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公开(公告)号:US10328314B2
公开(公告)日:2019-06-25
申请号:US15818894
申请日:2017-11-21
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael J. Sullivan , Robert Blink , David A. Bulpett , Mark L. Binette , Brian Comeau
Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls containing a two-layered core assembly are provided. Preferably, at least one of the core layers is formed from a thermoplastic composition that comprises: a) thermoplastic non-acid polymer, and b) plasticizer. In one preferred embodiment, the inner core is made of a first thermoplastic composition comprising the non-acid polymer and plasticizer; and the outer core layer is made of a second thermoplastic composition. For example, an ethylene acid copolymer may be used to form the outer core layer. 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 core assembly has a relatively high resiliency at given compressions.
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公开(公告)号:US10328313B2
公开(公告)日:2019-06-25
申请号:US16029860
申请日:2018-07-09
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael J. Sullivan , Edmund A. Hebert , Mark L. Binette , Brian Comeau
Abstract: Golf balls comprising a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core comprises at least one intermediate core layer formed from a metallic, composite, or inorganic/organic hybrid composition.
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公开(公告)号:US20190184238A1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-20
申请号:US16284359
申请日:2019-02-25
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael J. Sullivan , Mark L. Binette
IPC: A63B37/00
CPC classification number: A63B37/0076 , A63B37/0024 , A63B37/0027 , A63B37/0033 , A63B37/0039 , A63B37/0044 , A63B37/0045 , A63B37/0047 , A63B37/0051 , A63B37/0054 , A63B37/0062 , A63B37/0063 , A63B37/0064 , A63B37/0066 , A63B37/0077 , A63B37/0091 , A63B37/0092
Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls containing a multi-layered core structure are provided. The core structure includes a small, heavy inner core (center) having a relatively high specific gravity, an intermediate core layer, and a surrounding outer core layer. The layers of the core structure may have different hardness gradients. In one preferred embodiment, each core layer has a positive hardness gradient. The center of the core comprises a metal material such as copper, steel, brass, tungsten, titanium, aluminum, and alloys thereof. The intermediate core layer is preferably formed from a thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber, and the outer core layer is preferably formed from a thermoplastic composition such as an ethylene acid copolymer. The resulting ball has high resiliency and good spin control.
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公开(公告)号:US20190083856A1
公开(公告)日:2019-03-21
申请号:US16188127
申请日:2018-11-12
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael J. Sullivan , Brian Comeau , Michael Michalewich , Mark L. Binette
IPC: A63B37/00
Abstract: Golf ball incorporating thermoplastic blend of (i) ionomer(s); (ii) different thermoplastic polymer(s) selected from thermoplastic polyurethane(s), thermoplastic urea(s), and/or thermoplastic urea-urethane hybrid(s); and (iii) polyester elastomer(s) and/or polyamide elastomer(s) (“PEPA”). Ionomer is present in amount of about 45 wt % or greater and PEPA present in amount of from about 2 wt % to about 35 wt %. Thermoplastic polymer(s) may be present in amount of from about 8 wt % to about 50 wt %; or from about 25 wt % to about 45 wt %; or from about 35 wt % to about 50 wt %. Ionomer amount may be greater than amount of thermoplastic polymer. Thermoplastic polymer may be a polyurethane present in amount of greater than 20 wt % and to about 40 wt %; while the PEPA is present in amount of from about 5 wt % to about 30 wt %. PEPA is sometimes present in an amount of from about 15 wt % to about 35 wt %.
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公开(公告)号:US20190022468A1
公开(公告)日:2019-01-24
申请号:US16139290
申请日:2018-09-24
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: David A. Bulpett , Robert Blink , Michael J. Sullivan , Brian Comeau , Mark L. Binette
CPC classification number: A63B37/0039 , A63B37/0024 , A63B37/0036 , A63B37/0045 , A63B37/0048 , A63B37/0051 , A63B37/006 , A63B37/0078 , A63B37/008 , A63B37/0087 , A63B37/0092 , A63B37/0096 , A63B2037/0079 , C08L23/0869 , C08L23/0876 , C08L33/02 , C08L33/08 , C08L2205/025 , C08K5/098
Abstract: Golf ball comprising layer(s) comprised of neutralized acid polymer composition consisting of mixture of: (a) low molecular weight acid-containing wax(es); (b) non-acid polymer(s) including at least one low molecular weight non-acid wax such as high density oxidized polyethylene homopolymers; ethylene maleic anhydride copolymers; polypropylene maleic anhydride copolymers; polypropylene homopolymers; ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers; high density oxidized homopolymers; oxidized copolymers; polyethylene micronized waxes; polytetrafluoroethylene micronized waxes; emulsifiable low molecular weight non-acid waxes; non-emulsifiable low molecular weight non-acid waxes; and/or chemically modified low molecular weight non-acid waxes; and (c) organic acid(s) or salt thereof. Molecular weight of each low molecular weight acid-containing wax is about 500 to 7000, or up to 30,000. Interactions between components (a), (b), and (c) advantageously produce layer of ionomeric material having heat stability, processability, and well-retained durability, adhesion, CoR, compression and targeted feel without need for blending high and low molecular weight acid-containing polymer(s).
