公开(公告)号：US09433829B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14578787

申请日：2014-12-22

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08L23/08

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08L23/0876

Abstract: A golf ball includes a thermoplastic inner core and a thermoset outer core layer. The inner core has a surface hardness of about 40 to 80 Shore C and a center hardness of about 30 to 75 Shore C, the center hardness being less than the surface hardness to define a first positive hardness gradient. The cover includes an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The thermoplastic inner core comprises a highly-neutralized ionomer including an acid copolymer of ethylene and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid; a plasticizer; an organic acid or salt thereof; and a cation source present in an amount sufficient to neutralize from about 70 to 100% of the acid groups present. The outer core layer includes a polybutadiene rubber and has a surface hardness greater than an interior hardness to define a positive hardness gradient of less than about 25 Shore C.

Abstract translation: 高尔夫球包括热塑性内芯和热固性外芯层。 内芯具有约40至80肖氏C的表面硬度和约30至75肖氏C的中心硬度，中心硬度小于表面硬度以限定第一正硬度梯度。 盖包括内覆盖层和外覆盖层。 热塑性内芯包括高度中和的离聚物，其包括乙烯和α，β-不饱和羧酸的酸共聚物; 增塑剂; 有机酸或其盐; 和阳离子源的存在量足以中和存在的酸基团的约70至100％。 外芯层包括聚丁二烯橡胶，其表面硬度大于内部硬度，以确定小于约25肖氏硬度的正硬度梯度。

公开(公告)号：US09415268B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14532141

申请日：2014-11-04

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  C08K5/101 ,  C08L67/02

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/005 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  C08K5/101 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L67/025 ,  C08L2207/04

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls having at least one layer made of a polyester composition containing a polyester thermoplastic elastomer 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 alkyl oleate plasticizers such as ethyl oleate and octyl oleate. Polyester-ether block copolymers are particularly preferred. The golf ball includes a core having at least one layer and a cover having at least one layer. The polyester composition may be used to form any core, cover, or other layer in the golf ball.

Abstract translation: 提供具有由含有聚酯热塑性弹性体和增塑剂的聚酯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烷基酯增塑剂，例如油酸乙酯和油酸辛酯。 聚醚醚嵌段共聚物是特别优选的。 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。 聚酯组合物可用于在高尔夫球中形成任何芯，盖或其它层。

公开(公告)号：US09248346B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US13966394

申请日：2013-08-14

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/04 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L19/00 ,  C08K5/14

CPC classification number: A63B37/007 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  C08K5/14 ,  C08L19/003 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08L23/0869 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L2205/22

Abstract: Disclosed herein are heterogeneous golf ball compositions comprising discrete particles of crosslinked rubber dispersed within an acid copolymer-based matrix.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了包含分散在基于酸共聚物的基质内的交联橡胶的离散颗粒的异质高尔夫球组合物。

公开(公告)号：US09200131B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US13929841

申请日：2013-06-28

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Robert Blink ,  David A. Bulpett ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Rick Kuhner

IPC: C08K5/09 ,  C08K5/098 ,  A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/12 ,  C08J3/18 ,  C08K3/22 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08J3/20

CPC classification number: C08K3/22 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08J3/18 ,  C08J3/203 ,  C08K5/09 ,  C08K5/098 ,  C08K2003/2224 ,  C08L33/02 ,  C08L33/06 ,  C08L23/0876

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of making a neutralized polymer composition (“NPC”) suitable for a golf ball component comprising the steps of: providing an acid copolymer composition; soaking the acid copolymer composition in an organic acid to form a soaked polymeric composition wherein substantially all of the organic acid is absorbed within the acid copolymer composition; providing a cation source in an amount sufficient to neutralize the acid copolymer and organic acid; and melt processing the soaked polymeric composition and cation source to form a neutralized polymer composition. The invention also relates to a method of making a golf ball incorporating the NPC made according to the inventive method and to the resulting golf ball.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种制备适用于高尔夫球组分的中和聚合物组合物（“NPC”）的方法，包括以下步骤：提供酸共聚物组合物; 将酸共聚物组合物浸渍在有机酸中以形成浸渍的聚合物组合物，其中基本上所有的有机酸在酸共聚物组合物内被吸收; 提供足以中和酸共聚物和有机酸的量的阳离子源; 并将浸渍的聚合物组合物和阳离子源熔融加工以形成中和的聚合物组合物。 本发明还涉及一种制造包含根据本发明方法制造的NPC的高尔夫球和产生的高尔夫球的方法。

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：US09084916B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US13633180

申请日：2012-10-02

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/08 ,  A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/12

CPC classification number: A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0048 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/12 ,  A63B2037/0079

Abstract: A golf ball including a core; an inner cover layer formed from a thermoplastic composition and having a thickness of about 0.005 inches to 0.40 inches and a surface hardness of about 60 Shore D or greater; and an outer cover layer formed from a thermoset material and having a thickness of about 0.01 inches to 0.05 inches and a surface hardness of about 60 Shore D or less. The thermoplastic composition has a first melt flow index at 280° C. under a 10-kg load of less than about 35 g/10 min and a second melt flow index at 265° C. under a 5-kg load of less than about 10 g/10 min.

Abstract translation: 包括芯的高尔夫球; 由热塑性组合物形成并具有约0.005英寸至0.40英寸的厚度和约60肖氏D或更高的表面硬度的内覆层; 以及由热固性材料形成并且具有约0.01英寸至0.05英寸的厚度和约60肖氏D或更低的表面硬度的外覆盖层。 热塑性组合物在280℃下的第一熔体流动指数在小于约35g / 10min的10kg负载下和在265℃下的第二熔体流动指数在5kg负荷下小于约 10 g / 10 min

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：US20150141167A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14576800

申请日：2014-12-19

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

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.

Abstract translation: 一种高尔夫球，包括包含热塑性材料并具有小于表面硬度的几何中心硬度的内芯层，以限定正硬度梯度。 外芯层形成在内芯上。 外芯包括热固性橡胶组合物，并且具有小于外表面硬度的内表面硬度以限定正硬度梯度。 在外芯层上形成覆盖层。 覆盖层包括内覆盖层和外覆盖层。 芯的热塑性材料包括乙烯和α，β-不饱和羧酸的酸共聚物，任选的包含丙烯酸烷基酯或甲基丙烯酸烷基酯的软化单体; 增塑剂; 有机酸或其盐; 和阳离子源的存在量足以中和存在于材料中的所有酸基的约70至约100％。

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：US20150087444A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14557534

申请日：2014-12-02

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0056 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0068 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0096 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B2037/065

Abstract: Multi-layered golf balls containing a dual-core structure are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) made from a foam or metal-containing composition, or it has a hollow shell construction, and the outer core layer is made of a thermoplastic composition. 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. The core assembly preferably may have a positive hardness gradient extending across the entire assembly. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency at given compressions.

Abstract translation: 提供了包含双核结构的多层高尔夫球。 芯结构包括由泡沫或含金属组合物制成的内芯（中心），或者具有中空的外壳结构，外芯层由热塑性组合物制成。 优选地，热塑性组合物包含：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。 芯组件优选地可以具有横跨整个组件延伸的正硬度梯度。 核心结构和产生的球在给定的压缩下具有相对良好的弹性。