公开(公告)号：US09993692B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US14902173

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.

Inventor： Kazuhiko Isogawa ,  Kosuke Tachibana

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/004 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0094 ,  A63B37/0096

Abstract: A golf ball includes a spherical core, a mid layer, an inner cover, and an outer cover. A hardness Hm of the mid layer is greater than a hardness Hinc of the inner cover which is greater than a hardness Houc of the outer cover. A difference (Hm−Houc) is greater than 25. A volume Vm of the mid layer is greater than a volume Vinc of the inner cover which is greater than a volume Vouc of the outer cover. A ratio [(Vm+Vinc+Vouc)/V] of a sum (Vm+Vinc+Vouc) relative to a volume V of an entirety of the golf ball is less than 0.30. A ratio (Vm/Vouc) is greater than 1.50. A product (Vm*Hm) and a product (Vouc*Houc) meet the following relationship: [(Vm*Hm)/(Vouc*Houc)]>3.0.

公开(公告)号：US20180071586A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15805174

申请日：2017-11-07

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Brian Comeau ,  Michael Michalewich ,  Mark L. Binette

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0022 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0068 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B2037/0079

Abstract: Golf ball comprising a positive hardness gradient core and an outer cover layer having a microhardness gradient and being formed from a thermoset polyurethane material throughout, and having: i) a treated region that is contacted with a thermoset polyurethane microhardness-increasing solution consisting of an isocyanate portion and at least one non-aqueous solvent; and ii) an untreated region that is not contacted with the thermoset polyurethane microhardness-increasing solution. The treated region comprises the isocyanate portion, whereas the untreated region does not comprise the isocyanate portion. Treated region has a microhardness M1 that is greater than microhardness M2 of untreated region to define the outer cover layer positive microhardness gradient ΔM=M1−M2. The treated region may have a depth Dtr that extends inward from the cover outer surface and in some embodiments is less than a thickness of the untreated region. Treated region may alternatively extend from the inner surface toward outer surface.

公开(公告)号：US09782633B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14819661

申请日：2015-08-06

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L21/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0049 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0069 ,  A63B37/0072 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B37/0084 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0096 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L75/04

Abstract: The present invention is directed to multi-layer golf balls including a layer formed from a relatively soft or low modulus HNP composition and a layer formed from a relatively hard or high modulus HNP composition. Optionally, the soft (or low modulus) HNP composition and/or the hard (or high modulus) HNP composition is plasticized or is replaced with a different plasticized acid copolymer composition.

公开(公告)号：US09610478B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14991998

申请日：2016-01-10

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0073 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B2037/0079

Abstract: A golf ball includes a unitary core having an outer surface, a geometric center, and a soft transition region adjacent to the outer surface. The core is formed from a substantially homogenous rubber composition. The golf ball also includes an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The soft transition region has a thickness of up to 4 mm and a negative hardness gradient of about 5 Shore C to about 15 Shore C. The unitary core has an overall negative hardness gradient of up to 20 Shore C.

公开(公告)号：US20170036069A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US15296298

申请日：2016-10-18

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0022 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/006 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B2037/0079

Abstract: A golf ball includes a core and a cover. The core has an outer surface, a geometric center, and a soft transition region adjacent to the outer surface. The soft transition region has a thickness of 4 mm or less, includes about 10 to 30% trans-polybutadiene isomer, and has a positive hardness gradient of about 10 Shore C or less. The cover layer has a hardness of about 50 Shore M or greater. The core has a positive hardness gradient of about 10 to 42 Shore C. A secondary gradient quotient, GQ′, from about 2.2 to 9.5, GQ′ being defined by the equation: G ′ + T 10 × COR where G′ is the core positive hardness gradient in Shore C, T is the percent of trans-polybutadiene isomer at the core outer surface, and COR is the coefficient of restitution of the core measured at an incoming velocity of 125 ft/s.

Abstract translation: 其中G'是肖氏C中的核心正硬度梯度，T是核心外表面处的反式聚丁二烯异构体的百分比，COR是以125ft / s的进入速度测量的芯的还原系数。

公开(公告)号：US20160346622A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US14722498

申请日：2015-05-27

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Michael J. Sullivan ,  Edmund A. Hebert ,  Douglas E. Jones ,  Donald A. Serino ,  Nicholas M. Nardacci ,  Michael R. Madson

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0084 ,  A63B37/0012 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0073 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083

Abstract: Golf balls having an initial velocity greater than 255 ft/sec and/or an overall distance of greater than 320 yards are disclosed. The golf balls comprise one or more core layers, one or more cover layers, and optionally one or more intermediate layers disposed between the core and the cover. At least one layer is optionally formed from a composition comprising from 2 wt % to 50 wt % of a plasticizer, based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有大于255英尺/秒的初始速度和/或大于320码的总距离的高尔夫球。 高尔夫球包括一个或多个芯层，一个或多个覆盖层，以及可选地一个或多个设置在芯和盖之间的中间层。 基于组合物的总重量，任选地由包含2重量％至50重量％的增塑剂的组合物形成至少一层。

