公开(公告)号：US20150087444A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14557534

申请日：2014-12-02

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0056 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0068 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0096 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B2037/065

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls containing a dual-core structure are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) made from a foam or metal-containing composition, or it has a hollow shell construction, and the outer core layer is made of a thermoplastic composition. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition comprises: a) ethylene acid copolymer, b) plasticizer, and c) cation source. A fatty acid ester such as ethyl oleate is preferably used as the plasticizer. The core assembly preferably may have a positive hardness gradient extending across the entire assembly. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency at given compressions.

Abstract translation: 提供了包含双核结构的多层高尔夫球。 芯结构包括由泡沫或含金属组合物制成的内芯（中心），或者具有中空的外壳结构，外芯层由热塑性组合物制成。 优选地，热塑性组合物包含：a）乙烯酸共聚物，b）增塑剂，和c）阳离子源。 优选使用脂肪酸酯如油酸乙酯作为增塑剂。 芯组件优选地可以具有横跨整个组件延伸的正硬度梯度。 核心结构和产生的球在给定的压缩下具有相对良好的弹性。

公开(公告)号：US20150038268A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US14248618

申请日：2014-04-09

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Brian Comeau ,  Douglas S. Goguen

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B2037/0079

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover, the core consisting of: a solid inner core layer formed from a first unfoamed thermoplastic composition TP1 and having a diameter of 1.10 inch or less and a center Shore C hardness (Hcenter) of 50 or less, one or more optional intermediate core layers, and an outer core layer formed from a second thermoplastic composition TP2 and having a thickness of 0.200 inches or greater and an outer surface Shore C hardness (Houter surface) of 70 or greater, wherein Houter surface>Hcenter, and Houter surface−Hcenter≧40.

Abstract translation: 一种高尔夫球，包括芯和盖，所述芯包括：由第一未发泡热塑性组合物TP1形成的直径为1.10英寸或更小，中心肖氏C硬度（Hcenter）为50或更小的固体内芯层 ，一个或多个可选的中间核心层，以及由第二热塑性组合物TP2形成并且具有0.200英寸或更大的厚度和70或更大的外表面肖氏C硬度（Houter表面）形成的外芯层，其中Houter表面> Hcenter和Houter surface-Hcenter≧40。

公开(公告)号：US20150024874A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US14506779

申请日：2014-10-06

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0035 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0091

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf balls and more particularly to golf balls having multi-layered cores comprising a thermoset rubber center, a thermoplastic intermediate core layer, and a thermoset rubber outer core layer. A cover layer is disposed about the multi-layered core. At least one of the center, intermediate core layer, and outer core layer comprises a polyalkenamer rubber. The polyalkenamer rubber may be blended with other rubbers such as polybutadiene, polyisoprene, ethylene propylene diene, and styrene-butadiene rubbers. The polyalkenamer rubber composition helps improve resiliency of the core and provides the ball with a comfortable and soft feel.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及高尔夫球，更具体地说涉及具有包含热固性橡胶中心，热塑性中间核心层和热固性橡胶外芯层的多层芯的高尔夫球。 覆盖层围绕多层芯设置。 中心层，中间核心层和外芯层中的至少一个包含聚链烯聚合物橡胶。 聚烯烃橡胶可与其它橡胶如聚丁二烯，聚异戊二烯，乙烯丙烯二烯和苯乙烯 - 丁二烯橡胶共混。 聚烯烃橡胶组合物有助于提高芯的弹性，并为球提供舒适和柔软的感觉。

公开(公告)号：US20140323244A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US13872354

申请日：2013-04-29

Applicant: ACUSHNET COMPANY

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/006 ,  A63B37/0038 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0091 ,  A63B37/06 ,  A63B45/00 ,  A63B2037/065

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. 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.

