公开(公告)号：US20190001194A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US16112971

申请日：2018-08-27

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C08L21/00 ,  A63B45/00

Abstract: Low compression, multi-piece golf balls containing a solid core and two or three-layered cover assemblies are provided. Preferably, the ball has a compression of less than 60 and more preferably less than 50. At least one cover layer is made of a plasticized thermoplastic composition. For example, two-layered and three-layered covers may be made. Preferably, the plasticized thermoplastic composition comprises: a) ethylene acid copolymer, b) plasticizer, and c) cation source. A fatty acid ester such as ethyl oleate or butyl oleate is preferably used as the plasticizer. The cover assembly has good impact durability and helps provide the ball with relatively high resiliency at given compressions.

公开(公告)号：US09937385B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US15071381

申请日：2016-03-16

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Mark L. Binette ,  Michael J. Sullivan ,  Douglas S. Goguen ,  Brian Comeau ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Shawn Ricci ,  John D. Farrell

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  A63B45/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0094 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0084 ,  A63B37/0091 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0096 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08G18/10 ,  C08G18/42 ,  C08G18/44 ,  C08G18/48 ,  C08G18/6204 ,  C08G2101/00 ,  C08G2101/0083

Abstract: Golf balls having a multi-layered core made of a foamed composition are provided. The core preferably has a foam inner core (center) and surrounding thermoset or thermoplastic outer core layer. Preferably, a polyurethane foam composition is used to form the foam center. The foam inner core preferably includes a fully-foamed center region and a partially or completely-collapsed foam outer region. The hardness of the fully-foamed region is different than the hardness of the collapsed foam region. Non-foamed thermoset or thermoplastic materials such as polybutadiene rubbers or ethylene acid copolymer ionomer may be used to form the outer core layer. The ball further includes a cover that may be multi-layered. The foam cores have good resiliency.

公开(公告)号：US20180021632A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15704068

申请日：2017-09-14

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0073 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B2037/0079 ,  C08L77/00

Abstract: Low compression multi-piece golf balls having a solid core comprising at least one layer made of a plasticized thermoplastic composition are provided. Preferably, the ball has a compression of less than 60 and more preferably less than 50. The ball includes a cover in addition to the core sub-assembly. For example, two-piece and three-piece golf balls may be made. The plasticized thermoplastic composition preferably comprises: a) ethylene acid copolymer, b) plasticizer, and c) cation source. Preferably, a fatty acid ester such as butyl oleate is used as the plasticizer. In two-layered core constructions, the outer core layer is preferably formed from a thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber. The core layers may have different hardness levels. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency at given compressions.

公开(公告)号：US20170266510A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-21

申请号：US15071381

申请日：2016-03-16

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Mark L. Binette ,  Michael J. Sullivan ,  Douglas S. Goguen ,  Brian Comeau ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Shawn Ricci ,  John D. Farrell

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B45/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0094 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0084 ,  A63B37/0091 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0096 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08G18/10 ,  C08G18/42 ,  C08G18/44 ,  C08G18/48 ,  C08G18/6204 ,  C08G2101/00 ,  C08G2101/0083

Abstract: Golf balls having a multi-layered core made of a foamed composition are provided. The core preferably has a foam inner core (center) and surrounding thermoset or thermoplastic outer core layer. Preferably, a polyurethane foam composition is used to form the foam center. The foam inner core preferably includes a fully-foamed center region and a partially or completely-collapsed foam outer region. The hardness of the fully-foamed region is different than the hardness of the collapsed foam region. Non-foamed thermoset or thermoplastic materials such as polybutadiene rubbers or ethylene acid copolymer ionomer may be used to form the outer core layer. The ball further includes a cover that may be multi-layered. The foam cores have good resiliency.

公开(公告)号：US20170232304A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15583005

申请日：2017-05-01

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： John D. Farrell ,  Brian Comeau ,  Douglas S. Goguen

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0023 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B2037/0079

Abstract: Disclosed herein are two-layer and three-layer, low compression golf balls including a low compression single- or dual-layer rubber core and a single cover layer.

公开(公告)号：US20170182368A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15456736

申请日：2017-03-13

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Brian Comeau ,  Shawn Ricci ,  Michael Michalewich ,  John D. Farrell ,  Douglas S. Goguen

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0091 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B45/00

Abstract: Multi-layered, golf balls having a core made of a particle-based polyurethane foam composition are provided. The ball includes a dual-layered core having a foam inner core (center) and surrounding outer core layer. The surrounding outer core layer is preferably made from a foamed composition. In one embodiment, pre-expanded thermoplastic polyurethane foam beads containing a blowing agent are used to form the foam center and outer core. In another embodiment, pre-formed polyurethane foam particles are used in both core layers. 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：US20160279481A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15181723

申请日：2016-06-14

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Brian Comeau ,  Shawn Ricci ,  John D. Farrell ,  Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Douglas S. Goguen

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0091 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L77/00 ,  C08L83/04 ,  C09D123/0876

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls having a solid core made of a foamed silicone composition and a cover are provided. For example, three-piece, four-piece, and five-piece golf balls containing different core structures can be made. Preferably, a dual-core having has a silicone foam inner core (center) and surrounding silicone foam outer core layer is made. The core layers can have different hardness gradients. The silicone foam center and outer core layer have good thermal stability and durability and provide the ball with good resiliency.

