer surrounds the inner cover layer, and includes a polyurethane and having a material hardness of about 38 to 56 Shore D. The inner core layer surface hardness is from 0 Shore C to 10 Shore C lower than the geometric center hardness to define a negative hardness gradient and the outer core layer has a surface hardness at least 10 Shore C greater than the geometric center hardness to define a dual core positive hardness gradient.

Abstract translation: 一种高尔夫球，其具有内芯层，其具有外表面和几何中心并且由橡胶组合物形成。 外芯层围绕内芯以形成双核。 内盖层围绕双芯，并且包括具有约66至75肖氏D的硬度和16重量％的酸含量的高酸离聚物。 ％以上。 外覆盖层围绕内覆盖层，并且包括聚氨酯并且具有约38至56肖氏D的材料硬度。内芯层表面硬度为低于几何中心硬度的0肖氏C至10肖氏C以限定 负硬度梯度和外芯层具有比几何中心硬度大至少10肖氏C的表面硬度，以限定双核正硬度梯度。

公开(公告)号：US20130130836A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13723469

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: ACUSHNET COMPANY

Inventor： Brian Comeau ,  Michael J. Sullivan ,  Douglas E. Jones ,  Douglas E. Jones

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0032 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/008

Abstract: A golf ball includes a single core formed from a substantially homogenous rubber composition, an inner cover disposed about the core, and an outer cover. The inner cover includes an ionomeric material and has a hardness of about 60 Shore D or greater. The outer cover layer is disposed about the inner cover layer, is formed from a castable polyurea or polyurethane, and has a material hardness of about 60 Shore D or less. The outer surface of the core has a trans content of about 12% or less and a hardness of about 71 to 88 Shore C, the geometric center of the core has a trans content of about 10% or less and a hardness of about 70 to 80 Shore C, and the core surface hardness is greater than the geometric center hardness by about 1 to 10 Shore C to define a shallow positive hardness gradient.

公开(公告)号：US12268938B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-08

申请号：US18105267

申请日：2023-02-03

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Douglas E. Jones

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00

Abstract: Multi-layer golf ball cores having positive hardness and compression gradients and golf balls including these cores are disclosed. The hardness, compression, and diameter relationships in the core assemblage components help to reduce the spin rate of the ball off the driver while still providing desirable performance characteristics in and around the green.

公开(公告)号：US20240342563A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18300111

申请日：2023-04-13

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Douglas E. Jones

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0096

Abstract: A multi-layer golf ball is disclosed herein that provides improved playability. In one aspect, the golf ball is a four-piece golf ball including a dual core, casing, and cover. The golf ball exhibits improved spin and speed characteristics across the entire spectrum of golf shots and club types. In particular, the golf ball provides relatively high spin rates for short shots (i.e., wedges), while also exhibiting high speed and low spin rates on long shots (i.e., woods and drivers).