公开(公告)号：US20130288826A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13924754

申请日：2013-06-24

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0035 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066

Abstract: Golf balls consisting of a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core comprises at least one intermediate core layer formed from a thermoset composition other than diene rubber.

公开(公告)号：US12134012B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-05

申请号：US18512132

申请日：2023-11-17

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Nicholas M. Nardacci ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Brian Comeau

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  C08J7/04 ,  C08J7/043 ,  C08L9/00 ,  C09D5/00 ,  C09D133/02 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B29L31/54

Abstract: Method of making a golf ball, the golf ball comprising a core, an outer layer and at least one adhesion promoting coating disposed between each of the core and the outer layer; the core comprising a rubber composition comprising at least one zinc-containing and/or magnesium-containing component; the outer layer comprising at least one ionomer; and the adhesion promoting coating comprising a waterborne dispersion comprised of at least one ethylene acid copolymer having an acid content of at least 15% by weight wherein the copolymer is at least partially neutralized with one or more neutralizing agent; wherein at least one neutralizing agent is selected from ammonia compounds and/or amine compounds. In a specific embodiment, the at least one neutralizing agent comprises i) mono and/or divalent metal compounds and ii) ammonia compounds and/or amine compounds.

公开(公告)号：US20240308117A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-19

申请号：US18182450

申请日：2023-03-13

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Shawn Ricci ,  Mark L. Binette

IPC: B29C44/12 ,  B32B5/20 ,  B32B25/04

CPC classification number: B29C44/1266 ,  B29C44/129 ,  B32B5/20 ,  B32B25/045 ,  B29L2031/546 ,  B32B2266/0278

Abstract: A golf ball sub-assembly is provided that is formed from a core body and a foamed casing layer. The core body has a non-spherical profile due to the presence of centering elements, which can be provided in the form of protrusions or other types of structures on the outer surface of the core body. A foamed material is used for the casing layer. The core body can be plunged into a casting mold including the foamed material prior to the foamed material reaching a viscosity level that is typically required for the core body to be properly situated within the casting mold. A method of forming a golf ball using a core body having protrusions is also disclosed herein. The protrusions promote concentricity and therefore the method does not require targeting a specific viscosity of a foamed casing material when plunging the core body within the casting mold.

公开(公告)号：US11986703B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-21

申请号：US18212843

申请日：2023-06-22

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael R. Madson ,  Courtney N. Engle ,  Derek A. Ladd ,  Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette ,  William E. Morgan

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/02 ,  C08F279/02 ,  C08K5/098 ,  C08L23/06 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L33/04 ,  C08L51/06 ,  C08L75/04

CPC classification number: A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0072 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0082 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B37/0084 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/02 ,  C08F279/02 ,  C08K5/098 ,  C08L23/06 ,  C08L23/0869 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L33/04 ,  C08L51/06 ,  C08L75/04 ,  A63B2209/00 ,  A63B2225/605

Abstract: Buoyant dimpled golf ball having CoR ≥0.810, specific gravity

公开(公告)号：US11819739B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-21

申请号：US17372774

申请日：2021-07-12

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Nicholas M. Nardacci ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Brian Comeau

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  C08J7/04 ,  C08J7/043 ,  C08L9/00 ,  C09D133/02 ,  C09D5/00 ,  B29L31/54 ,  B29C45/14

CPC classification number: A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/00621 ,  A63B37/00622 ,  C08J7/042 ,  C08J7/043 ,  C08L9/00 ,  C09D5/002 ,  C09D133/02 ,  A63B2209/00 ,  B29C45/14311 ,  B29C2045/14868 ,  B29L2031/546 ,  C08J2309/00 ,  C08J2433/02

Abstract: Golf ball comprising a core, an outer layer and at least one adhesion promoting coating disposed between each of the core and the outer layer; the core comprising a rubber composition comprising at least one zinc-containing and/or magnesium-containing component; the outer layer comprising at least one ionomer; and the adhesion promoting coating comprising a waterborne dispersion comprised of at least one ethylene acid copolymer having an acid content of at least 15% by weight wherein the copolymer is at least partially neutralized with one or more neutralizing agent; wherein at least one neutralizing agent is selected from ammonia compounds and/or amine compounds. In a specific embodiment, the at least one neutralizing agent comprises i) mono and/or divalent metal compounds and ii) ammonia compounds and/or amine compounds.

