| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7607995 |
Golf balls having two or more core layers formed from HNP compositions |
October 27, 2009 |
| The present invention is directed to golf balls having a layer formed from a relatively soft HNP composition and a layer formed from a relatively hard HNP composition. Golf balls of the present invention have at least three layers, including an inner core layer, an outer core layer, a |
| 7607994 |
Highly-neutralized acid polymer compositions having a low moisture vapor transmission rate and t |
October 27, 2009 |
| The present invention provides golf balls comprising a low specific gravity intermediate layer formed from a moisture resistant composition and disposed between a core and a cover. Depending on the thickness and specific gravity of the various layers, among other factors, the moment |
| 7591742 |
Multilayer golf ball |
September 22, 2009 |
| The present invention encompasses a golf ball having a diameter and being comprised of a core and a cover, wherein the core is further comprised of a fluid mass at the center of the ball, and a first, solid, non-wound mantle layer surrounding the fluid mass, wherein the first mantle laye |
| 7591741 |
Multi-layer core golf ball |
September 22, 2009 |
| The present invention is directed to an improved multi-layer golf ball displaying enhanced playing characteristics, including high speed, high launch, and low spin. In general the golf ball displays improved performance in areas such as distance and feel for lower swing speed players |
| 7582027 |
Negative hardness gradient inner core for dual core golf ball |
September 1, 2009 |
| A golf ball includes an inner core having a first outer surface and a geometric center and is formed from a first substantially homogenous formulation throughout such that the inner core has a hardness of 30 Shore C to 45 Shore C. An outer core layer is formed around the inner core a |
| 7549936 |
Golf ball with intermediate layer containing an expandable polymer |
June 23, 2009 |
| A multilayer golf ball with at least one layer made from an expandable polymeric composition is disclosed. In accordance to one aspect of the invention, the expandable polymeric composition comprises a film-forming binder polymer latex, a dispersing agent, a plurality of polyspheres |
| 7547746 |
Golf ball containing centipede polymers |
June 16, 2009 |
| The present invention relates generally to golf balls containing a centipede polymer in one or more core layers, one or more cover layers, one or more intermediate layers. |
| 7537530 |
Golf ball with negative hardness gradient core |
May 26, 2009 |
| A golf ball including an inner core having a first outer surface and a geometric center, the inner core having a hardness of 35 to 55 Shore C; an outer core layer adjacent the inner core having a second outer surface and an inner surface, the outer core layer having a hardness of 55 to 9 |
| 7537529 |
Golf ball with negative hardness gradient core |
May 26, 2009 |
| A golf ball comprising a core having an outer surface and a geometric center and being formed from a substantially homogenous formulation throughout; intermediate layer; and a cover layer; wherein the surface and center have a hardness, the hardness of the surface being substantially |
| 7534174 |
Rubber compositions comprising high levels of oily substance and the use thereof in golf balls |
May 19, 2009 |
| The present invention is directed to golf balls having at least one layer formed from a rubber composition comprising a base rubber and from 10 parts to 120 parts of an oily substance, by weight per 100 parts of the base rubber. The base rubber is a polybutadiene having a Mooney viscosit |
| 7530908 |
Multi-layer golf ball having velocity gradient from faster center to slower cover |
May 12, 2009 |
| The present invention is directed to multi-layer golf balls having a center, a cover layer, and at least one intermediate layer between the core and the cover layer. The core, the at least one intermediate layer and the cover are constructed to have different initial velocities and C |
| 7530907 |
Golf balls having a low modulus HNP layer and a high modulus HNP layer |
May 12, 2009 |
| The present invention is directed to golf balls comprising a fluid-filled center surrounded by an outer core, wherein the outer core comprises a layer formed from a low modulus HNP composition and a layer formed from a high modulus HNP composition. The present invention is not limited by |
| 7517289 |
Golf balls having two or more core layers formed from HNP compositions |
April 14, 2009 |
