公开(公告)号：US09597552B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14873431

申请日：2015-10-02

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Derek A. Ladd

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0023 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0047 ,  A63B37/0054 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0067 ,  A63B37/0076

Abstract: Golf balls comprising a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core comprises a center and an outer core layer that are both soft relative to a hard intermediate core layer. The Shore C hardness of the outer surface of the center is preferably less than the Shore C hardness of the geometric center of the center.

公开(公告)号：US09592425B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14527835

申请日：2014-10-30

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C08L13/00 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L75/04

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  C08L13/00 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L75/04

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 comprising at least one transparent or plasticized polyamide and having a thickness of 0.200 inches or greater and an outer surface Shore D hardness (Houter surface) of 55 or greater, wherein Houter surface+30 >Hcenter, and Houter surface+30 −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形成的外芯层，所述第二热塑性组合物TP2包含至少一个透明或增塑的聚酰胺并且具有0.200英寸或更大的厚度和外表面肖氏D硬度（Houter表面） 55或更大，其中Houter表面+ 30> Hcenter和Houter表面+ 30 -H中心≥40。

公开(公告)号：US09573022B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14145578

申请日：2013-12-31

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

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

CPC classification number: A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0068 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0096 ,  A63B37/02

Abstract: Golf balls comprising a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core comprises a layer formed from a highly neutralized polymer composition and a layer formed from a thermoset rubber.

Abstract translation: 公开了包括多层芯和盖的高尔夫球。 多层芯包括由高度中和的聚合物组合物形成的层和由热固性橡胶形成的层。

公开(公告)号：US20160367862A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-22

申请号：US15249537

申请日：2016-08-29

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/02

CPC classification number: A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0072 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B2209/00 ,  C08L23/0876

Abstract: The present invention is directed to golf balls consisting of a multi-layer core and a cover. The multi-layer core includes at least one layer formed from a relatively soft or low modulus HNP composition and at least one layer formed from a relatively hard or high modulus HNP composition.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及由多层芯和盖组成的高尔夫球。 多层芯包括由相对柔软或低模量HNP组合物形成的至少一层和由相对硬或高模量HNP组合物形成的至少一层。

公开(公告)号：US09511264B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US13644074

申请日：2012-10-03

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/04

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0096

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved multi-layered core golf ball wherein each core layer comprises its own specific hardness gradient (positive, negative or a combination) in addition to an overall specific hardness gradient from one core layer to the next.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种改进的多层芯高尔夫球，除了从一个芯层到下一个芯层的整体具体硬度梯度之外，每个芯层都包含其自身的特定硬度梯度（正，负或组合）。

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：US20160317873A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15205132

申请日：2016-07-08

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0092

Abstract: Golf balls having a multi-layered solid core and multi-layered cover are provided. The center of the core is made of a thermoset rubber material and preferably has a positive hardness gradient. The intermediate core layer is made of a thermoset or thermoplastic composition. The outer core layer is made of a highly neutralized polymer composition. The inner cover is made of a thermoplastic composition, preferably an ethylene acid copolymer. The thermoplastic ethylene acid copolymer ionomer can have acid groups that are partially or highly neutralized. The outer cover is made of a composition comprising a polyurethane, polyurea, or copolymer or blend thereof. The finished ball has high resiliency and rebounding properties.

Abstract translation: 提供具有多层实芯和多层盖的高尔夫球。 芯的中心由热固性橡胶材料制成，并且优选具有正的硬度梯度。 中间核心层由热固性或热塑性组合物制成。 外芯层由高度中和的聚合物组合物制成。 内盖由热塑性组合物制成，优选乙烯酸共聚物。 热塑性乙烯酸共聚物离聚物可以具有部分或高度中和的酸基团。 外盖由包含聚氨酯，聚脲或共聚物或其混合物的组合物制成。 成品球具有高弹性和回弹性能。