公开(公告)号：US06634963B1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-21

申请号：US09702344

申请日：2000-10-31

申请人： Michael J. Sullivan ,  R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Mark L. Binette

发明人： Michael J. Sullivan ,  R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Mark L. Binette

IPC分类号： A63B3712

CPC分类号： C08L23/025 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0034 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/008 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L2205/02 ,  C08L2666/04

摘要： The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a soft core and a hard cover to produce a golf ball having a reduced spin rate. The present invention is also directed to an improved golf ball comprising at least one interior layer and/or a core comprising a silicone material. It is preferred to also utilize a multi-layer cover in conjunction with the silicone materials. The golf ball of the present invention may also utilize an enlarged diameter which serves to further reduce spin rate. The resulting golf ball exhibits properties of reduced spin without sacrificing durability, playability and resilience.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种包括软芯和硬质盖的高尔夫球，以产生具有降低的旋转速率的高尔夫球。 本发明还涉及一种改进的高尔夫球，其包括至少一个内层和/或包括硅树脂材料的芯。 优选地还与硅树脂材料一起使用多层覆盖物。 本发明的高尔夫球还可以利用扩大的直径，其用于进一步降低旋转速率。 所得到的高尔夫球具有降低的旋转性能，而不牺牲耐久性，可玩性和弹性。

公开(公告)号：US06616551B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09726742

申请日：2000-11-30

申请人： R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Michael John Tzivanis ,  John L. Nealon ,  Thomas J. Kennedy, III ,  Vincent J. Simonds

发明人： R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Michael John Tzivanis ,  John L. Nealon ,  Thomas J. Kennedy, III ,  Vincent J. Simonds

IPC分类号： A63B3706

CPC分类号： A63B37/04 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0054 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0074 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/02 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L53/00 ,  C08L69/00 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L2205/02 ,  C08L2666/04 ,  C08L2666/18 ,  C08L2666/02

摘要： The present invention is directed to a solid, non-wound, golf ball comprising two or more core components, and a cover component. The core components comprise i) a small, inner, high density, spherical center component comprising a blend of powdered metal and a first matrix material comprising polybutadiene and polyisoprene; and, ii) an outer core layer disposed about the spherical center component, formed from a second matrix material selected from the group consisting of a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof. The golf ball may further comprise a second or additional outer core layer(s) that surround the first outer core layer. Preferably, the inner, high density, center component is produced without the use of a crosslinking agent or coagent, which is the reaction product of an unsaturated carboxylic acid or acids and an oxide or carbonate of a metal such as zinc. The cover may be single or multi-layered. For a multi-layered cover, the inner cover layer is comprised of a low or high acid ionomer or ionomer blend and the outer cover layer is comprised of a soft, very low modulus ionomer or ionomer blend, or a non-ionomeric thermoplastic elastomer such as polyurethane, polyester or polyetheramide. Separately, the inner and outer cover layers are very thin (i.e., about 0.055″ or less in thickness) in construction. More preferably, the cover layers are less than 0.045 inches in thickness and most preferably about 0.040 inches in thickness. The resulting golf ball of the present invention provides for enhanced playability characteristics (i.e., spin and feel) without sacrificing distance or durability properties.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种包括两个或更多个芯部件的固体，非卷绕的高尔夫球和覆盖部件。 核心组分包括：i）小的，内部的，高密度的球形中心组分，其包含粉末金属和包含聚丁二烯和聚异戊二烯的第一基质材料的共混物; 以及ii）围绕所述球形中心部件设置的外芯层，其由选自热固性材料，热塑性材料或其组合的第二基体材料形成。 高尔夫球可以进一步包括围绕第一外芯层的第二或另外的外芯层。 优选地，不使用作为不饱和羧酸或酸与诸如锌的金属的氧化物或碳酸盐的反应产物的交联剂或助剂来制备内部，高密度的中心组分。 盖可以是单层或多层。 对于多层盖子，内覆盖层由低或高酸离聚物或离聚物共混物组成，并且外覆盖层由柔软的非常低模量的离聚物或离聚物共混物或非离聚物的热塑性弹性体 作为聚氨酯，聚酯或聚醚酰胺。 另外，内外盖层在结构上非常薄（即，厚度约为0.055“或更小）。 更优选地，覆盖层的厚度小于0.045英寸，最优选地约0.040英寸厚。 本发明所得的高尔夫球，在不牺牲距离或耐久性的情况下，提供了增强的可玩性特征（即旋转感觉）。

