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Method for improving adhesion between golf ball layers

US6103166A · kind A · utility

28Cited by
12References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 12, 1998
Grant dateAug 15, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/545
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for making golf balls having adhesion between adjacent layers. In particular, the golf balls of the present invention comprise a cover, a core and optionally one or more intermediate layers disposed between the cover and the core, wherein the outer surface of the core an intermediate layer(s) or both the core and the intermediate layer has a finely textured surface profile integrally molded in the outer surface thereof. The finely textured surface profile comprises a plurality of peaks having a plurality of heights with a maximum of said heights being between the range of about 2 mils to about 15 mils.

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