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| 20090215554 | Golf ball - In a golf ball, the surface of the core layer has a predetermined number of depressions, and the depressions have a predetermined total volume. By means of the aforesaid structural design, the spin rate of the golf ball is effectively controlled, and the golf ball has the advantages of simple design and high productivity. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100056302 | Multilayer solid golf ball - The present invention provides a multilayer solid golf ball having an enclosing layer between a core and a cover. The core has a coefficient of restitution (COR) greater than 0.750, and the enclosing layer has a thermal conductivity less than or equal to 0.20 W/m-K. The enclosing layer with low thermal conductivity may reduce the decrease of the COR of the ball in a cold weather that improves the ball control and the flying distance. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100179001 | Golf ball - A golf ball is provided with a compression deformation of 2 mm and 4 mm and has a core made from a thermoplastic material, an intermediate layer made from a thermoset material, and at least one cover layer. The COR of the core falls between 0.78 and 0.89 and is higher than that of the whole golf ball. In this way, the golf ball has long flight distance and good hitting feel to fit both of the amateur golfers, whose swing speed is lower, and the low-handicap or professional golfers, whose swing speed is higher. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20110053707 | Multilayer Solid Golf Ball - A multilayer solid golf ball maintains performance characteristics after exposure to high ambient temperatures. A core includes a thermoplastic material. The core is surrounded by an intermediate layer comprising a peroxide cross-linked polybutadiene. A single layer or double layer cover with dimples is also provided. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110130220 | Solid Golf Ball With Thin Mantle Layer - A solid multi-layer golf ball includes a core, a mantle layer, and a cover layer. The cover layer and the mantle layer are both made of a thermoplastic polyurethane material. The cover layer is softer than the mantle layer and provided with an optimal thickness for spin and durability. The mantle layer is relatively thin compared to the cover layer and the volume of the ball as a whole. The mantle layer is also harder than the cover layer. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20120046126 | Golf Ball With Carbon Dioxide Absorbents - This disclosure provides a golf ball that includes carbon dioxide absorbents in order that the golf ball may reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels to aid in alleviating global warming. The golf ball may include an intermediate layer that is substantially impermeable to water, in order to ensure that the golf ball's core is not degraded by water produced by the carbon dioxide absorbance reaction. The chemical absorbents may be encapsulated in microcapsules so that carbon dioxide is not absorbed until the golf ball is used by a golfer. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120077621 | Four-Piece Golf Balls Including A Crosslinked Thermoplastic Polyurethane Cover Layer - This disclosure relates to four-piece golf balls having an outer cover layer made from a crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. The crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer includes crosslinks located in the hard segments, where the crosslinks being the reaction product of unsaturated bonds located in the hard segments catalyzed by a free radical initiator. The crosslinks may be formed from an unsaturated diol as a chain extender. The unsaturated diol may be trimethylolpropane monoallylether (TMPME). The four-piece golf ball may include an inner core layer formed from a highly neutralized acid polymer composition. The four-piece golf ball may also include an outer core layer formed from a polybutadiene rubber. The golf ball may exhibit a high degree of scuff resistance. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120094785 | Methods For Encouraging Use Of Greenhouse Gas Reducing Golf Balls - This disclosure provides methods for encouraging golfers and other users to use greenhouse gas reducing golf balls. Greenhouse gas reducing golf balls may include carbon dioxide absorbents, in order that the golf ball may reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels to aid in alleviating global warming. The methods may include determining a degree of usage of a used greenhouse gas reducing golf ball, and awarding a reward to a user based on the degree of usage. The methods thereby promote the use of certain greenhouse gas reducing golf balls instead of conventional golf balls, and encourages the reuse of those greenhouse gas reducing golf balls. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120115637 | Golf Balls Including A Crosslinked Thermoplastic Polyurethane Cover Layer Having Improved Scuff Resistance - This disclosure relates to golf balls having a cover layer made from a crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. The crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer includes crosslinks located in the hard segments, where the crosslinks being the reaction product of unsaturated bonds located in the hard segments catalyzed by a free radical initiator. The crosslinks may be formed from an unsaturated diol as a chain extender. The unsaturated diol may be trimethylolpropane monoallylether (TMPME). The cover layer may have certain properties, such as a desirable flexural modulus value and a desirable Shore D hardness value, that further contribute to the golf ball having a high degree of scuff resistance. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120214615 | MULTILAYER SOLID GOLF BALL - A multilayer solid golf ball may include a core formed from a highly neutralized polymer and a cover surrounding the core. The ball may also include an enclosing layer disposed between the core and the cover, the enclosing layer having a thermal conductivity of 0.12 W/m-K or less. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20130029786 | Golf Ball Including A Blend Of Highly Neutralized Acid Polymers And Method Of Manufacture - A golf ball having an inner core layer, an outer core layer enclosing the inner core layer, and a cover layer enclosing the outer core layer. The inner core layer includes a blend of a first highly neutralized acid polymer having a first Vicat softening temperature and a first specific gravity, a second highly neutralized acid polymer having a second Vicat softening temperature and a second specific gravity, and an ionomer-based masterbatch comprising an additive and an ionomer resin having a third Vicat softening temperature and a third specific gravity. The absolute values of the differences among the Vicat softening temperatures is no more than about 15° C. and the absolute value of the difference between the specific gravities is no more than about 0.015. The cover layer may include an inner cover layer enclosing the outer core layer and an outer layer enclosing the inner cover layer. