Multi-layer golf ball

US9308419B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9308419-B2
Application numberUS-201414324503-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJul 7, 2014
Priority dateNov 28, 2001
Publication dateApr 12, 2016
Grant dateApr 12, 2016

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Golf balls consisting of a dual core and a dual cover are disclosed. The surface hardness of the outer core layer is greater than the material hardness of the inner cover layer, and is preferably 75 Shore C or greater.

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What is claimed is: 1. A golf ball consisting essentially of: a center formed from a first rubber composition and having a diameter of from 0.75 inches to 1.19 inches, a center hardness of 65 Shore C or greater, and a surface hardness of 80 Shore C or greater; an outer core layer formed from a second rubber composition and having a surface hardness of 85 Shore C or greater; an inner cover layer formed from a thermoplastic composition and having a material hardness of less than…

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What does patent US9308419B2 cover?
Golf balls consisting of a dual core and a dual cover are disclosed. The surface hardness of the outer core layer is greater than the material hardness of the inner cover layer, and is preferably 75 Shore C or greater.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Acushnet Co
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A63B37/0092. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 12 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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