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公开(公告)号:US10143893B2
公开(公告)日:2018-12-04
申请号:US15593678
申请日:2017-05-12
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael J. Sullivan , Mark L. Binette
Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls having a solid core and cover are provided. The ball contains a small, heavy inner core and surrounding outer core layer. The inner core preferably contains metal powder such as copper, steel, brass, tungsten, titanium, nickel, iron, tin, and bronze particles dispersed in a thermoset or thermoplastic polymeric matrix. For example, a polybutadiene rubber matrix may be used. In one preferred embodiment, the inner core contains elemental iron powder. Preferably, the particles have a weight average size in the range of about 10 μm to about 450 μm. In one embodiment, the outer surface of the inner core has a structure with projecting members. For example, the outer surface may contain multiple projecting ribs with gaps located between the ribs. The ball includes a cover surrounding the core structure. The cover may be multi-layered.
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公开(公告)号:US10124216B2
公开(公告)日:2018-11-13
申请号:US15713943
申请日:2017-09-25
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael J. Sullivan , Mark L. Binette , Brian Comeau , Douglas S. Goguen , Michael Michalewich , Shawn Ricci
IPC: A63B37/06 , A63B37/00 , C08L75/04 , C08G18/48 , C08G18/66 , C08G18/72 , C08G18/73 , C08G18/76 , C08G18/40 , C08G18/42 , A63B45/00 , C08G101/00
Abstract: Multi-layered golf ball core sub-assemblies and the resulting golf balls are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) comprising a foam composition, preferably foamed polyurethane. The intermediate and outer core layers are preferably formed from foamed and non-foamed thermoset compositions. For example, the intermediate core can be formed from a thermoset rubber so there are adjoining foam core layers (inner and intermediate) and the outer core layer can be formed from a non-foamed thermoset rubber. The core layers have different hardness and specific gravity levels. The core assembly preferably has a positive hardness gradient extending across the entire assembly. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency.
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公开(公告)号:US20180318654A1
公开(公告)日:2018-11-08
申请号:US16033299
申请日:2018-07-12
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael J. Sullivan , Brian Comeau , Michael Michalewich , Mark L. Binette
IPC: A63B37/00
CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 , A63B37/0022 , A63B37/0061 , A63B37/0063 , A63B37/0068 , A63B37/0074 , A63B37/0075 , A63B37/0076 , A63B37/0078 , A63B37/008 , A63B37/0083 , A63B2037/0079
Abstract: Golf ball comprising a core having a hardness gradient and an outer cover layer having a microhardness gradient and being formed from a thermoset polyurethane material throughout, and having: i) a treated region that is contacted with a thermoset polyurethane microhardness-increasing solution consisting of an isocyanate portion and at least one non-aqueous solvent; and ii) an untreated region that is not contacted with the thermoset polyurethane microhardness-increasing solution. The treated region comprises the isocyanate portion, whereas the untreated region does not comprise the isocyanate portion. Treated region has a microhardness M1 that is greater than microhardness M2 of untreated region to define the outer cover layer positive microhardness gradient ΔM=M1−M2. The treated region may have a depth Dtr that extends inward from the cover outer surface and in some embodiments is less than a thickness of the untreated region. Treated region may alternatively extend from the inner surface toward outer surface.
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公开(公告)号:US10112081B2
公开(公告)日:2018-10-30
申请号:US15805174
申请日:2017-11-07
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael J. Sullivan , Brian Comeau , Michael Michalewich , Mark L. Binette
Abstract: Golf ball comprising a positive hardness gradient core and an outer cover layer having a microhardness gradient and being formed from a thermoset polyurethane material throughout, and having: i) a treated region that is contacted with a thermoset polyurethane microhardness-increasing solution consisting of an isocyanate portion and at least one non-aqueous solvent; and ii) an untreated region that is not contacted with the thermoset polyurethane microhardness-increasing solution. The treated region comprises the isocyanate portion, whereas the untreated region does not comprise the isocyanate portion. Treated region has a microhardness M1 that is greater than microhardness M2 of untreated region to define the outer cover layer positive microhardness gradient ΔM=M1−M2. The treated region may have a depth Dtr that extends inward from the cover outer surface and in some embodiments is less than a thickness of the untreated region. Treated region may alternatively extend from the inner surface toward outer surface.
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公开(公告)号:US10080925B2
公开(公告)日:2018-09-25
申请号:US15435393
申请日:2017-02-17
Applicant: Acushnet Company
Inventor: Michael J. Sullivan , David A. Bulpett , Robert P. Blink , Mark L. Binette , Brian Comeau
CPC classification number: A63B37/0039 , A63B37/0003 , A63B37/0031 , A63B37/0033 , A63B37/0043 , A63B37/0045 , A63B37/0046 , A63B37/0059 , A63B37/0064 , A63B37/0068 , A63B37/0075 , A63B37/0076 , A63B37/0087 , A63B37/0096 , A63B37/02
Abstract: Golf balls comprising a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core comprises a layer formed from a highly neutralized polymer composition and a layer formed from a thermoset rubber.
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