公开(公告)号：US09492716B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-15

申请号：US13935880

申请日：2013-07-05

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Hideyuki Ishii ,  Nicholas A. Leech ,  Nicholas Yontz ,  Jun Ichinose ,  Chien-Hsin Chou ,  Chen-Tai Liu ,  Shih-Kai Lin

IPC: A63B37/04 ,  A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00 ,  C08L13/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0037 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0069 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0097 ,  C08L9/00 ,  C08L13/00 ,  C09D133/02 ,  C09D175/04

Abstract: A multi-layer golf ball includes a core, an intermediate layer surrounding the core, and a cover layer surrounding the intermediate layer. The core defines an outer surface that includes a plurality of polygonal land portions substantially aligned on a common sphere, which has a diameter of between 22 mm and 32 mm. The intermediate layer has a radially inward-facing surface that is flush with the outer surface of the core, and has a radial thickness of between 4 mm and 9 mm. The outer surface of the core defines a first set of annular grooves disposed about a first axis, and a second set of annular grooves disposed about a second axis. Each of the first and second set of annular grooves extend radially inward from the common sphere, and the first axis and the second axis are orthogonal.

Abstract translation: 多层高尔夫球包括芯，围绕芯的中间层和围绕中间层的覆盖层。 芯部限定外表面，该外表面包括基本上在公共球体上对准的多个多边形接合部分，其具有在22mm和32mm之间的直径。 中间层具有与芯的外表面齐平的径向向内的表面，并且具有在4mm和9mm之间的径向厚度。 芯的外表面限定围绕第一轴设置的第一组环形槽和围绕第二轴设置的第二组环形槽。 第一和第二组环形槽中的每一个从公共球体径向向内延伸，并且第一轴线和第二轴线是正交的。

公开(公告)号：US09289656B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US14086597

申请日：2013-11-21

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Hideyuki Ishii ,  Jun Ichinose ,  Chen-Tai Liu

IPC: A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/005 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0097

Abstract: A multi-layer golf ball includes a core formed from an ionomer, an intermediate layer surrounding the core, and a cover surrounding the intermediate layer. The core has a material hardness measured on the JIS-C scale of from about 34 to about 70, and has an outer surface that includes a plurality of land portions aligned on a common sphere, and a plurality of grooves separating the respective land portions and extending radially inward from the sphere. The plurality of grooves includes both a first set of grooves, and a second set of grooves that are perpendicular to each other. The intermediate layer is formed from a rubber material and has a radial thickness measured from the common sphere of from about 4.0 mm to about 9.0 mm. Additionally, the core has a 10-130 kg compression deformation of from about 3.5 to about 5.5 mm.

Abstract translation: 多层高尔夫球包括由离聚物形成的芯，围绕芯的中间层和围绕中间层的盖。 该芯具有在JIS-C标度上测量的材料硬度为约34至约70，并且具有外表面，该外表面包括在公共球体上排列的多个接合部分，以及分隔各个接地部分和 从球体向内径向延伸。 多个凹槽包括第一组凹槽和彼此垂直的第二组凹槽。 中间层由橡胶材料形成，并且具有从普通球体测量的径向厚度为约4.0mm至约9.0mm。 此外，芯具有从约3.5至约5.5mm的10-130kg压缩变形。

公开(公告)号：US09227368B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US14133133

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Hideyuki Ishii ,  Yasushi Ichikawa ,  Chien-Hsin Chou ,  Hsin Cheng ,  Chung-Yu Huang ,  Chen-Tai Liu

IPC: A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/04 ,  A63B37/12 ,  C08G18/86 ,  C08G18/67 ,  B29C70/70 ,  B29C45/14 ,  C08G18/48 ,  C08G18/66 ,  C08G18/76 ,  C08L75/14 ,  C08F299/06

CPC classification number: B29C70/70 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0023 ,  A63B37/0024 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0037 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/12 ,  B29C45/14819 ,  C08F299/065 ,  C08G18/4854 ,  C08G18/6674 ,  C08G18/675 ,  C08G18/7671 ,  C08G18/86 ,  C08L75/14

Abstract: This disclosure relates to golf balls having a cover layer made from a crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. The crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer includes crosslinks located in the hard segments, where the crosslinks being the reaction product of unsaturated bonds located in the hard segments catalyzed by a free radical initiator. The crosslinks may be formed from an unsaturated diol as a chain extender. The unsaturated diol may be trimethylolpropane monoallylether (TMPME). The cover layer may have certain properties, such as a desirable flexural modulus value and a desirable Shore D hardness value, that further contribute to the golf ball having a high degree of scuff resistance.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及具有由交联热塑性聚氨酯弹性体制成的覆盖层的高尔夫球。 交联的热塑性聚氨酯弹性体包括位于硬链段中的交联，其中交联作为由自由基引发剂催化的硬链段中的不饱和键的反应产物。 交联物可以由不饱和二醇作为扩链剂形成。 不饱和二醇可以是三羟甲基丙烷单烯丙基醚（TMPME）。 覆盖层可以具有某些特性，例如期望的弯曲模量值和期望的肖氏D硬度值，其进一步有助于具有高抗磨损性的高尔夫球。

