Method of and apparatus for forming a coating layer on a golf ball
US9393587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B13/0228
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of forming a coating layer on a golf ball includes spraying a first quantity of a coating composition onto the golf ball to form a partially-coated golf ball that has a first pole disposed in a top position, a second pole disposed in a bottom position, a diameter extending between the first and second poles, and an axis of rotation perpendicular to the diameter. After spraying the first quantity, the method includes rotating the partially-coated golf ball about the axis to translate the first and second poles such that the first pole is disposed in the bottom position and the second pole is disposed in the top position. After rotating, the method includes spraying a second quantity of the composition onto the partially-coated golf ball to form the coating layer on the golf ball. An apparatus for forming the coating layer on the golf ball is also disclosed.
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