101 |
Two-piece solid golf ball |
US12470242 |
2009-05-21 |
US08021249B2 |
2011-09-20 |
Hiroshi Higuchi; Junji Umezawa; Katsunori Sato; Takuma Nakagawa |
The invention provides a two-piece solid golf ball having a core and a cover, which ball has a plurality of dimples formed on the surface. The number of dimples is from 250 to 500, the dimples have a surface coverage (SR) of at least 70% and a volume ratio (VR) of at least 1.0%, and dimples of at least three types are used. In addition, the dimples have an average depth of at least about 0.18 mm and a diameter-to-depth ratio (DM/DP) of not more than about 23. The ball has a coefficient of lift CL at a Reynolds number of 70,000 and a spin ratio of 2,000 rpm which is maintained at 60% or more of the coefficient of lift CL at a Reynolds number of 80,000 and a spin rate of 2,000. This two-piece solid golf ball lowers fluctuations in lift and drag at high and low spin rates, enabling a stable trajectory to be achieved. |
102 |
GOLF BALL |
US12705211 |
2010-02-12 |
US20110201453A1 |
2011-08-18 |
Atsuki Kasashima; Atsushi Komatsu |
The invention provides a golf ball having a core, at least one intermediate layer encasing the core, and a cover. The intermediate layer is formed primarily of a specific ionomer resin composition that is highly neutralized. The cover is formed by injection molding a single resin blend composed primarily of a thermoplastic polyurethane and (g) a polyisocyanate compound in at least some portion of which all the isocyanate groups on the molecule are present in an unreacted state. The golf ball of the invention has a low spin rate on shots with a driver, enabling it to travel a good distance, and achieves a sufficient spin rate on shots with a short iron such as a wedge. The ball also has an excellent scuff resistance. |
103 |
GOLF BALL |
US12985583 |
2011-01-06 |
US20110183777A1 |
2011-07-28 |
Jeong-Ku OH |
A golf ball which reduces frictional resistance against air travels further. The golf ball includes a surface configured to have convex dimples arranged on the surface. Relative roughness of the golf ball having the convex dimples is maintained to be similar to that of a golf ball having concave dimples, thereby ensuring stability of carry of the golf ball. |
104 |
THERAPEUTIC HAND EXERCISE DEVICE |
US12783221 |
2010-05-19 |
US20100298099A1 |
2010-11-25 |
Norbert T. Wierszewski |
A handheld exercise device in the form a single nonresilient ball, or a pair of balls, which have a copper surface and have internal permanent magnets embedded within the balls which generate magnetic fields around the outer surface of the ball. The balls may be grasped in the palm of a hand and manipulated so as to combine the therapeutic effects of exercise, copper absorption into the skin, and magnetic field therapy. |
105 |
Grip training device |
US11851808 |
2007-09-07 |
US07753811B2 |
2010-07-13 |
Justin A. Mark |
A grip training device is used to teach a person the proper grip of a ball in usage. More specifically, the grip training device may take the form of a baseball having finger position indicia on it. The finger position indicia may be constituted in several different ways, including by depressions sized and arranged to receive the fingers. The arrangement of the indicia shows how to grip the baseball for throwing different pitches. |
106 |
Water Repellant Golf Balls Containing a Hydrophobic or Superhydrophobic Outer Layer or Coating |
US12117129 |
2008-05-08 |
US20080280699A1 |
2008-11-13 |
Erik Jonas Jarvholm |
Water-repellant, self-cleaning coatings and methods of making and using thereof are described herein. In one embodiment, a hydrophobic or super hydrophobic coating is applied to the surface of a golf ball to make the golf-ball water-repellant and self-cleaning. Suitable coating materials include silicone compounds, silicone compounds, nanoparticles, silanes, fluorocarbon polymers, perfluoroalkyl ethyl methacrylate (PPFEMA) coated polycaprolactone, hydrocarbons, polymer mats made of polystyrene and poly[tetrafluoroethylene-co-(vinylidene fluoride)-co-propylene] (PTVFP); polyethylene glycol with glucose and sucrose in conjunction with a hydrophobic substance; combinations of nanoparticles with polyethylene or polypropylene; high density polyethylene, technical waxes; films of rough particles of metal oxides, polymer binder layers containing a plurality of porous protrusions, and combinations thereof. Suitable coating techniques include, but are not limited to, spraying, dipping, painting, brushing, or wiping (such as applying the coating from a towel or sponge). The coating material or the outer layer of the golf ball may be modified to create nano- or micro roughness or patterns on the surface of the golf ball, which can induce the lotus effect. This roughness or pattern can be created using a variety of techniques known in the art including, but not limited to, etching, top/down methodologies, bottom/up methodologies, or combinations thereof. |
107 |
Grip Training Device |
US11851808 |
2007-09-07 |
US20080064539A1 |
2008-03-13 |
Justin A. Mark |
