公开(公告)号：US09415274B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14823348

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  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：US20160173739A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14568215

申请日：2014-12-12

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael R. Madson ,  Edmund A. Hebert ,  Chris Hixenbaugh ,  Nicholas M. Nardacci ,  Richard Daprato

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G06K9/00 ,  A63B24/00 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: A63B24/0021 ,  A63B60/46 ,  A63B69/3658 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06T7/246 ,  G06T2207/30224 ,  H04M1/04 ,  H04M2250/52 ,  H04N5/23203 ,  H04N5/2354

Abstract: A launch monitor system and method for measuring flight characteristics of a golf ball are disclosed. The launch monitor system comprises a support structure, a smart device positioned to capture one or more images of the golf ball, a flash source, and an application configured to execute on the smart device. The software application processes images of the golf ball and determines one or more flight characteristics thereof.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测量高尔夫球的飞行特性的发射监视器系统和方法。 发射监视器系统包括支撑结构，定位成捕获高尔夫球的一个或多个图像的智能设备，闪光源以及被配置为在智能设备上执行的应用。 软件应用程序处理高尔夫球的图像并确定其一个或多个飞行特征。

公开(公告)号：US09056226B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US14246361

申请日：2014-04-07

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0041 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078

Abstract: A golf ball with a controlled moment of inertia and controlled spin rate is disclosed. The golf ball comprises a subassembly and a cover, the subassembly comprising an inner core and an intermediate layer, wherein the subassembly has a diameter of from about 1.45 inches to about 1.66 inches, the inner core has a diameter of less than about 0.75 inches, and the intermediate layer comprises a foamed polyurethane composition. The inner core has a specific gravity of higher than about 1.15, the intermediate layer has its specific gravity reduced to less than about 1.05, and the subassembly has its specific gravity reduced up to about 8% such that the coefficient of restitution of the subassembly is controlled by or is substantially the same as the coefficient of restitution of the intermediate layer, and the golf ball has its coefficient of restitution reduced by less than about 6%.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有受控转动惯量和受控旋转速率的高尔夫球。 该高尔夫球包括一个子组件和一个盖子，该组件包括内芯和中间层，其中该组件具有约1.45英寸至约1.66英寸的直径，该内芯具有小于约0.75英寸的直径， 中间层包含泡沫聚氨酯组合物。 内核的比重高于约1.15，中间层的比重降低到小于约1.05，并且子组件的比重降低到约8％，使得组件的恢复系数为 由中间层的恢复系数控制或基本上相同，并且高尔夫球的恢复系数降低小于约6％。

公开(公告)号：US20150141168A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14602495

申请日：2015-01-22

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

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：US20150094169A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14564348

申请日：2014-12-09

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0037 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/04 ,  A63B45/00 ,  A63B2037/085 ,  A63B2209/00 ,  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: A golf ball comprising: an inner core having a compression of less than about 60, wherein the inner core comprises a highly neutralized thermoplastic ionomer; at least one intermediate layer surrounding the inner core, having a hardness of at least about 55 Shore D, a specific gravity and a flexural modulus such that each of the hardness, specific gravity and flexural modulus of the intermediate layer is greater than a hardness, a specific gravity, and a flexural modulus of the inner core; and a cover surrounding the at least one intermediate layer, having a flexural modulus and a Shore D hardness that are greater than a flexural modulus and a hardness of the inner core, and a Shore D hardness of the cover is at least 60.

Abstract translation: 一种高尔夫球，包括：具有小于约60的压缩的内芯，其中所述内芯包括高度中和的热塑性离聚物; 围绕内芯的至少一个中间层，具有至少约55肖氏D的硬度，比重和挠曲模量，使得中间层的硬度，比重和弯曲模量各自大于硬度， 内芯的比重和弯曲模量; 以及围绕所述至少一个中间层的覆盖层，其弯曲模量和肖氏D硬度大于内芯的弯曲模量和硬度，并且所述盖的肖氏D硬度至少为60。

公开(公告)号：US20150024873A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US14506827

申请日：2014-10-06

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

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：US20140364251A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14246361

申请日：2014-04-07

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0041 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078