Abstract translation: 提供了包含双核结构的多件式高尔夫球。 芯结构包括内芯（中心），其包含泡沫组合物，优选泡沫聚氨酯。 外芯层优选由非发泡热固性组合物如聚丁二烯橡胶形成。 优选地，泡沫内芯的比重（密度）小于外芯层的密度。 球还包括至少一层的盖，并且可以包括至少一个外壳层。 核心结构和产生的球具有较好的弹性。

公开(公告)号：US20140308444A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US14317407

申请日：2014-06-27

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： David A. Bulpett ,  Brian Comeau ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Shawn Ricci

IPC: A63B45/00

CPC classification number: A63B45/00 ,  A63B37/0023 ,  A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  C08G18/10 ,  C08G18/721 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08G18/3225 ,  C08G18/72

Abstract: Methods for making golf balls having a cover made from polyurea and polyurethane compositions are provided. The methods for making the polyurea and polyurethane composition involve preparing an amine-terminated or hydroxyl-terminated first prepolymer by reacting a first isocyanate compound with a stoichiometric excess of polyamine or polyol (depending on the type of prepolymer desired). The first prepolymer is then reacted with a stoichiometric excess of a second isocyanate compound to form an isocyanate-terminated second prepolymer. The second prepolymer is then reacted with a chain extender.

Abstract translation: 提供制造具有由聚脲和聚氨酯组合物制成的盖的高尔夫球的方法。 制备聚脲和聚氨酯组合物的方法包括通过使第一异氰酸酯化合物与化学计量过量的多胺或多元醇反应（取决于所需预聚物的类型）来制备胺封端或羟基封端的第一预聚物。 然后将第一预聚物与化学计量过量的第二异氰酸酯化合物反应以形成异氰酸酯封端的第二预聚物。 然后将第二预聚物与扩链剂反应。

公开(公告)号：US20140256469A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US13789749

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: ACUSHNET COMPANY

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0032 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0035 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0091 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  C08G18/246 ,  C08G18/4018 ,  C08G18/4277 ,  C08G18/4854 ,  C08G18/725 ,  C08G18/7664 ,  C08G18/792 ,  C08G2101/0083 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08L23/0876

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 core layer is preferably formed from a thermoplastic composition such as an ethylene acid copolymer ionomer resin; and the outer core layer is preferably formed from a thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber. The core layers have different hardness and specific gravity levels. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency.

Abstract translation: 提供多层高尔夫球芯子组件和所产生的高尔夫球。 芯结构包括内芯（中心），其包含泡沫组合物，优选泡沫聚氨酯。 中间核心层优选由热塑性组合物如乙烯酸共聚物离聚物树脂形成; 外芯层优选由热固性组合物如聚丁二烯橡胶形成。 核心层具有不同的硬度和比重水平。 核心结构和所产生的球具有相对较好的弹性。

公开(公告)号：US20140246805A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14277837

申请日：2014-05-15

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0019 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B45/00 ,  B29C43/027 ,  B29C43/18 ,  B29C65/483 ,  B29C65/52 ,  B29C65/7802 ,  B29C65/7841 ,  B29C66/54 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29D99/0042 ,  B29L2031/546 ,  Y10T156/1041

Abstract: Process for making golf ball having multi-layered cover having a very thin outermost cover layer comprising: providing first and second substantially hemispherical half shells comprising a thermoplastic composition; dispensing uncured liquid thermoset composition into a hemispherical cavity of first half shell; inserting first half of a core subassembly into hemispherical cavity and displacing an amount of the uncured liquid thermoset composition such that the uncured liquid thermoset composition forms an inner cover layer; dispensing the uncured liquid thermoset composition into hemispherical cavity of second half shell; inserting second half of core subassembly into hemispherical cavity of second half shell and displacing an amount of the uncured liquid thermoset composition such that the uncured liquid thermoset composition forms an inner cover layer and thereby mating the first and second half shells; curing thermoset inner cover layer; and forming dimples in the outer surfaces of mated first and second half shells.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造具有多层覆盖层的高尔夫球的方法，所述多层覆盖物具有非常薄的最外覆层，包括：提供包含热塑性组合物的第一和第二基本上半球形的半壳; 将未固化的液体热固性组合物分配到第一半壳的半球形腔中; 将芯子组件的第一半插入到半球形空腔中并移动一定量的未固化的液体热固性组合物，使得未固化的液体热固性组合物形成内覆盖层; 将未固化的液体热固性组合物分配到第二半壳的半球形腔中; 将芯子组件的第二半部插入到第二半壳的半球形空腔中并移动一定量的未固化的液体热固性组合物，使得未固化的液体热固性组合物形成内覆盖层，从而使第一和第二半壳接合; 固化热固性内覆层; 并在配合的第一和第二半壳的外表面上形成凹坑。

公开(公告)号：US20140206477A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14220180