A grip training device is used to teach a person the proper grip of a ball in usage. More specifically, the grip training device may take the form of a baseball having finger position indicia on it. The finger position indicia may be constituted in several different ways, including by depressions sized and arranged to receive the fingers. The arrangement of the indicia shows how to grip the baseball for throwing different pitches. |
108 |
Aerodynamic surface geometry for a golf ball |
US11276750 |
2006-03-13 |
US07198578B2 |
2007-04-03 |
Vincent J. Simonds; Thomas F. Bergin |
A golf ball (20) approaching zero land area is disclosed herein. The golf ball (20) has an innersphere with a plurality of primary lattice members (40) and a plurality of sub-lattice members (41). Each of the plurality of primary 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 primary lattice members (40) and plurality of sub-lattice members (41) preferably form a plurality of dual polygons, preferably dual hexagons and dual pentagons. |
109 |
Dimple patterns for golf balls |
US11211538 |
2005-08-26 |
US20070049423A1 |
2007-03-01 |
Nicholas Nardacci; William Morgan |
A golf ball dimple pattern based on a hexagonal dipyramid polyhedron is disclosed. Preferably, the dimple pattern disclosed by the present invention includes dimples that are arranged such that at least a portion of neighboring dimples have one or more predetermined diameter ratios. The dimples are arranged based on six substantially similar mating dimple sections on each hemisphere. Each of the six substantially similar mating dimple sections on each hemisphere share a dimple positioned at the pole of that hemisphere. The dimple pattern is capable of achieving a surface coverage of about 82% or greater. |
110 |
AERODYNAMIC SURFACE GEOMETRY FOR A GOLF BALL |
US11162050 |
2005-08-26 |
US20070049422A1 |
2007-03-01 |
Steven Ogg; Thomas Bergin |
A golf ball approaching zero land area is disclosed herein. The golf ball has an innersphere with a plurality of lattice members. Each of the plurality of lattice members has an apex and the golf ball of the present invention conforms with the 1.68 inches requirement for USGA-approved golf balls. The interconnected lattice members form a plurality of polygons, preferably hexagons and pentagons. Each of the lattice members preferably has a continuous contour. |
111 |
Ridge-embedded softball and baseball using thermal pressed stuffing strips |
US10852172 |
2004-05-25 |
US06997830B2 |
2006-02-14 |
Chin-Sheng Lin |
A ridge-embedded softball or a ridge-embedded baseball in the present invention consists a spherical core, two cover pieces enclosing the core, and two threads to stitch the two pieces together. The feature of ridge-embedded softball or baseball in the present invention is that each cover piece has a stuffing strip embedded near the peripheral distal edge to create the ridges of the softball or baseball. Because the stuffing strips are firmly clamped between an outer skin and an inner fabric layer of the two cover pieces and can not squirm, the ridges are particularly and precisely defined on the softball or baseball to make the softball or baseball easily controlled during play. |
112 |
RIDGE-EMBEDDED SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL USING THERMAL PRESSED STUFFING STRIPS |
US10852172 |
2004-05-25 |
US20050266943A1 |
2005-12-01 |
Chin-Sheng Lin |
A ridge-embedded softball or a ridge-embedded baseball in the present invention consists a spherical core, two cover pieces enclosing the core, and two threads to stitch the two pieces together. The feature of ridge-embedded softball or baseball in the present invention is that each cover piece has a stuffing strip embedded near the peripheral distal edge to create the ridges of the softball or baseball. Because the stuffing strips are firmly clamped between an outer skin and an inner fabric layer of the two cover pieces and can not squirm, the ridges are particularly and precisely defined on the softball or baseball to make the softball or baseball easily controlled during play. |
113 |
Glow-in-the-dark film for bowling lanes |
US10792490 |
2004-03-03 |
US06840868B2 |
2005-01-11 |
Brent Perrier; Roy A. Burkholder; Raymond R. Fineran, Jr.; Jan Hansen |
A glow-in-the-dark bowling game includes an enclosure with ambient lighting normally illuminating the same, and at least one bowling lane. A UV sensitive dye or pigment is incorporated into at least a portion of the upper surface of the bowling lane. A UV light source is positioned generally above the bowling lane, and is selectively operable for directing UV light onto the upper surface of the bowling lane. To play the glow-in-the-dark bowling game, the ambient lighting is dimmed or turned off, and the UV light source is turned on, causing the UV sensitive dye or pigment to emit visible light. |
114 |
Ball |
US10611861 |
2003-07-03 |
US06837814B2 |
2005-01-04 |
Andrew John Thomas |
