公开(公告)号：US20160375313A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US14752252

申请日：2015-06-26

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Mark L. Binette ,  Shawn Ricci ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Douglas S. Goguen ,  Brian Comeau

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B45/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0022 ,  A63B37/0023 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0094 ,  A63B45/00 ,  A63B2037/0079 ,  C08F283/006 ,  C08G18/48 ,  C08G18/833 ,  C08G18/86

Abstract: Golf ball comprising at least one layer having a Shore D material hardness of from about 10 to about 55 and consisting of a millable polyurethane rubber composition comprising rubber consisting of: at least one polyether-based millable polyurethane rubber; at least one polyester-based millable polyurethane rubber; at least one polycaprolactone-based millable polyurethane rubber; or combinations thereof; wherein the millable polyurethane rubber composition is vulcanized. The rubber may be mixed/compounded with additional non-rubber ingredients such as at least one cross linking agent, peroxide initiator, filler, antioxidant, processing agent, light stabilizer, colorant, adhesion promotor, isocyanate and/or polyol, or combinations thereof. The at least one layer may be a cover layer, with a second layer, formed from at least one of a thermoset urethane or a thermoplastic material, being adjacent to an inner surface of the cover layer and meanwhile disposed about a polybutadiene-containing core. The rubber may be peroxide and/or sulfur cured.

Abstract translation: 高尔夫球包括至少一层具有约10至约55的肖氏D材料硬度的层，由包含橡胶的可熔聚氨基甲酸乙酯橡胶组合物组成，所述橡胶由以下组成：至少一种聚醚基可研磨的聚氨酯橡胶; 至少一种聚酯系可分级聚氨酯橡胶; 至少一种聚己酸内酯可研磨的聚氨酯橡胶; 或其组合; 其中可硫化聚氨酯橡胶组合物。 橡胶可以与另外的非橡胶成分如至少一种交联剂，过氧化物引发剂，填料，抗氧化剂，加工剂，光稳定剂，着色剂，粘合促进剂，异氰酸酯和/或多元醇或其组合混合/复合。 至少一个层可以是覆盖层，其中第二层由热固性聚氨酯或热塑性材料中的至少一种形成，与覆盖层的内表面相邻，同时围绕含聚丁二烯的核设置。 橡胶可以是过氧化物和/或硫化物。

公开(公告)号：US09522305B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US14691720

申请日：2015-04-21

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/00 ,  C08L75/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  C08K5/0016 ,  C08K5/101 ,  C08K5/103 ,  C08K5/12 ,  C08K5/1565 ,  C08L75/00 ,  C08L75/04

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein at least one of the core or cover layer comprises a plasticized polyurethane composition comprising at least one polyurethane and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract translation: 一种高尔夫球，包括芯和覆盖层，其中所述芯层或覆盖层中的至少一个包含包含至少一种聚氨酯和至少一种增塑剂的增塑聚氨酯组合物。

公开(公告)号：US20160346625A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15231872

申请日：2016-08-09

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0032 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B45/00

Abstract: Methods for making multi-piece golf balls comprising at least one component made of ethylene-propylene diene copolymer (EPDM) rubber and the resulting balls are provided. The multi-piece golf ball includes a cover, preferably a dual-cover having inner and outer cover layers. The outer cover is preferably made of a liquid rubber composition based on liquid EPDM rubber. In one version, the ball sub-assembly is dipped in a bath containing liquid EPDM rubber to form the outer cover. In another version, a casting method is used and the liquid EPDM rubber is dispensed into mold cavities to form the outer cover. The inner core of the ball may be made of polybutadiene rubber and the outer core layer may be made of EPDM rubber. The resulting golf ball has high resiliency, a soft feel, and good weatherability.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括由乙烯 - 丙烯二烯共聚物（EPDM）橡胶制成的至少一种组分和所得球的多片高尔夫球的方法。 该多件式高尔夫球包括一个盖子，最好是具有内盖和外盖层的双盖。 外盖优选由基于液体EPDM橡胶的液体橡胶组合物制成。 在一个版本中，将球子组件浸入含有液体EPDM橡胶的浴中以形成外盖。 在另一个版本中，使用铸造方法，并且将液体EPDM橡胶分配到模腔中以形成外盖。 球的内芯可以由聚丁二烯橡胶制成，外芯层可以由EPDM橡胶制成。 所产生的高尔夫球具有高弹性，柔软的手感和良好的耐候性。

