公开(公告)号：US20160346621A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15235510

申请日：2016-08-12

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0092

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls containing a two or three-layered core assembly are provided. In one embodiment, the core assembly includes an inner core (center) comprising a thermoset composition, an intermediate core layer; and surrounding outer core layer. Preferably, the thermoplastic composition 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. A second thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber may be used to form the outer core layer. The core layers have different hardness levels. In another embodiment, a two-layered core structure is provided. For example, the inner core and/or outer core layer may be made of the plasticized thermoplastic composition. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency at given compressions.

公开(公告)号：US20160339303A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15228075

申请日：2016-08-04

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C08L51/06 ,  C08L77/06 ,  C08L77/02

CPC classification number: A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0037 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0069 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/0086 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0095 ,  A63B45/00 ,  A63B2037/0079 ,  A63B2209/00 ,  C08K5/0016 ,  C08L51/04 ,  C08L51/06 ,  C08L77/02 ,  C08L77/06

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls having at least one layer made of polyamide/acid anhydride-modified polyolefin blended compositions are provided. Preferably, a transparent polyamide is used. In one version, the composition comprises a blend of polyamide, acid anhydride-modified polyolefin, and plasticizer. The golf ball includes a core having at least one layer and a cover having at least one layer. The polyamide/acid anhydride-modified polyolefin composition may be used to form any core, cover, or other layer in the golf ball. In one preferred version, the polyamide/acid anhydride-modified polyolefin composition is used to form the inner core, and a rubber composition is used to form the outer core layer.

Abstract translation: 提供具有由聚酰胺/酸酐改性的聚烯烃共混组合物制成的至少一层的多层高尔夫球。 优选使用透明聚酰胺。 在一个版本中，组合物包含聚酰胺，酸酐改性的聚烯烃和增塑剂的共混物。 高尔夫球包括具有至少一个层的芯和具有至少一个层的盖。 聚酰胺/酸酐改性聚烯烃组合物可用于在高尔夫球中形成任何芯，盖或其它层。 在一个优选的方案中，使用聚酰胺/酸酐改性的聚烯烃组合物来形成内芯，并且使用橡胶组合物来形成外芯层。

公开(公告)号：US20160325147A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：US15215676

申请日：2016-07-21

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C08L77/06 ,  A63B45/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0069 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0095 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08G69/40 ,  C08K5/0016 ,  C08K5/098 ,  C08K5/20 ,  C08K5/435 ,  C08L51/06 ,  C08L77/02 ,  C08L77/06 ,  C08L2201/10 ,  C08L2205/02 ,  C08L2205/03 ,  Y10T428/2982

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls having at least one layer made of a polyamide composition containing a polyamide polymer and plasticizer are provided. The plasticizers help reduce the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the composition and various plasticizers may be used. For example, the composition may include ethyl oleate or propylene carbonate as a plasticizer. Transparent polyamides, for example, polyether-amide block copolymers, preferably are used in the composition. The golf ball includes a core having at least one layer and a cover having at least one layer. The polyamide composition may be used to form any core, cover, or other layer in the golf ball. In one version, the polyamide composition is used to form the inner cover layer.

Abstract translation: 提供具有由含有聚酰胺聚合物和增塑剂的聚酰胺组合物制成的至少一层的多层高尔夫球。 增塑剂有助于降低组合物的玻璃化转变温度（Tg），并且可以使用各种增塑剂。 例如，组合物可以包括油酸乙酯或碳酸亚丙酯作为增塑剂。 透明聚酰胺，例如聚醚 - 酰胺嵌段共聚物，优选用于组合物中。 高尔夫球包括具有至少一个层的芯和具有至少一个层的盖。 聚酰胺组合物可用于在高尔夫球中形成任何芯，盖或其它层。 在一种形式中，聚酰胺组合物用于形成内覆盖层。

公开(公告)号：US09486674B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14145648

申请日：2013-12-31

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

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

CPC classification number: A63B37/006 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0091 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B45/00

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls containing a dual-core structure are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) comprising a foam composition, preferably foamed polyurethane. The outer core layer is preferably formed from a non-foamed composition selected from thermoset compositions and thermoplastic compositions. The core layers have different hardness and specific gravity levels. The specific gravity (density) of the foam inner core is preferably less than the density of the outer core layer.