Abstract translation: 提供具有由泡沫硅酮组合物制成的实芯的多片高尔夫球和盖。 例如，可以制成包含不同核心结构的三件式，四件式和五件式高尔夫球。 优选地，制造具有硅氧烷泡沫内芯（中心）和周围的硅氧烷泡沫外芯层的双芯。 核心层可具有不同的硬度梯度。 硅氧烷泡沫中心和外芯层具有良好的热稳定性和耐久性，并为球提供良好的弹性。

公开(公告)号：US09427629B1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14668009

申请日：2015-03-25

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Mark L. Binette ,  John D. Farrell

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0022 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/004 ,  A63B37/0048 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0093 ,  C09D123/0876

Abstract: Golf ball comprising a first layer having a first spherical outer surface; a thin moisture vapor barrier layer disposed concentrically about the first spherical outer surface and having a thickness of less than about 0.010 inches; and a second layer disposed concentrically about a second spherical outer surface of the thin moisture vapor barrier layer. The thin moisture vapor barrier layer is formed from an ionomer composition consisting of a 1-50 percent aqueous mono-valent high acid ionomer dispersion, with the ionomer: having an acid level greater than 18%; having more than 45% of acid groups that are neutralized with a monovalent cation; and being formed from an acid copolymer having a starting melt index of greater than 180 g/10 min.@190° C. with a 2160 g load. The moisture vapor barrier layer has a moisture vapor transmission rate that is lower than that of at least one of the first layer and/or the second layer.

Abstract translation: 高尔夫球包括具有第一球形外表面的第一层; 薄壁的水蒸汽阻挡层，其围绕第一球形外表面同心设置，并具有小于约0.010英寸的厚度; 以及围绕所述薄水分蒸气阻挡层的第二球形外表面同心设置的第二层。 薄的水蒸气阻挡层由离子交联聚合物组成，该离聚物组合物由1-50％的一价单价高分子离聚物分散体组成，离聚物具有大于18％的酸度; 具有多于45％的被一价阳离子中和的酸基; 并由具有2160g负荷的190℃的起始熔体指数大于180g / 10分钟的酸共聚物形成。 湿气阻挡层具有低于第一层和/或第二层中的至少一个的水蒸汽透过率。

公开(公告)号：US09393462B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14319200

申请日：2014-06-30

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： John D. Farrell

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B45/00 ,  B32B9/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0093 ,  A63B37/0022 ,  A63B37/0029 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/004 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B45/00 ,  B32B9/007

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core, a cover and at least one moisture vapor barrier layer, wherein the moisture vapor barrier layer comprises at least one layer formed from graphene.

Abstract translation: 一种高尔夫球，包括芯，盖和至少一个水汽阻挡层，其中所述水汽阻挡层包括由石墨烯形成的至少一层。

公开(公告)号：US20150283432A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14243156

申请日：2014-04-02

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Brian Comeau ,  Douglas S. Goguen ,  Michael Michalewich ,  John D. Farrell ,  Shawn Ricci

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0032 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0069 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0086 ,  A63B37/0091 ,  A63B37/0092

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls having a dual-layered core and cover of at least one layer are provided. The dual-core construction includes a non-foamed inner core (center) made of a thermoplastic or thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber. An outer core layer comprising a foamed composition, such as polyurethane foam, is disposed about the inner core. In one version, the outer core layer is made of a relatively soft foam composition having low flex modulus and density. A cover may be disposed about the core structure. For example, an inner cover made of ethylene acid copolymer ionomer and outer cover made of polyurethane may be used.

Abstract translation: 提供具有双层芯和至少一层的覆盖层的多层高尔夫球。 双芯结构包括由热塑性或热固性组合物如聚丁二烯橡胶制成的非发泡内芯（中心）。 包含发泡组合物（例如聚氨酯泡沫）的外芯层围绕内芯设置。 在一个版本中，外芯层由具有低挠曲模量和密度的相对软的泡沫组合物制成。 盖可围绕芯结构设置。 例如，可以使用由乙烯酸共聚物离聚物制成的内罩和由聚氨酯制成的外罩。