Patents Assigned to Fantom Company, Ltd.
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Patent number: 7226961Abstract: Disclosed is a thermochromic golf ball with a one- or multi-piece structure, which comprises a thermochromic compound. The thermochromic golf ball reversibly changes between two different color states with temperature. The thermochromic golf ball may be white when it is warmed to higher than a thermochromic temperature point, but shows a characteristic color when it is cooled to lower than the point. In a two-piece or three-piece ball, the thermochromic compound is present in either the outer cover or a transparent coat applied to the cover. The thermochromic pigment changes color when a critical point temperature is reached, thereby alerting the golfer that the current temperature of the golf ball may have power performance characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2004Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Fantom Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yang Hwan Park, Kyung Jung Kang, Gwang Hee Lee, Jung Gyu Moon, Chun Bae Ryu
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Patent number: 7214145Abstract: Disclosed is a photochromic golf ball with a one- or multi-piece structure, which comprises a photochromic compound. The photochromic golf ball reversibly changes between two different color states according to exposure to U.V. radiation associated with direct sunlight. The photochromic golf ball is white when it is shielded from direct sunlight, but changes in color when it is directly exposed to direct sunlight. In a golf ball structure having a core, an outer cover, and a transparent coating, the photochromic compound is present either in the outer cover or the transparent coating.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Fantom Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yang Hwan Park, Kyung Jung Kang, Gwang Hee Lee, Jung Gyu Moon, Chun Bea Ryu
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Patent number: 7179856Abstract: Disclosed is a photoluminescent golf ball with a one- or multi-piece structure, which comprises an encapsulated photoluminescent composition. The golf ball is clearly visualized at night and under overcast conditions, so that it can be easily found where it lands after tee shots or fairway shots. Additionally, the golf ball has excellent mechanical properties including surface smoothness, driver distance and strength, and offers improved luminescent properties including brightness and decay luminance. Additionally, the photoluminescent pigment has better physical and chemical compatibility with constituent materials of a golf ball, providing a more durable ball than is achieved with conventional photoluminescent pigments.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2004Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Fantom Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yang Hwan Park, Kyung Jung Kang, Gwang Hee Lee, Jung Gyu Moon, Chun Bae Ryu
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Patent number: 6887135Abstract: An apparatus and process of surface finishing golf balls prior to painting is provided. The apparatus and process make use of nylon loops as a finishing material that is used to abrade the surface of adjacent moving golf balls. Optionally, the abrading process between the nylon loops and the surface of the golf balls may be carried out in the presence of a continuous stream of water. As water is removed from the processing equipment, the removed water carries with it abraded material. The process provides for improved adhesion of the paint to the surface of the golf ball.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Fantom Company, Ltd.Inventors: Dong Keun Lim, Eui Mun Lee, Jung Gyu Moon
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Patent number: 6821191Abstract: An apparatus and process of surface finishing golf balls prior to painting is provided. The apparatus and process make use of nylon loops as a finishing material that is used to abrade the surface of adjacent moving golf balls. Optionally, the abrading process between the nylon loops and the surface of the golf balls may be carried out in the presence of a continuous stream of water. As water is removed from the processing equipment, the removed water carries with it abraded material. The process provides for improved adhesion of the paint to the surface of the golf ball.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Fantom Company, Ltd.Inventors: Dong Keun Lim, Eui Mun Lee, Jung Gyu Moon
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Publication number: 20040082280Abstract: An apparatus and process of surface finishing golf balls prior to painting is provided. The apparatus and process make use of nylon loops as a finishing material that is used to abrade the surface of adjacent moving golf balls. Optionally, the abrading process between the nylon loops and the surface of the golf balls may be carried out in the presence of a continuous stream of water. As water is removed from the processing equipment, the removed water carries with it abraded material. The process provides for improved adhesion of the paint to the surface of the golf ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Fantom Company, Ltd.Inventors: Dong Keun Lim, Eui Mun Lee, Jung Gyu Moon
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Patent number: D505461Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Fantom Company, Ltd.Inventors: Sung Woo Lee, Lauro C. Cadorniga
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Patent number: D513046Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2004Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Fantom Company, Ltd.Inventors: Sung Woo Lee, Lauro C. Cadorniga
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Patent number: D516641Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Fantom Company, Ltd.Inventors: Sung Woo Lee, Lauro C. Cadorniga