公开(公告)号：US06612941B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US09766234

申请日：2001-01-19

申请人： Thomas J. Kennedy, III ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Michael John Tzivanis ,  R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  John L. Nealon ,  Vincent J. Simonds

发明人： Thomas J. Kennedy, III ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Michael John Tzivanis ,  R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  John L. Nealon ,  Vincent J. Simonds

IPC分类号： A63B3706

CPC分类号： A63B37/04 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0054 ,  A63B37/0062 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/0092 ,  A63B37/02 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L53/00 ,  C08L69/00 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L2205/02 ,  C08L2666/04 ,  C08L2666/18 ,  C08L2666/02

摘要： The present invention is directed to a solid, non-wound, golf ball comprising two or more core components, and a cover component. The core components comprise i) a small, inner, high density, spherical center component comprising a blend of powdered metal and a first matrix material comprising polybutadiene and polyisoprene; and, ii) an outer core layer disposed about the spherical center component, formed from a second matrix material selected from the group consisting of a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof. The golf ball may further comprise a second or additional outer core layer(s) that surround the first outer core layer. Preferably, the inner, high density, center component is produced without the use of a crosslinking agent or coagent, which is the reaction product of an unsaturated carboxylic acid or acids and an oxide or carbonate of a metal such as zinc. The cover may be single or multi-layered.

公开(公告)号：US06440012B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09723705

申请日：2000-11-28

申请人： R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Michael John Tzivanis

发明人： R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Michael John Tzivanis

IPC分类号： A63B3706

CPC分类号： C08L23/08 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0035 ,  A63B37/0054 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/04 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L53/00 ,  C08L69/00 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L2205/02 ,  C08L2666/04 ,  C08L2666/18 ,  C08L2666/02

摘要： The present invention is directed to a solid, non-wound, golf ball comprising two or more core components, and a cover component. The core components comprise i) a small, inner, high density, spherical center component comprising a blend of powdered metal and a first matrix material comprising polybutadiene and polyisoprene; and, ii) an outer core layer disposed about the spherical center component, formed from a second matrix material selected from the group consisting of a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof. The golf ball may further comprise a second or additional outer core layer(s) that surround the first outer core layer. Preferably, the inner, high density, center component is produced without the use of a crosslinking agent or coagent, which is the reaction product of an unsaturated carboxylic acid or acids and an oxide or carbonate of a metal such as zinc. The cover may be single or multi-layered.

公开(公告)号：US06394913B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-28

申请号：US09490183

申请日：2000-01-22

申请人： R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Mark L. Binette ,  John T. Neill ,  Michael J. Sullivan

发明人： R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Mark L. Binette ,  John T. Neill ,  Michael J. Sullivan

IPC分类号： A63B3700

CPC分类号： C08L9/00 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0034 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0078 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/06 ,  A63B37/12 ,  C08L23/08 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L53/00 ,  C08L69/00 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L2205/02 ,  C08L2666/08 ,  C08L2666/04 ,  C08L2666/02 ,  C08L2666/18