A ball for use in sport or recreation to be delivered through air comprises a smooth portion having a relatively smooth surface on one side of the ball, and a rough portion having a relatively rough surface on an opposite side of the ball. The smooth portion may comprise greater than 50% of the surface of ball. For example, the smooth portion may comprise between 55% and 75% of the surface of the ball. The ball also may comprise a seam located entirely on the smooth portion. The seam may include a plurality of rows of imitation stitches on the surface of the smooth portion. When delivered through the air, the ball may deviate from an expected trajectory towards the side of the ball having the smooth surface. |
115 |
Golf ball |
US10077715 |
2002-02-15 |
US20030157999A1 |
2003-08-21 |
Qi
Yu |
A golf ball includes a ball cover including a first and second hemispheric cups attached to each other to form a hollow spheroid and a solid ball core covered by the ball cover. Each of the first and second hemispheric cups has two semi-conical engagement edges fittingly engaged with two semi-conical connection edges of the other hemispheric cup so as to integrally unite the first hemispheric cup and the second hemispheric cup together to form the ball cover. |
116 |
BALL HAVING MOLDED AND RAISED SEAM AND LEATHER COVER |
US10056466 |
2002-01-28 |
US20030144095A1 |
2003-07-31 |
Wen
Hsiang
Yang |
A ball includes a core, and two 8-shaped leather cover pieces secured onto an outer peripheral portion of the core with such as the adhesive materials. A water-proof outer layer is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the core for protecting the core and for preventing the core from being wetted, the 8-shaped cover pieces are secured onto the outer layer. The outer layer includes an 8-shaped seam for forming two 8-shaped recesses and for receiving the cover pieces. The seam has a number of bulges for simulating the raised seam or stitches of the typical balls. |
117 |
Dual embossed cover material for sporting goods and method of making same |
US09998097 |
2001-11-30 |
US20030104885A1 |
2003-06-05 |
Kim
Sung
Jin; Douglas
G.
Guenther |
A game ball having improved gripability. The game ball includes a bladder and a cover. The cover is positioned over the bladder. The cover has an inner surface and an outer surface. The cover has a first impression pattern formed into, and covering at least a portion of, the outer surface. The first impression pattern forms a plurality of outwardly extending raised surfaces on the outer surface. The cover further has a second impression pattern formed into the raised surfaces of the outer surface. The second impression pattern is configured to improve the gripability of the game ball. |
118 |
Golf ball |
US09168083 |
1998-10-08 |
US06554723B1 |
2003-04-29 |
Ryuhei Kametani; Susumu Muta; Takashi Ohira |
A golf ball is provided which bears a mark having a distinct metallic lustered appearance, being superior in durability. The mark is printed by using a transfer printing film having an ink layer containing a pigment and metal particles. An ink composition, defining the ink layer, contains 20 to 35 parts by weight of a metal dispersion relative to 1 to 5 parts by weight of a pigment. The metal particle is in a flattened form and a content of the particles in the dispersion is 5 to 15%. An average thickness of the flattened metal particles is 50 to 500 angstroms and an average diameter 10 to 60 microns. Aluminum, chromium, cobalt, steel, silver, gold or nickel alloy are employed as the metal of the particle. |
119 |
Combination basketball and football game |
US09569634 |
2000-05-12 |
US06338686B1 |
2002-01-15 |
Harvey D. King |
A new combination basketball and football game for combining skills from basketball and football into a challenging game. The inventive device includes a base member having a pole extending upwardly therefrom. The pole has an outwardly curving upper portion. A backboard is secured to a free end of the outwardly curving upper portion of the pole. The backboard has a rim secured to a lower edge thereof. The rim has a net secured thereto. The backboard has an aperture therethrough downwardly of an upper edge thereof. A back net is secured to a rear surface of the backboard. The back net covers the aperture of the backboard. The back net has a pair of openings in a lower end thereof on opposing sides of the outwardly curving upper portion of the pole. A rubber ball is provided having a dimpled outer surface. |
120 |
Two-piece solid golf ball |
US09795477 |
2001-03-01 |
US20010031673A1 |
2001-10-18 |
Hideo
Watanabe |
In a two-piece solid golf ball comprising a solid core and a cover, the JIS-C hardness at the core surface minus the JIS-C hardness at the core center is 20-30 units, the cover has a gage of 1.3-2 mm and a Shore D hardness of 40-55, and the JIS-C hardness at the cover surface is not greater than the JIS-C hardness at the core surface. Dimples are formed on the cover surface to satisfy a total number of 360-492 and a percent dimple volume VR of 0.74-0.84%. The golf ball is susceptible to spin and easy to control upon approach shots and short iron shots, travels a long distance upon driver shots, gives a pleasant feel on any shot with driver, iron and putter clubs, and offers improved playability satisfying low-handicap players. |