| The present invention is directed to golf balls having a layer formed from a relatively soft HNP composition and a layer formed from a relatively hard HNP composition. Golf balls of the present invention have at least three layers, including an inner core layer, an outer core layer, a |
| 7513838 |
Golf balls having a low modulus HNP layer and a high modulus HNP layer |
April 7, 2009 |
| The present invention is directed to golf balls having a layer formed from a low modulus HNP composition and a layer formed from a high modulus HNP composition. Golf balls of the present invention have at least three layers, including an inner core layer, an outer core layer, a cover, an |
| 7503855 |
Golf ball with large center core |
March 17, 2009 |
| A golf ball is disclosed that provides a softer feel, resilient core for decreased spin rate. The golf ball has a dual-layered core surrounded by a dual-layered cover. The volume of the inner layer of the dual layer core is at least about 70% of the total volume of the inner core layer |
| 7481723 |
High performance golf ball having a reduced-distance |
January 27, 2009 |
| A high performance golf ball having a reduced overall distance while maintaining the appearance of a high performance trajectory. The golf ball includes a combination of low CoR core and cover materials coupled with a less aerodynamic dimple pattern that achieves a reduction in carry |
| 7468006 |
Golf balls having two or more core layers formed from HNP compositions |
December 23, 2008 |
| The present invention is directed to golf balls having a layer formed from a relatively soft HNP composition and a layer formed from a relatively hard HNP composition. Golf balls of the present invention have at least three layers, including an inner core layer, an outer core layer, a |
| 7458904 |
Multilayer golf ball |
December 2, 2008 |
| The present invention encompasses a golf ball having a diameter and being comprised of a core and a cover, wherein the core is further comprised of a fluid mass at the center of the ball, and a first, solid, non-wound mantle layer surrounding the fluid mass, wherein the first mantle laye |
| 7452291 |
Foam-core golf balls |
November 18, 2008 |
| A golf ball with a controlled moment of inertia and controlled spin rate is disclosed. The increase in moment of inertia is preferably accomplished by a reduction in the specific gravity or weight of the core, e.g., by foaming. Preferably, this reduction is less than about 15% in spe |
| 7452290 |
Golf balls having a low modulus HNP layer and a high modulus HNP layer |
November 18, 2008 |
| The present invention is directed to golf balls having a layer formed from a low modulus HNP composition and a layer formed from a high modulus HNP composition. Golf balls of the present invention have at least three layers, including an inner core layer, an outer core layer, a cover, an |
| 7438651 |
Multi-layer core golf ball |
October 21, 2008 |
| The present invention is directed to an improved golf ball displaying the desired spin profile and having a generally rigid, thermoset polybutadiene outer core surrounding a relatively soft, low compression inner core. In general, this golf ball has an inner core and at least one out |
| 7429221 |
Negative hardness gradient outer core layer for dual core golf ball |
September 30, 2008 |
| A golf ball including an inner core having a first outer surface and a geometric center is formed from a substantially homogenous formulation such that the inner core generally has a hardness of 35 Shore C to 85 Shore C. An outer core layer is formed around the inner core and has a s |
| 7410429 |
Negative hardness gradient inner core for dual core golf ball |
August 12, 2008 |
| A golf ball having an inner core having a first outer surface and a geometric center and being formed from a substantially homogenous formulation such that the inner core has a hardness of 45 Shore C to 65 Shore C; an outer core layer disposed about the inner core having a second out |
| 7377863 |
Multi-layer golf ball having improved inter-layer adhesion via induction heating |
May 27, 2008 |
| This invention is directed to golf balls having at least two adjacent layers, wherein a coating layer of metal materials is on at least one surface of the adjacent layers. The adhesion of the adjacent layer is improved by induction heating. The invention also is directed to ink solut |
| 7371192 |
Golf ball |
May 13, 2008 |
| A high CoR golf ball having predetermined moment of inertia is provided. A portion of the golf ball preferably contains substantially no filler, which contributes to the increased resilience of the ball. In accordance to one aspect of the invention, the portion with substantially no fill |
| 7361711 |
Compositions for use in golf balls |
April 22, 2008 |