申请日：2014-03-20

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  William E. Morgan ,  Brian Comeau ,  Douglas S. Goguen ,  David A. Bulpett

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0023 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/12

Abstract: A golf ball including a core and a cover including a thermoplastic inner cover layer having a material hardness of 60 to 80 Shore D; a thermoset outer cover layer comprising a castable polyurea and having a material hardness of 20 to 60 Shore D; and a thermoset intermediate cover layer disposed between the inner and outer cover layers and having a hardness substantially the same as the inner cover layer hardness and greater than the outer cover layer hardness. The inner cover includes one or more high- or low-acid ionomers and, optionally, a maleic anhydride modified polyolefin. The intermediate layer is formed from a castable liquid polybutadiene rubber.

Abstract translation: 一种高尔夫球，其包括芯和包括材料硬度为60至80肖氏D的热塑性内覆层的盖; 包含可浇注聚脲并具有20至60肖氏D的材料硬度的热固性外覆盖层; 以及设置在内盖层和外覆盖层之间并具有与内覆层硬度基本相同的硬度并大于外覆层硬度的热固性中间覆盖层。 内盖包括一种或多种高酸或低酸离聚物和任选的马来酸酐改性的聚烯烃。 中间层由可浇铸液体聚丁二烯橡胶形成。

公开(公告)号：US08747255B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13972680

申请日：2013-08-21

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/04 ,  A63B37/12

CPC classification number: A63B37/0032 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/12

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer having a cover inner surface, a cover outer surface, a treated cover region, and an untreated cover region, the treated cover region extending inward from the cover outer surface a depth DCTr and being treated with and comprising a fatty acid and/or fatty acid salt composition, the untreated cover region disposed between the cover inner surface and the treated cover region and having a depth DCUTr, the untreated cover region comprising n regions of hardness wherein n≧1 and wherein at least one of the n regions of hardness has a hardness H1 such that the hardness α is greater than the hardness H1, and wherein each of said n regions of hardness further comprise a depth DCUTn such that DCTr≦(1/n)(DUT1+DUT2+ . . . +DUTn). In another embodiment, DCTr≦(n)(DCUT1+DCUT2+ . . . +DCUTn). In yet another embodiment, DCTr≦(1/n2)(DCUT1+DCUT2+ . . . +DCUTn).

Abstract translation: 一种高尔夫球，包括一个芯体和一个具有盖内表面的覆盖层，盖子外表面，处理覆盖区域和未处理的覆盖区域，处理后的覆盖区域从盖子外表面向内延伸深度DCTr并被处理 并且包含脂肪酸和/或脂肪酸盐组合物，未处理的覆盖区域设置在盖内表面和处理的覆盖区域之间并且具有深度DCUTr，未处理的覆盖区域包括n个硬度区域，其中n≥1，并且其中在 n个硬度区域中的至少一个具有硬度H1，使得硬度α大于硬度H1，并且其中所述n个硬度区域中的每一个还包括深度DCUTn，使得DCTr＆nlE;（1 / n）（DUT1 + DUT2 + ... + DUTn）。 在另一个实施例中，DCTr＆nlE;（n）（DCUT1 + DCUT2 + ... + DCUTn）。 在另一个实施例中，DCTr＆nlE;（1 / n2）（DCUT1 + DCUT2 + ... + DCUTn）。

公开(公告)号：US20140113749A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US14145616

申请日：2013-12-31

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0054 ,  A63B37/0022 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0091 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B45/00

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls containing a dual-core structure are provided. The core structure includes a small, heavy inner core (center) having a relatively high specific gravity and a surrounding outer core layer having a relatively low specific gravity. The core structure may have different hardness gradients. The center of the core comprises a metal material such as copper, steel, brass, tungsten, titanium, aluminum, and alloys thereof. The outer core layer is formed from a thermoset composition, such as polybutadiene rubber, or from a thermoplastic composition, such as an ethylene acid copolymer ionomer resin.

Abstract translation: 提供了包含双核结构的多件式高尔夫球。 芯结构包括具有相对较高比重的小而重的内芯（中心）和具有相对较低比重的周围外芯层。 芯结构可能具有不同的硬度梯度。 芯的中心包括铜，钢，黄铜，钨，钛，铝等金属材料及其合金。 外芯层由热固性组合物如聚丁二烯橡胶或热塑性组合物如乙烯酸共聚物离聚物树脂形成。