公开(公告)号：US20180043216A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：US15723334

申请日：2017-10-03

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.

公开(公告)号：US20180015332A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：US15690454

申请日：2017-08-30

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0092

Abstract: Golf balls having a multi-layered solid core and multi-layered cover are provided. The center of the core is made of a thermoset rubber material and preferably has a positive hardness gradient. The intermediate core layer is made of a thermoset or thermoplastic composition. The outer core layer is made of a highly neutralized polymer composition. The inner cover is made of a thermoplastic composition, preferably an ethylene acid copolymer. The thermoplastic ethylene acid copolymer ionomer can have acid groups that are partially or highly neutralized. The outer cover is made of a composition comprising a polyurethane, polyurea, or copolymer or blend thereof. The finished ball has high resiliency and rebounding properties.

公开(公告)号：US20180002510A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：US15196268

申请日：2016-06-29

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: C08K5/098 ,  A63B37/00 ,  C08L9/00 ,  C08K5/14 ,  C08L23/08

CPC classification number: C08K5/098 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  C08K5/14 ,  C08L9/00 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L2205/06

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a fatty acid (meth)acrylic acid salt in a golf ball layer. The fatty acid (meth)acrylic acid salt may be added to one or more portions of a golf ball including a core, intermediate, or cover layer. For example, in one embodiment, the fatty acid (meth)acrylic acid salt may be blended with a polybutadiene rubber material. In another embodiment, the fatty acid (meth)acrylic acid salt of the present invention may be blended with an ionomer. In some embodiments, the fatty acid (meth)acrylic acid salt may be blended with a formulation including both a polybutadiene rubber component and an ionomer.

公开(公告)号：US20170368423A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15678203

申请日：2017-08-16

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C08K5/20

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B2037/0079 ,  C08K5/20

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls having a multi-layered solid core and multi-layered cover are provided.

公开(公告)号：US20170354848A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15600955

申请日：2017-05-22

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/02 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L77/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0072 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B2209/00 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L77/00

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：US20170340925A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15678179

申请日：2017-08-16

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08K5/20

CPC classification number: A63B37/0094 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/004 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0096 ,  A63B2037/0079 ,  C08K5/20 ,  C08L23/0876

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls having a multi-layered solid core and multi-layered cover are provided.

公开(公告)号：US20170333760A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15657642

申请日：2017-07-24

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08K5/20

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B2037/0079 ,  C08K5/20 ,  C08L21/00

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls having a multi-layered solid core and multi-layered cover are provided.

公开(公告)号：US09821194B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US14755936

申请日：2015-06-30

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0087

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls containing a two layered cover assembly are provided. In one embodiment, the cover assembly includes a relatively soft inner cover and relatively hard outer cover. Preferably, at least one of the cover layers is formed from a thermoplastic composition that preferably comprises: a) thermoplastic non-acid polymer, and b) plasticizer. A fatty acid ester such as ethyl oleate is preferably used as the plasticizer. Suitable non-acid polymers include, for example, polyesters, polyamides, polyolefins, and polyurethanes. The cover assembly has good impact durability and helps provide the ball with relatively high resiliency at given compressions.

公开(公告)号：US20170312586A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

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: A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/06

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：US20170266509A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-21

申请号：US15612775

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08L23/08

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08L23/0876

Abstract: A golf ball includes a thermoplastic inner core and a thermoset outer core layer. The inner core has a surface hardness of about 40 to 80 Shore C and a center hardness of about 30 to 75 Shore C, the center hardness being less than the surface hardness to define a first positive hardness gradient. The cover includes an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The thermoplastic inner core comprises a highly-neutralized ionomer including an acid copolymer of ethylene and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid; a plasticizer; an organic acid or salt thereof; and a cation source present in an amount sufficient to neutralize from about 70 to 100% of the acid groups present. The outer core layer includes a polybutadiene rubber and has a surface hardness greater than an interior hardness to define a positive hardness gradient of less than about 25 Shore C