Abstract: A golf ball with a controlled moment of inertia and controlled spin rate is disclosed. The golf ball comprises a subassembly and a cover, the subassembly comprising an inner core and an intermediate layer, wherein the subassembly has a diameter of from about 1.45 inches to about 1.66 inches, the inner core has a diameter of less than about 0.75 inches, and the intermediate layer comprises a foamed polyurethane composition. The inner core has a specific gravity of higher than about 1.15, the intermediate layer has its specific gravity reduced to less than about 1.05, and the subassembly has its specific gravity reduced up to about 8% such that the coefficient of restitution of the subassembly is controlled by or is substantially the same as the coefficient of restitution of the intermediate layer, and the golf ball has its coefficient of restitution reduced by less than about 6%.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有受控转动惯量和受控旋转速率的高尔夫球。 该高尔夫球包括一个子组件和一个盖子，该组件包括内芯和中间层，其中该组件具有约1.45英寸至约1.66英寸的直径，该内芯具有小于约0.75英寸的直径， 中间层包含泡沫聚氨酯组合物。 内核的比重高于约1.15，中间层的比重降低到小于约1.05，并且子组件的比重降低到约8％，使得组件的恢复系数为 由中间层的恢复系数控制或基本上相同，并且高尔夫球的恢复系数降低小于约6％。

公开(公告)号：US20140045613A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

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: A63B37/00

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：US20140018188A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US14028910

申请日：2013-09-17

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0037 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/04 ,  A63B45/00 ,  A63B2037/085 ,  A63B2209/00 ,  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: A golf ball comprising: an inner core having a compression of less than about 60; at least one intermediate layer surrounding the inner core, having a hardness of at least about 55 Shore D, a specific gravity and a flexural modulus such that each of the hardness, specific gravity and flexural modulus of the intermediate layer is greater than a hardness, a specific gravity, and a flexural modulus of the inner core; and a cover surrounding the at least one intermediate layer, having a flexural modulus and a Shore D hardness that are greater than a flexural modulus and a hardness of the inner core. In one embodiment, a ratio of the flexural modulus of the cover in ksi to the Shore D hardness of the cover is less than 1 and/or least one of the inner core, intermediate layer and cover comprises a partially or fully neutralized ionomer.

Abstract translation: 一种高尔夫球，包括：具有小于约60的压缩的内芯; 围绕内芯的至少一个中间层，具有至少约55肖氏D的硬度，比重和挠曲模量，使得中间层的硬度，比重和弯曲模量各自大于硬度， 内芯的比重和弯曲模量; 以及围绕所述至少一个中间层的覆盖层，其弯曲模量和肖氏D硬度大于所述内芯的弯曲模量和硬度。 在一个实施例中，盖的挠曲模量与盖的肖氏D硬度的比率小于1，和/或内芯，中间层和盖中的至少一个包括部分或完全中和的离聚物。

公开(公告)号：US08556748B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-15

申请号：US13656961

申请日：2012-10-22

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06

CPC classification number: A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0037 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/04 ,  A63B45/00 ,  A63B2037/085 ,  A63B2209/00 ,  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: A golf ball comprising: an inner core having a compression of less than about 60; at least one outer core layer (surrounding the inner core or an optional intermediate layer) having a hardness of at least about 55 Shore D and a specific gravity greater than a specific gravity of the inner core; and a cover surrounding the outer core layer; at least one of the inner core, intermediate layer and outer core layer comprising a partially or fully neutralized ionomer; and the inner core having a hardness less than a hardness of the at least one outer core layer. Additionally, either the cover has a Shore D hardness of at least 60 and a specific gravity less than the specific gravity of the at least one outer core layer, or the inner core comprises a partially or fully neutralized ionomer and a specific gravity less than 1.0.

Abstract translation: 一种高尔夫球，包括：具有小于约60的压缩的内芯; 至少一个外芯层（围绕内芯或任选的中间层），其具有至少约55肖氏D的硬度和比重大于内芯的比重; 以及围绕所述外芯层的盖; 所述内芯，中间层和外芯层中的至少一个包含部分或完全中和的离聚物; 并且所述内芯具有小于所述至少一个外芯层的硬度的硬度。 另外，盖子的肖氏D硬度至少为60，比重小于至少一个外芯层的比重，或者内芯包括部分或完全中和的离聚物，比重小于1.0 。