| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7621826 |
Multi-layer golf ball |
November 24, 2009 |
| A golf ball comprises a molded core, one or more ionomer mantles, and a thermoset polyurethane cover. The core is a high cis-polybutadiene crosslinked with zinc diacrylate and may also comprise a halogenated thiophenol and metal thiosulfate. One or more of the ionomer mantles compris |
| 7604552 |
Method for treating thermoplastic polyurethane golf ball covers |
October 20, 2009 |
| A method of forming a golf ball is disclosed herein. The method includes placing a golf ball precursor product comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane cover further comprising an isocyante or hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene in an isocyanate solution. The precursor product is then r |
| 7591968 |
Method for treating thermoplastic polyurethane golf ball covers |
September 22, 2009 |
| A method of forming a golf ball is disclosed herein. The method includes placing a golf ball precursor product with a thermoplastic polyurethane cover in a solution containing an isocyanate functionality reactive material. The precursor product is then removed from the solution and h |
| 7534384 |
Process for producing a golf ball with deep dimples |
May 19, 2009 |
| An apparatus and related techniques for making a golf ball with deep dimples are disclosed. The golf ball comprises a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides deep dimples that extend through the cover layer and/or into a layer or component underneath are disclosed. At |
| 7524251 |
Golf products produced by a stoichiometrically imbalanced RIM system |
April 28, 2009 |
| Disclosed herein are golf products, such as golf balls and/or components thereof, including the product of a fast-chemical-reaction mixture comprising a polyol and an isocyanate. The component is formed by reaction injection molding the reaction mixture. In the reaction mixture, the |
| 7520823 |
Multi-layer golf ball |
April 21, 2009 |
| A golf ball comprises a molded core, one or more ionomer mantles, and a thermoset polyurethane cover. The core is a high cis-polybutadiene crosslinked with zinc diacrylate and may also comprise a halogenated thiophenol and metal thiosulfate. One or more of the ionomer mantles compris |
| 7497791 |
Golf ball with deep depressions |
March 3, 2009 |
| A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep depressions that extend through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath is disclosed. The cover may be a single layer or it may include multiple layers. If the cover |
| 7494428 |
Golf ball |
February 24, 2009 |
| A two-piece golf ball having a reaction injection molded polyurethane cover is disclosed herein. The golf ball has a core with a diameter preferably ranging from 1.610 inches to 1.670 inches, and a cover having a thickness preferably ranging from 0.015 inch to 0.045 inch. The cover a |
| 7473196 |
Golf ball |
January 6, 2009 |
| A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples having two or more different radii is disclosed. The deep dimples(s) extend(s) through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath. The cover may be a single |
| 7449541 |
Reaction injection material for a golf ball |
November 11, 2008 |
| A golf ball having a layer composed of a polyurethane/polyurea material formed from reaction injection molding a polyol component and an isocyanate component. The polyol component preferably comprises a polytetramethylene ether glycol having a molecular weight of approximately 1000 a |
| 7427193 |
Method and apparatus for forming a golf ball |
September 23, 2008 |
| Molding equipment and related techniques for forming a golf ball are disclosed. The golf ball comprises a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples that extend through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath are disclosed. |
| 7422716 |
Method for manufacturing a golf product |
September 9, 2008 |
| A process for reaction injection molding a polyurethane material for a layer of a golf ball is disclosed herein. The layer is preferably a cover for the golf ball. The process discloses preferred pressure parameters and mass flow parameters for reaction injection molding the layer. Such |
| 7367903 |
Golf ball |
May 6, 2008 |
| A golf ball component, such as a golf ball cover layer, formed from a high or increased melt index thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurea or polyurethane/polyurea is disclosed. The cover layer may be relatively thin (i.e., 0.075 or less, preferably 0.050 inches or less, more preferably |
| 7338391 |
Golf ball which includes fast-chemical-reaction-produced component and method of making same |
March 4, 2008 |
| Disclosed herein is a golf ball having a cover composed of a transparent reaction injection molded polyurethane material. The cover is transparent to visible light and allows for viewing of a core or boundary layer. The core or boundary layer may have a visually appealing color. Further, |
| 7329375 |
Process for forming portions of a golf ball cover |
February 12, 2008 |
| Molding equipment and related techniques for forming a golf ball are disclosed. The molding equipment includes the use of a mandrel with a spherical portion sized to fit within a molding chamber. The molding equipment and related processes are particularly useful when forming the var |
| 7320650 |
Golf ball |
January 22, 2008 |