公开(公告)号：US09480882B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14983787

申请日：2015-12-30

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0073 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B2037/0079

Abstract: A golf ball including a core having an inner core having an outer surface and a geometric center; and an outer core layer. The outer core layer has an outer surface and includes a soft transition region. An outer cover layer is formed over the core. The soft transition region has a thickness of up to 4 mm, has about 5 to 15 percent trans-polybutadiene isomer, and has a negative hardness gradient of up to about 10 Shore C. The core has an overall positive hardness gradient of about 5 Shore C to 15 Shore C and has a gradient quotient, GQ, defined by the equation: 1 ≤ G + T 10 × COR ≤ 4 where G is the overall positive hardness gradient in Shore C, T is the percent of trans-polybutadiene isomer at the core outer surface, and COR is the coefficient of restitution measured at an incoming velocity of 125 ft/s.

公开(公告)号：US09480881B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14983755

申请日：2015-12-30

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0073 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B2037/0079

Abstract: A golf ball includes a unitary core having an outer surface, a geometric center, and a soft transition region adjacent to the outer surface. The core is formed from a substantially homogenous composition. An outer cover layer is formed over the core. The soft transition region has a thickness of up to 4 mm, includes about 15 to 30 percent trans-polybutadiene isomer, and has a negative hardness gradient of up to about 10 Shore C. The unitary core has an overall positive hardness gradient of about 15 to 22 Shore C and has a gradient quotient, GQ, defined by the equation: 5 ≤ G + T 10 ⁢ ⁢ x ⁢ ⁢ COR ≤ 6 where G is the overall positive hardness gradient in Shore C, T is the percent of trans-polybutadiene isomer at the core outer surface, and COR is the coefficient of restitution measured at an incoming velocity of 125 ft/s.

公开(公告)号：US20160107038A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14983787

申请日：2015-12-30

Applicant: Acushnet Company

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

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0044 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0073 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B2037/0079

Abstract: A golf ball including a core having an inner core having an outer surface and a geometric center; and an outer core layer. The outer core layer has an outer surface and includes a soft transition region. An outer cover layer is formed over the core. The soft transition region has a thickness of up to 4 mm, has about 5 to 15 percent trans-polybutadiene isomer, and has a negative hardness gradient of up to about 10 Shore C. The core has an overall positive hardness gradient of about 5 Shore C to 15 Shore C and has a gradient quotient, GQ, defined by the equation: 1 ≤ G + T 10 × COR ≤ 4 where G is the overall positive hardness gradient in Shore C, T is the percent of trans-polybutadiene isomer at the core outer surface, and COR is the coefficient of restitution measured at an incoming velocity of 125 ft/s.

Abstract translation: 一种高尔夫球，包括具有具有外表面和几何中心的内芯的芯; 和外芯层。 外芯层具有外表面并且包括软过渡区域。 在芯上形成外覆盖层。 柔软的过渡区域具有高达4毫米的厚度，具有约5至15％的反式聚丁二烯异构体，并且具有高达约10肖氏硬度的负硬度梯度。芯具有约5个肖氏的总体正的硬度梯度 C至15肖氏C，并具有由以下等式定义的梯度商GQ：1≤G+ T 10×COR≤4其中G是肖氏C中的总体正硬度梯度，T是反式聚丁二烯异构体的百分比 核心外表面，COR是以125英尺/秒的进入速度测量的恢复系数。

公开(公告)号：US09289655B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US14102685

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: Acushnet Company

Inventor： Murali Rajagopalan ,  Michael J. Sullivan

IPC: A63B37/04 ,  C08K5/45 ,  A63B37/00 ,  A63B45/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0027 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0083 ,  A63B37/0093 ,  A63B45/00 ,  C08K5/45

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball and, more particularly, a golf ball core having a curable core composition comprising a dithiane compound, a rubber based compound comprising cis-1,4-polybutadiene rubber, a crosslinking agent comprising a metallic salt of unsaturated carboxylic acid in an amount between 10 to 50 parts per hundred of rubber (pphr), a peroxide initiator, one or more filler materials, and optionally an organ sulfur compound, are used to provide soft and resilient cores.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种高尔夫球，更具体地说，涉及具有包含二噻烷化合物的可固化核心组合物，包含顺式-1,4-聚丁二烯橡胶的橡胶基化合物，包含顺式-1,4-聚丁二烯橡胶的橡胶基化合物的交联剂的高尔夫球芯， 使用每百份橡胶（pphr）10至50份，过氧化物引发剂，一种或多种填料和任选的器官硫化合物的量的不饱和羧酸提供柔软且有弹性的芯。