| A golf ball including a core and at least one layer disposed about the core, wherein the core or the layer is formed from a composition including a base polymer, a crosslink initiator, and an additive, wherein the additive is both an inorganic-sulfur compound and a sulfuric acid amid |
| 7361102 |
Golf ball with large inner core |
April 22, 2008 |
| The present invention is directed to golf balls having a resilient inner core and outer core made of a material substantially free of fillers. The invention also encompasses golf balls wherein the inner and outer cores are not made of a thermoplastic material. The invention encompasses g |
| 7358308 |
Compositions for use in golf balls |
April 15, 2008 |
| A golf ball comprising a core, an outer cover layer, and, optionally, an intermediate layer disposed between the core and the outer cover layer is presently disclosed. At least one layer of the golf ball is formed from a composition comprising a base polymer, a crosslink initiator, and a |
| 7357736 |
Golf balls having a low modulus HNP layer and a high modulus HNP layer |
April 15, 2008 |
| The present invention is directed to golf balls having a layer formed from a low modulus HNP composition and a layer formed from a high modulus HNP composition. Golf balls of the present invention have at least three layers, including an inner core layer, an outer core layer, a cover, an |
| 7357735 |
Fully-neutralized ionomers for use in golf ball having a large core and a thin, dense layer |
April 15, 2008 |
| A golf ball comprising a core comprising a highly-neutralized thermoplastic polymer formed from a copolymer of ethylene and an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid, a salt of an organic acid, and sufficient cation source to filly-neutralize the acid groups of the copolymer; an |
| 7357734 |
Thick inner cover multi-layer golf ball |
April 15, 2008 |
| A golf ball including a core having a diameter of 0.5 inches to 1.4 inches, a compression of 45 or less, and a COR of 0.770 to 0.810; a cast polyurea cover; and an intermediate layer disposed between the core and the cover, the intermediate layer having a thickness of 0.11 inches or |
| 7354357 |
Multi-layer core golf ball |
April 8, 2008 |
| The present invention is directed to an improved multi-layer golf ball displaying enhanced playing characteristics, including high speed, high launch, and low spin. In general the golf ball displays improved performance in areas such as distance and feel for lower swing speed players |
| 7351165 |
Rubber compositions comprising high levels of oily substance and the use thereof in golf balls |
April 1, 2008 |
| The present invention is directed to golf balls having at least one layer formed from a rubber composition comprising a base rubber and from 10 parts to 120 parts of an oily substance, by weight per 100 parts of the base rubber. The base rubber is a polybutadiene having a Mooney viscosit |
| 7331878 |
Multi-layer golf ball having velocity gradient from slower center to faster cover |
February 19, 2008 |
| The present invention is directed to multi-layer golf balls having a center, a cover layer, and at least one intermediate layer between the core and the cover layer. The center, the at least one intermediate layer and the cover are constructed to have different initial velocities and |
| 7300364 |
Multi-layer golf ball having velocity gradient from faster center to slower cover |
November 27, 2007 |
| The present invention is directed to multi-layer golf balls having a center, a cover layer, and at least one intermediate layer between the core and the cover layer. The core, the at least one intermediate layer and the cover are constructed to have different initial velocities and C |
| 7285059 |
Golf ball |
October 23, 2007 |
| The present invention is directed towards a multi-layered core golf ball that comprises a thermoplastic inner casing layer molded between two core layers to create a faster golf ball with less spin, by designing a ball that has more of the stored energy of the core released at impact. On |
| 7285058 |
Pre-vulcanized or pre-crosslinked materials for golf balls |
October 23, 2007 |
| The present invention relates to golf ball components and golf balls comprising high levels of pre-vulcanized or pre-crosslinked materials, as well as methods of making same. The pre-vulcanized or pre-crosslinked materials are typically thermoset materials that are fragmented or ground |
| 7270610 |
Rubber compositions comprising high levels of oily substance and the use thereof in golf balls |
September 18, 2007 |