公开(公告)号：US20150141170A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14086614

申请日：2013-11-21

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Hideyuki Ishii ,  Jun Ichinose ,  Chen-Tai Liu

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0018 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0097

Abstract: A multi-layer golf ball includes a core formed from an ionomer, an intermediate layer surrounding the core, and a cover surrounding the intermediate layer. The core has a material hardness measured on the JIS-C scale of from about 34 to about 70, and has an outer surface that includes a plurality of land portions aligned on a common sphere, and a plurality of grooves separating the respective land portions and extending radially inward from the sphere. The common sphere has a diameter of from about 22 mm to about 32 mm. The intermediate layer is formed from a rubber material and has a radial thickness measured from the common sphere of from about 4.0 mm to about 9.0 mm. Additionally, the core has a 10-130 kg compression deformation of from about 3.5 to about 5.5 mm.

公开(公告)号：US20150141165A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14086597

申请日：2013-11-21

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Hideyuki Ishii ,  Jun Ichinose ,  Chen-Tai Liu

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/005 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0097

Abstract: A multi-layer golf ball includes a core formed from an ionomer, an intermediate layer surrounding the core, and a cover surrounding the intermediate layer. The core has a material hardness measured on the JIS-C scale of from about 34 to about 70, and has an outer surface that includes a plurality of land portions aligned on a common sphere, and a plurality of grooves separating the respective land portions and extending radially inward from the sphere. The plurality of grooves includes both a first set of grooves, and a second set of grooves that are perpendicular to each other. The intermediate layer is formed from a rubber material and has a radial thickness measured from the common sphere of from about 4.0 mm to about 9.0 mm. Additionally, the core has a 10-130 kg compression deformation of from about 3.5 to about 5.5 mm.

Abstract translation: 多层高尔夫球包括由离聚物形成的芯，围绕芯的中间层和围绕中间层的盖。 该芯具有在JIS-C标度上测量的材料硬度为约34至约70，并且具有外表面，该外表面包括在公共球体上排列的多个接合部分，以及分隔各个接地部分和 从球体向内径向延伸。 多个凹槽包括第一组凹槽和彼此垂直的第二组凹槽。 中间层由橡胶材料形成，并且具有从普通球体测量的径向厚度为约4.0mm至约9.0mm。 此外，芯具有从约3.5至约5.5mm的10-130kg压缩变形。

公开(公告)号：US20150133236A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14075339

申请日：2013-11-08

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Hideyuki Ishii ,  Jun Ichinose ,  Chen-Tai Liu

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0077 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/006 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0069 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0097

Abstract: A multi-layer golf ball includes a core having an outer surface, an intermediate layer surrounding the core, and a cover layer surrounding the intermediate layer, which defines an outermost portion of the ball. The outer surface of the core includes a plurality of polygonal protrusions aligned on a common sphere and a plurality of grooves that extend radially inward from the sphere and respectively separate and define each of the polygonal protrusions. The intermediate layer has a radially inward facing surface that is bonded to the outer surface of the core across the entire outer surface.

Abstract translation: 多层高尔夫球包括具有外表面的芯，围绕芯的中间层和围绕中间层的覆盖层，其限定了球的最外部分。 芯的外表面包括在公共球体上对准的多个多边形突起和从球体径向向内延伸并分别分离并限定每个多边形突起的多个凹槽。 中间层具有径向向内的表面，该表面通过整个外表面结合到芯的外表面。

公开(公告)号：US08932153B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13731846

申请日：2012-12-31

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Hideyuki Ishii ,  Yasushi Ichikawa ,  Arthur Molinari ,  Jun Ichinose ,  Chen-Tai Liu

IPC: A63B37/04 ,  A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0041 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0046 ,  A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078

Abstract: A high performance golf ball includes a resin inner core, a rubber outer core, and a cover. The resin inner core is made of highly neutralized polymer, and may include a blend of different highly neutralized polymers. The cover is a two layer cover, with a hard inner cover and a thermoplastic polyurethane outer cover. The ball as a whole has properties to maximize performance and aesthetic properties, such as feel and sound.

Abstract translation: 高性能高尔夫球包括树脂内芯，橡胶外芯和盖。 树脂内芯由高度中和的聚合物制成，并且可以包括不同的高度中和的聚合物的共混物。 盖子是一个双层的盖子，里面有一个硬的内盖和一个热塑性聚氨酯外壳。 整个球体具有最大限度地提高性能和美学特性（如感觉和声音）的特性。

公开(公告)号：US20150011330A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-08

申请号：US13935874

申请日：2013-07-05

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Hideyuki Ishii ,  Aaron Bender ,  Nicholas A. Leech ,  Nicholas Yontz ,  Jun Ichinose ,  Chen-Hsin Chou ,  Chen-Tai Liu ,  Shih-Kai Lin

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0051 ,  A63B37/0005 ,  A63B37/0009 ,  A63B37/0011 ,  A63B37/0012 ,  A63B37/0016 ,  A63B37/0019 ,  A63B37/002 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0069 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B45/00

Abstract: A golf ball core for use in a multi-piece golf ball includes a solid sphere and between 100 and 300 spaced polygonal protrusions extending from the solid sphere in a radially outward direction. The sphere is substantially formed from an ionomeric material, and has a diameter (D) of between 24 mm and 32 mm. The polygonal protrusions extend from the sphere by a maximum distance of between 0.15 mm and 1.0 mm.