摘要： Disclosed herein is a multi-layer golf ball having a soft outer cover. The golf ball has an inner cover layer with a Shore D hardness of 60 or more, and an outer cover with a Shore D hardness of 55 or less, and more preferably 50 or less. In a particularly preferred form of the invention, the outer cover comprises at least 75% of a soft copolymer formed from a polyolefin, an unsaturated carboxylic acid, and a monomer of the acrylate ester class. The golf ball of the invention has exceptionally soft feel and high spin rates on short shots of 80 yards or less and, particularly, 40 yards or less, while maintaining good distance and average spin on full shots.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了具有软外盖的多层高尔夫球。 高尔夫球具有肖氏D硬度为60以上的内覆盖层和肖氏D硬度为55以下，更优选为50以下的外覆层。 在本发明特别优选的形式中，外覆盖层包含由聚烯烃，不饱和羧酸和丙烯酸酯类单体形成的软共聚物的至少75％。 本发明的高尔夫球在80码或更小的短距离，特别是40码或更小的短射中具有非常柔软的手感和高旋转速率，同时保持良好的距离和全拍摄的平均旋转。

公开(公告)号：US06277034B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-21

申请号：US09394829

申请日：1999-09-13

申请人： R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Mark L. Binette

发明人： R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Mark L. Binette

IPC分类号： A63B3706

CPC分类号： C08L23/08 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0054 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/008 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/04 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L53/00 ,  C08L69/00 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L2205/02 ,  C08L2666/18 ,  C08L2666/04 ,  C08L2666/02

摘要： A golf ball utilizing a high density core component, which is preferably part of a multicomponent core assembly is disclosed. The high density core component is preferably in the form of a metal sphere. The golf balls exhibit a unique combination of a relatively high coefficient of restitution, a controlled moment of inertia, and a relatively high spin rate during short distance shots. It is preferred that the high density core component be utilized in conjunction with a multi-layer cover assembly.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种使用高密度芯部件的高尔夫球，其优选为多组分芯组件的一部分。 高密度芯部件优选为金属球形。 高尔夫球表现出相对较高的恢复系数，受控转动惯量和短距离射击期间相对高的旋转速率的独特组合。 优选地，高密度核心部件与多层盖组件结合使用。

公开(公告)号：US06991561B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US10875487

申请日：2004-06-24

申请人： R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Thomas A. Veilleux

发明人： R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Thomas A. Veilleux

IPC分类号： A63B37/06

CPC分类号： A63B37/0097 ,  A63B21/0004 ,  A63B21/012 ,  A63B21/0608 ,  A63B21/4035 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0055 ,  A63B37/0056 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0082 ,  A63B37/0096 ,  A63B43/04

摘要： A golf ball is provided having a controlled variable moment of inertia. The golf ball includes a core defining at least one hollow channel. At least one movable weight is located within each hollow channel. The end of the hollow channel at the outer edge of the core is enclosed with a plug. The movable weight and plug may each further include a magnet or the hollow channel may include a placement member such as a spring to control the movement of the weight. When the present golf ball is struck, the spin rate forces the weights to move from the interior of the core outwardly towards the outer edge of the core, thereby varying the moment of inertia of the golf ball. A method of manufacturing the present golf ball is also provided. The golf ball also significantly reduces hooks and slices due to the gyroscopic effect of the moving weight(s) to the outer edge of the core.

公开(公告)号：US06846249B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-25

申请号：US10667028

申请日：2003-09-18

申请人： Matthew K. Lacroix ,  Mark L. Binette ,  R. Dennis Nesbitt

发明人： Matthew K. Lacroix ,  Mark L. Binette ,  R. Dennis Nesbitt

IPC分类号： A63B37/00 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/06

CPC分类号： A63B37/0097 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0022 ,  A63B37/0035 ,  A63B37/0054 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0082 ,  A63B37/0096 ,  A63B37/02

摘要： A golf ball is provided having a controlled weight distribution about a designated spin axis. The golf ball includes a core and mantle assembly defining one or more high density regions interiorly disposed along a common plane and centered about the horizontal spin axis of the ball. As a result of the controlled weight distribution, the resulting ball significantly reduces hooks and slices. A method of manufacturing and/or utilizing the present golf ball is also provided.

