Aerodynamic surface geometry for a golf ball
US6958020B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B37/12
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A golf ball (20) approaching zero land area is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has an innersphere with a plurality of lattice members (40) and a plurality of deep depressions (99). Each of the plurality of lattice members (40) has an apex and the golf ball (20) of the present invention conforms with the 1.68 inches requirement for USGA-approved golf balls. The interconnected lattice members (40) preferably form a plurality of polygons, preferably hexagons and pentagons. Each of the lattice members (40) preferably has a continuous contour.
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