公开(公告)号：US20160016048A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14870468

申请日：2015-09-30

Applicant: ACUSHNET COMPANY

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B2037/0079 ,  C08L9/00 ,  C08L23/0876

Abstract: Golf ball incorporating core consisting of: a solid inner core layer consisting of a peroxide cured polybutadiene rubber composition and having a diameter of 1.25 inches or less and a center Shore C hardness (Hcenter) of 50 or less; and an outer core layer consisting of a thermoplastic composition Tc as defined herein and having a thickness of 0.400 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. The peroxide cured polybutadiene rubber composition may comprise a reaction product of polybutadiene and a sufficient amount of peroxide to form the solid inner layer having the center Shore C hardness (Hcenter) of 50 or less. In one embodiment, 100 phr polybutadiene and from about 0.05 phr to about 3.0 phr of peroxide are mixed with at least one of 5 phr or less of a metal oxide; 5 phr or less of a metal coagent; or 5 phr or less of a metal carbonate. Alternatively, the solid inner core layer has a diameter of 1.10 inches or less or less than 1.0 inches.

Abstract translation: 包括芯的高尔夫球包括：由过氧化物固化的聚丁二烯橡胶组合物组成的直径为1.25英寸或更小的中心肖氏C硬度（Hcenter）为50或更小的固体内芯层; 和由如本文所定义的厚度为0.400英寸或更大的外表面肖氏C硬度（Houter表面）为70或更大的热塑性组合物Tc组成的外芯层，其中Houter surface> Hcenter和Houter surface-Hcenter ≥40。 过氧化物固化的聚丁二烯橡胶组合物可以包含聚丁二烯和足够量的过氧化物的反应产物，以形成具有50或更小中心肖氏C硬度（Hcenter）的固体内层。 在一个实施方案中，100phr聚丁二烯和约0.05phr至约3.0phr的过氧化物与5phr或更少的金属氧化物中的至少一种混合; 5phr或更少的金属助剂; 或5phr或更少的金属碳酸盐。 或者，固体内芯层的直径为1.10英寸或更小或小于1.0英寸。

公开(公告)号：US20150367179A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14577035

申请日：2014-12-19

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：US20150238823A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14707028

申请日：2015-05-08

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B2037/0079

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover, wherein the core consists of: a solid inner core layer formed from a plasticized non-acid polymer composition PCp/N-A 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 at least one of a thermoset rubber composition TR and a thermoplastic composition TP 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. In another embodiment, the center Shore C hardness (Hcenter) is 40 or less, the outer surface Shore C hardness (Houter surface) is 85 or greater, and Houter surface−Hcenter≧45. In one embodiment, an intermediate layer is disposed between the outer core layer and the cover. The plasticized non-acid polymer composition PCp/N-A. may be formed from at least one non-acid polymer composition and at least one plasticizer.

Abstract translation: 一种包括芯和盖的高尔夫球，其中所述芯包括：由塑化非酸性聚合物组合物PCp / NA形成的直径为1.10英寸或更小的中心肖氏C硬度（Hcenter）的固体内芯层 ）为50以下，一个或多个任选的中间核心层，以及由热固性橡胶组合物TR和热塑性组合物TP中的至少一种形成的外部芯层，其厚度为0.200英寸或更大，外表面肖氏C 硬度（Houter表面）为70或更大，其中Houter表面> Hcenter，Houter surface-Hcenter≥40。 在另一个实施方式中，肖氏C中心硬度（Hcenter）为40以下，外表面肖氏C硬度（Houter面）为85以上，Houter表面Hcenter≥45。 在一个实施例中，中间层设置在外芯层和盖之间。 增塑的非酸聚合物组合物PCp / N-A。 可以由至少一种非酸性聚合物组合物和至少一种增塑剂形成。

公开(公告)号：US20150157897A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14101431

申请日：2013-12-10

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B45/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0091 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0094 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08K5/098

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls having a core made of a foamed polyurethane composition are provided. The ball includes a dual-layered core having a foam inner core (center) and surrounding outer core layer. The outer core layer may be made from a non-foamed thermoset material such as polybutadiene rubber. The ball further includes an inner cover, preferably made from a thermoplastic ionomer. The outer cover may be made from a non-foamed thermoset or thermoplastic material such as polyurethane. The core and inner cover layers preferably have different densities so the Moment of Inertia of the ball is adjusted. Preferably, the specific gravity of the inner cover is greater than the specific gravity of the outer core, which is greater than the specific gravity of the inner core. The finished ball has good distance and low-spin properties.

Abstract translation: 提供具有由发泡聚氨酯组合物制成的芯的多层高尔夫球。 球包括具有泡沫内芯（中心）并且围绕外芯层的双层芯。 外芯层可以由非发泡的热固性材料例如聚丁二烯橡胶制成。 球还包括优选由热塑性离聚物制成的内盖。 外盖可以由非发泡的热固性材料或热塑性材料如聚氨酯制成。 芯层和内覆盖层优选具有不同的密度，从而调整球的惯性矩。 优选地，内盖的比重大于外芯的比重，其大于内芯的比重。 成品球具有良好的距离和低旋转性能。

公开(公告)号：US20150151166A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14619231

申请日：2015-02-11

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: A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/006 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B45/00 ,  A63B2037/0079 ,  C08L21/00

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.

Abstract translation: 提供了包含实心芯和两层或三层盖组件的低压缩多片高尔夫球。 优选地，球的压缩度小于60，更优选小于50.至少一个覆盖层由增塑的热塑性组合物制成。 例如，可以制造两层和三层盖。 优选地，增塑的热塑性组合物包括：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或油酸丁酯作为增塑剂。 盖组件具有良好的冲击耐久性，并且有助于在给定的压缩下使球具有相对高的弹性。

公开(公告)号：US20150126307A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：US14071819

申请日：2013-11-05

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 thermoset or thermoplastic outer core layer is made. The silicone foam center has good thermal stability and durability without sacrificing resiliency. The surrounding outer core layer may be made from non-foamed or foamed compositions. For example, silicone foams, polyurethanes, polybutadiene rubber, or highly neutralized olefin acid copolymers may be used in the outer core layer.

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）和周围的热固性或热塑性外芯层的双芯。 硅氧烷泡沫中心具有良好的热稳定性和耐久性，而不会牺牲弹性。 周围的外芯层可以由非发泡或发泡组合物制成。 例如，硅氧烷泡沫，聚氨酯，聚丁二烯橡胶或高度中和的烯烃酸共聚物可用于外芯层。

公开(公告)号：US20150111668A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14511221

申请日：2014-10-10

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/006 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  C08K5/101 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08L9/00

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls containing a two or three-layered cover assembly are provided. In one embodiment, the cover assembly includes a relatively hard inner cover and relatively soft outer cover. Alternatively, the cover assembly may include a relatively soft inner cover with a relatively hard outer cover. Three-layered covers comprising an inner cover, intermediate cover, and outer cover layer also may be prepared. Preferably, at least one of the layers is formed from a thermoplastic composition that preferably 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 cover assembly has good impact durability and helps provide the ball with relatively high resiliency at given compressions.

Abstract translation: 提供了包含两层或三层盖组件的多层高尔夫球。 在一个实施例中，盖组件包括相对较硬的内盖和相对较软的外盖。 或者，盖组件可以包括具有相对硬的外盖的相对柔软的内盖。 也可以制备包括内盖，中间盖和外覆盖层的三层盖。 优选地，至少一个层由热塑性组合物形成，其优选包括：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。 盖组件具有良好的冲击耐久性，并且有助于在给定的压缩下使球具有相对高的弹性。

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：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。