公开(公告)号：US20160346620A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US14723528

申请日：2015-05-28

Applicant: ACUSHNET COMPANY

Inventor： Mark L. Binette ,  Shawn Ricci

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B45/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0022 ,  A63B37/0023 ,  A63B45/00 ,  B05B5/00 ,  B32B27/24 ,  C08J7/02 ,  C08K5/3475 ,  C08K2201/013

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a layer formed from at least one of a thermoset material or a thermoplastic material throughout; the layer having a treated region and an untreated region; the treated region extending inward from an outer surface of the layer and comprising a UV resistance composition; and the untreated region not comprising the UV resistance composition. For example, the treated region may be infused with the UV resistance composition. The layer may be a cover or even an inner golf ball layer, which can sometimes become exposed during play. The UV resistance composition may be formed from a mixture of an ultraviolet light absorber (UVA) and a solvent, the UVA being selected from benzotriazole type stabilizers, hindered amine type stabilizers, phenolic type stabilizers, triazines, or combinations thereof, and the solvent comprising at least one of acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, ethyl acetate, or butyl acetate.

Abstract translation: 一种高尔夫球，包括由热固性材料或热塑性材料中的至少一种形成的层; 所述层具有处理区域和未处理区域; 所述处理区域从所述层的外表面向内延伸并且包括抗紫外线组合物; 和未包含耐UV组合物的未处理区域。 例如，经处理的区域可以注入防紫外线组合物。 该层可以是盖子或甚至内部高尔夫球球层，其有时可能在游戏过程中暴露。 抗UV组合物可以由紫外光吸收剂（UVA）和溶剂的混合物形成，UVA选自苯并三唑型稳定剂，受阻胺型稳定剂，酚类稳定剂，三嗪或其组合，并且包含 丙酮，甲基乙基酮，甲基异丁基酮，乙酸乙酯或乙酸丁酯中的至少一种。

公开(公告)号：US09480882B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14983787

申请日：2015-12-30

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0073 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B2037/0079

Abstract: A golf ball including a core having an inner core having an outer surface and a geometric center; and an outer core layer. The outer core layer has an outer surface and includes a soft transition region. An outer cover layer is formed over the core. The soft transition region has a thickness of up to 4 mm, has about 5 to 15 percent trans-polybutadiene isomer, and has a negative hardness gradient of up to about 10 Shore C. The core has an overall positive hardness gradient of about 5 Shore C to 15 Shore C and has a gradient quotient, GQ, defined by the equation: 1 ≤ G + T 10 × COR ≤ 4 where G is the overall positive hardness gradient in Shore C, T is the percent of trans-polybutadiene isomer at the core outer surface, and COR is the coefficient of restitution measured at an incoming velocity of 125 ft/s.

公开(公告)号：US09480881B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14983755

申请日：2015-12-30

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0073 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B2037/0079

Abstract: A golf ball includes a unitary core having an outer surface, a geometric center, and a soft transition region adjacent to the outer surface. The core is formed from a substantially homogenous composition. An outer cover layer is formed over the core. The soft transition region has a thickness of up to 4 mm, includes about 15 to 30 percent trans-polybutadiene isomer, and has a negative hardness gradient of up to about 10 Shore C. The unitary core has an overall positive hardness gradient of about 15 to 22 Shore C and has a gradient quotient, GQ, defined by the equation: 5 ≤ G + T 10 ⁢ ⁢ x ⁢ ⁢ COR ≤ 6 where G is the overall positive hardness gradient in Shore C, T is the percent of trans-polybutadiene isomer at the core outer surface, and COR is the coefficient of restitution measured at an incoming velocity of 125 ft/s.

公开(公告)号：US09457235B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14730491

申请日：2015-06-04

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/00 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08G18/48 ,  C08G18/72 ,  C08G18/76 ,  C08G18/79 ,  C08G18/24 ,  C08G18/40 ,  C08G18/42 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08G101/00

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. In one preferred embodiment, the inner core has a positive hardness gradient, the intermediate core has a positive hardness gradient, and the outer core has a zero or negative hardness gradient. 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。 在一个优选实施例中，内芯具有正硬度梯度，中间芯具有正硬度梯度，外芯具有零或负硬度梯度。 核心结构和产生的球具有较好的弹性。

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：US20160193506A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：US15071280

申请日：2016-03-16

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.

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。