公开(公告)号：US20180021633A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15697733

申请日：2017-09-07

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

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 ,  A63B37/0092

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.

公开(公告)号：US20170291077A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-12

申请号：US15091750

申请日：2016-04-06

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael R. Madson ,  Edmund A. Hebert ,  Nicholas M. Nardacci ,  Brian Comeau

IPC: A63B45/00 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B45/00 ,  A63B37/0007 ,  A63B37/0009 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/005 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0055 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/006 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0073 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0091 ,  A63B37/0097 ,  B29C64/124 ,  B29C64/129 ,  B29C64/135 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: Methods for making golf balls and golf ball components using three-dimensional (3D) additive manufacturing systems are provided. The golf ball includes at least one three-dimensional piece. Preferably, a continuous liquid interface printing method is used to make the three-dimensional structure. Ultraviolet (UV)-light polymerizable materials are used in the method. The method may be used to make single-piece or multi-piece balls. For example, the ball may include an inner core produced by the liquid interface printing method. An outer core layer may be disposed about the inner core, and a cover comprising inner and outer cover layers may encapsulate the core assembly to form the finished golf ball. The outer core and cover layers may be made using conventional molding technologies or methods of this invention.

公开(公告)号：US09474943B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14506827

申请日：2014-10-06

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0037 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0092

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

公开(公告)号：US09333397B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14602495

申请日：2015-01-22

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/04 ,  B29C43/14 ,  B29C43/18 ,  B29C70/70 ,  C08L9/00 ,  C08L23/08 ,  A63B45/00 ,  B29C43/30 ,  B29C43/36 ,  B29K105/00 ,  B29L31/52 ,  B29L31/54 ,  C08L53/02 ,  C08L75/02 ,  C08L75/04

CPC classification number: A63B37/0096 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/005 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0091 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/04 ,  A63B45/00 ,  B29C43/146 ,  B29C43/18 ,  B29C43/305 ,  B29C70/70 ,  B29C2043/3644 ,  B29K2105/256 ,  B29L2031/52 ,  B29L2031/54 ,  C08L9/00 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L53/02 ,  C08L75/02 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L2666/24 ,  C08L2666/14 ,  C08L2666/04

Abstract: Multi-layer golf balls having a relatively hard outer core surrounding a relatively soft, low compression inner core are provided. The inner core generally has a compression of less than 70. The outer core generally has a Shore C hardness of 80 or greater. A cover, which can be a single-, dual-, or multi-layer cover, is provided to surround the outer core. A moisture barrier layer is optionally provided between the outer core and the cover. The moisture vapor transmission rate of the moisture barrier layer is preferably less than the moisture vapor transmission rate of the cover.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有围绕相对柔软的低压缩内芯的相对硬的外芯的多层高尔夫球。 内芯通常具有小于70的压缩率。外芯通常具有80或更大的肖氏C硬度。 提供可以是单层，双层或多层覆盖物的覆盖物以围绕外芯。 可选地，在外芯和盖之间设置防潮层。 防潮层的湿气透过率优选小于盖的湿气透过率。

公开(公告)号：US09289652B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US14058374

申请日：2013-10-21

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  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 ,  A63B37/0092

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.

Abstract translation: 公开了包括多层芯和盖的高尔夫球。 多层芯包括由金属，复合或无机/有机杂化组合物形成的至少一个中间核心层。

公开(公告)号：US20150367184A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

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: A63B45/02 ,  A63B37/00

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，或者标记臂在标记球形高尔夫球部件时至少暂时不动，或者标记臂可移动以标记外表面。

公开(公告)号：US20150343271A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14823348

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: ACUSHNET COMPANY

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0072 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  C08K5/098 ,  C08L23/06 ,  C08L23/0869 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L51/06 ,  C08L75/04

Abstract: The present invention is directed to multi-layer golf balls including a layer formed from a composition comprising a relatively soft or low modulus HNP and a layer formed from a composition comprising a relatively hard or high modulus HNP.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及多层高尔夫球，其包括由包含相对较软或低模量HNP的组合物形成的层和由包含相对硬或高模量HNP的组合物形成的层。

公开(公告)号：US20150335959A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-26

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: A63B37/00

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.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及多层高尔夫球，其包括由相对较软或低模量HNP组合物形成的层和由相对硬或高模量的HNP组合物形成的层。 任选地，软（或低模量）HNP组合物和/或硬（或高模量）HNP组合物被增塑或被不同的增塑酸共聚物组合物代替。

公开(公告)号：US08740726B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US13692583

申请日：2012-12-03

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06

CPC classification number: A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0072 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B2209/00 ,  C08L23/0876

Abstract: The present invention is directed to golf balls consisting of a multi-layer core and a cover. The multi-layer core consists of a center and an outer core layer that are both soft relative to a hard rubber intermediate core layer. The outer core layer is preferably thin relative to the center and the outer core layer. The multi-layer core includes at least one layer formed from a relatively soft HNP composition and at least one layer formed from a relatively hard HNP composition.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及由多层芯和盖组成的高尔夫球。 多层芯由中心层和外芯层组成，它们相对于硬橡胶中间核心层都是软的。 外芯层优选地相对于中心层和外芯层是薄的。 多层芯包括由相对柔软的HNP组合物形成的至少一层和由相对硬的HNP组合物形成的至少一层。

公开(公告)号：US08740724B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US13758041

申请日：2013-02-04

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/006 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/04 ,  A63B45/00 ,  A63B2209/00 ,  B29C43/146 ,  B29C43/18 ,  B29C43/305 ,  B29C70/70 ,  B29C2043/3644 ,  B29K2105/256 ,  B29L2031/52 ,  B29L2031/54 ,  C08L9/00 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L23/0815 ,  C08L23/0869 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L51/00 ,  C08L53/00 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L2205/02 ,  C08L2205/03 ,  C08L2314/06 ,  C08L2666/08 ,  C08L2666/14 ,  C08L2666/24 ,  C08L2666/04 ,  C08L2666/06 ,  C08L2666/20 ,  C08L2666/02

Abstract: The present invention is directed to golf balls consisting of a dual-layer core and a cover. The core consists of a center having a center hardness of 50 Shore C or greater and formed from a low modulus HNP composition, and an outer core layer having a surface hardness of 75 Shore C or greater and formed from a high modulus HNP composition. Low modulus HNP compositions of the present invention have a modulus of from 1,000 psi to 50,000 psi. High modulus HNP compositions of the present invention have a modulus of from 25,000 psi to 150,000 psi. The modulus of the highly neutralized copolymer of the low modulus HNP is at least 10% less than the modulus of the highly neutralized copolymer of the high modulus HNP composition. The cover consists of an inner cover layer formed from a thermoplastic composition and an outer cover layer formed from a polyurethane or polyurea composition.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及由双层芯和盖组成的高尔夫球。 芯由具有50肖氏C以上的中心硬度的中心构成，并由低模量HNP组成形成，表面硬度为75肖氏C以上的外芯层由高模量HNP组成形成。 本发明的低模量HNP组合物的模量为1,000psi至50,000psi。 本发明的高模量HNP组合物的模量为25,000psi至150,000psi。 低模量HNP的高度中和的共聚物的模量比高模量HNP组合物的高度中和的共聚物的模量小至少10％。 盖由由热塑性组合物形成的内覆盖层和由聚氨酯或聚脲组合物形成的外覆盖层组成。