公开(公告)号：US20230024394A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-26

申请号：US17958638

申请日：2022-10-03

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Brian Comeau

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08J7/04 ,  C08J7/043 ,  C08J7/046

Abstract: Golf balls having covers made of thermoplastic polyurethane compositions are provided. Multi-piece golf balls can be made. In one embodiment, the outer cover layer is formed from a composition comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane and epoxy compound. Mixtures of multi-functional amines and imines, and multi-functional isocyanates, and epoxy curing agents; and solvent, can be applied to the outer cover. The resulting coating may contain polyurethanes, polyureas, and hybrids, copolymers, and blends thereof. The cover composition and surface coatings can further include catalysts, ultraviolet (UV)-light stabilizers, and other additives. The coating methods have many benefits and the finished balls have good physical properties.

公开(公告)号：US20220249915A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-11

申请号：US17732848

申请日：2022-04-29

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Derek A. Ladd

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08K5/101

Abstract: Golf balls having a single or dual-layered solid core are provided. In one embodiment, the golf ball has dimensions and properties that do not conform to the rules of the United States Golf Association (USGA). For example, the ball weight; ball size; ball spherical symmetry; ball initial velocity; and/or ball overall distance may fall outside of the USGA standards. The dual-layered core can have an inner core comprising a thermoplastic composition and surrounding outer core comprising a thermoset composition. In another embodiment, the dual-layered core has an inner core comprising a thermoplastic composition and outer core comprising a thermoset composition. The thermoplastic composition preferably comprises an ethylene acid copolymer ionomer and plasticizer. The thermoset composition preferably comprises polybutadiene rubber. The ball further includes a cover of at least one layer.

公开(公告)号：US20220184460A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-16

申请号：US17539853

申请日：2021-12-01

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C09D1/00

Abstract: Golf balls having covers with decorative-effect coatings are provided. The golf balls are fashionable and decorative with unique appearances. In one embodiment, a golf ball comprising a core having at least one layer and cover having at least one layer is provided. The outer cover surface can have surface textured dimples and a decorative-effect first coating can be applied to this outer surface. A transparent second coating can be applied over the decorative-effect coating. In another embodiment, a semi-transparent metallic first coating overlies the outer cover surface and a decorative-effect second coating overlies the metallic coating.

公开(公告)号：US11040253B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-22

申请号：US16658357

申请日：2019-10-21

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Derek A. Ladd ,  Michael J. Sullivan ,  William E. Morgan ,  Mark L. Binette

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  C08L23/08 ,  A63B37/02 ,  C08L51/06 ,  C08K5/098 ,  C08L23/06 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L33/04 ,  C08F279/02

Abstract: Golf ball having CoR of at least 0.810, specific gravity SGB of less than 1.00 g/cc, and initial velocity of at least 250 ft/s and comprising a first layer L1, a second layer L2 surrounding L1, and a third layer L3 surrounding L2. L1 is formed from at least one highly neutralized polymer and has first specific gravity SG1; L2 is formed from at least one partially neutralized polymer and has second specific gravity SG2; and L3 is formed from at least one of a thermoset or thermoplastic composition and has third specific gravity SG3. At least two of SG1, SG2, and SG3 is less than 1.13 g/cc. SG1 may be less than 1.13 g/cc, or less than 1.0 g/cc. The thermoset or thermoplastic composition may comprise polyurethane(s), polyurea(s), polyurethane(s)/polyurea(s) hybrids, and/or ionomers such as at least partially neutralized polymers and/or HNPs.

公开(公告)号：US20200376345A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-03

申请号：US16994802

申请日：2020-08-17

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B1/00

Abstract: Golf balls having covers made of thermoplastic polyurethane compositions are provided. Multi-piece golf balls can be made. Polyurethane primer coatings and polyurethane top-coatings are applied to the thermoplastic polyurethane cover. Isocyanate-rich and polyol-rich polyurethane coatings can be applied. In one embodiment, multi-functional imine and amine compounds can be used to treat the golf ball. The resulting coating may contain polyurethanes, polyureas, and hybrids, copolymers, and blends thereof. The cover composition and surface coatings can further include catalysts, ultraviolet (UV)—light stabilizers, and other additives. Heat is used to cure the coatings. The coating methods have many benefits and the finished balls have good physical properties.