Method of recycling a ball and ball for use in recycling method

US8944937B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8944937-B2
Application numberUS-201213483718-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 30, 2012
Priority dateDec 27, 2011
Publication dateFeb 3, 2015
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015

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A method of recycling a multi-material inner part of a golf ball includes a variety of steps. The inner part and cover are separated from one another. The inner part is pulverized into pieces. The pieces are placed in a liquid to separate the pieces of one material from the pieces of the other materials. A ball designed for use in such a system is also disclosed.

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What is claimed is: 1. A golf ball, comprising: an inner part having a first layer having perforations wherein the first layer is made from a first material and second and third layers on opposite sides of the first layer that are integrally formed from a same second material and mechanically secured to one another by projections of the second material through the perforations; and a cover only chemically secured to the inner part. 2. The golf ball accordin…

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What does patent US8944937B2 cover?
A method of recycling a multi-material inner part of a golf ball includes a variety of steps. The inner part and cover are separated from one another. The inner part is pulverized into pieces. The pieces are placed in a liquid to separate the pieces of one material from the pieces of the other materials. A ball designed for use in such a system is also disclosed.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Molinari Arthur, Nike Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A63B47/00. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Feb 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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