| The present invention is directed to golf balls having at least one layer formed from a rubber composition comprising a base rubber and from 5 to 100 parts of an oily substance, by weight per 100 parts of the base rubber. The rubber composition may be present in any one or more of a |
| 7267621 |
Golf ball with large center core |
September 11, 2007 |
| A golf ball is disclosed that provides a softer feel, resilient core for decreased spin rate. The golf ball has a dual-layered core surrounded by a dual-layered cover. The volume of the inner layer of the dual layer core is at least about 70% of the total volume of the inner core layer |
| 7261647 |
Nano-particulate compositions for decreasing the water vapor transmission rate of golf ball laye |
August 28, 2007 |
| A golf ball including a core; a cover having a first water vapor transmission rate; and a vapor barrier layer disposed between the core and the cover, the barrier layer being formed from a polymer including a nano-material having an average particle size of 100 nm or less; wherein th |
| 7259191 |
Multi-layer golf ball with a foamed intermediate layer |
August 21, 2007 |
| A golf ball with relatively rigid inner core and soft intermediate layer is disclosed. The rigid inner core maintains the balls' high coefficient of restitution at high impact speeds, while the soft intermediate layer provides better feel for greenside play. The intermediate layer can be |
| 7255656 |
Multi-layer core golf ball |
August 14, 2007 |
| The present invention is directed to an improved golf ball displaying the desired spin profile and having a generally rigid, thermoset polybutadiene outer core surrounding a relatively soft, low compression inner core. In general, this golf ball has an inner core and at least one out |
| 7247676 |
For golf balls with non-ionomer casing layer |
July 24, 2007 |
| This invention is related to multi-layer golf balls having an inner cover layer comprising a blend of styrene-block copolymer and trans-polyisoprene, an outer cover layer comprising a polyurethane, a polyurea or a mixture thereof, and a core comprising of thermosetting or thermoplast |
| 7211008 |
Golf balls having a low modulus HNP layer and a high modulus HNP layer |
May 1, 2007 |
| The present invention is directed to golf balls having a layer formed from a low modulus HNP composition and a layer formed from a high modulus HNP composition. Golf balls of the present invention have at least three layers, including an inner core layer, an outer core layer, a cover, an |
| 7207903 |
Golf balls having a low modulus HNP layer and a high modulus HNP layer |
April 24, 2007 |
| The present invention is directed to golf balls having a layer formed from a low modulus HNP composition and a layer formed from a high modulus HNP composition. Golf balls of the present invention have at least three layers, including an inner core layer, an outer core layer, a cover, an |
| 7198576 |
Golf ball comprising UV-cured non-surface layer |
April 3, 2007 |
| Golf balls including at least one non-surface layer that has been treated with a radiation source to effect a complete cure of the non-surface layer and methods for making same, wherein the radiation-curable non-surface layer includes a polymer component and, optionally, an initiator |
| 7150687 |
Thick inner cover multi-layer golf ball |
December 19, 2006 |
| A golf ball including a core having a compression of about 50 or less and a coefficient of restitution of 0.800 or greater, the core including a hollow, liquid, gel, or gas-filled center and an outer core layer; a thermoset polyurea cover having a hardness of 64 Shore D or less and a |
| 7148279 |
Golf ball compositions comprising dynamically vulcanized blends of highly neutralized polymers a |
December 12, 2006 |
| A golf ball a core and a cover, wherein at least one of the core or the cover includes a blend of a highly neutralized ionomer formed from a reaction between an ionomer having acid groups, a suitable cation source, and a salt of an organic acid, the cation source being present in an |
| 7141196 |
Method of manufacturing a golf ball having one or more layers |
November 28, 2006 |
| The present invention relates to golf ball components and golf balls comprising high levels of pre-vulcanized or pre-crosslinked materials, as well as methods of making same. The pre-vulcanized or pre-crosslinked materials are typically thermoset materials that are fragmented or ground |
| 7138460 |
Compositions for use in golf balls |
November 21, 2006 |
| The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a core having a diameter of at least 1.5 inches, at least one inner cover layer encasing the core, and an outer cover layer encasing the inner cover layer. The inner cover layer has a thickness of from 0.005 inches to 0.05 i |
