公开(公告)号：US08992343B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

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: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/12

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：US08926452B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US14021362

申请日：2013-09-09

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： William E. Morgan ,  Hebert C. Boehm ,  Michael McNamara ,  Diomar Correia ,  Donald A. Serino

IPC: A63B37/08 ,  A63B37/00 ,  B29C43/02 ,  B29C43/14 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29D99/00 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B29D22/04 ,  A63B45/00 ,  B29C33/00 ,  B29K9/06 ,  B29K21/00 ,  B29L31/54 ,  B29C43/00 ,  B29C63/22

CPC classification number: A63B37/0056 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0052 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/08 ,  A63B45/00 ,  A63B2037/085 ,  B29C33/0022 ,  B29C43/00 ,  B29C43/027 ,  B29C43/146 ,  B29C63/22 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C65/483 ,  B29C65/4835 ,  B29C65/485 ,  B29C66/1142 ,  B29C66/124 ,  B29C66/12443 ,  B29C66/12461 ,  B29C66/1248 ,  B29C66/221 ,  B29C66/54 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/73755 ,  B29C66/73756 ,  B29C66/73774 ,  B29C66/73776 ,  B29C66/7392 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/7394 ,  B29C66/73941 ,  B29C66/8322 ,  B29C66/83221 ,  B29C2043/023 ,  B29D22/04 ,  B29D99/0042 ,  B29K2009/06 ,  B29K2021/00 ,  B29L2031/54 ,  B29L2031/545 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29K2075/02 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2071/00 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2023/12

Abstract: A method of making a ball, comprising: forming an inner core having a diameter of about 0.5 inches or lower; forming a plurality of outer core parts from an elastomeric material, each outer core part having an inner surface, an outer surface and at least one non planar mating surface, wherein the inner surface is concentrically disposed within the outer surface and comprises a cavity for receiving the inner core, and wherein the at least one nonplanar mating surface extends radially between the inner surface and the outer surface and comprises a plurality of mating ridges which extend from the inner surface to the outer surface; forming an outer core by mating the outer core parts about the inner core and joining the nonplanar mating surfaces by meshing the mating ridges to form a multi-layer core having a nonplanar parting line which extends about the outer surface circumferentially and intersects with the mating ridges at the outer surface; and molding a cover about the inner core, wherein the elastomeric material has a cohesive strength and the parting line has a mated strength equal to or greater than the cohesive strength.

Abstract translation: 一种制造球的方法，包括：形成直径为约0.5英寸或更小的内芯; 从弹性体材料形成多个外芯部件，每个外芯部分具有内表面，外表面和至少一个非平面配合表面，其中内表面同心地设置在外表面内，并包括用于接收 所述内芯，并且其中所述至少一个非平面配合表面在所述内表面和所述外表面之间径向延伸并且包括从所述内表面延伸到所述外表面的多个配合脊; 通过使外芯部件围绕内芯配合并且通过啮合配合脊部来接合非平面配合表面而形成外芯部，以形成具有非平面分型线的多层芯线，该非平面分离线线围绕外表面周向延伸并与配合脊 在外表面; 并且围绕所述内芯成型盖，其中所述弹性体材料具有内聚强度，并且所述分型线具有等于或大于所述内聚强度的配合强度。

公开(公告)号：US20140248978A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14275932

申请日：2014-05-13

Applicant: ACUSHNET COMPANY

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Derek A. Ladd ,  William E. Morgan ,  Hebert C. Boehm

IPC: A63B37/00

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: Golf balls consisting of a dual core and a dual cover are disclosed. The surface hardness of the outer core layer is greater than the material hardness of the inner cover layer, and is preferably 75 Shore C or greater.

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：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：US20180028871A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15712267

申请日：2017-09-22

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/02

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：US09433831B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

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: B29C43/18 ,  A63B37/00 ,  B29C43/02 ,  A63B45/00 ,  B29L31/54 ,  B29C65/52 ,  B29C65/78 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29D99/00 ,  B29C65/48

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：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：US20140045612A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US14021818

申请日：2013-09-09

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  William E. Morgan

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B43/00

CPC classification number: A63B45/00 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0093 ,  A63B43/008 ,  A63B43/06 ,  A63B2209/02 ,  B05D1/14 ,  B05D1/36 ,  B05D5/063

Abstract: A golf ball having at least a core and a composite layer comprising a fibrous material and a matrix material is provided. The matrix material preferably comprises a translucent polymer. Preferably, the fibrous material comprises fiber flock. Preferably, the fiber flock comprises fiber segments having a length less than one inch. The fiber segments may have substantially equal dimensions. In other instances, the fiber segments are of unequal dimensions. The golf balls preferably includes a translucent cover layer surrounding the composite layer and an intermediate layer disposed between the composite layer and the core.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有至少芯部和包含纤维材料和基质材料的复合层的高尔夫球。 基质材料优选包含半透明聚合物。 优选地，纤维材料包括纤维绒。 优选地，纤维群包括长度小于1英寸的纤维段。 纤维段可以具有基本相等的尺寸。 在其他情况下，纤维段具有不相等的尺寸。 高尔夫球优选地包括围绕复合层的半透明覆盖层和设置在复合层和芯之间的中间层。