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Golf-ball compression measurement

US9651465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2016
Grant dateMay 16, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B37/0003
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hand-held compression-tester for golf balls applies a biasing force to the golf-ball, loads it, and then releases the load so that only the biasing force remains. Based on the evolution of a loading curve during these intervals, the compression-tester estimates a compression value.

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