| A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples having two or more different radii is disclosed. The deep dimples(s) extend(s) through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath. The cover may be a single |
| 7306529 |
Multi-layer golf ball |
December 11, 2007 |
| A golf ball comprises a molded core, one or more ionomer mantles, and a thermoset polyurethane cover. The core is a high cis-polybutadiene crosslinked with zinc diacrylate and may also comprise a halogenated thiophenol and metal thiosulfate. One or more of the ionomer mantles compris |
| 7282169 |
Process for forming a cover layer for a golf ball |
October 16, 2007 |
| Molding equipment and related techniques for forming a golf ball are disclosed. The golf ball comprises a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples that extend through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath are disclosed. |
| 7281997 |
Golf ball with deep depressions |
October 16, 2007 |
| A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep depressions that extend through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath is disclosed. The cover may be a single layer or it may include multiple layers. If the cover |
| 7281996 |
Golf ball |
October 16, 2007 |
| A two-piece golf ball having a reaction injection molded polyurethane cover is disclosed herein. The golf ball has a core with a diameter preferably ranging from 1.610 inches to 1.670 inches, and a cover having a thickness preferably ranging from 0.015 inch to 0.045 inch. The cover a |
| 7217200 |
Golf ball |
May 15, 2007 |
| A golf ball component, such as a golf ball cover layer, formed from a high or increased melt index thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurea or polyurethane/polyurea is disclosed. The cover layer may be relatively thin (i.e., 0.075 or less, preferably 0.050 inches or less, more preferably |
| 7208562 |
Reaction injection material for a golf ball |
April 24, 2007 |
| A golf ball having a layer composed of a polyurethane/polyurea material formed from reaction injection molding a polyol component and an isocyanate component. The polyol component preferably comprises a polytetramethylene ether glycol having a molecular weight of approximately 1000 a |
| 7192547 |
Method for manufacturing a golf product |
March 20, 2007 |
| A process for reaction injection molding a polyurethane material for a layer of a golf ball is disclosed herein. The layer is preferably a cover for the golf ball. The process discloses preferred pressure parameters and mass flow parameters for reaction injection molding the layer. Such |
| 7160210 |
Golf ball which includes fast-chemical-reaction-produced component and method of making same |
January 9, 2007 |
| Disclosed herein is a golf ball having a cover composed of a transparent reaction injection molded polyurethane material. The cover is transparent to visible light and allows for viewing of a core or boundary layer. The core or boundary layer may have a visually appealing color. Further, |
| 7128864 |
Process forming a cover layer for a golf ball |
October 31, 2006 |
| Molding equipment and related techniques for forming a golf ball are disclosed. The golf ball comprises a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples that extend through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath are disclosed. |
| 7118496 |
Golf ball |
October 10, 2006 |
| A golf ball component, such as a golf ball cover layer, formed from a high or increased melt index thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurea or polyurethane/polyurea is disclosed. The cover layer may be relatively thin (i.e., 0.075 or less, preferably 0.050 inches or less, more preferably |
| 7083534 |
Aerodynamic surface geometry for a golf ball |
August 1, 2006 |
| A golf ball (20) approaching zero land area is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has an innersphere with a plurality of lattice members (40) and a plurality of deep depressions (99). Each of the plurality of lattice members (40) has an apex and the golf ball (20) of the present invent |
| 7070726 |
Process for producing a golf ball with deep dimples |
July 4, 2006 |
| A process for making a golf ball with one or more deep dimples is disclosed. The process utilizes a molding assembly for making a golf ball which includes a mold body that defines a molding cavity. The molding cavity is adapted to accommodate and preferably retain a golf ball core du |
| 7066843 |
Golf ball |
June 27, 2006 |
| A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples that extend through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath is disclosed. The cover may be a single layer or it may include multiple layers. If the cover is a |
| 7048534 |
Molding processes and apparatuses for forming golf balls |
May 23, 2006 |
| Molding equipment and related techniques for forming a golf ball with one or more deep dimples are disclosed. The golf ball comprises a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples that extend through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or componen |
| 7033157 |
Process and apparatus for producing a golf ball with deep dimples |
April 25, 2006 |
| An apparatus and related techniques for making a golf ball with deep dimples are disclosed. The golf ball comprises a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides deep dimples that extend through the cover layer and/or into a layer or component underneath are disclosed. At |
| 6986721 |
Apparatus for forming a golf ball with deep dimples |
