Dimple patterns for golf balls
US-2016375309-A1 · Dec 29, 2016 · US
Dimple patterns with surface texture for golf balls
US9302155B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9302155-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414476843-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | Sep 4, 2014 |
| Publication date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
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The present invention provides a golf ball having an outer surface comprising a plurality of dimples covering greater than 70 percent of the outer surface, wherein at least 20 percent of the dimples incorporate directional surface texturing therein. The directional surface texturing preferably comprises substantially parallel channels or protrusions formed within the dimples.
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What is claimed is: 1. A golf ball having an outer surface comprising a plurality of dimples covering greater than 70 percent of the outer surface, wherein at least 20 percent of the dimples incorporate directional surface texturing therein, wherein the directional surface texturing is comprised of a plurality of linear channels that are substantially parallel within the dimple. 2. A golf ball having an outer surface comprising a plurality of dimples covering gr…
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- What does patent US9302155B2 cover?
- The present invention provides a golf ball having an outer surface comprising a plurality of dimples covering greater than 70 percent of the outer surface, wherein at least 20 percent of the dimples incorporate directional surface texturing therein. The directional surface texturing preferably comprises substantially parallel channels or protrusions formed within the dimples.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Acushnet Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A63B37/0012. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 05 2016 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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