18442454. GOLF BALL simplified abstract (Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.)
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GOLF BALL
Organization Name
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Takumi Kaneko of Kobe-shi (JP)
Hikaru Nagakura of Kobe-shi (JP)
Takehiko Hyodo of Kobe-shi (JP)
Kazuyoshi Shiga of Kobe-shi (JP)
Hiroaki Tanaka of Kobe-shi (JP)
GOLF BALL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18442454 titled 'GOLF BALL
The present disclosure pertains to a golf ball with reduced resilience while maintaining its hardness. The golf ball includes a constituent member made from a cured rubber composition containing a base rubber, a co-crosslinking agent, and a crosslinking initiator. The base rubber comprises natural rubber, and the co-crosslinking agent makes up 40% to 80% of the cured rubber composition.
- Golf ball with lowered resilience but retained hardness
- Constituent member formed from cured rubber composition
- Rubber composition includes base rubber, co-crosslinking agent, and crosslinking initiator
- Base rubber contains natural rubber
- Co-crosslinking agent makes up 40% to 80% of the composition
Potential Applications: - Golf equipment manufacturing - Sports equipment industry - Rubber technology advancements
Problems Solved: - Balancing resilience and hardness in golf balls - Improving performance and durability of golf equipment
Benefits: - Enhanced control and accuracy in golf shots - Increased longevity of golf balls - Consistent performance in various playing conditions
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Golf Ball Technology for Enhanced Performance This innovation can be utilized in the production of high-performance golf balls for professional and amateur players. It can also be integrated into other sports equipment requiring a balance of resilience and hardness.
Questions about Golf Ball Technology: 1. How does the composition of the rubber affect the performance of the golf ball? The composition of the rubber directly impacts the resilience and hardness of the golf ball, influencing its performance on the golf course.
2. What are the key factors to consider when developing innovative golf ball technology? Developing innovative golf ball technology requires a deep understanding of material science, sports equipment design, and player preferences to create a product that meets the demands of the market.
Original Abstract Submitted
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a golf ball having lowered resilience while maintaining the hardness of the golf ball. The present disclosure provides a golf ball comprising a constituent member, wherein at least a part of the constituent member is formed from a cured product of a rubber composition containing (a) a base rubber, (b) a co-crosslinking agent and (c) a crosslinking initiator, (a) the base rubber contains (a1) a natural rubber and a grafting ratio of (b) the co-crosslinking agent in the cured product of the rubber composition ranges from 40 mass % to 80 mass %.
