Patent · US Expired

Multilayer golf ball

US5759676A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 16, 1996
Grant dateJun 2, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31938
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention is directed towards a multi-layer golf ball which comprises a core with one or more layers; at least one cover layer; and one or more mantle layers disposed between the core and cover layer, wherein the mantle layer comprises thermoplastic polyetherester, thermoplastic polyesterester dynamically vulcanized thermoplastic elastomer, functionalized styrene-butadiene elastomer, thermoplastic polyurethane, metallocene polymer or blends thereof and thermoset materials. Further, the present invention is directed to a ball having a core, a coverlayer and a mantle layer therebetween wherein the mantle layer has a flex modulus of less than 10,000 psi and the cover has a flex modulus greater than 80,000 psi.

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