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Golf balls with isodiametrical dimples

US5377989A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 1993
Grant dateJan 3, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B37/0021
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In a golf ball, non-circular isodiametrical dimples provide increased efficiency of coverage of the surface of a golf ball (in comparison with the conventional circular dimples). Additionally, the aerodynamic properties of the ball are improved. The dimples have the shape of a regular isodiametrical figure with an odd number of curved sides and arcuate apices. The number of sides of the isodiametrical figure conveniently is from three to nine.

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