January 17, 2006 |
| An apparatus and related techniques for making a golf ball having one or more deep dimples are disclosed. The apparatus is a molding assembly for making a golf ball which includes a mold body that defines a molding cavity. The molding cavity is adapted to accommodate and preferably r |
| 6969477 |
Golf ball |
November 29, 2005 |
| A process for producing golf ball including a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples that extend through the cover layer and/or into a layer or component underneath is disclosed. The cover may be a single layer or it may include multiple lay |
| 6958020 |
Aerodynamic surface geometry for a golf ball |
October 25, 2005 |
| A golf ball (20) approaching zero land area is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has an innersphere with a plurality of lattice members (40) and a plurality of deep depressions (99). Each of the plurality of lattice members (40) has an apex and the golf ball (20) of the present invent |
| 6935970 |
Golf ball |
August 30, 2005 |
| A golf ball component, such as a golf ball cover layer, formed from a high or increased melt index thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurea or polyurethane/polyurea is disclosed. The cover layer may be relatively thin (i.e., 0.075 or less, preferably 0.050 inches or less, more preferably |
| 6932931 |
Process for forming and removing a golf ball core or intermediate ball assembly |
August 23, 2005 |
| Molding equipment and related techniques for forming a golf ball are disclosed. The golf ball comprises a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples that extend through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath are disclosed. |
| 6905427 |
Golf ball |
June 14, 2005 |
| A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples that extend through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath is disclosed. The cover may be a single layer or it may include multiple layers. If the cover is a |
| 6896629 |
Golf ball |
May 24, 2005 |
| A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer. The core defines at least one depression along its outer surface. The cover layer provides at least one aperture that extends through the cover layer to the core. The aperture of the cover is aligned with the depression of the core. The |
| 6872154 |
Golf ball |
March 29, 2005 |
| A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples having two or more different radii is disclosed. The deep dimples(s) extend(s) through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath. The cover may be a single laye |
| 6855077 |
Process and apparatus for producing a golf ball with deep dimples |
February 15, 2005 |
| An apparatus and related techniques for making a golf ball with deep dimples are disclosed. The golf ball comprises a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides deep dimples that extend through the cover layer and/or into a layer or component underneath are disclosed. At |
| 6855076 |
Golf ball |
February 15, 2005 |
| A golf ball component, such as a golf ball cover layer, formed from a high or increased melt index thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurea or polyurethane/polyurea is disclosed. The cover layer may be relatively thin (i.e., 0.075 or less, preferably 0.050 inches or less, more preferably |
| 6793593 |
Golf ball with dual cover |
September 21, 2004 |
| Disclosed herein is a multi-layer golf ball having a core, an inner cover layer comprising an ionomer and having Shore D hardness of about 65 or less, and an outer cover layer comprising an ionomer and having a Shore D hardness of at least 60. The outer cover layer is harder than the inn |
| 6790149 |
Golf ball |
September 14, 2004 |
| A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples that extend through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath is disclosed. The cover may be a single layer or it may include multiple layers. If the cover is a |
| 6776731 |
Apparatus and process for forming a golf ball with deep dimples |
August 17, 2004 |
| The present invention relates to processes and apparatuses for forming multi-layer golf balls, and more particularly to processes and equipment for forming multi-layer golf balls having one or more deep dimples that extend through the outer cover layer and into one or more matching d |
| 6769900 |
Molding processes and equipment for forming golf balls |
August 3, 2004 |
| Molding equipment and related techniques for forming a golf ball are disclosed. The molding equipment includes the use of a mandrel with a spherical portion sized to fit within a molding chamber. The molding equipment and related processes are particularly useful when forming the var |
| 6755634 |
Apparatus for forming a golf ball with deep dimples |
June 29, 2004 |
| An apparatus and related techniques for making a golf ball having one or more deep dimples are disclosed. The apparatus is a molding assembly for making a golf ball which includes a mold body that defines a molding cavity. The molding cavity is adapted to accommodate and preferably retai |
| 6699027 |
Molding processes and apparatuses for forming golf balls |
March 2, 2004 |
| Molding equipment and related techniques for forming a golf ball with one or more deep dimples are disclosed. The golf ball comprises a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples that extend through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or componen |