Abstract translation: 用于多件式高尔夫球的高尔夫球芯包括实心球体和在径向向外的方向上从固体球体延伸的100和300个间隔开的多边形突起。 球体基本上由离聚物材料形成，并且具有在24mm和32mm之间的直径（D）。 多边形突起从球体​​延伸0.15毫米至1.0毫米之间的最大距离。

公开(公告)号：US20150007932A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-08

申请号：US13935981

申请日：2013-07-05

Applicant: NIKE, INC.

Inventor： Hideyuki Ishii ,  Aaron Bender ,  Nicholas A. Leech ,  Jun Ichinose ,  Chien-Hsin Chou ,  Chen-Tai Liu ,  Shih-Kai Lin

IPC: B29C45/16 ,  B29C43/20 ,  A63B45/00 ,  B29C43/52 ,  B29B11/12 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B29C43/18

CPC classification number: B29C45/16 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0037 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0069 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/0097 ,  A63B45/00 ,  B29B11/12 ,  B29C43/027 ,  B29C43/18 ,  B29C43/206 ,  B29C43/52 ,  B29C45/0001 ,  B29C45/14819 ,  B29C45/372 ,  B29C69/02 ,  B29C2043/182 ,  B29K2009/00 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2101/12 ,  B29K2105/24 ,  B29K2105/243 ,  B29K2105/253 ,  B29K2609/00 ,  B29K2995/007 ,  B29K2995/0082 ,  B29K2995/0094 ,  B29K2995/0097 ,  B29L2009/00 ,  B29L2031/546 ,  C08L9/00 ,  C08L21/00 ,  C08K5/14 ,  C08K5/09

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multi-layer golf ball includes injection molding a core from an ionomeric thermoplastic material such that the core has an outer surface with a plurality of polygonal land potions aligned on a common sphere and a plurality of grooves extending radially inward from the sphere. The core is then positioned between a first hemispherical shell and a diametrically opposed second hemispherical shell, which are each formed from a rubber material. The first and second hemispherical shells are then compression molded such that rubber material conforms to the outer surface of the core. The rubber material is then cured to form a unitary intermediate layer that surrounds the core. Finally, a cover layer is molded about the intermediate layer through one of injection molding and compression molding.

Abstract translation: 制造多层高尔夫球的方法包括从离聚物热塑性材料注射成型芯，使得芯具有外表面，其具有在公共球体上对准的多个多边形焊盘部分，以及从所述第二部分径向向内延伸的多个凹槽 领域。 芯部然后定位在由橡胶材料形成的第一半球形壳体和直径相对的第二半球形壳体之间。 然后将第一和第二半球形壳压缩成型，使得橡胶材料符合芯的外表面。 然后将橡胶材料固化以形成围绕芯的整体中间层。 最后，通过注射成型和压缩成型之一通过中间层模制覆盖层。

公开(公告)号：US20150306462A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14796815

申请日：2015-07-10

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Hideyuki Ishii ,  Yasushi Ichikawa ,  Chien-Hsin Chou ,  Chen-Tai Liu ,  Arthur Parker Molinari

IPC: A63B37/00

CPC classification number: A63B37/0059 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0037 ,  A63B37/0039 ,  A63B37/0041 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/005 ,  A63B37/0058 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0063 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0082 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  C08G18/4854 ,  C08G18/6674 ,  C08G18/67 ,  C08G18/7671 ,  C08G18/86 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L2205/025

Abstract: A golf ball having an inner core layer, an outer core layer enclosing the inner core layer, and a cover layer enclosing the outer core layer. The inner core layer includes a blend of a first highly neutralized acid polymer having a first Vicat softening temperature and a first specific gravity, a second highly neutralized acid polymer having a second Vicat softening temperature and a second specific gravity, and an ionomer-based masterbatch comprising an additive and an ionomer resin having a third Vicat softening temperature and a third specific gravity. The absolute values of the differences among the Vicat softening temperatures is no more than about 15° C. and the absolute value of the difference between the specific gravities is no more than about 0.015. The cover layer may include an inner cover layer enclosing the outer core layer and an outer layer enclosing the inner cover layer.

Abstract translation: 具有内核层的高尔夫球，包围内芯层的外芯层以及包围外芯层的覆盖层。 内芯层包括具有第一维卡软化温度和第一比重的第一高度中和的酸聚合物，具有第二维卡软化温度和第二比重的第二高度中和的酸聚合物和基于离聚物的母料 包括具有第三维卡软化温度和第三比重的添加剂和离聚物树脂。 维卡软化温度之间的差异的绝对值不超过约15℃，比重差的绝对值不大于约0.015。 覆盖层可以包括封装外芯层的内覆盖层和封闭内覆层的外层。