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Colored golf ball

US8864605B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 31, 2011
Grant dateOct 21, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B43/008
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In a colored golf ball having a core, a cover of two or more layers encasing the core, and a coat of paint applied to a surface of an outermost layer of the cover, the outermost cover layer is formed of a resin composition which includes (a) a thermoplastic resin, (b) a fluorescent color-containing color pigment and/or dye, and (c) titanium oxide. A layer adjoining an inner side of the outermost layer is formed of a resin composition containing a resin. The colored golf ball has an excellent rebound and weatherability, and also is endowed with a high brightness and a sense of quality and elegance.

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