Abstract translation: 提供了包含双核结构的多层高尔夫球。 芯结构包括内芯（中心），其包含泡沫组合物，优选泡沫聚氨酯。 外芯层优选由选自热固性组合物和热塑性组合物的非发泡组合物形成。 核心层具有不同的硬度和比重水平。 泡沫内芯的比重（密度）优选小于外芯层的密度。

公开(公告)号：US20160287947A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

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: A63B37/00

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括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：US20160287946A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US14672523

申请日：2015-03-30

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

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 ,  C08G18/7614 ,  C08G18/7621 ,  C08G18/7671 ,  C08K5/0016 ,  C08K5/101 ,  C08K5/103 ,  C08K5/1565 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US20160287945A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US14672485

申请日：2015-03-30

Applicant: ACUSHNET COMPANY

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

IPC: A63B37/00

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 ,  C08K5/1565 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US20160279480A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US14670550

申请日：2015-03-27

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Brian Comeau ,  Matthew F. Hogge ,  Manjari Kuntimaddi ,  Peter L. Serdahl

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/14 ,  A63B2209/00

Abstract: A golf ball of the invention comprises: a substrate layer formed from at least one of a thermoset or thermoplastic composition and having an outer surface that is pre-modified with a catalytic coating; a metallic film that is formed about the outer surface by contacting the catalytic coating with a mixture comprising: (i) at least one aqueous and/or organic aerosol comprising at least one metal in cationic/oxidizing form; and (ii) at least one reducing agent; and a subsequent layer surrounding the metallic film and formed from at least one of a thermoset composition or a thermoplastic composition. Alternatively, the outer surface is not pre-modified. The subsequent layer may be formed about the metallic film or in some embodiments may surround a coating layer that is disposed between the metallic film and the subsequent layer.

Abstract translation: 本发明的高尔夫球包括：由热固性或热塑性组合物中的至少一种形成并具有用催化涂层预改性的外表面的基底层; 通过使催化涂层与包含以下物质的混合物接触形成在外表面周围的金属膜：（i）至少一种包含至少一种阳离子/氧化形式的金属的水性和/或有机气溶胶; 和（ii）至少一种还原剂; 以及围绕金属膜并由热固性组合物或热塑性组合物中的至少一种形成的后续层。 或者，外表面不被预先修饰。 随后的层可以围绕金属膜形成，或者在一些实施例中可以包围设置在金属膜和后续层之间的涂层。

公开(公告)号：US09433828B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14576349

申请日：2014-12-19

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08K5/09 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L77/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0006 ,  A63B37/0019 ,  A63B37/002 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08K5/09 ,  C08K5/098 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L77/00

Abstract: A golf ball includes a thermoplastic HNP inner core layer having a center hardness less than the surface hardness to define a positive hardness gradient. An outer core layer is disposed about the inner core and is formed from a thermoset rubber composition. The core layer has an inner surface hardness less than the outer surface hardness to define a positive hardness gradient. Inner and outer cover layers are disposed about the outer core layer. The HNP composition includes an acid copolymer of ethylene and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid; a non-acid polymer comprising polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, polyethers, polyurethanes, metallocene-catalyzed polymers, single-site catalyst polymerized polymers, ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene propylene diene rubber, styrenic block copolymer rubbers, alkyl acrylate rubbers, or functionalized derivatives thereof; an organic acid or salt thereof; and a cation source in an amount sufficient to neutralize at least about 80% of the acid groups.

Abstract translation: 高尔夫球包括具有小于表面硬度的中心硬度的热塑性HNP内芯层，以限定正的硬度梯度。 外芯层围绕内芯设置并由热固性橡胶组合物形成。 芯层的内表面硬度小于外表面硬度，以确定正硬度梯度。 内外盖层围绕外芯层设置。 HNP组合物包括乙烯与α，β-不饱和羧酸的酸共聚物; 包含聚烯烃，聚酰胺，聚酯，聚醚，聚氨酯，金属茂催化聚合物，单中心催化剂聚合聚合物，乙丙橡胶，乙烯丙烯二烯橡胶，苯乙烯嵌段共聚物橡胶，丙烯酸烷基酯橡胶或其官能化衍生物的非酸聚合物 ; 有机酸或其盐; 和足以中和至少约80％酸基团的量的阳离子源。

公开(公告)号：US09427628B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14523152

申请日：2014-10-24

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  David A. Bulpett ,  Brian Comeau ,  Derek A. Ladd

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/02 ,  C08L9/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/005 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  C08L9/00 ,  C08L2205/025

Abstract: The invention relates to golf ball formulations formed from blends of linear and branched polybutadienes catalyzed with neodymium that have improved properties and processing characteristics. Golf ball components may be formed from the blends to provide high coefficient of restitution.