Phyllotaxis-based dimple patterns
US6699143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B37/0009
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Golf balls are disclosed having novel dimple patterns determined by the science of phyllotaxis. A method of packing dimples using phyllotaxis is disclosed. Phyllotactic patterns are used to determine placement of dimples on a golf ball. Preferably, a computer modeling program is used to place the dimples on the golf balls. Either two-dimensional modeling or three-dimensional modeling programs are usable. Preferably, careful consideration is given to the placement of the dimples, including a minimum distance criteria so that no two dimples will intersect. This criterion ensures that the dimples will be packed as closely as possible.
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