摘要翻译： 提供具有围绕指定旋转轴线的受控重量分布的高尔夫球。 高尔夫球包括一个芯体和套套，它们限定一个或多个沿着公共平面内部设置并且围绕球的水平旋转轴心居中的高密度区域。 由于控制的重量分布，所得的球显着减少钩和切片。 还提供了制造和/或利用本发明的高尔夫球的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06548618B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US09843362

申请日：2001-04-25

申请人： Michael J. Sullivan ,  R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Thomas J. Kennedy, III ,  Michael John Tzivanis ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Viktor Keller ,  William M. Risen, Jr.

发明人： Michael J. Sullivan ,  R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Thomas J. Kennedy, III ,  Michael John Tzivanis ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Viktor Keller ,  William M. Risen, Jr.

IPC分类号： A63B3712

CPC分类号： C08L23/08 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/003 ,  A63B37/0031 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0043 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0065 ,  A63B37/0067 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/0076 ,  A63B37/0087 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/12 ,  C08G18/765 ,  C08G2120/00 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L53/00 ,  C08L69/00 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L2205/02 ,  C08L2666/04 ,  C08L2666/18 ,  C08L2666/02

摘要： The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a dual core component, an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The dual core comprises an interior spherical center component formed from a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof. The dual core also comprises a core layer disposed about the center component, formed from a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof. The one or more polyurethane layers are preferably formed via a reaction injection molding (RIM) technique. The inner cover layer is relatively soft and preferably comprises an ionomer or ionomer blend. The outer cover layer is relatively hard and comprises a hard polyurethane. The resulting multi-layered golf ball of the present invention provides for enhanced distance without sacrificing playability or durability when compared to known multi-layer golf balls.

公开(公告)号：US06482109B2

公开(公告)日：2002-11-19

申请号：US09726001

申请日：2000-11-29

申请人： R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Michael John Tzivanis ,  John L. Nealon ,  Thomas J. Kennedy, III ,  Vincent J. Simonds

发明人： R. Dennis Nesbitt ,  Mark L. Binette ,  Michael John Tzivanis ,  John L. Nealon ,  Thomas J. Kennedy, III ,  Vincent J. Simonds

IPC分类号： A68B3712

CPC分类号： C08L23/08 ,  A63B37/0003 ,  A63B37/0033 ,  A63B37/0045 ,  A63B37/0061 ,  A63B37/0064 ,  A63B37/0066 ,  A63B37/0075 ,  A63B37/02 ,  A63B37/04 ,  C08L23/0876 ,  C08L53/00 ,  C08L69/00 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L2205/02 ,  C08L2666/04 ,  C08L2666/18 ,  C08L2666/02

摘要： The present invention is directed to a solid, non-wound, golf ball comprising two or more core components, and a cover component. The core components comprise i) a small, inner, high density, spherical center component comprising a blend of powdered metal and a first matrix material comprising polybutadiene and polyisoprene; and, ii) an outer core layer disposed about the spherical center component, formed from a second matrix material selected from the group consisting of a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof. The golf ball may further comprise a second or additional outer core layer(s) that surround the first outer core layer. Preferably, the inner, high density, center component is produced without the use of a crosslinking agent or coagent, which is the reaction product of an unsaturated carboxylic acid or acids and an oxide or carbonate of a metal such as zinc. The cover may be single or multi-layered.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种包括两个或更多个芯部件的固体，非卷绕的高尔夫球和覆盖部件。 核心组分包括：i）小的，内部的，高密度的球形中心组分，其包含粉末金属和包含聚丁二烯和聚异戊二烯的第一基质材料的共混物; 以及ii）围绕所述球形中心部件设置的外芯层，其由选自热固性材料，热塑性材料或其组合的第二基体材料形成。 高尔夫球可以进一步包括围绕第一外芯层的第二或另外的外芯层。 优选地，不使用作为不饱和羧酸或酸与诸如锌的金属的氧化物或碳酸盐的反应产物的交联剂或助剂来制备内部，高密度的中心组分。 盖可以是单层或多层。