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130029788 | Golf Ball Including a Blend Of Highly Neutralized Acid Polymers And Method of Manufacture - A golf ball having an inner core layer, an outer core layer essentially enclosing the inner core layer, an inner cover layer essentially enclosing the outer core layer, and an outer cover layer essentially enclosing the inner cover layer. The golf ball includes a blend of at least first and second highly neutralized acid polymers, each having a Vicat softening temperature and a specific gravity. The absolute value of the difference between the Vicat softening temperatures is no more than about 15° C. and the absolute value of the difference between the specific gravities is no more than about 0.015. Also, the method of making the blend and the golf ball is disclosed. | 01-31-2013 |
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| 20120004052 | Golf Balls Including Crosslinked Thermoplastic Polyurethane - This disclosure relates to golf balls made from a crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. The crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer includes crosslinks located in the hard segments, where the crosslinks being the reaction product of unsaturated bonds located in the hard segments as catalyzed by a free radical initiator. The crosslinks may be formed from an unsaturated diol as a chain extender. The unsaturated diol may be trimethylolpropane monoallylether (TMPME). The golf ball may include the crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer in the cover layer, in which case the cover layer may exhibit a high degree of scuff resistance. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120010025 | Golf Ball with Cover Having Zones of Hardness - Generally disclosed is a golf ball having a core and a cover layer. The cover layer includes areas that are hard, and areas that are soft. The hard areas make up 20% to 60% of the total surface area of the cover layer, preferably 30% to 50%. The hard areas may correspond to the dimples, while the soft areas may correspond to the land between the dimples. The hard areas may be at least about 3 units on the Shore D scale harder than the soft areas, preferably at least about 5 units. The hard areas may be formed in various geometric shapes, or in the shape of a graphic or logo, and be visibly colored. As a result of the arrangement of the hard areas and the soft areas, the golf ball simultaneously achieves good flight distance and good feel. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120225738 | Golf Balls Including Crosslinked Thermoplastic Polyurethane - This disclosure relates to golf balls made from a crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. The crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer includes crosslinks located in the hard segments, where the crosslinks being the reaction product of unsaturated bonds located in the hard segments as catalyzed by a free radical initiator. The crosslinks may be formed from an unsaturated diol as a chain extender. The unsaturated diol may be trimethylolpropane monoallylether (TMPME). The golf ball may include the crosslinked thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer in the cover layer, in which case the cover layer may exhibit a high degree of scuff resistance. | 09-06-2012 |
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| 20110141335 | LENS MODULE OF AN IMAGING DEVICE AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A lens module of an imaging device includes a lens-barrel plate, a shutter plate and at least one elastic device. The lens-barrel plate includes at least one guide post, which is vertically arranged on the surface of the lens-barrel plate. The shutter plate includes at least one groove, which facilitates movement of the guide post in the groove. Each elastic device corresponds to an associated guide post and groove. Accordingly, the elastic device is compressed when external force is exerted on the lens-barrel plate and the shutter plate, and the elastic device recovers to separate the shutter plate from the lens-barrel plate when the external force is removed. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120008208 | Image Stabilization Device - An image stabilization device is disclosed. The image stabilization device includes a first linkage assembly and a first flexible element. The first linkage assembly is disposed on a frame. The first linkage assembly includes a first linkage which is disposed in a first direction. The first flexible element is capable of pressing an optical element to the first linkage so as to make the optical element move along the first direction. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120087021 | MOVING DEVICE - A moving device is disclosed. The moving device includes a first lens barrel, a second lens barrel, a shutter module, a pushing lever, a flexible element, and a third lens barrel. The first lens barrel includes an upper edge and a groove which is at the upper edge. The second lens barrel is sleeved within the first lens barrel. The shutter module is disposed on the second lens barrel. The pushing lever includes a first end and a second end which is fixed within the groove of the first lens barrel. The flexible element is disposed besides the pushing lever for pushing the pushing lever. The third lens barrel is sleeved outside the first lens barrel. The third lens barrel includes a convex block. When the first lens barrel, the second lens barrel, and the third lens barrel are extending, the flexible element pushes the pushing lever for enclosing the pushing lever within the groove of the first lens barrel; when the first lens barrel, the second lens barrel, and the third lens barrel are stowing, the convex block pushes the pushing lever out of the groove of the first lens barrel. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120300103 | Image Detecting Module and Lens Module - An image detecting module includes a socket, a circuit board, an image sensor, an elastic element, a filter and a holder. The socket comprises an inner circumference wall along a main axis for defining an inner space and a platform that extended from the inner circumference wall. Pluralities of mounting holes are provided on the holder and pluralities of protrusions are provided on the socket; thus the elastic element and the filter could be fixed between the platform and the holder by fitting the protrusions into the mounting holes. | 11-29-2012 |
