公开(公告)号：US20190321690A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-24

申请号：US15955779

申请日：2018-04-18

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： David A. Bulpett ,  Brian Comeau ,  Robert Blink

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C08L23/08

Abstract: Golf ball incorporating layer(s) of a mixture consisting of: i) ionomer(s); ii) ethylene propylene rubber(s)(EPR(s)); iii) polymeric epoxy crosslinker(s); and iv) compatibilizing polymer(s). The ionomer(s) and EPR(s) may be included in a blend in a wt % ratio of from about 85:15 to 55:45; the at least one polymeric epoxy crosslinker and compatibilizing polymer may be included in amounts, based on 100 parts of the blend, of from about 2.0 to about 10.0 parts; and from about 1.0 to about 10.0 parts, respectively. Each ionomer, EPR, polymeric epoxy crosslinker, and compatibilizing polymer has a density less than 1.0 g/cm3. The mixture is melt processable/moldable without meanwhile sacrificing target CoR, DCM compression, Shore D hardness, and Shore C hardness.

公开(公告)号：US10300343B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-28

申请号：US15953619

申请日：2018-04-16

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/02 ,  C08L23/08

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.

公开(公告)号：US10300341B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-28

申请号：US15903149

申请日：2018-02-23

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08K5/101

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.

公开(公告)号：US20190022470A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US16139262

申请日：2018-09-24

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C08L33/10 ,  C08L33/08 ,  C08K5/101 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08K5/098 ,  C08F210/02 ,  C08F220/18

CPC classification number: A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0036 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0048 ,  A63B37/006 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B2037/0079 ,  C08F210/02 ,  C08F220/18 ,  C08F2500/02 ,  C08F2500/12 ,  C08F2500/17 ,  C08K5/098 ,  C08K5/101 ,  C08K5/521 ,  C08L33/02 ,  C08L33/08 ,  C08L33/10

Abstract: Golf ball comprising layer(s) comprised of plasticized neutralized acid polymer composition consisting of mixture of: (a) low molecular weight acid-containing wax(es); (b) non-acid-polymer(s) including at least one low molecular weight non-acid wax such as high density oxidized polyethylene homopolymers; ethylene maleic anhydride copolymers; polypropylene maleic anhydride copolymers; polypropylene homopolymers; ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers; high density oxidized homopolymers; oxidized copolymers; polyethylene micronized waxes; polytetrafluoroethylene micronized waxes; emulsifiable low molecular weight non-acid waxes; non-emulsifiable low molecular weight non-acid waxes; and/or chemically modified low molecular weight non-acid waxes; (c) organic acid(s) or salt thereof; and (d) plasticizer(s). Molecular weight of each low molecular weight acid-containing wax is about 500 to 7000, or up to 30,000. Interactions between components (a), (b), (c) and (d) advantageously produce layer of ionomeric material having heat stability, processability, and well-retained durability, adhesion, CoR, compression and softer feel without need for blending high and low molecular weight acid-containing polymer(s).

公开(公告)号：US10166441B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-01

申请号：US15612742

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

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

Abstract: A golf ball includes a core and a three-layer cover disposed adjacent the core. The three-layer cover includes an inner cover, an intermediate cover, and an outer cover. The inner cover includes a non-ionomeric E/Y copolymer where E is an olefin and Y is a carboxylic acid. The inner cover has a hardness of about 45 to 68 Shore D. The outer cover includes a castable thermoset polyurethane and has a hardness of about 40 to 62 Shore D. The intermediate cover layer, disposed between the inner and outer cover layers, is formed from a polyamide composition, where the polyamide composition includes a transparent polyamide having a light transmission of about 50% or greater.

公开(公告)号：US10099090B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

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: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/00 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US20180290024A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-11

申请号：US16008381

申请日：2018-06-14

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08L9/00 ,  C08K5/101

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 comprises: a) ethylene acid copolymer, b) plasticizer, and c) cation source. A sulfonamide, alkyl diacid ester, or organophosphate or organosulfur compound 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.

公开(公告)号：US10058740B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US15480727

申请日：2017-04-06

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  C08L21/00 ,  A63B45/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US10052525B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-21

申请号：US15621079

申请日：2017-06-13

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C09D123/08 ,  C08K5/098 ,  C08K5/101 ,  C08L77/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08K5/098 ,  C08K5/101 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L77/00 ,  C09D123/0876 ,  C08L51/06

Abstract: A golf ball comprising an inner core layer including a thermoplastic material and having a geometric center hardness less than the surface hardness to define a positive hardness gradient. An outer core layer is formed over the inner core. The outer core includes a thermoset rubber composition and has an inner surface hardness less than an outer surface hardness to define a positive hardness gradient. A cover layer is formed over the outer core layer. The cover layer includes an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The thermoplastic material of the core includes an acid copolymer of ethylene and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid, optionally a softening monomer comprising alkyl acrylate or methacrylate; a plasticizer; an organic acid or salt thereof; and a cation source present in an amount sufficient to neutralize from about 70 to about 100% of all acid groups present in the material.

公开(公告)号：US10035047B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-31

申请号：US15418920

申请日：2017-01-30

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/02

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B2037/0079 ,  C08G69/40 ,  C08K5/0016 ,  C08K5/101 ,  C08L77/02 ,  C08L77/04 ,  C08L77/06 ,  C08L77/08

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls containing a three-layered core assembly are provided. Preferably, at least one of the core layers is formed from a thermoplastic composition that comprises: a) thermoplastic non-acid polymer, and b) plasticizer. In one preferred embodiment, the inner core is made of a first thermoset composition, for example, polybutadiene rubber; and the intermediate core layer is made of a thermoplastic composition; and the outer core is made of a second thermoset composition. A fatty acid ester such as ethyl oleate is preferably used as the plasticizer. Suitable non-acid polymers include, for example, polyesters, polyamides, polyolefins, and polyurethanes. The core assembly has a relatively high resiliency at given compressions.